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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
2
The United States government plans to feed captured American prisoners held by Germany with Swiss supplied food. The Red Cross will oversee transport amid distrust of German authorities, who may steal aid. The author condemns Germany and expresses hope that prisoners will be fed despite possible losses.
A writer argues that discontent fuels achievement, citing a Turkish proverb that the world belongs to the dissatisfied. Philosophers search for success factors, concluding brains aren’t the sole cause. determination matters, with a famed figure claiming he was “born to nothing I would accept.”
The Brooklyn Eagle cites dog hater lore claiming such individuals never rise to leadership. The piece argues that a person disliked by dogs reflects a flawed character and creates mutual distrust with people.
The article reports that allied forces appear to have chosen a defensive fight for the summer, signaling a deliberate, cautious course with no discussion of an offensive this year. It notes this stance as the apparent wisest option given current conditions.
The piece argues the Allies control the sea and American resources, while Germany is starved of raw materials. It contends a defensive strategy is cheaper in manpower and material, and criticizes distant critics urging a direct push. It asserts faith in leaders and condemns armchair strategists.
An Eastern investigator argues that farmers read daily newspapers, with seventy five percent of farmers nationwide subscribing to at least one daily. He notes Ohio shows higher rates and warns that daily papers are essential for real-time education, predicting future historians will compile current events into books.
The Shays rebellion of 1784 1787 angered Massachusetts debtors as scarce hard money clashed with paper values. Daniel Shays led a short lived revolt that seized courthouses and was crushed by General Lincoln at Petersham. The insurrection spurred reform toward ending imprisonment for debt.
Dispatches quote mixed views from learned authorities and readers about the Liberty motor. Some call it the world’s best, others a failure, with secrecy and army opinion cited. The piece argues to trust those directing the war and notes bias in public judgment.
The article argues Germany plans to reach the coast and shell England to force a favorable peace, a vast but not impossible aim. Allies doubt a quick victory but prepare for heavy costs, while denying surrender even if the channel is crossed.
The League of National Unity urges voters to elect loyal men this fall and to bar any candidate who sympathized with Germany before the United States entered the war. It argues that despite claimed loyalty, those who defended or praised German actions like the Lusitania sinking or wartime embargoes should not hold office.
Dispatches hail the Liberty motor as the greatest in the world. Engineers praise its adoption by leading firms and its mass production.
The writer supports the League for National Unity but says it falls short. They urge backing a loyal candidate based on current political utterances, not past records. The call emphasizes patriotism and unwavering commitment.
The war exposes the vast asset of experienced mature workers and debunks the belief that only youth drives efficiency. Europeans favored older expertise, while prior American bias favored youth, yet war proves the reliability and skill of middle aged and older workers in production and precision.
Farmers in several regions advertise for city boys to drive tractors. They credit city youths with familiarity with motors from cars, quick training, and strong health shown during wartime service in motorized roles and aircraft units.
A concise statement asserts democracy as the core aim of the war and justifies entry to halt autocracy. It emphasizes defending democratic ideals and broader global freedom as motivating factors.
A wartime speech argues Americans fight to preserve their lives homes and families not democracy alone. It warns that a German victory would enslave the United States under Berlin rule and threaten women and children across the nation, urging soldiers to understand their duty as survival.
A German governor general in Tel cium imposes collective punishment after one theft, cutting sugar rations for all villagers including elderly, sick, and infants. Berlin approves the measure as justice, drawing worldwide criticism of German culture and methods.
A historic recap honors the old battle cruiser Vindictive and HMS expects its sacrifice at Zeebrugge and Ostend as pivotal naval actions. The ship's battered hull and crew are praised for heroism, with hopes its final use channels enemy submarines and aids merchant ships.
In a rare honor a worn British cruiser, its fighting days behind it, remains tied to base ports though sunk in enemy waters. The vessel still fights for the Allies as the Kaiser's undersea boats tighten their grip on its home.
R. M. Marlowe reports the graduates from Adams Cambridge Knox Liberty and Wheeling townships in district one. The list names Lyle Wells Kennedy Wells Lewis Cowden Lawrence Duncan Lewis Duff Mary Patterson Thomas Cowden MarieeGese Verna Ringer Wilbert Fairchild Gladys Woodard Grace Ringer Mary Mehaf fey Ivan Secrest Clifford Rankin Earl Ford Dallas Williams Harold Haught Verna Bell Vera Hell Leonard Campbell Muriel Cline Helen Vance Wilbur Miller Winnie Mullens Henry Orr Neva Daugherty Margaret Johnoon Verna Gibson Harry Cowden Torbert Sanders Mary Scott Mary Porter Clarence Taylor Rea Porter Marie Gibson Opha Jones Mary Warden Lester Jones Florence Pyle Minnie Pyle William Pyle Edwin Ruby Helen Gibson Helen Whitis Mabel Keats Goldie Gray.
Robert Ewart of Gary Indiana has enlisted in the merchant marine arm of the United States Navy and is visiting his mother near the city before active service. Enlistment occurred in Chicago where training will be received.
Muskingum college baseball team defeated Bethany College 5 to 0 on a Saturday afternoon in New Concord. The game featured a running error-filled play, Melbvaine and Jordan providing notable batting, Frost pitching with 13 strikeouts.
G. Henry of Creston road visited Caldwell on Monday to complete an abstract of title for land formerly in Guernsey county before Noble county was organized His abstract covers land now within Noble county after its boundary line absorbed part of Guernsey territory in 1830s.
Smith and McWilliams report a 40 acre Adams township farm sold to Ray Hes kett by Mr. Ruby for 1500 dollars. A four room house on Browns Heights sold to Chester Wilson for Ray Heskett with 1200 dollars consideration.
Mrs Ellen J Johns of near Mile Hill was guest of Mrs Mamie Willis last Saturday. Charles Satcher returned to New Philadelphia with his son Charles. Mrs W C Morrison came home after visiting daughter Leonna Morrison at Ohio University Athens. Frank Addison of Columbus visits relatives here. Mrs Robert Cowden of Kimbolton dismissed from Keenan hospital after operation. Grace Schairer of Wheeling Avenue visits relatives in Columbus. Attorney and Mrs Freeman T Jagleson of Columbus return home after visiting here. K W Messick is very ill at Beatty Avenue home. C J Moss of Niles visited family on North Eighth Street Sunday. Dr K Lowthian of near Martins Ferry returned home after visiting friends here. Corporal Charles Martin of Camp Sherman visited cousin Mrs Edward Nied and family on Elm Street while en route to Monroe County. Craig Tribbie of Gomber Avenue went to Camp Sherman to visit brother Fred. James Sommers employed in Warren visited family on North Sixth Street over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs David Bates of South Eighth street visited friends in Pleasant City Sunday. Ada Beatty of Dennison guests of Inez Lingenfelter in East Wheeling avenue. Raymond Hudson of Niles weekended with local friends. Margaret Tulley of Byesville visited in this city Sunday. Mrs Ray Moorehead on Clark street returns from Grand Rapids Michigan after attending the White Shrine supreme meeting as Cambridge Shrine delegate. Mark Mansberger of Camp Sherman visited A Wiley on East Gomber avenue. Rev J C Smith of Second United Presbyterian travels to Pittsburgh for conference and general assembly. Mr and Mrs EF Clark depart for Canton where Clark takes a Roller Bearing Co position and will live there.
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