Hartford Boy in Limelight Sets Flight Speed Record
Local Hartford resident Lieut. Thomas Hutchinson Chapman has gained praise for his aviation service with the government. He flew a round trip between Norfolk Virginia and Washington District of Columbia in two hours and twenty minutes, a notable record. Chapman joined the aviation service after the war declaration and trained in Canada before being stationed in Florida. BAY AN UPSTATE FARM J. W. Major and Abner Curtis have bought a farm 30 miles east of Columbus and plan to move families there soon.
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Hartford
Thomas Hutchinson Chapman
Norfolk
Washington, D. C
Lieut
Chapman
Germany
Canada
Florida
Bay
J. W. Major
Middleport
Abner Curtis
Columbus
The Price He Rome Power A Pomeroy Beccon Case
A fragmentary OCR item mentions a price and power topic linking Rome, Pomeroy, and a beacon. Readable details are limited, but the text implies a discussion of value and respect tied to a local context.
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Beccon
Hobson Work Delayed Pending Bridge Construction
Work and teams at Hobson are suspended until the steam shovel completes its task and the bridge across a polling creek is erected. The project hinges on finishing the bridge before resuming full track work. Local officials mention progress remains paused amid equipment delays.
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Hobson
Armioticri Edict Expunged From Court Records
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a decree or order related to a person or case named Armiotir has been ordered expunged from official court records. Details are unclear in the text.
Death of Roush at Byr home of sister
Roush son of 7 and Galina Roush of New Haven died at his sister Mrs teas Cooper residence in Byr on February 10. He was about 48 years old and died from a paralytic stroke.
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Syracuge
R. Roush
Teas Cooper
Byr
Galina Roush
New Haven
Amesville
Death From a Fall Claims Hartford Resident
Araminta Cooper age 76 wife of Cooper of Hartford died after a fall suffered weeks ago. She had lived fifty years in the community and is survived by her husband a son and one daughter.
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Araminta Cooper
Cooper
Hartford
Rutland veteran returns home with three bullet wounds
Semen Hawkins, first recaster back in Rutland, arrives home wounded with three bullet wounds. W. J. Fox relocates from Rutland to Langsville. Wool growers urged to meet February 18 at 10 a.m. at the town house to form a local organization with President Walker of the state association in attendance. George German buys the George McFarland home on Grass Run with two acres for 325 dollars.
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Semen Hawkins
Rutland
W. J. Fox
Langsville
Walker
State Association
George German
George McFarland
Grass Run
Revival meetings continue at Simpson M B church Pomeroy
Revival services at Simpson M B Church in Pomeroy draw growing crowds as more attendees respond to the invitation to live as Christians after the Sunday evening extraordinary meeting. Rev. Chrrington delivers compelling sermons each evening.
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Simpson M. B
Pomeroy
Chrrington
Marriage Announcement in Middleport Mrs Lamb Weds
Local notice reports the marriage of Mrs Russell Lamb the son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Lamb of Middleport to Mrs Pauline Nelson of Smith Arkansas. The ceremony occurred at the bride's home.
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Middleport
Russell Lamb
Thomas Lamb
Pauline Nelson
Smith, Ark
Fine for Rheumatism and Muscular Soreness Advertised
An adpromotes a 20th Century Liniment claimed to cure rheumatism lumbago sciatica and muscular pains. It features a testimonial of recovery after three applications and promises quick relief without burning or blisters. It notes ingredients camphor menthol iodine and other remedies and offers money back if relief is not immediate.
State Fair Proved A Loser Last Year
Ohio state fair in Columbus lost 1161.23 dollars in 1918 due to bad weather and war, while 1917 revenue reached 32427.01. Auditor Donahey praised management and economy. Admissions totaled 118971 with 86971 pedestrian entries and 32000 by automobile.
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State Fair
Columbus
Donahey
Ohio
Tale of Love and War Tax Continues in Portrait of a Proposal
A lighthearted tale unfolds as Bill Athenian debates marriage for tax savings with friend Fells. The plan hinges on an income tax calculation showing potential savings from married status and dependents. A sudden kiss and a moonlit garden moment lead to a marriage proposal interrupted by the editor demanding copy.
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Bill
Fells
Logan
Miss Valentine
Abe
Fell’s
Bill Athenian
Hocking Valley
Local Folks Share Weekend Visits and News
Sunday and weekend visits span Rockland Athens and surrounding towns. Mrs A D McPherson and Mrs Homer Morehead visit relatives, while G W Pierce Clarys Cray Emma Schnieder and C O Stalder attend stays in Athens. Telegrams report sons Vern and Walter Bean Stewart from overseas. Perry Harper returns from Columbus.
