Ohio clubwomen urge child welfare drive nationwide
Mrs. Geo Filiott McCormick notes club women helped create the federal Children's Bureau and can save a million babies this year by aiding health visitors and promoting welfare chairs in clubs and federations. Elizabeth McCormick Memorial Fund supports nutrition courses and youth welfare plans with loaned exhibits and films. The Woman's Mutual Improvement Club creed emphasizes silence, constructive fault finding, charity, and patient, cheerful living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Filiott McCormick
Children’s Bureau
United Sates Department of Labor
Grace Abbott
Miss Abbott
Ohio Federation
Children
Elmer Blair
New York
General Federation
Welfare Department
Ohio
Elizabeth McCormick
Woman's Mutual Improvement Club
Chesapeake
Free Asthma and Hay Fever Treatment Offer
A period advertisement invites asthma and hay fever sufferers to try a claimed new method at no cost. It promises relief for chronic or recent cases, regardless of climate, age, or occupation, and urges hopeless cases to request a free trial with no money or postage required.
Indemnity in Courtship Costs Sparks San Francisco Debate
Sheila Terry, now Mrs Roy Sedley, ruled that a woman who accepts courting benefits must share the courtship costs if she later marries another. The decision, applied to her own case, sets a precedent with a $450 bill for one courtship, itemized on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Iranchouo
Sheila Terry
San Francisco
Roy Sedley
Poe Et Oe
Min
Ohio Clubs Rally to Aid World War Veterans
Ex service men are to be cheered and Ohio's 752 clubs join in boosting veterans morale. Two million hit women nationwide will check on former soldiers in their districts, offer relief, and help the needy find work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
United States
Coolville Camp Ground Revival Attendance Hopes
The Coolville camp ground plans a revival with August 20th as a key date. Local families and visitors from Marietta and nearby towns attended events, while residents anticipate larger crowds on upcoming Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Marietta Distriet
Coolville Camp Ground
Residents travel and local society notes from Athens area
Hluning and Mrs Reeder return to Athens with others to join travel as weather allows heading to Sistersville. Retta Swan returns from Williamstown West Virginia visit. Raymond Walden hosts Miles Irwin captain of the Senator Cordill aboard weekly produce shipments. Eloworth Keller and daughter Helen visit Middleport with Ray Smith. Sarah Lent travels with group to Tuppers Paine calling friends Elmer Plumley and family Beaumont Texas. Mr and Mrs Hope Walden visit Little Hocking two weeks with Plumley sisters Bertha Maud Curtis. Texas visitors stop at Mammoth Cave en route. Eastern Stars hold well attended meeting in Chapter Room Gertrude Roberts receives degree and birthday ring. then ice cream and cake at Wigal's. Loring Conant and daughter Mabel of Athens visit Alden home. Carson Boges and son Carson Jr. visit with Boges’ parents S. B. Pilston. Opal Boggs stays with Mary and Cophronia Tilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Plumley
Beaumont
Texas
Mr. Plumley
Hope Walden
Little Hocking
Mrs. Plumley
Bertha
Maud Curtis
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Eastern Stars
Gertrude Roberts
Wigal
Local News Bits From Hockingport Area
Mrs Louise Wells suffered a stroke and now lives with her daughter in Washington West Virginia. Mr Briton sold his property to Mr Murphy of Joppa. Mrs Lew Humphrey visited Wells in Washington. Ira Conley bought a new automobile. Miss Mary A Stone vacationed with friends in Marietta. The camp broke up and managers and boys returned to Parkersburg. Herbert Dutton attended the district farm bureau meeting at Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Wells
Wells
Tom Munchmeyer
Washington, W. Va
Briton
Murphy
Joppa
Lew Humphrey
Washington
W. Va
Ira Conley
Mary A. Stone
Marietta
Parkersburg
Herbert Dutton
District Farm Bureau
Pomeroy
Local notices and community news across Portage area
Edwin Parker and Fred Medley are ill. Mrs Jennie Taylor of Parkersburg spent part of last week here. A long list of Blockingport items can be obtained by calling your correspondent. James Herschman holds the contract for transporting Youba pupils to Hockingport. Coolville camp meeting is to progress with a big day anticipated Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Parker
Fred Medley
Jennie Taylor
Parkersburg
James Herschman
Youba
Hockingport
Coolville
Local Births and Visits Reported Around Harrisonville
Harrisonville welcomed a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Greenler on Sunday. Visitors from Athens included Mrs. Opal Gruessu and Mr. Hots ington. Mr. and Mrs. Will Lee returned home in Mississippi after a stay with relatives. Local residents Clare Jewell and Daje Chase visited from Athens. Bertha Bradfield Harmon and husband returned to West Virginia after a few days here. Lucille Howell won a prize in a show contest, Pauline Shrives won the babys contest, Mrs. Francis Gilkey visited Jeffersonville with Howard Landaker and Emily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Greenler
Opal Gruessu
Hotsington
Athens
Will Day
Will Lee
Missiport
Clare Jewell
Daje Chase
Bertha Bradfield Harmon
Seldon Bradfield
West Virgina
Lucille Howell
Pauline Shrives
Francis Gilkey
Jeffersonville
Howard Landaker
Emily
Gold Stocks Reach Record High Under World Powers
W H Atkins reports that central banks hold a combined 7.851 billion dollars in gold, a two year rise of 1.288 billion. The United States owns 40 percent, about 3.176 billion, mostly in federal reserve vaults and treasury depositories. Russia’s gold largely moved abroad, others ship to the United States. Since 1918, U S gold influx from Britain France Canada and Sweden totals 1.29 billion, with exports reaching Japan Argentina China and British India.
