Captain Danford Returns on Fifteen Day Army Leave
Captain W G Danford of the Medical Corps, stationed at Marpa Texas, arrived in Athens for a fifteen day leave. He and his wife Mrs Danford plan to visit Trimble, his old home, to see his mother and relatives. Danford, born and raised in Trimble, practiced medicine there for eighteen years and served as family doctor to many. His family lives at 221 East State Street. His son Byron is at Fort Sheridan Illinois in an officers training camp, with the father set to join on the return trip to camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Danford
United States Army
Marpa
Texas
Athens
Danford
Trimble
East State Street
Byron Danford
Fort Sheridan, Ill
Constable Hurt in Nelsonville Auto Incident
Ray Burris constable was serving summons on witnesses in Nelsonville when parts of his car came loose and the machine became unmanageable. Burris was thrown out and his arm badly bruised but he recovered quickly, repaired the auto, and returned to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Burris
Nelsonville
Burris
Properly Fitted Glasses Ease Eye Strain
A careful note urges using well fitted spectacles to reduce eye strain and improve comfort for daily tasks.
German women workers urged to buy war bonds with pay
Report states female factory workers in Germany receive 1.20 dollars weekly in cash and must spend the remainder on war bonds, a policy aimed at financing the war effort.
Piles Relief Through San Cura Ointment Report
A Titusville man claims twenty years of bleeding and itching piles vanished after using San Cura Ointment. Rev W F Gilbert credits one 50c jar with a firm permanent cure and notes no trouble since. Cline's Pharmacy and Fountain Pharmacy in Nelsonville endorse the product in Athens and Nelsonville with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Gilbert
Titusville
Gilbert
Cline
Fountain Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Athens
San Cura Soap Advertised As Healing Antiseptic Soap
San Cura Soap is described as a soothing antiseptic for babies and all skin types. It claims to free pores, prevent rashes, clear complexions, banish blackheads and pimples, and is priced at 26c a cake at Cline's Pharmacy in Athens. if unavailable, order from Thompson Medical Co. in Titusville, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline’s Pharmacy
Athens
Fountain Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Thompson Medical Co
Titusville
New Class Stowe Up Good In Their Tests
After physical examinations of 192 registrants from the June 1918 class, 189 qualify for general military service including 124 white and 15 colored. Four white men have remedial defects. Twenty-one qualify for limited service. Seventeen disqualified and placed in class 5. Eleven cases sent to Medical Advisory Board for final decision. Thirty more registrants called for Wednesday and about fifteen remain to come Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Advisory Board
Useful Bags Pattern Series No 2546
A set of patterns for useful bags in sizes No 1 to No 3. Materials include cretone silk velvet ribbon crepe denim or satin. No 1 needs 1 1-8 yd No 2 needs 1 3-4 yd No 3 needs 2 4 yd of 86 inch material. Pattern shown to any address on 10 cents.
