Taft to Speak With Wilson Tuesday on League
William Howard Taft accepted an invitation to discuss the league of nations with President Wilson at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on Tuesday night. A telegram from Nashville conveyed to Herbert S. Houston notes Taft’s wish to stress nonpartisanship and his openness to speaking with Wilson in New York.
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New York
William Howard Taft
Wilson
League of Nations
Metropolitan Opera House
Nashville
Herbert S. Houston
League
Taft
Death results after twelve days sleep in Lancaster
Lewis Hoover aged 83 a machinist died after asleep for twelve days in Lancaster Ohio. Doctors attribute the prolonged slumber to a spine injury from a street car accident four months earlier. He leaves a wife and two children.
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Lancaster
Lewis Hoover
Ice cream sodas priced at twenty cents debate labor costs
The piece notes New York ice cream sodas selling for twenty cents in major distributors amid rising labor costs. The author laments the hard strain of producing fizzy drinks and mentions the impact of wages on prices.
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New York
79 year old man defends against four holdup attackers
Geo. N. Lackey, 79, fought four robbers in Lorain Ohio and knocked one down then beat off the others, holding two until police arrived.
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Lorain
Geo
N. Lackey
Naval pension bill favorably reported to Senate
Favorable Senate report on a naval pension bill carrying about 900, missing details due to OCR, as reported from Washington. The brief notes the measure advances in the legislative process.
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Washington
Senate
General Ludendorff Arrives Back in Berlin Basec
General Ludendorff has arrived in Berlin as reported in dispatches received here. The note places his return amid ongoing movements in the area and confirms his presence in the German capital.
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Berlin
Ludendorff
Wyatt Creek Community News Briefs
Wyatt McDaniels and Virgil Jones spent Friday at W H Potter's home. The Amesville meeting drew Wyatt McDaniels and Jonas Zeigler. Bad roads due to rain kept many from the Amesville entertainment with Emma Witt and Mary McDaniels serving big white cakes. Frash family flu illness improved with Mrs J B Potter and Miss Freida Potter assisting. Sunday school at Mrs J C Frash with 5 officers and 28 present.
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Wyatt McDaniels
Virgil Jones
W. HB. Potter
Jonas Zeigler
Amesville
Wyatt Creek
Emma Wytt
Mary McDaniels
Esimer North
Blanche S.urone Frash
C. I. Frash
John Roberts
Emma Wyatt
V‘pril Jones
Eldon Wyatt
Aaron J.inscott
Jacob McDaniels
Grange A
Freida Potter
W. E. Potter
Ora Saylor
I. C. Frash
Father Helping All He Can War Time Health Claim
A man says two of his sons serve in the war and he endorses Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for chronic stomach trouble. He claims it clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation, relieving stomach liver and intestinal ailments. Money refund offered through McKee Drug Co. and druggists nationwide.
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Mayr
McKee Drug Co
City Clock Dials Light Up With Electric Illumination
The four dials atop the city building were lit for the first time after electric lights were installed by the city service department. The improvement drew favorable remarks and marks a notable enhancement, similar to the University clock dials which have long been illuminated.
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Service Department
University
Scout Court Grants 103 Merit Badges At Presbyterian Meeting
A local Scout meeting at the Presbyterian church awarded 103 merit badges to 26 boys. Paul Cotton earned nine badges the most to date, with laurels presented by Prof Addicott Dr Whilcox W V Daggett Prof Naughton and Roy Dupler. A separate court case saw William Johnson arraigned for drunkenness but released after paying a fine as his daughter did not appear to testify. A Stewart Street man faced harboring an unlicensed dog and was released after denying ownership. The New Symphony Orchestra of New York received a charter backed by 125 wealthy women, with Edgar Varese named leader and Edgar Macmillen as business manager.