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I. N.S
Washington
United States
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve System
United States Treasury
Russia
Federal Reserve Board
America
Great Britain
France
Japan
England
Canada
Sweden
Argentina
China
Hongkong
British India
South America
Orient
Major suit filed over Goodyear reorganization in Summit County
Aug 9 Akron reports the largest Summit County suit yet, a $20 million action against Goodyear directors and New York Cleveland financiers involved in the company’s 18 month old financial reorganization. Laura L. T. Weiss of Cleveland leads the suit on behalf of stockholders alleging illegality and excess returns. A London wedding note adds that the best man was a woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Summit County
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
New York
Cleveland
Laura L. T. Weiss
Goodyear
Goodyear Company
Coal Conference Progress and Miner Leadership Change
Frank Tredges elected general secretary of the international coal miners alliance, signaling support for American strikers over Europe. In Washington, authorities note progress in Cleveland talks between United Mine Workers and operators, with plans to resume mining soon and Harding's distribution committee allocating fuel to hard‑hit states. A Kentucky price inquiry seeks a $3.75 maximum spot coal price as western Kentucky fields are examined.
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Frankfort- On- Main
Ger
Frank Tredges
British Federation of Miners
International Organization of Coal Miners
Europe
Washington
Thi
Cleveland
United Mine Workers
Harding
Northwest
Kentucky
Birthday gathering marks 68th for John Hoisington family
In Treen, John Hoisington hosted relatives for his 68th birthday with grandchildren present. A large turnout included the Dow Cannon family and many others from Athens Circle Hill Columbus Trimble Ridgewood area. Ice cream on apple pie followed socializing and visits at Amesville and Marblehead planning for the first woman’s yachting championship in Marblehead the week of August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoisington
Fzra Hoisington
Carl Cartwright
M. Grinstead
Carl Hoisington
Anna Belle Russell
Dow Cannon
Elizabeth McGrath
Athens
George Dait
Circle Hill
Ford Totman
Chas. Robinett
William Sisson
Lorena Mae
P. D. Hill
B. Pettit
America
Marblehead, Mass
Beach fashion reads robes to curb female lead
A. C. Hartman of Omaha Neb urges men to wear modest robes on the beach and reveal only a hint of bathing suits to balance perceived attractiveness between genders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Hartman
Omaha
Reprisals by Germany to be opposed at indemnity talks
London reports that an allied expert committee will oppose Premier Poincare’s German reprisal program at the indemnity conference. Belgian delegates including M Jasper are negotiating compromise proposals to meet Poincare’s demand for new German guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David M. Church
London
Premier Poincare
France
M. Jasper
Poincare
Suffering from Heat Caused by Mentality
ST. LOUIS weather chief Mortrose W. Hayes denies St. Louis suffers from humidity and fat winds. He says residents’ heat distress stems from mental worry about the weather, noting the city has low humidity despite sweltering days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Tl.ouis
St. Louis
Saya Mortrose W. Hayes
Welsh Mothers Urged to End Ear Cutting Custom
London England Dr David Arthur Hughes health officer calls on mothers in Carmarthenshire to stop the ancient practice of slitting babies ears at the moon’s waning phase. The ritual was supposed to make children clever and bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eng
Carmarthenshire
David Arthur Hughes
Brooke County to spend 40000 on Cliftonville mine riot trials
Brooke county commissioners announced an appropriation of 40000 for trials and related expenses stemming from the July 17 Cliftonville mining riot in West Virginia where seven men were killed. Nearly 100 prisoners are held awaiting trial in Steubenville Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville, O
Cliftonville
W. Va
Brooke County
Insanity Attributed to Poisoned Booze Rumor Shakes St Louis
In St Louis on August 8 Dr Charles K Bauer warned drinkers about tainted alcohol. He cited City Sanitarium figures showing 5465 patients in July 24 1921 compared with 2707 this year, predicting a large rise in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Louis
Charles EK. Bauer
Bauer
Childless homes made happy by Lydia E Pinkham’s remedy
In Cortland Brooklyn and St Louis testimonials a string of women describe overcoming infertility and fatigue with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They credit the product for pregnancies and improved health, urging others to try it and share results.
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Cortland
N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Claude P. Canfield
Salisbury St
Cortland, N. Y
Brooklyn
N.Y
Brad
Lydia S. Pinkham
Antoinette Marano
Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn, N. Y
St. Louis
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Willard Price
Ofincinnati
Margarette Price
Piqua
Homer Place
Mr. Place
Amos Place
C. F. Larson
W. C. Aiken
Martin Green
Vern Green
Radnor
Fred Bates
Dayton
G. R. Gunder
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Beverly
W. B. Hartnell
EB. G. Carlton
Buckeye Lake
Columbus
A. B. White Jr
Arthur Hawk
Warry Runion
F. G. Runion
Anne Runion
Opal Reed
Helen Miller
Ohio University
Frank Reed
R. J. Wolf
FE. J. Bails
Wierton
Lillian Hubbard
Sistersville
Elwood Baile
Ray Reeder
Washington, PD
Cutler Haning
Hluning
Retta Swan
Williamstown
Raymond Walden
Miles Irwin
Senator Cordill
Eloworth Keller
Helen
Middleport
Ray Smith
Sarah Lent
Tuppers Paine
Carson Boges
Carson, Jr
Pilston
Opal Boggs
Mary and
Cophronia Tilton
Harrisonville
W. H W. Atkins
White House
Mora
Treen’s Run
Everald Bryan
Sugar Grove
W. H. Feirbaugh
Elza Challant
Trimble
Perry Judson
Guysville
Warren
George Bryan
Jess Bryan
O. EB. Johnson
J. M. Cartwright
Amesville
Lottie Cannon
Charles and
John Shafer
Murray City
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Columbus Gas
FORDS
Guthrie Auto
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