War veterans in Athens County gain extra pay and badges
Athens County soldiers who served in World War I will receive an extra month of pay and travel allowances under a revenue bill amendment now awaiting house approval. They may also wear uniform insignia indicating honorable discharge and will be offered opportunities to buy land on extended terms.
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Washington
Athens County
Germany
Senate
House
Secretary of War
War Department
Red Cross seeks county reports and local donations
Roll Call Manager I M Foster urged Athens county war councilmen besides York township to submit their reports by week end for state headquarters. Carthage township raised 23.47 at a peace celebration donated to the Red Cross. Athens East Side school children raised a dollar by selling tin foil for soldiers. Voluntary donations were also made by Capt James Golden in France and W B Golden.
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I. M. Foster
Red Cross
Athens County
York Township
Carthage Township
J. Caldwell
Athens East Side
James Golden
France
W. B. Golden
Christmas Wedding Permits Issued in Athens
Clyde G Balls 21 a miner and Gla dys Hunter 21 both of Athens were married in a ceremony conducted by Rev John Lawrence.
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Clyde G. Balls
Miner
Gladys Hunter
Athens
John Lawrence
Advice to Women: Do Not Delay What Is Becoming Today
A compact urban motto urges women to act promptly on opportunities. The phrase emphasizes seizing present advantages rather than delaying, framing timely action as wise and fashionable for modern life.
Health study finds Ohio coal mines lag Illinois in worker safeguards
State health expert Dr. Emory R. Hayhurst compares Ohio and Illinois coal mining areas, noting Ohio lacks wash houses latrines and adequate health services. He cites poor sanitary conditions drinking water neglect and high alcoholism as major sickness causes amid improving wages and eight hour days.
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Ohio
Emory R. Hayhurst
State Department of Health
Health and Old Age Insurance Commission
Illinois
Hayhurst
Commonwealth
Ohlfo
Hoenvhurst
Discharged Soldiers May Keep Red Cross Relief Items
W. C. Knowles announces that all discharged soldiers may retain sweaters wear ing apparel and other supplies donated to them by the American Red Cross. The Lake Division received instructions from Red Cross Headquarters and War Department approving the policy.
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American Red Cross
W. C. Knowles
Bureau of Camp Service
Lake Division
Department of Military Relief
Red Cross
Washington
War Department
Court to Meet
The court of common pleas will convene Monday morning at 9 o'clock for docket setting.
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Court of Common Pleas
Notice of Special Stockholders Meeting at Columbus in 1919
Notice is given of a special meeting of the stockholders of the Locking Valley Railway Company in Columbus Ohio on January 26 1919 at 11:00 AM. The agenda includes authorization to negotiate contracts with federal railroad authorities and to issue up to 60 million in bonds, plus related mortgages and corporate actions. Closing of stock transfer books is December 26 1918 at 3:00 PM. reopens January 27 1919 at 10:00 AM.
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Locking Valley Railway Company
Prinel
Columbus
Ohio
United States
Board of Executive Committee
Itt
Cone
Comany
Mhureday
Reis
Board of Diora
A. Trevvett
Millfield Community Notes and Family Visits
Millfield residents share news of illness and travel. Lou Radcliffe called to Rutland for a brother’s illness. Mrs. C. J. Sanders and son Carson visit Chas. Saunders. Willard Chester born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Border. Numerous Athens Columbus Newark visits and Christmas gatherings noted with relatives and friends.
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Lou Radcliffe
Rutland
C. J. Sanders
Carson
Nelsonville
Chas. Saunders
Ray Howard
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Walter Border
Willard Chester
John Thomas
Fort Thomas
John Daugherty
Chester Whitery
George Russell
Ruth
Newark
Corbin Morris
Glenn Cunningham
Chauncey
George Leonard
Irwin Warner
Ola Fulton
Athens
Howard
Amensville
Lindsey Morrison
Jacksonville
Abe Rankin
Oakhill
Campbell
Dwight
Hemlock
Clifford Conn
W. E. Christman
Joe
End
Dolph Barch
Medoe
John Cena
Charles Ruecell
Ante
A. W. Puerel
Joe Kealtey
Tancenter
Chriza Thrown
Pormeroy
William Browr
No Advantage Seen in Ofho Como Honey Marketing
An Ohio State university agriculture expert notes no advantage in the proposed honey marketing plan. The specialist from the college of agriculture says demand for extracted honey remains uncertain, with prospects for revt seacan predicpee.
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Tames Hive
College of Agriculture
Ohio State University
Temperance Bill Aims To Restrict Sold Liquor
The Home Office prepares a temperance bill to be presented in parliament. It seeks to prohibit sale by young men under a certain age and to limit the quantity of sake brewed, reflecting efforts to curb intoxicant consumption.
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Era
Southern lumber firm prints trademark on each plank
A southern lumber company inks its trademark on every plank shipped, marking the product as the firm’s signature. The practice aims to deter counterfeiting and reassure buyers of authentic stock tied to a specific brand and source.
Lubricant Carbon Remover Promises Car Power Boost
An advert offers Lubricant Carbon Remover to restore power by pouring two to four tablespoonfuls into each spark plug hole. It claims the motor will run better, with a cathartic effect, and promises more power and mileage. Sold for $1 with agent recruitment by M. Stukey in Little Rock Arkansas.
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M. Stukey
6Th
North Little Rock
Ark
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Morgan-Gardner
P. O
Rardin Bros
Columbia
Elliott Street
FORD
Jas. Rosetter
Albany
Athens- Albany Pike
Fred Anderson Amesville
Beasley
Lawrence & Bean
C. W
Chicago
Clough & Warren
Athens Furniture Exchange
F. R. Beasley
Glouster
Amesville
Champion Blood Lines
J. W. Stiverson
Prise Ohio
Durham
E. K. Stout
Athens R. D
Station Oil CO
Station E
Cleveland
South Court Street
Brooks& Shirley
Athens Ohio
MAN For Children’s Home
G. S. Holdren
Bell Phone
Plain Ohio
Amos Matheny
Owen
H. L. McDonald
the Plains
Roy Michael
P. B.lightfritz
New Marchfield
Security Savings Bank
The
Athens Lumber Company
Athens County Buick Co
Frank Hoslington
Athens Messenger
GeOrGe McManus
Mrs. Vine
Garr's
Papa AL Wats
Santa
Claus
Blackwood’s
Eade
C. B. Riley
R. D
Victor
Columbia Records
Emerson Records
Choice
Elmer King
Maxwell
Lewis E. DE Land
John F. Butts
Athens, Ohio
Gallipolia Marble and Granite Co
Gallipolis
Sfccrity Savings Bank
Church
Lancaster Street
Derg
Onge
Bis
Messenger
Austria
Karl
Kerli
Baden
Vienna
Millfield
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