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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1918

Page

7

Gustly remedy used on Lee men for dog killing

Affidavits accuse Lawrence Ross George Scott and Fred Elliott of hanging W E Baughmans dog to test its sheep-killing guilt They admitted the charge before Justice Pearl W Helwig and paid 10 fine plus costs A counteraffidavit against Baughman alleges he mixed emetic and will face similar charges today

Pearl W. Helwig W. E. Baughman Lawrence Ross George Scott Fred Elliott Lee Township Ross Scott Elliott Burris The Humane Society Baughman

Baltic Arrives With 29 Officers and 1943 Men

The White Star liner Baltic docked in New York with 29 officers and 1943 enlisted men. It lists 1070 Winchester casual companies in units 1057 to 1064, six casual officers and 859 sick or wounded, thirteen medical detachments, thirteen quartermasters officers, eight air service officers, 30 chemical warfare officers, and one adjutant general department officer along with one medical corps officer and one infantry officer and man. The casual companies consist of parts of other units training in England.

United Press New York White Star Baltic Winchester Quartermasters Corps Air Service Chemical Warfare Service Adjutant General's Department Medical Corps England

Minister Named United Press Copenhagen

Berlin dispatch reports Count Brochdorff of Rantzau named foreign minister to Denmark. The appointment was announced from Copenhagen on December 21.

UITED Copenhagen Count Brochdorff Rantzau Denmark Berlin

Santa Claus Delivers Cheer To Every Home

Old story praises Santa and his reindeer Vixen Blitzen Prancer and Dasher as he travels by sleigh to every house. The tale emphasizes Santa’s kind heart and care not to abandon his faithful reindeer for machines.

Santa Vixen Blitzen Prancer Dasher Reindeer Santyland Santa Claus

Quinine Injection Aimed at Influenza Pneumonia

An open letter in The Medical Record by Walter Burrows M D and Assistant Surgeon Elliott C Burrows claims quinine injected into veins can prevent influenza turning into pneumonia. Doctors caution that verdict on efficacy awaits broader testing.

United Press New York Walter Burrows M. D Elliott C. Burrows

Immigration flood expected as Europe sends workers to U S ports

Washington officials forecast a historic surge of immigrant labor from Europe flooding American ports within days. The bureau of immigration expects a rush, mainly from southern Europe, making ship passage scarce for a while. If no legislative limits or inbound constraints are imposed, steerages could fill within six months. Labor leaders warn wages may fall due to the influx.

Washington Europe Bureau of Immigration

War funds unexpended by Congress exceed 16 billion

Washington December 20 Rep Sherley chair of the house appropriations committee announced that more than 16 billion dollars of cash appropriations and contract authorizations voted by Congress for war purposes will be unexpended.

Washington Congress Sherley Kentucky House Appropriations Committee

Inventor Develops Wheel Fenders For Bus Service

An English inventor creates individual fenders for each wheel of a motorbus, mounted to stay in position for immediate service.

Health Chief Warns Against Mistletoe Kissing This Christmas

State health commissioner urges caution to girls and boys about kissing relatives during the flu season. He says stay home for Christmas and avoid family gatherings, arguing celebrations should wait until Easter or July Fourth. Officials report influenza improving but warn of a post Christmas flare up.

James E. Bearman Boumen Bauman

Christmas Red Cross Roll Call Marks Athens Area

Symbolisms of the Christmas Roll Call of the Red Cross are evident in Athens today with autos bearing Join placards and drivers equipped with Red Cross stamps. Citizens in townships receive insignias as the national drive aims to invite every individual to join the organization tonight and Monday.

Red Cross Athens

New Measure Doubles as Funnel and Spout

A new liquid measure also functions as a funnel and spout, allowing pouring in any desired direction. The device integrates measuring marks with a rotatable tip for flexible use.

Lubricant Carbon Remover Promises Power and Mileage Gain

An old advertisement offers Lubricant Carbon Remover for $1 that claims to restore power by pouring two to four tablespoonfuls into each spark plug hole and promises cleaner plugs and better fuel economy. The note also mentions a wanted person, Scott Wallace, Lilbourn, Missouri.

Anenta Scott Wallace Lilbourn

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