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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1949

Page

2

No permanent army barracks in Europe before 1800

Britannica notes no fixed barracks existed in central or western Europe until around 1800. Troops were billeted in civilian homes prior to that period, reflecting a mobile military setup and reliance on local housing.

Central Western Europe

Food Index Advances First in Eight Weeks

The Dun and Bradstreet wholesale food index rose for the first time in eight weeks to $5.76, up 1.8 percent from last week’s 28 month low. The current level remains 14.8 percent below last year’s $6.76, reflecting the wholesale cost of a pound of 31 commonly used foods.

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Clifton residents and families noted in Athens Messenger brief

Clifton area residents and relatives are listed visiting, births, engagements and birthdays with names including John Hoschar West Columbia Billie Roush wedding plans, Tommy Williams National Guard exam, Roy Smith to Fort Knox induction, and Billy Stewart birthday party among Clarksville and Van Meter households.

THE Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Clifton Clifton John Hoschar West Columbia Bill Stewart Ivan Ealey Giouster Taylor van Meter Henry Stewart Bradbury Charles Varian Leroy Livingston Columbus Roy Smith Fort Knox Army Allan Knapp Fred Johnson Parkersburg Billy Stewart Connie King Bonnie Wamsley Judy Knapp Elmer van Meter, Jr Jeanie Little John L. van Meter

Special Men's Suits and More Dollar Day Bargains

A cluttered sale ad lists discounts on men s suits including sale and new spring models with price cuts on ties shirts and dress collars. It promotes boys pajamas shorts undershorts and long sleeve shirts, Simmons bed springs, luncheon trays and a wide range ofWomen s and girls clothing and accessories with specific dollar day prices and limited stock.

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