Children of French Neighbors Near Battle Front
The article recounts Salvation Army workers in France aiding local French children near the front. Gladys McIntyre and Irene, with Red Cross support, measure and clothe about 20 youngsters, teach basic hygiene, and bathe a few, while facing deep poverty and sanitation challenges amid ongoing bombardment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys McIntyre
Salvation Army
France
United Press
Charles Sinkler
Red Cross
Mr. Sinkler
Irene
Backache warning and a kidney remedy testimony
Athens reader Mrs. Samuel Woodruff describes lumbago and kidney related symptoms and credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing her back misery. She purchased at Cline's Pharmacy and says she has not needed a kidney remedy since. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY promotes the pills at 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Samuel Woodruff
Franklin Ave
Dean
Cline
American gas mask touted for offensive use in France
United Press reports a new American gas mask designed for offensive operations. It blocks mustard gas and other agents, allows natural breathing, and offers improved vision and comfort with weight at the neck. Thousands already produced for rapid Army supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
France
Germany
America
Letters From Men In Service in France 1918
Gilbert B. Courtney of Chauncey writes of travel through France with the 83rd Division. He describes camps, food, wine, rail travel, and friendly French hospitality, noting daily life away from the front and hoping for quick victory. Also includes Athens boy Chauncey Lummis writing from France about village life and pigs in parlor imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert B. Courtney
France
Harvey Courtney
Chauncey
England
Sammies
Haydeville
Nelsonville
Frail Women Promised Rapid Strength From Bio-feren
A sensational health claim asserts frail nervous women can become vigorous in two weeks using Bio-feren. The ad promises a thriving body, bright eyes and clear skin, with dosage instructions and a money-back guarantee if benefits are not seen. It lists ingredients and notes no secret formula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bio-seven
Save Your Money and Help the War Effort Ad
A wartime savings notice urges residents to buy Liberty Bonds War Savings Certificates and Thrift Stamps from The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company Rankin Building 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio. Assets listed at 14800000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye State Building and Loan Company
Rankin Building
West Gay Street
Columbus
Ohio
Letter from Herbert Sharp to Elias and Minnie
A personal devotional letter from Herbert Sharp to Elias and Minnie expresses faith in God guiding his journey and hope for future reunion. He conveys blessing, well wishes, and a pledge to stay steadfast in faith while awaiting a meeting.
Son Herbert in camp at Columbia writes home
Mrs. Helen Sharp of Athens receives a letter from her son Herbert who is in camp at Columbia, D C. He signs off in hopeful notes about shipping mail, planning to depart for Camp Sumner and likely go overseas, expressing happiness and faith.
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Helen Sharp
West
Washington Street
Athens
Herbert
Columbia
D. C
Jesus
Camp Sumner
Bardin Letter Praises Regimental Glory in Europe War
Sergeant Ola H. Bardin reports in the American Expeditionary Forces that his regiment has made big gains under fire. He notes General Pershing lauding their performance, anticipates honors in Washington, and describes aggressive Allied air superiority and German morale. He mentions wounds, potential return to firing lines, and hope for supplies. A separate item mentions new automobile tire chains with spring clips for spokes.
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Ola H. Bardin
F. S. Bardin
General Pershing
U. S
Washington, D. C
Kaiser Bill
Gen. Sherman
Berlin
Gershans
U. S. Infantry
American E. F
New York
Peace terms urged by Lodge in senate speech
In Washington on August 24 Senator Lodge warned against German peace propaganda and urged unconditional terms to be imposed on Germany. He called for complete restoration of Belgium, Alsace Lorraine to France, safety for Greece, independence for Serbia and Romania, an independent Poland, and freedom for Russia from German domination including the return of Russian lands taken in Brest-Litovsk.
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Washington
Germany
Senate
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Foreign Relations Committee
Belgium
Alsace-Lorraine
France
Greece
Serbia
Roumania
Poland
Russia
Brest-Litovsy
Local residents visit in Athens and Camp Sherman
Canaanville residents and visitors from Pittsburg Pa travel to Athens and Camp Sherman this weekend. Mrs. Wm Cook and children visit Athens while Mrs H B Cole and daughters Ber nie and Marcella stay with H O Shirley. Several locals motor to Camp Sherman for Sunday visits and furloughs.
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Wm. Cook
Athens
H. B. Cole
Bernie and
Marcella
Pittsburg
H. O. Shirley
B. H. Border
Lewis Cass
Camp Sherman
Ralph and
Wendell Wright
Clara Shirley
Bernice Cole
Velma Baker
Ethel Shirley
Middleport
Clyde Dean
Dora Stanley
Sahara Stanley
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Tom MIX
Great
Canadian Northwest
William S. Hart
the Tiger Man
Cardus
C. S. Budd
Vina
Calif
Cardui
Ceylon
Cliff
Gilbert
New York City
G. . Courtney, Co. C, 308Th
Chauncey Lummis
Metance
Pvt
J. C. Lummis
Co. C
M. G
Bio-feren
Elias
Minnie
Christ
Herbert Sharp
Canaanville
House Construc
Tion
The
Rardin Bros. Co
Meigs County Agricultural Society
Jas. M. Lyman
Dalton’s Academy
D. H. Moor
Co. G
Thomson & Hysell Daweon Building
Cor. Mill and Second Sts
Mioddleport
the Newsom -Walburn Co
E. R. Walburn
Mer
So. Court St.—Newsom
American Exchange National Bank of New York
Prohibition
Congress
Bank
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
Home Rule Assn
L. H. Gibson
Mgr
Theodore Mansfield Crawford
J. D. Rowe
Wellston
Elmer Quick
the Plains
W. H. Border
H. QO. Shirley
G. G. Gaul
Gulsville
Hali
Hall
P. i Cheney & CO
Toledo
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