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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1918
Page
2
Mrs. F. Pratt of 9 Woodbine Street Brooklyn recounts severe displacement and attacks of inflammation that baffled her doctor. After failing treatment she used Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Bonative Wash and recovered fully, urging other women to try the remedy before surgery.
Washington Aug 26 The United States Highways Council announced regulations effective Sept 10 requiring federal approval for nearly all highway construction and stating no road building material will be provided until projects are approved. In Clarksburg WVa three men were killed and two missing after a derailment and gasoline tank car explosion at Dola last midnight. Mrs C W Gullette and sister A C McCracken returned home Saturday from Lancaster Camp grounds where they spent three weeks.
The program lists Billie Burke in Lets Get a Divorce with News Pictures Comedy on Monday. Tuesday features George Beban in One More American with a Bridget of other stars, plus The Brass Bullet serial. Wednesday and Thursday show Tarzan of the Apes with Elmo Lincoln. Friday offers Up the Road with Sallie starring Constance Talmadge and Norman Kerry. Saturday presents Ruth Roland in Hands Up with The Eagle Eye and a Fox Comedy. Continuous show daily from 1 30 PM with matinees at 6 and 11 cents after 4 PM.
Washington Aug 26 The Fuel Administration reduced mine prices in Ohio coal fields except District No 6 and created District No 9 including Cambridge and Hocking. District No 8 stays the same while No 9 prices drop twenty cents per ton. Garfield said bonuses by operators distort production and violate wartime wage agreements.
In Cleveland and by agreement with the Ohio State Board of Education a new cooperative vocational training plan will have students in technical branches work part of their time in local factories. Apprentices in plumbing and steam fitting will take courses at technical high schools as part of the scheme with highly skilled craftsmen teaching in plants.
Washington reports debate over Germany potentially sending a fleet to battle. Some naval officials expect desperation could drive action while others doubt Germany would risk a fleet clash amid reverses and a wary balance of power. London bets and military pressure fuel renewed speculation on a possible naval venture by Berlin.
Ohio health officials report municipal clinics for venereal disease treatment are growing in major and smaller cities. The state Department of Health urges expansion of the program, with clinics supported by venereal disease hospitals to isolate dangerous cases and safeguard patients from unqualified practitioners.
Nine inmates sit on death row at the Ohio penitentiary amid the highest count ever. Ten have been sentenced to death in six months, with three set for September 13 including Paolino Panotton, George Walker, and Rosarito Borgia. Other dates include Frank Mazzano September 16, Pasquale Blando October 4, Brazil Spillman September 20, Paul Chiavaro November 12, and James Morgan December 6.
Washington reports the US aircraft program aims for 350 complete squadrons for the army with 3000 pilots trained already. Major General Kenly disclosed 13 squadrons of 273 planes in France, far short of the 175 squadrons needed, in closed Senate testimony.
Germans in neutral countries are urged to use commercial camouflage so postwar trade via neutral states is possible. The Central Powers Economic Gazette says all German marks must be erased from exports and that morality may be brushed aside to achieve this.
Raleigh Sickel 21 of Larue Ohio is missing in action in France. Parents Mr and Mrs James Sickel were notified by the war department. He served with Company D Ohio National Guard on the Mexican border.
Medicated sprays and douches offer only temporary relief as catarrh returns. The copy urges readers to quit local remedies and seek a proven treatment described as 8. 8. 5. and 8. 8. 8, claiming it targets the source in the blood. Free medical advice is offered from the Medical Director at 22 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
Local creameries this week pay 47 cents for sour cream and 53 cents for sweet cream testing 17 percent.
Cincinnati market report shows cattle receipts 2,800 head with steers and heifers and average prices around 13.16. Calves bring 17.50. Hogs receipts 5,300 head with good class at 19.85. Sheep receipts 4,300 head with steady values. Lambs at 18.50.
Chicago grain and livestock prices list corn at August 1.59 Sept 1.60 Oct 1.62. Oats at August 0.71 Sept 0.71 Oct 0.734. Pork futures show Sept 43.55 and Oct 43.80 with markets watching futures activity.
Toledo prices list corn cash at 1.73 oats 0.71 rye 1.64 clover Oct 17.60 Dec 17.45 alsike Oct 15.45 Dec 15.60 timothy 4.60 Sept 4.95 Oct and Bec 4.90 March 4.97 percent.
Pittsburg Pa August 26 cattle receipts 140 cars market higher good 17.25 to 18 fair 16 to 17 common 14 to 15 veal calves 18.60 to 19. Sheep and lambs receipts 17 cars prime wethers 11.60 to 12.50 good 10 to 11 lambs 10 to 10.75 hogs receipts 25 cars market higher prime heavy 20 to 21.25 mediums 21 to 21.25 heavy workers 21 to 21.25 white yorkers 20.25 to 20.95 pigs 19.75 to 20 roughe 16.50 to 17.60 stags 13 to 13.75
The Ohio Department of Health urges residents to get vaccinated now. Smallpox is at a seasonal low, but not lower than last summer before a widespread epidemic, caused by failure to vaccinate. A similar risk exists this coming fall and winter if immunity is neglected.
Miss Kate Sayre age 18 was beaten to death with a club on a Masonica Ky road. Police seek an ex convict described as the assailant who reportedly crossed the Ohio River to escape.
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