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Athens
G.W. Pierce
Clarys Cray
Emma Schnieder
C. O. Stalder
C. C. Calvert
Ada Johnson
Loveland
C. C. Hulbert
Grove City
H. H. Hulbert
Olive
Katherine
New Marshfield
J. A. Rodehaver
Eastern Star
C. BE. Kincade
John Poston
H. L. Calvert
R. D
Gaily Cottrel
Wellston
H. O. Townsend
Charles Inman
Soldier Lisle Rathburn Reports War Journeys and Wounds
A letter to Mr and Mrs H E Rathburn from their son Lisle C I 166th Inf describes his WWI experiences. He recounts battles from Sedan to Alsace Lorraine Cham pagne Chateau Thierry Argonne Somme and notes three wounds. He mentions travel through France Belgium Luxembourg and England and hopes to return home soon.
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Belgium
Luxemberg
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France
England
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Champagne
Chateau Thierry
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Somme
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Corporal McWhorter Describes Frontline Service in WWI
Corporal William Gerald McWhorter of Company F 308 Engineers writes to his sister Miss Drue McWhorter dated January 9. He recalls being on the front for five months ending with service at Chateau-Thierry and Verdun. He notes going over the top at Verdun at the start of the Verdun drive on September 26 and continuing onward.
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William Gerald McWhorter
Neuweid
Germany
Drue McWhorter
Chateau-Thierry
Verdun
Milks Emulsion touted as cure for long bronchial cough
Describes Mrs. Crawshaw of Des Moines suffering 16 years from bronchial trouble and asthma who reports dramatic relief after using Milks Emulsion. Claims include cough cessation after six bottles, improved digestion, appetite, and strength. Advertises 60c and 1.20 prices with a money back guarantee. sold by Athens and Nelsonville pharmacies.
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Grand Ave
Des Moines
Own
Milks Emulsion Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Cline Pharmacy Co
Athens
Fountain Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Veteran recalls bridge building under fire near Verdun
The speaker describes serving northwest of Verdun on the Meuse during World War I, crossing under shellfire to build bridges. After the armistice, troops marched from the Meuse to the Rhine and await return home.
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Verdun
Meuse
Muse
Altho
Rhine
Oroe
Danderine hair grower touted amid scattered filler
An old newspaper page touts Danderine as a cheap hair thickener and dandruff remover with promises of rapid shine and new hair. The remainder includes miscellaneous local anecdotes and garbled reminiscences about historical figures and anecdotes.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound advice spread
A 19th or early 20th century pitch endorses Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy women widely use. It urges readers to ask neighbors about experiences, noting that many women have found health through the product and can refer others in need.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia Dbkham
Santa Clauses for Disabled Veterans Pledged by Toy Makers
Santa Clauses of the future will be disabled veterans employed by nearly 200 toy manufacturers. Toys produced by ex soldiers will bear a distinctive mark to show they are veteran made.
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Washington
Krasy Kolumn Controversy Sparks Reader Letter
A reader asks if the Krasy Kolumn should be torn from the paper for the 4a feature while noting editor writer responsibilities. The exchange references the editor’s role and a fire engine remark about accountability and audience comprehension.
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Solomon
Superintendent holds coal purchase at children's home
A report states Supt Holdren of the children's home bought 16,000 bushels of coal. A subscriber asks what use this large stock will have in warm weather. answer to follow tomorrow.
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Holdren
Pomeroy Citizen Praises Street Car Settlements
A Pomeroy resident writes that street car settlements are in sight and many locals in the Pomeroy Bend area hope he is farsighted in backing the plan.
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A. Pomeroy Citisen
Pomeroy Bend
Movie star ready to serve as bridal escort in France war bonds
A famous actor offers to be a proper husband for young women and their soldier sweethearts stationed in distant France during ceremonies. The writer argues the star should take on the role with grace bearing and éclat.
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France
Blame for Brutal Murder Fixed at Court Martial
A court martial fixed blame in a brutal murder case and heard the accused declare I wish this man shot. The proceedings centered on intent and accountability with witness testimonies and the military tribunal delivering findings.
Rabid Talk in Nation's Capital Draws Fire
In Washington an audience near the White House warned that Bolshevism must be expelled quickly or the country would fracture in revolution. Rodenberg attacked the movement saying it seeks a higher civilization than that of the United States.
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Rodenberg
Washington
Stone
White House
United States
Martins Ferry Event Sought By Local Lineup
A fragmented notice lists attendees including Aleinda Moore and Gharetan with plans to participate in a community gathering in Martins Ferry. Details are incomplete and dates are unclear.
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Martins Ferry
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