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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
7
General R. E. Wood, acting head of the quartermaster corps in Washington, is said to be slated for an important assignment in France soon. Wood was recalled from France when General Goethals took command of the corps.
An advertisement from H. O. Townsend offers a first class job guarantee and asks customers to judge the quality of work. The note includes a home phone listing and a code or reference B-9-TFS.
Commercial wheat stocks reported to the Agriculture Department on July 1 1918 totaled 9 237 059 bushels. The figure covers stocks actually reported by elevators warehouses grain mills and wholesale dealers and excludes on farms stocks. Reports came from 7 989 firms out of 12 019 submitting firms, or 28.8 percent of 1917 firm stocks.
After an all night search the body of Jennings Metzgar aged 18 was found today in two feet of oil at the bottom of a tank on a farm near Wellsville. He was believed drowned last night after being overcome by gas fumes escaping from the tank.
Mrs. M. Jane Reed widow of William Reed of Lowell died July 30 1918 at her Zanesville home from gallstones aged about 80. She had eight children including Flora Smith of Athens. Her first husband Stephen Smith served as an early volunteer in the Civil War for Athens County.
Washington July 3 The U S Department of Agriculture notes women and children on farms can earn good wages June through September by gathering and curing sumac a tannin source. A soon to be released bulletin will offer guidance to pickers and dealers asserting wartime import disruptions from Sicily create an opportune moment to expand the industry. Sumac is plentiful east of the Mississippi from Maine to Central Georgia and Mississippi.
The government reports that twenty thousand women have been placed in jobs since February 1. The figure highlights rapid employment expansion and underscores ongoing manpower mobilization across public sectors.
Washington announces the fourth liberty loan drive will open September 28 and run three weeks to October 19. Secretary McAdoo says the shorter campaign allows more intensive effort and enables more business leaders to join the effort as volunteers.
A local optics shop promises every pair of glasses sold comes with a full satisfaction guarantee. The text emphasizes prepared supply of various styles and eye wear at reasonable prices and a commitment to make good on purchases.
Washington Aug 1 The War Labor Board announces that a universal minimum wage for all industries will not be established at this time. Wage controversies will be handled on an individual basis as before. Hearings had indicated a near term minimum, but no action was taken now.
Fred Argubrite, 17, bound over to the grand jury after pleading guilty to setting fire to Faulk Brothers Milling Company's plant in East Liverpool. The blaze yesterday caused about 8000 dollars in damage when a lighted match was tossed into a straw shed.
Three limited service men from Athens county prepare to entrain for the Syracuse Recruiting Camp in Syracuse New York on August 6 Eugene Omen Mul field Momer L Varner The Plains and Frank Hiler Steenrod Nelsonville are named Women in England have entered almost every trade except carpentry
Central purchasing control in the subsistence division of the quartermaster corps reports savings of 400000 dollars in buying potatoes and onions since February 1918. Contracts for August supplies at camps and cantonments show a saving of over 14 percent of the total purchase price.
Multiple 1918 Ohio Republican primary notices for Athens county and surrounding districts. Bert M. Thompson Thomas Hoover Henry A. Hatch M. P. Totman announce candidacies and solicit support before the August primaries. Dates noted include August 13 and August 18 1918.
Two notices announce candidacies for State Senate in the 9th to 14th district. BENJ. F. DUTTON and M. B. ARCHER seek the Republican nomination subject to the August primary. Names and dates shown as 7 20 and 7 23.
Multiple notices urge support for Athens county Recorder candidates in the upcoming Republican primaries. Names include Jeorgh W Ford Sidney A Cook Otto L Hossington and J B Adams with August 1918 primary dates. Citizens urged to announce candidacies and seek party backing.
The notice urges voters to elect Harry J Campbell as Recorder. It recalls a 31 vote defeat four years ago in a seven candidate field.
A. Be. Potter announces bid for the office of Auditor subject to the Republican primary on August 13. The statement confirms candidacy and party alignment for the upcoming election.
The prospect of Attorney George W. Rose, a lifelong Athens County native with 23 years in law, is presented as a faithful Republican candidate whose experience and local roots are emphasized to gain voter backing.
F Rowland petitions voters in the Republican primaries on August 18 1918 urging support for a good Republican and an efficient officer. The note requests votes and endorses a strong law enforcement candidate.
Rutland Republican Milton J. Rathburn runs for State Central Committeeman in the 10th Congressional district. He previously represented the 8th senatorial district for five years and now seeks the party post. Records of his tenure are cited for evaluation.
The Auditor of Nelsonville Ohio invites sealed proposals by August 10 1918 for bonds totaling 2600 dollars to fund Electric Light Plant improvements including boiler work and stack erection. Bonds at 6 percent payable semi annually mature in various terms up to 4 years 11 months. Council reserves right to reject bids.
Clarence F. Goldsberry has been appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Samus E. Hartley of Athens County Ohio who is deceased. Dated July 17 1918. H T Phillips Probate Judge. There are 650000 men engaged in shipbuilding in this country.
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