Social notes from Hockingport and area visits
Mrs Nellie Stone and Edith of Cleveland visit Mrs Ida Cook in Hockingport. Carrie Beach and Anna Dana and Mrs Steadman and Winnifred return to Marietta from Ned White boarding house. Louise Wells and Jessie of Washington visit at their home in Hockingport. Otho Elliott's sister J C Moore family near Racine host last week. Fred Nueon and relatives return to Columbus after visiting Richard Nueon and Mrs Forster. Mary A Stone visited Newbury. Bertha Gillian and son Paul stay with friends in Athens and travel to Columbus. visit mother Mrs Charles Hayden. Heat wave noted with thermometer at 106 Tuesday and hot nights. A flag raising is planned.
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Ira Conley
Hazel
Parkersburg
Lew Humphrey
Herbert Dutton
Athens
Agricultural Bureau
Athens County
Nellie Stone
Cleveland
Addie Tracewell
John Barrows
Charles Gibbs
A. Dutton
Clara Wells
Louise Wells
Mary A. Stone
Marietta
Ida Cook
Nelle Stone
Addie Tracenell
Bertha White
Edith
Carrie Beach
Anna Dana
O. Steadman
Winnifred
Ned White
Washington
W. Va
Miss Jessie
Otho Flliott
J.C. Moore
Racine
Fred Nueon
Richard Nueon
Forster
Columbus
Newbury
Bertha Gillian
Paul
Charles Hayden
Rail Road Man Praises Mayr Remedy For Stomach Ailments
A rail brakeman recounts severe stomach issues including gall stones and weight loss. After using Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy he gained weight and reports being well. The ad claims the preparation clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract with a money back guarantee. McKee Drug Co and druggists advertise nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
McKee Drug Company
Metal experts test new mineral near Cortez Colorado
Metallurgy experts sent to Cortez by the Government test a promising mineral found in the Ute Mountains 18 miles away. Government tests aim to perfect a casting that could turn a bullet and be invaluable for making guns and ship armor.
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Cortez
Col
Ute Mountains
Ruth Law Set to Carry On Family Flying Legacy
Miss Ruth Law, first woman to fly from Chicago to New York, is praised for poise nerve and balance as she follows an acrobatic family tradition and pursues further aviation feats.
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Ruth Law
Chicago
New York
Latins Debate Use of Idle German Ships in the Americas
Washington reports say Latin American governments face pressure over interned German ships in their ports. Argentina, Chile and others consider seizure or release amid shipping shortages, with industry urging action and naval protection debates tied to wartime needs.
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Washington
Latin-America
Argentina
Teuton
River Plata
Buenos Aires
Toro
United Press
Chile
Argentine
Peru
Uruguay
Montevideo
France
Ohio primaries heat up as Willis and Jones clash in bid
Columbus reports a packed field as former Governor Frank B. Willis seeks a comeback to win the Republican nomination from Edwin Jones, a Jackson coal operator, in a crowded race for Ohio's 22 congressional seats amid war-time voter interest. Other contests include lieutenant governor and five secretary of state races, with 299 Republicans and 275 Democrats seeking state house and senate seats.
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Columbus
Ohio
Frank B. Willis
Delaware
Edwin Jones
Jackson
Congress
Jack” Arnold
Willis
Jones
James M. Cox
Oscar W. Newman
Portsmouth
Supreme Bench
Supreme Court
R. M. Wanamaker
Akron
Reynolds R. Kinkade
Toledo
Augustus N. Summers
Springfield
William F. Duncan
Findley
James E. Robinson
Marysville
John G. Price
A. Jay Miller
Bellefontaine
Rudy W. Archer
Victor Heintz
Cincinnati
E. R. Bathrick
David A. Hollingsworth
Cadiz
Ridge social notes with visits and travels
Bates notes Mr. and Mrs. Frank Evans were weekend guests of Mr. Will Evans. Attorney C. W. Juniper visited on the ridge. George Davis, W. H. Burt and James Burt drove to Nelsonville. Estella Davis stayed with her parents. Edward Johnson was seen locally. Clell Penny and St Martin called at George Davis home. Shirrey Cagg received a letter from Miles about safe arrival. Amy Burt and Opal Mae Davis attended the flag raising at Jerk y Water mine. George Davis and wife drove with friends to Chauncey Sunday.