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Court of Honor of Scoutdom
Presbyterian Church
Paul Cotton
Addicott
A. Y. Whilcox
W. V. Daggett
Naughton
Roy Dupler
William Johnson
Circle Hill
Woodworth
Johnson
Ball
A. A. Shafer
Stewart Street
Helwig
Hoisington
New Symphony Orchestra of New York
Musicians’ New Symphony Orchestra Society
The
New York Federation of Musicians
New Symphony Orchestra
Newbold LeRoy Edgar
Charles S. Guggenheimer
Ralph Pulitzer
Harry Payne Whitney
Anne Shingleur
Edgar Varese
E. Macmillen
No. 25
West 42Nd Street
Macmillen
Athletes Receive Football O Awards at Campus Meeting
Fourteen A. athletes were awarded football O s at a base meeting in the auditorium. Some could not attend as they were called out of town. White wool sweaters with green center were given. President Ellis presided as Ath ens High and visiting teams in town for basketball tourney were cheered. The college barracks on campus are being razed and lumber moved away after purchase by C. H. Slaughter to Second Street.
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Ellis
Athens High
C. H. Slaughter
Second Street
Dry Cleaning Shop Changes Hands in Local Deal
The American Dry Cleaning at 8 West State Street changes owners with Mr. E O Huggins set to take possession on Saturday March 1. Mr E A Van Den Broek had owned and run the business for the past year and employed Mr Huggins during that time.
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West State Street
E. O. Huggins
E. A van den Broek
Huggins
Court column delayed to Thursday under trees for veterans
Sheriff Parker considers placing a bench in front of the sheriff's domicile to honor civil war veterans who lack seating near the courthouse. The bench would provide shade and rest during summer heat, replacing the misprint in yesterday's edition noting today.
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Parker
Sweater May Not Reveal Athlete's Skill
Observations at the tournament today suggest clothing does not indicate athletic ability, as the sweater of the competitor offers no reliable clue to performance or talent.
Columbus Dispatch Carriers of the 37th Division Highlighted
A Columbus Citizen special profiles the dispatch riders of the 37th Division Ohio National Guard. The piece features John Dana of Columbus, son of John P. Dana, who enlisted here and rode night dispatches on motor cycles under shell fire. The danger level and darkness made the routes perilous.
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Columbus
Prof Skinner's seven hens yield eight eggs daily
The Marietta Journal notes Prof. B O Skinner, former Athens High superintendent, maintains a flock of seven hens producing eight eggs per day. The piece highlights his egg-collecting record, but omits that eight eggs are gathered daily from the seven layers.
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Marietta Journal
B. O. Skinner
Athens High
Skinner
Memory’s Wall and News from a Navy Pay Clerk
Harrison W. McGrath, Pay Clerk for the U S Navy, writes of a remembered image of a loved one, condolence for Aston and the children after a sad loss, and notes influenza outbreaks worldwide. He reports a four day trip through southern France, hospitalizations, and plans to return home to see everyone soon.
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Aston
Elizabeth
France
Harrison W. McGrath
U. S. Navy
Paris KY Firefighters Resign After Pay Increase Voted
In Paris Kentucky last night the city council voted to raise fire department pay. The entire fire department including the chief resigned in a body, effective March 8.
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Paris
Ohio House Codes Committee Endorses Divorce Reform Bill
Ohio house codes committee recommended passage of the Miller Robins bill to allow court appointment of state attorney to investigate suspected divorce frame ups and bar remarriage for three months. Also urged are a presidential league of nations referendum, Taft address invitation, legalization of wartime Camp Sherman marriages, and public nurse appointments during genomics.
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Columbus
Ohio
Wilson
League of Nations
York
Darke County
Myers
Cuyahoga County
William Howard Taft
Camp Sherman
Glenn
Boards of Health
Cox
Oil Drilling Operations Reported Across Multiple Ohio Farms
In Brush Creek township Muskingum county Blue Rock Oil & Gas Co drills on Robert Bigbig farm. Plymouth Oil & Gas Co begins test on Clarence Dawley farm in Ward township Hocking county. Ohio Fuel Supply Co due in sand at No 8 on Quigley heirs farm and tests Sarah Dawley farm. Fisher Oil Co tests at 109 feet on A Keffer lot. W G Stout farm second test rig completed. Continental Oil Co completes No 3 on A M Armstrong farm in Union Furnace Starr township Locking county producing 30 barrels daily from Clinton sand. No 4 on Armstrong farm drilling. Kenawha Valley banker starts Nos 3 and 4 on Charles W Guess farm and No 3 on H and S farm drilling at 2000.
