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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1918
Page
8
Washington reports that the demobilization of the army will require railroads to move about 7,250,000 men. Director General McAdoo says this covers transporting expeditionary and home forces to muster out camps and home destinations. The figure follows railroads handling 8,700,000 men during army creation and initial embarkation.
A vintage ad urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for gentle internal cleansing of constipated children. It claims quick relief, warns against counterfeit syrups, and advises checking that the bottle is made by the California Fig Syrup Company with clear directions for all ages.
Pattern for boys trousers in sizes 2 4 5 and 7 years with side closing. Size 4 needs 3 yards of 44 inch material. Available in fabrics including cheviot tweed velvet corduroy galatea khaki and drill. Pattern mailed to any address for 10 cents in silver or stamps.
Athens Hi won 40 to 4 over Pomeroy Hi at the Armory Saturday evening. Jordan and Wise played well for Athens while Wilson underperformed. Attendance was small.
Lieut Norman Fulton of the 33rd Infantry writes to his father in Shade describing health and a posting in a small town near Le Mans known for pottery. He details training replacements, billeting in a chateau, and a provisional company with 259 men for short tours. He mentions possible return to the states and a seven day leave starting December 12 to visit Nice and Paris.
Washington reports that through agreements with auto industry representatives the war department will have surplus cars and trucks absorbed by the industry itself instead of being sold on the open market. The exact quantity to be disposed of was not set, and Assistant Secretary Crowell denied plans for the department to conduct its own sales, which had caused dealer anxiety and many inquiries from bargain hunters.
Assistant Secretary Croell says the War and Agriculture departments will implement Senator Smith of Georgia's idea to move army nitrate stores from munitions to agricultural fertilizer use. Plans to distribute nitrates to farmers at cost will be announced in a few days.
Senator Norris of Nebraska introduced a resolution adopted by the Senate seeking information on the army surplus clothing boots shoes leather wool and cotton as well as food supplies and dis emal plans.
Police and federal agents patrolled streets as two bandits entered the United States Distributing saloon and held eleven men at gunpoint. They took $50 from the cash drawer and fled after wounding the bartender and a man who tried to resist.
An advertisement touts SHILOH as a guaranteed remedy for the worst cough within 24 hours. The copy emphasizes preventing disease spread from coughing and promotes SHILOH as a reliable cough suppressant.
Citizens of Athens are assured that the PHI SIGMA CHI Alpha Zata Chapter is a friendly boys club. Everett Shirley, president, urges parents to prefer a well managed club room over pool rooms and stresses no moral harm, no school interference, and no conflict with authorities.
Major C J Biddle, famed American ace in France, arrives in Philadelphia Saturday night to surprise relatives. He is accompanied home by Lieutenant Colonel William Thaw. Also listed are Captain Edgar E Tobin of Pittsburg, Captain Ray C Bridgman of Lake Forest, Illinois, and Captain from San Antonio Texas.
Paris dispatch reports Zurich papers say Austria-Hungary asked the Allied powers to occupy Vienna to prevent further disturbances. It is alleged French British and American troops would be sent for this mission.
The War Department said Lieut Alas C Mille of the 6th Pioneer Infantry has been listed as missing from the army. Mille was tried by court martial at Camp Wadworth, N. C.
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