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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1918

Page

5

Doan to Lead Y M C A Work at Camp Sherman

R A Doan, 43, general secretary of the Fort Thomas Y M C A, will succeed Director Teachout and take charge at Camp Sherman next Monday. A Nelsonville native and Hiram College graduate, Doan was a brick manufacturer in Athens County and once taught the world’s largest men’s Sunday school class.

Camp Sherman R. A Doan Fort Thomas Teachout Nelsonville Doan Hiram College Hiram Ohio Dean Athens County

Mail order trade faces solid local opposition

Local merchants and business groups unite against mail order houses. The piece argues mail order firms bypass commercial travelers who support local hotels and shops, and warns that town prosperity relies on money spent locally. It notes widespread opposition from trade papers and press nationwide.

United States

U P Leaders of County Central Committee Organized

Thirty four members of the Athens county Republican central committee met in Athens yesterday and organized by electing E L Jones of Glouster as chairman and Ray Linscott of Nelsonville as secretary. The excerpt lists executive and townships representatives across Athens York Waterloo Troy Canaan Trimble Ames Rome Lee Dover and others with plan to appoint additional members from Carthage Alexander Bern and Lodi townships.

Athens County Republican Central Committee Athens E. L., Jones Glouster Ray Linscott Nelsonville John Finsterwald Chaiman T. L. Morgan W. A. Carpenter Fred Bougher C. H. Porter James Ginnan A A. Wolfe York G. D. Ridenour Harry Kelly L. D. Martin P. W. Hickman Joe B. Davis George McCombs Waterloo William Sturgill Troy R. L. Smith Canaan Robert Smith Trimble A. A. Campbell S. S. Danford A. H. James T. L. Wyatt O. A. McDonald Link Peyton Ames W. E. Clark Rome Owen Beebe Lee A. F. Potter Dover Frank Porter Carthage Alexander Bern Lodi

Willis Wins renomination by Large Plurality in Ohio

Columbus Ohio Aug 24 Former Governor Willis was renominated over Edwin Jones by a plurality of 68696 votes. Official figures from all counties announced by Secretary of State Fulton show the Republican total at 238156 compared with 282000 in the Republican primaries two years ago.

Columbus Ohio Willis Edwin Jones Fulton

Rue Mouffetard Passage From A Paris Cafe

Sally seeks help to rescue a girl from a late night cafe near Rue Mouffetard. She finds Jeanne at Dufranne's shop and explains she fears for the girl and fears consequences. Jeanne suspects Sally may be protecting a shared love and hints the danger may already be past her control.

Sally Dufranne Jeanne Alfe Sally Orme Rabouche Mariselle Merc Cliveau's Lfe

Pretty Style for Combinations of Material Patterns

This pattern set offers Waist 2539 and Skirt 2527 in seven sizes each for varied fabrics. It notes dress options in serge satin gabardine taffeta gingham organdy with checked plaid silk. The full dress uses 8 1/2 yards of 36 inch material for a medium size, with two patterns mailed for 10 cents each.

Oregon Mercantile Wage Law Sets 11.10 Weekly Cap

The minimum wage for women in mercantile establishments in Oregon is 11.10 dollars per week for no more than 50 hours. This rule defines pay and hours for female workers in retail businesses under the state act.

Oregon

San Cura Ointment touted for piles eczema and ulcers

An Ohio newspaper ad touts San Cura Ointment as a quick cure for piles eczema ulcers and carbuncles with a testimonial from Rev. W F Gilbert of Titusville. It notes Athen s Nelsonville druggists Cline's Pharmacy and Fountain Pharmacy stock 60c jars and offer money back guarantees. It also promotes San Cura Soap for skin care at 26c a cake and invites out of town orders from Thompson Medical Co. Titusville Pa.

W. F. Gilbert Titusville Gilbert Cline Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville Athens Cline’s Cline’s Pharmacy Thompson Medical Co Titusville, Pa

Circuses May Quit Road Says Industry Rep

A Sioux Falls reporter quotes a large traveling circus representative predicting no large circuses on U S roads next year. He cites labor shortages as the cause not government interference, noting a need for about 500 workers to run a big show and that this year only up to 800 workers could be secured for such tours.

Sioux Falls 8. D United States

Chamberlain's Tablets Promise Quick Evening Relief

An old advisory recommends taking two or three Chamberlain's Tablets after supper for sluggish liver dullness biliousness and constipation with a promise of feeling better the next morning.

Chamberlain

Help Us Keep Your Home Paper Coming Regularly

A wartime appeal urges subscribers to renew before expiration to avoid dropped names, missed issues, and extra labor. It explains the renewal process, the removal of records, and the government rule that unpaid papers halt delivery. A coin card and prepaid envelope ease renewal with one stamp.

Allen's Foot-Base and Foot-Kase Ad Teasers

Advertises Allen's Foot-Base powder to shake into shoes and a footbath for sore feet. Mentions use in training and breaking in new shoes. Claims relief from blisters, bunions, sweating, calluses, and aching feet. Also promotes Allen's Foot-Kase. Bald price 26c.

Allen Plattsburg Kase

Ames Farmer Dies at Family Home in Amenville

John Wolfe, about 60, a farmer, died after weeks of typhoid fever at his Easler Creek home north of Amenville. Funeral at Hooper Ridge Church Sunday at 2 p.m. He leaves two sons Albert and Clarence and a daughter Mrs Charles Brawley. wife preceded him in death.

Amenville, O John Wolfe Easler Creek Here Hooper Ridge Church Albert Clarence Charles Brawley

Rooster Auction Benefits Red Cross in Dayton

In Dayton on August 24 the owner sold a rooster won at a farmers' picnic with all proceeds donated to the Montgomery County Chapter of the Red Cross. The auctioneer received eighty three dollars for the fowl.

Red Cross Dayton Montgomery County The

Lubricant Carbon Remover Promises Power Gains

An advertisement touts Lubricant Carbon Remover as a fix for carburetor trouble and engine knock. It claims pouring two to four tablespoons into each spark plug hole cleans plugs, boosts power and fuel efficiency, with a $1 prepaid price and guaranteed results. Agent contact is C. B. Pinder in Chattanooga Tennessee.

C. B. Pinder Balilston Ave Chattanooga Tenn

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