County fair to showcase Athens County 4 H exhibits
Athens County 4 H clubs from clothing food pig and poultry sectors prepare displays for the Athens County Fair on August 20 to 23. Entries include youth clothing items, Victory bread, canned goods, a notebook, and livestock judged by state and college specialists. First prize offers a trip to Farmers Week at Ohio State University with additional cash awards from the county agricultural society.
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Athens County
Ohio State University
Athens
Clothing Club
Food Club
Food and Clothing Clubs
R. W. Gardner
Pennsylvania
Poultry Club
A. B. Dann
College of Agriculture
Columbus
Athens County Agricultural Society
W. H. Palmer
Changes in Athens voting places for primaries
Athens voters will use two updated polling sites tomorrow with Ward 3 unchanged at Warren's Barn on East Washington street. Campbell Block patrons move to Roach grocery room on West State street and Ward 4 Precinct 2 shifts to Moter Garage on Carpenter street. Remaining sites include Court House John Gleabon's shop City Building and Herb Brooks room on West Union street. Polls run 6 30 am to 6 30 pm to align with daylight saving time and avoid disputes.
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Athens
Ward
Warren
East Washington Street
Campbell P
Roach
West State Street
Eagle
Moter
Carpenter Street
Court House
John Gleabon
Myble
City Building
Herb Brooks
West Union Street
Ach
Board of Elections
W. D. Fulton
Athens County Nearing Goal in Stamp Sale
Athens County shows solid gains in War Savings Stamps with per capita sales rising from 9.10 to 14.20 dollars by August 1 while Ohio totals suggest a statewide push toward an 11.92 per person benchmark. Officials note the county’s progress aligns with the 1918 quota of 1 088 320 dollars set by the Treasury.
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Columbus
Ohio
Athens County
War Savings
Wera
T. R. Biddle
United States Treasury Department
Vinol Promoted For Chronic Coughs In NYC
New York music teacher Henry Albers endorses Vinol as a cure for chronic coughs colds and bronchitis stating it is a constitutional remedy made with beef and cod liver peptones and glycerophosphates. He claims it strengthens the system and aids nature to expel disease with McKee Drug Company listed as a source.
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New York City
Nicholas Avenue
Henry Albers
McKee Drug Company
Japanese coffee substitute rivals Brazilian beans in taste
Chemical analysis by experts finds the substitute almost equal to natural Brazilian coffee in flavor and quality, while being more wholesome for the consumer.
Livestock Receipts Rise Across 34 Markets in July 1918
Washington July reports show higher July receipts than a year earlier for cattle hogs and sheep across 34 major markets. Cattle 1 897 847 versus 1 552 573 hogs 2 813 749 versus 2 395 226 and sheep 1 409 868 versus 1 74 335.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Engaged: Properly introducing a private to a lady
A nineteenth century etiquette note explains that a private soldier is treated like a civilian when meeting a young woman, with the gentleman first presented to the lady and other gentlemen introduced afterward.
Athens County Food Price Clarification for Dealers
The notice states wholesale dealers can add 5 cents per dozen for Cash and Carry and 7 cents per dozen for Credit and Delivery. It applies to the City of Athens and allows adjustments for freight and drayage beyond wholesale prices. Retailers charging more than the listed prices may be named.
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Athens
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