War Savings Stamps offer security amid changing times
The Cincinnati Enquirer editorial argues for continuing 1919 War Savings Stamps sales as a hedge against future readjustment. It claims labor prospers, business profits, and investing workers create insurance against a rainy day, urging employers to promote these securities to stabilize industry and ease wartime tax strain.
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Sager
Secretary of the Treasury
Ohio
Cincinnati Fnquirer
Ohio Leads in Nations War Savings Stamp Sale
Official Treasury figures show Ohio October sales of War Savings Stamps at 9 763 167 dollars or 1 85 per capita. New York and state districts total 7 730 405 dollars, 71 cents per capita, Pennsylvania 5 997 009 dollars, 70 cents per capita. Ohio’s cumulative total to Nov 1 stands at 76 493 578 dollars, with New York 69 863 748 and Pennsylvania 57 795 578. The Ohio War Savings Committee reports over 3.7 million stamp owners statewide and rapid weekly purchases, while unredeemed pledges run into several million dollars.
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Columbus
United States Treasury Department
Washington
Ohio
New York City
State
Pennsylvania
Texas
Illinois
Treasury Department
New York
Ohio War Savings Committee
War Savings Stamps Promote Patriotic Christmas Gift Plan
Columbus Ohio special report urges buyers to favor War Savings Stamps for Christmas gifts. The Ohio War Savings Committee says purchases will help fund debts from war and peace, conserve time, and grow in value monthly as a patriotic act.
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Columbus, QO
Ohio War Savings Committee
State War Savings Committee
Americans Fulfilling War Savings Stamp Pledges
Citizens across the nation honor their commitments to buy War Savings Stamps, as pledges are treated as a serious obligation by the Treasury Department and indicate broad public support during the war effort.
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Treasury Department
Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Tom A Cotton
A nine pound daughter was born to Have A Daughter Jr. and Mrs Tom A Cotton this morning. Mrs Cotton has been staying with her parents Mr and Mrs J H Stewart in Canisteo New York for several weeks. A telegram reported mother and baby doing nicely.
Knights of Columbus aid St Mihiel drive with cigarette drops
Showers of cigarettes fell to American fighters as 20 000 packages were dropped from airplanes into infantry and artillery units advancing in the St Mihiel salient. Packages bore the Knights of Columbus label, with Y M C A workers distributing chocolates and cigarettes on foot and by air, aided by Mar tin V Merle, a K of C secretary. Salvation Army volunteers provided doughnuts and coffee during the drive.
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New York
St. Mihiel
Wiliam J. Mulligan
Knights of Columbus Committee On War Activities
United War Work Campaign
Knights of Columbus
Martin V. Merle
San Francisco
K. of C
St. Michael
Salvation Army
St. Mihiel Drive
Recruit Claims Illiteracy in Target Practice at Camp Sheridan
A Tennesseean recruit in Captain Winston's company admitted he could not read. Ordered to shoot at a target with a given number, he scored 48 hits out of 50. Officers note mountaineers in the unit rarely score below 40 out of 50.
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Camp Sheridan
Montgomery
Ala
Winston
Imagination Eggs Chemistry Stirs Military Tribunal
A London case reveals a self described imitation egg manufacturer who displayed a pheasant egg replica. He claimed to hatch these eggs under a real hen and transfer them for safe hatching. The Royal tribunal granted him a six month exemption.
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London
Rvewate Tribunal
Greeks Ready to Fight Athens
An Anglo Greek detachment landed in Constantinople after the killing of a Greek soldier, with dispatches reporting the move amid rising tensions between Greece and Athens.
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Athens
Constantinople
China’s Iron Ore Reserves Reported For Industrial Use
China is estimated to hold 40,000,000 tons of ore suitable for modern furnace reaction and potentially 800,000,000 more deposits that native methods cannot treat. This suggests vast mineral resources awaiting industrial development.
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China
Wilson to Visit Rome for Three Days in December
President Wilson will arrive in Rome on December 22 at 11 a.m. and be the guest of King Victor Emmanuel for three days. A special performance of The Barber of Seville will be staged in the Costanzi Theatre in his honor that evening, with plans to visit Pope Benedict and Cardinal Gasparri the following day. Cities across Piedmont plan to name Wilson an honorary citizen.
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Henry Wood
Rome
Wilson
Victor Emanuel
Costanzi Theatre
Pope Benedict
Gasparr
Piedmont Region
Letters From Men In Service From Archangel Russia to home
Mrs. Charles J Hayden receives a letter from Sergt. Charles J Hayden in Archangel Russia describing health conditions and winter weather. He notes scarce supplies and high prices, Bolshevik influence, and that fighting is at a standstill though they expect action to resume. Hayden mentions rest from the front and a War Department citation for the Distinguished Service Order.