Political announcements for Ohio Republican primary 1918
Campaign notices from Athens county candidates Bert M Thompson Thomas Hoover Henry A Hatch and M P Totman soliciting support before the August primaries 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas N. Hoover
Repulican
Candidate announcements for state senate in 9th to 14th districts
BENJ F DUTTON announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Senator in the 9th through 14th districts subject to the August primary on August 13. M B ARCHER also announces candidacy for a second term as State Senator in the 14th district subject to the Republican primary decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. F. Dutton
M. B. Archer
George W. Ford for Recorder in Republican primaries
Campaign notice solicits support for George W. Ford as Recorder candidate before the Republican primaries on August 18 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Totman
George W. Ford
Recorder
Adams Seeks Republican Candidacy for Athens County Recorder
H B Adams announces his bid for the office of Recorder of Athens County subject to the Republican primaries on August 18 1918 with requested support from party members and voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
T.f. H. B. Adams
Cook seeks Republican nomination for Athens County Recorder
Sidney A. Cook announces his candidacy for Recorder of Athens County and states the decision will come from the Republican Primary on August 18, 1918. He is based in Nelsonville, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Athens County
General Assembly of
Ohio
Sidney A. Cook
Nelsonville, Ohio, Y . A
Census Bureau warns Liquor Taxes funding in 1917 report
Ohio taxpayers urged to consider the impact of prohibition on municipal revenue. The Census Bureau notes that removing liquor taxes would force new taxes on business licenses and dogs. Southern cities with prohibition show high shares of taxes from business and occupations. OHIO HOME RULE ASSN. L. H. Gibson, Mgr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Census Bureau
Washington
Birmingham
Ala
Montgomery
Charleston
8. C
Tampa
Fla
Columbus
Ohio Home Rule Assn
L. H. Gibson
Mgr
Nomination notes for County Recorder races
The clipping lists Republican primary nominations for County Recorder. Names include OTTO L. HOSLINGTON and Harry J. Campbell with past results noting Campbell lost by thirtyone votes in a sevencandidate field. Also mentions GUY J. FIERCE seeking Trimble Township Recorder nomination subject to the August 13 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Campbell
Trimble Township
Guy J. Fierce
Potter and Barker seek county auditor roles in GOP primary
An announcement proclaims A. B. Potter a candidate for Auditor in the Republican primary on August 13 and Will L. Barker in the same race. Another notice touts George W. Rose born and raised in Athens county with twenty three years of experience and Republican credentials seeking support for Prosecuting Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will L. Barker
Republiican
George W. Rose
Athens County
Rowland for Prosecuting Attorney in Republican Primary
C F Rowland seeks the office of Prosecuting Attorney in the Republican Primaries on August 13 1918. The notice urges voters to support a good Republican and an efficient officer. Nomination for County Surveyor, sub-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Rowland
Milton Rathburn for State Central Committeeman 10th District
Republican candidate Milton Rathburn of Rutland seeks the State Central Committeeman post for the 10th Congressional district. He previously served five years in the 8th senatorial district. Voters urged to look up his record before August primary voting on August 18, 1918. ARTHUR ANDERSON. 8-2-11
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Anderson
State Central Committee
Milton BE. Rathburn
Rutland
State Central
John B. Corns Endorsed for State Central Committee
John B. Corns of Lawrence County receives endorsements from Republican Central and Executive Committees of Lawrence and Vinton counties and Athens County Executive Committee. He supports state and national prohibition and clean, fair politics. A vote for him is a vote for a clean, sober campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Central
Johnb. Corns
Lawrence County
Republican Central
Lawrence
Vinton
Athens County
State Central Committee
Thoughtful saving and mortgage payoff trend observed
The piece urges living within means by paying off debts and saving. It promotes starting a savings account with The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company at Rankin or 22 West Gay Street in Columbus Ohio. It cites assets of 14,800,000 and five percent paid on time deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye State Building and Loan
Rankin Oe
West Gay Street
Columbus
Ohio
Moe
Recruiting Convention Opens British Canadian Enlistment Window
On July 81st the British and United States Recruiting Convention begins a sixty day period ending September 28 allowing Britons and Canadians aged twenty to forty four to enlist with the British Canadian Recruiting Mission. They are exempt from the U S Draft and may enlist at any recruiting depot regardless of citizenship papers. after September 28 the draft resumes. Information on pay and separation allowances is available at the designated recruiting depot and through Brigadier General W A Whith and D M Moodie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United States
United States Army
W. A. Whith
D. M. Moodie
New Straitsville
Ohio
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W. State St
Lancaster St
Call B. Messenger
Carpenter
Canaanville Pike
Athens Furniture Exchange
Mill St
F. J. Beasley Milling CO
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D. E. Love
Willow Creek
Coolville Ridge
Pratt St
Carl H. Love
R. D
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GRANT
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Albany
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Gallipolis
H. O. Townsend
T.F.S
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WM. Burk
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Saginaw
G. G. Gaul
Athens R. D
Durham
N. Congress
Enterprise
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Sharpsburg
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Church St
Athens Real Estate CO
M. R. Merritt
Bell
McKinley Ave
Main Street
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Mr. Coverts
Bert M. Thompson
Henry A. Hatch
Otto L. Hoslington
A. B. Potter
C. F. Rowland
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