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Frank Evans
Will Evans
C. W. Juniper
George Davis
W. H
James Burt
Nelsonville
Estella Davis
Edward Johnson
Clell Penny
St Martin
Geo. Davis
Shirrey Cagg
Miles
Amy Burt
Opal Mae Davis
Jerky Water Mine
Chauncey
Dean's Kidney Pills Help Athens Woman Say Pain Vanished
An Athens resident reports relief from chronic kidney pain and lumbago after using Dean's Kidney Pills sold by Conner's Drug Store. The reviewer describes inflammation and burning during urination, back pains, and improved kidney function following treatment. The product is distributed by Foster Milburn Co in Buffalo New York and priced at 60 cents.
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Athena
Athens
Dean
J. W. Selby
State Street
Conner
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Tomato Contest Opens With Two-Pound Tomato Entry
Mr. Sam Everett of Stroud's Run enters a rich red two pounds two ounce tomato for the biggest tomato contest. The entrant notes the fruit shows the effect of hot weather on ripening.
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Sam Everett
Stroud's Run
Ships Wounds Being Cured of Sub Illness
An English port serves as a wartime salvage hub where torpedoed and damaged vessels are patched and saved. Divers repair hull breaches while salvage boats tow ships toward dry dock as the O B Jennings and other ships suffer fires and multiple torpedo hits in a massive recovery effort.
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United Press
United Kingdom
Hun
United States
O. B. Jennings
Bayonne
N. J
Jennings cargo losses and ship salvage update
After heavy fire the Jennings sank to extinguish the blaze. a post salvage shows 10,000,000 dollars of cargo recovered and 1,060,600 dollars more being removed. The British vessel remains submerged awaiting flotation while repairs complete.
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Jennings
London Food Ration Realities With Uplifting Availability
Londoners enjoy plentiful meals with similar variety to the United States though sugar is limited and water is rarely consumed at table. Meat appears twice daily, ham optional, and bread vegetables remain abundant despite higher prices.
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London
United Press
Chicago
Kansas City
England
United States
America
Chronic catarrh result of neglected colds
Chronic catarrh results from neglected colds or a succession of colds as a cold is not promptly treated. The inflammation starts acute and becomes chronic if overlooked. Proper treatment and prompt cure prevent further trouble, so use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to rid a cold.
Nerv Worth Brings Relief Says Mrs Dudley Child Now Strong
A claim for Nerv Worth nerve tonic cites Mrs Clara C Dudley of New Zanesville Ohio who reports her 11 year old son improved after two bottles. The McKee Drug Store sells Nerv Worth in Athena and promotion emphasizes its use for nervous ailments in children.
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Clara C. Dudley
New Zanesville, C
Nerv-Worth Co
McKee Drug Store
Athena
Birthday party for Dennis McDaniel in Millfield O
Mr and Mrs H O McDaniel hosted a lawn party in Millfield Ohio on Dennis McDaniel s fourth birthday Guests included Dennis and Gerald McDaniel Phyllis and Madeline Border Beatrice and Norman Fulton Esta and John Rankin Ernestine and Christine Mingus Paul and Richard Daughterty Imogene and Eliza Adams Marie and Floyd Campbell Chris Boudinot Forrest McCann Mr and Mrs F E Boudinot Mrs L B McDaniel Mrs Frank Daugherty Gladys Border Pauline Theisen Katherine Adams and others The event featured games and cake and ice cream served afterward
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Millfield
H. O. McDaniel
Dennis
Gerald McDaniel
Phyllis
Madeline Border
Beatrice
Norman Fulton
Esta
John Rankin
Ernestine
Christine Mingus
Paul
Richard Daughterty
Imogene
Eliza
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Peek
Lanning Motor Company
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Hearst-Pathe
William Farnum
True Blue
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Fatty) Arbuckle
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Athens Foundry & Machine CO
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