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Charles J. Hayden
Stampson Avenue
Sergt
Archangel
Russia
Fritz
Mexico
America
Villa
England
Hayden
War Department
Seven Transports Sail With 3000 Soldiers for American Ports
The War Department announced the sailing of seven transports carrying 3000 men and 57 officers to American ports. Six ships left on December 6 and the remainder the following day, including the Otsego Maui El Occidente Zuiderdijk Soestdijk Mercury and Meiepan. The Zuiderijk carried the Wley-
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Washington
War Department
Otsego
Maui
el Occidente
Zuiderdijk
Soestdijk
Merccury
Meiepan
Zuiderijk Bas
Wley
Nelsonville For Sale Cheap Stove and Furnishings
Classified note lists a Florence hot blast stove for sale at 80 EF Columbus St with phone contact. Also a notice that Dr J D Haskins from Athens will assist Dr E J Russell in Hoodlet Building on select days to look after patients during her absence. Final tribute honors the late Mack Scott with burial at Logan.
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Florence
Columbus St
Bell
J. D. Haskins
Athens
E. J. Russell
Russell
Redpath Lyceum Course Opens With Plattenburg Lecture
The Redpath Lyceum Course run by the Senior Class of the high school opens Wednesday December 11 with a popular lecture by Charles H. Plattenburg. Season tickets cost 1.50 and are available from Senior Class members or Perks' Clothing Store. The five‑part series concludes with the Montague Opera Singers on December 10.
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Redpath Lyceum
Charles H. Plattenburg
Perks’ Clothing Store
Montague Opera Singers
Eudora Chapter O E S elects officers for coming year
At the regular meeting last evening Eudora Chapter O E S elected W. M. Mrs. R. H. Jackson patron W. N. Fleck associate matron Mrs. I. G. Maxwell treasurer Mrs. A. C. Anderson secretary Mrs. Oral Griffin conductress Miss Marie Moone assistant conductress Mrs. John Saltz. Installation ceremonies set for Tuesday evening December 17.
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Eudora
O. E
W. M
R. H. Jackson
W. N. Fleck
I. G. Maxwell
A. C. Anderson
Oral Griffin
Marie Moone
John Saltz
Death Call for Local Man Ed Gilmore in Pittsburg
Mrs Ti Rosser and sister Mrs Hdward Schloss of Athens travel to Pittsburg, Pa., after their brother Ed Gilmore dies. Reared in this city he was well known here and his death shocks friends. He is survived by his widow and several sisters and brothers.
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Ti Rosser
Hdward Schloss
Athens
Pittsburg
Ed Gilmore
Large Funeral At St Andrews Church Draws Many Relatives
A large number of relatives and friends gathered at St Andrews Catholic church this morning to pay final respects. The service drew a broad community turnout and reflected a shared sense of loss.
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St. Andrews Catholic Church
Fourth Railroad Ordnance Artillery Repair Shop Details
Report notes the Mercury ship and Casual Companies including the One Hundred and Second through One Hundred and Fifth, along with the Fifth Anti Aircraft Battery. The fleet is bringing patients and casuals to the repair and support unit amid ongoing operations.
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Enth
Brighton
Railroad Ordnance Artillery
the Mercury
Berlin Rumor Sparks National Warning Across Germany
A wireless dispatch from Washington claims the allies plan to occupy Berlin, with confirmation cited by the Vorwaerts and a warning to Germany to prepare for occupation of the entire country. German demobilization minister Koeth appeals to duty as Germany faces hunger, chaos, and potential invasion.
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Berne
Germany
Washington
Berlin
Deutch Allgemeine Zeitung
Vorwaerts
Herr Koeth
Nothing to it Berlin Occupation Report Denied
Washington December 11 war department dismissed renewed European reports that Allied forces would occupy Berlin. No plan or action confirmed, officials said.
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Washington
War Department
Europe
Berlin
Walden Couple Welcomes Fine Son
Mr and Mrs Howard Walden of 15 South Lancaster street announce the birth of a fine son on a recent date.
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Howard Walden
South
Lancaster Street
Missionary Society Meeting Set At Mrs Hyde Home
The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will be entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. W. Hyde. A good program has been prepared and a large membership is expected.
