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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1918
Page
7
Photographic notices show Bert M. Thompson and Thomas N. Hoover as Republican primary candidates with August dates. Henry A. Hatch appears as another representative candidate seeking support before the August primaries in 1918.
Two one horse drag outfits described as light and medium weight with no use. Moler Feed & Poultry Co advertises a 2400 pound team that can work any place. A 300 dash brass mounted harness set is offered for 126 dollars. Owner: Chas Day, Millfield, Ohio, R. D. 2, home phone 8-12-3p.
Walnut hall seat with hair cloth upholstery in excellent condition. Inquire at this office. 8 12 23.
George W. Ford, a Republican candidate for Recorder in Athens County, is a Dover Township native and school teacher with years of experience. He is a member of the U M W of A and is noted for appealing to younger party members and strong party loyalty. Your support solicited.
Clarence Ef McCafferty seeks the Republican nomination in Chauncey Ohio for representative in the August 13 1918 primary. Local voters are urged to participate and consider the candidate’s platform.
Benj F Dutton announces candidacy for Republican nomination for State Senator in the 9th to 14th district with August primary decision on August 13. M B Archer announces candidacy for a second term in the Sid-114th district subject to Republican primaries decision.
A stream of candidacy notices from 1918 Republican primary hopefuls for Athens county Recorder appears. George W Ford T J H Adams Sidney A Cook Otto L Hoslington Harry J Campbell Guy J Fierce each announce runs or urge support ahead of the August 13 or 18 primaries, noting previous election results and hometowns.
The notice highlights candidates for county auditor in Athens County. A. Be. Potter and Will Il Barker announce their candidacies for the Republican primary, with August 18 and August 13 dates cited. Fred Cornwell urges Athens County voters to consider his bid for auditor.
George W. Rose, a lifelong Athens County resident and native, touts twenty three years of experience and Republican loyalty as he asks for voter support. He emphasizes constituency roots and party alignment in a local campaign appeal.
O F Rowland campaigns for Prosecuting Attorney in the Republican Primary on August 18 1918 urging votes to nominate a capable officer. The notice also mentions nomination dates and the Athens County primaries with R Cline and Fred R Baker listed.
Republican Milton Rathburn of Rutland seeks State Central Committeeman for the 10th Congressional district. Formerly represented the 8th senatorial district for five years. Election dated July 27, 1.f. archived record.
John B. Corns of Lawrence County wins endorsements from the Republican Central and Executive Committees of Lawrence and Vinton counties and Athena County Executive Committee. He supports state and national prohibition and clean, fair politics in the nation, state and district. A vote for him is a vote for a clean, sober and successful campaign.
A stray dollar aimlessly wandering turns into a thrift stamp item in a quirky financial note. The piece uses playful imagery to discuss value and saving.
An advertising notice invites buyers to send for Lubricant Carbon Remover to clear carbon buildup in spark plug holes. It claims improved power and fuel efficiency after use, with a 1 dollar prepaid price and a guaranteed result. Agents sought at 1219 Harriburg Rd NE Canton Ohio.
One of the first women’s groups in the Midwest, the Female Bible Society of Piqua Ohio, organized a century ago, marking an early effort by local women to advance religious and communal work.
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