State Officials Consider Relief for Athens County Schools
Athens County Teachers Association elected committee members to seek state aid for 1918 1919 funding. Officials pledged courteous hearings and possible temporary relief while permanent fixes await legislative action. An April 13 mass meeting in Athens will decide salary policy and gather data for the Attorney General to study district needs.
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Athens County Teachers’ Association
Athens County
Moot
Dstrict
H. Dillinger
Pearly Gaskill
Columbus
Boards of Education
Athens
Athena County
Anastasia Collins
Ohio
Attorney General
Attorney General's
United States
Third Liberty Loan Drive Starts Today
Washington notes the United States begins the Third Liberty Loan for 3 billion dollars at 4 percent with a sinking fund. The issue, smaller than predicted, aims to curb rate hopes and relies on oversubscription through public subscription and government support. Secretary McAdoo cites lower expenditures and allied loans.
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Washington
Congress
Germany
McAdoo
Treasury
Red Cross supper nets forty seven eighty in town
The local Red Cross supper at the town hall last Saturday night raised 47.80. Mrs. Townsend and Maggie visited Mrs. Beckett, and Mrs. Queen called on Mrs. Townsend’s family. Rev Beckett conducts revival in Harrisonville.
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Red Cross
William Townsend
Maggie
Burt
Beckett
Morgan County
Harrisonville
Union Sunday School
A. C. Roach
Hebbardsville
Athens
Canoeists Return From Ohio Trip Down Hocking River
Harold J Morgan Paul Hall and Harold Wise completed a two day 16 foot canoe journey from Hockingport to Middleport via the Ohio. They faced cold weather but observed ice jam damage and damage to dam falsework along the route with stops at Hockingport and Millwood West Virginia.
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Ohio
Morgan
Harold J. Paul
Paul Hall
Harold Wise
Hocking River
Middleport
Hockingport
Millwood
W. Va
Miraculous Piles Relief Promoted by San Cura Ointment
Advert says San Cura Ointment cures piles eczema salt rheum Alicera and old sores with quick improvement. Testimonial from Rev W F Gilbert Titusville Pa claims a twenty year bleeding itching pile problem cured by one 50c jar. Agents Cline's Pharmacy Athens and Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville offer 30c and 60c jars with money back guarantee.
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W. F. Gilbert
Titusville
Gilbert
Cline’s Pharmacy
Athens
Fountain Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Cline
San Cura Soap Aids Skin Health At Local Pharmacies
San Cura Soap marketed as a healing antiseptic for soothing baby skin. It claims to clear impurities, prevent rashes, banish blackheads, and clear complexion for all skin types. Priced 26 cents a cake at Cline's and Fountain Pharmacies in Nelsonville Ohio. Thompson Medical Co. in Titusville, Pa offers mail orders if not carried by local druggists.
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Cline’s Pharmacy
Fountain Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Ohio
Thompson Medical Co
Titusville
Claire Accepts Hiram in Turners Junction Marriage Turmoil
Claire agrees to a sensible marriage to Hiram Dennet after pressure from townsfolk and her lingering doubts. Dennet, a respected druggist and leading citizen, seeks to win her love while she weighs homemaking, children, and a thriving business against Prudence Cowan’s sharper warnings. The extended family dynamic and local gossip frame her choice.
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Dennet
Claire
Ruth
Hiram
Berton
Turners’ Junction
Mrs. Strawn
Dennets
Prudence Cowan
Miss Prue
Hi Dennet
Dear Mrs. Thompson Advice Column Snippet
A reader seeks guidance on a fickle boyfriend who drains affection from three girls. Mrs. Thompson urges avoiding him, warns against confronting him, and notes a selfish pattern. Other questions cover friendship with girls, calling on a sick boyfriend, shellrimmed glasses, and signoffs for letters.
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Mrs. Thompson
Bertha
William Bainbridge and the Valor Beneath Warship Tales
A chronicle recalls the destruction of the German submarine and the escort of a liner carrying troops and munitions. It highlights naval officer William Bainbridge known for 1790s battles and bold replies to captains, linking past heroism to wartime safety and censor limits on public praise.
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Atlantic
Wlliam Bainbridge
Ainbridge
Bainbridge
William Bainbridge
Princeton
N. J
Ailment Behind the Crabby Mood Mentioned
A short notice suggests that a disordered stomach constipation or headache causes a crabby disposition. It claims Chamberlain's Tablets can quickly improve mood and health and notes the tablets have seen success in treating these ailments.
Ford Plans 10 Eagle Boats For June Launch
Washington April 6. Henry Ford told Secretary Daniels the first Eagle boat can be produced under stress at three per day. Daniels to inspect the Detroit area plant next Monday where a pattern boat nears shore engine trials within 10 days. Ford aims to launch one boat daily once production is fully underway.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Daniels
Ford
Detroit
Girl's Dress Pattern With Sleeve Length Options
This pattern offers a girl’s dress in two sleeve lengths with a practical front closing. Fabric choices include gingham chambray lawn voile batiste serge gabardine percale linen and pique. Sleeves end in a hand cuff for wrist length and a neat cuff for short length. Six ages 2 4 6 8 10 years. Size 8 needs 4 yards of 27 inch material. Pattern mailed for 10 cents.
Ohio Ranks High in Number of Granges
The Secretary of the National Grange reports increases in new granges organized in January and February with Ohio second. Washington tops at 17, Ohio 10, Kansas and Oklahoma 9 each, Indiana 8, Michigan and Pennsylvania 6 each, others range from 5 to 1, totaling 91. Reorganized granges total 8 with Nebraska and Wisconsin at 2 each and others at 1 or 2.
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National Grange
Ohio
Washington
Kansas
Oklahoma
Indiana
Michigan
Pennsylvania
North Dakota
Wyoming
Kentucky
Colorado
New York
Oregon
California
Idaho
Iowa
Maryland
Massachussets
Missouri
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Maine
Ohio University freshman eligibility claim sparks Marietta clash
The Marietta Times notes fans watch how Ohio University may make an unnamed freshman eligible for this year’s baseball team. Dougan reportedly transferred second semester after leaving Marietta. Coach Banks denies plans to use Dougan and tensions rise between Marietta College and Ohio University officials urging sportsmanlike rivalry.
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Marietta Times
Marietta
Ohio University Wilf
Dougan
Ohio University
Banks
Hughes
Fire Devastates 26 Buildings in Kansas City Block
A large blaze in Kansas City causes destruction of 26 wholesale and manufacturing buildings across about three city blocks. Origin undetermined. damage estimated between two and three million dollars. Local officials investigate the fire and assess the extent of the loss for affected firms.
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Kansas City
Loyalty Day pledge urged for Win the War Day
The Ohio War Board proclaims Saturday as Win the War Day marking the US entry anniversary. The National Committee of Patriotic Societies urges everyone to recite a pledge on this day.
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Ohio War Board
United States
National Committee of Patriotic Societies
America
Half Sick Half Well in Spring Health Advice
The piece warns that spring fever weakens families and communities, causing thin blood and low vitality. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron plus Hood's pills as a treatment trio to strengthen the body, enrich blood, and stimulate liver function, aiming to revive the half-well to full health.
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Hood
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Algiers
George Washington
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San Salvador
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Elizabeth Thompson
Dolly
Betty
Retaliation
Volontaire
Lopgallant
T’ Bainbridge
St. Laurent
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