Ladies Entertain In Honor Of Stuart Hoodlett And Howard Warner
Miss Clara Mulligan and Miss Marie Martin hosted a Sunday evening gathering at Marie Martins home honoring Stuart Hoodlett and Howard Warner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Don Davis, Miss Mamie Ruscoe, Miss Ruby Ruscoe, Haz el Hall, Helen Mulligan, James Knight, Howard Warner, and Stuart Hoodlett.
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Clara Mulligan
Marie Martin
Stuart Hoodlett
Howard Warner
Don Davis
Mamie
Ruby Ruscoe
Hazel Hall
Helen Mulligan
James Knight
Stuart Hloodlett
Attending Eastern Star Grand Chapter Sessions
Mrs. C. H. Bartlett and Mrs. R. H. Jackson departed today to attend the Eastern Star Grand Chapter sessions in Columbus, scheduled for Thursday and Friday.
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Grand Chapter
C. H. Bartlett
R. H Jackson
Eastern Star Grand Chapter
Columbus
Advertised Letters for Burdette Hemrich Sparks
Advertised letters released in the post office include C. E. Burdette Fred Hemrich and James Sparks awaiting owner pickup and identification.
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C .E. Burdette
Fred Hemrich
Tames Sparks
Local Family Visits and Camp Sherman Guests
Mr and Mrs James Martin Sr and granddaughter Betty Green and Mr and Mrs James Martin Jr of Logan spent Sunday here as guests of relatives Mrs Fred Edington spent the weekend at Camp Sherman visiting her husband. Mr and Mrs William Burnett and family and Miss Frances Bennett were guests of Athens friends Sunday. Yiarry and John Edington spent Sunday at Camp Sherman visiting their brother Than Edington. Howard Warner returned to Camp Gordon Ga Sunday night after a week's visit here with his parents Mr and Mrs Isaac Warner. He was accompanied as far as Athens by Miss Hazel Hall Helen Mulligan and James Knight.
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James Martin Sr
Betty Green
James Martin Jr
Logan
Fred Edington
Camp Sherman
William Burnett
Frances Bennett
Athens Friends
Yiarry
John Edington
Camp Shermar
Than Edington
Howard Warner
Camp Gordon
Paris Red Cross concert lifts wounded soldier spirits
In St Denis Paris a Black patient Jim injured by machine gun and shell shock gains mobility after Europe’s famed musicians perform for Red Cross ward guests. The Chattanooga organizer notes Jim’s joy as the band’s cadence echoes through the hospital and ice cream follows.
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Paris
Jim
Red Cross
St. Denis
Europe
France
New York
American Red Cross
St. Denis Hospital
Red Cross Hospital
Chattanooga
Tenn
King George Tells U S Soldiers Farewell at Buckingham
King George and Queen Mary planned to thank American soldiers slated to sail home at Buckingham Palace. The king praised the U S boys for their service and friendship between Britain and America in World War II.
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Ture
George
Buckingham Palace
King George
Queen Mary
Band Concerts Bring Cheer to Yank Wounded in France
Regular Red Cross program features band concerts to brighten hospital stays for American wounded in France. The morale boosting events give patients something to look forward to during recovery.
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Red Cross
France
Yank
More Men Are Scheduled for Early Return
Washington reports today that General March announced early convoys for 114 officers and 3576 men. The units include Meteorological section Signal Corps 98th Regiment A C HQ with HQ company supply company and batteries A B C LD BE and F, 814th Pioneer Infantry first battalion with HQ unit supply company and medical detachment, 172nd and 174th aero squadrons and 116th 301st and 316th trench mortar batteries.
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Washington
Signal Corps
98Th Regiment
A. C
814Th Pioneer Infantry
Ohio Wounded Soldiers Headed to Camp Sherman
Between 700 and 800 wounded soldiers, mainly from the 37th Division Ohio Guards, arrived after landing in New York and are bound for Camp Sherman this week. The division saw intense combat in the war.
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Camp Sherman
37Th Division
Ohio Guards
New York
Navy discharge to finish by year end and by July further cuts
Washington reported the 106000 Navy personnel slated for discharge should be out by year end. Secretary Daniel expressed hope that 74000 more would be discharged by July, reducing enlisted strength to about 350000. A separate note describes a two section dish pan with perforated upper part draining into the lower.
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Washington
Daniela
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William H. Thompson
George E. Chamberlain
Oregon
Thompson
John J. Walsh
Montana
Morris Sheppard
Battie
Nelsonville
Mack Scott
Stirreg
King
U. S
Lucy
McBride and White
Fayette Street
Nelsonville, O. G
National Woolen Mills
West
Washington St
W.R. Blanchard
Nelsonville, Ohio
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