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Brush Creek Township
Muskingum County
Blue Rock Oil & Gas Co. Ie
Robert Bigbig
Ward Township
Hocking County
Plymouth Oil & Gas Co
Clarence Dawley
Ohio Fuel Supply Co. Ie
Quigley Heirs
Sarah Dawley
Fisher Oil Co
A. Keffer
W. G. Stout
Ohio
Union Furnace
Starr Township
Locking County
Continental Oil Co
A. M. Armstrong
Clinton
Kenawha
Charles W. Guess
Orrine remedy promise from Cline Pharmacy
A home friendly preparation claims to kill all desire for whiskey and beer without sanatorium expense or time loss. Orrine is offered at $1.25 per box with a money back guarantee and a free booklet available from The Cline Pharmacy Co.
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Orrine
Orline
Cline Pharmacy Co
Mustarine Mustard Plaster Claims Fast Pain Relief
A vintage ad touts Begg's Mustarine as a ready to use mustard plaster with added pain killers. It promises quick relief for lameness sore muscles stiff neck cramps earache backache headache toothache and even frostbite feet. The product is described as made from real yellow mustard and packaged in a yellow box.
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Begg
Obituary notices Mrs Mary Easler dies at 82
Mrs Mary Easler aged 82 dies at D. B. Linscott home leaving two daughters and two sons. Burial held Wednesday at Hooper Ridge cemetery. Local items note Camp Knox furloughs and various family visits amid poor roads and farm life changes.
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Mary Easler
D. 8. Linscott
Hooper Ridge
Ransdell
New Marshfield
Earl Linscott
Camp Knox
Harry Wolfe
John McDaniel
Charley Koons
Ezra McDaniel and
Sone
Columbus
Frank Wolfe
Henry Calentine
Harry Calentine
Edgar Kierns
Amesville
Pearl Morris
Augusta Kierns
Service Letters From H W McGrath Brest France
A brother in Brest, France writes to Mrs. Millie Sauer during World War I. He describes aviation duties since February 17 1918 and demobilization orders ahead. He recalls long separation from his wife in New York and the family’s sorrow as the year 1919 ends.
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Millie Sauer
H. W. McGrath
Brest
France
Emory
O. K
Digestive Aid Promise from Chamberlains Tablets
The advertisement claims Chamberlains Tablets not only move the bowels but improve appetite and strengthen digestion. It states they contain no pepsin or other ferment yet support the stomach so it can function normally.
Wedding Permits Granted for Craig Craney Pair
Charles A. Craig a 21 year old salesman and Catherine Craney also 21 both of Glouster were married by Rev Father Shafer. Dalton Taylor a 24 year old farmer of Hanover Virginia and Ruth Baker a 22 year old student of Athens received permits.
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Charles A. Craig
Catherine Craney
Glouster
Father Shafer
Dalton Taylor
Hanover
Ruth Baker
Athens
Athens Co operative Company Stockholders Meeting Notice
The Athens Co operative Company calls a special general meeting on March 4 at 6 p.m. to amend rules and a regular quarterly stockholders meeting at 7 p.m. in the chamber of commerce room Athens Ohio. Byeer of the Directors Barley Gaskill.
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Athens Co-operative Company
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Ohio
Do Not Get Careless With Your Blood Supply
Notice urges vigilance over blood strength and urges use of S. S. S. to purify and revitalize the system. Claims a vegetable blood potion restores vigor and offers free medical advice via Swift Specific Co. address in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
Hines Rules Out Quick Return of Railroads to Private Ownership
Director General Hines stated there will be no immediate or precipitate return of the railroads to private ownership. He said relinquishment will not occur until a permanent constructive legislative program is assessed, and noted discussions with the president. Officials expect a $769 million appropriation to fund road improvements, with extensions and new capital on hold without railroad consent and public-interest necessity.
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Washington
Hines
House
Senate
Smith
Martin
Appropriations
Sims and
Sherley
White House
Railroad Administration
Congress
Ers
Bettenta
Transport Leviathan sails with 27th Division to New York
The Leviathan departed from France on February 26 carrying a large consignment of the 27th Division, or New York troops, as announced by the War Department today.
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Washington
Leviathian
France
New York
War Department
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