Local notes from Camp and surrounding areas
Weley received a telephone indicating his brother Adrelius was on a schedule. Parker of Ritteburg visits Adams family in Camp with H B Adams. McKim H and Mrs H E Adams host over Sunday guests from Marietta. Parkersburg guest to Aunt Bhive. Adams of Marietta high receives letters from brothers serving in Europe. Leslie Romine in Germany and France, Francis Romine in Germany. War era news mentions Cyrus Jones and a homecoming from Part.
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Parker
Ritteburg
Tle H
Im Cyrus Jones
Wahite
Part
Ohio Governor launches statewide public works plan
Governor Cox moves to trigger massive public improvements in every Ohio city and county to provide jobs. He sends letters to 160 mayors and county boards urging immediate action and outlines safeguards for workers. He urges conferences with bankers contractors and laborers to spur private and public projects and warns against price gouging by suppliers.
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Columbus
Cox
Ohio
United States Employment Service
Cleveland
Americans Seek Embargo Tactics To Pressure Britain
Washington meeting of New England shoe manufacturers and lawmakers discusses using embargoes on British goods and Egyptian cotton to influence the British government. Weeks urges Senate action and questions impact of a cotton export embargo on England amid war contracts and trade tensions.
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Washington
Eng
Lodge
Weeks
Senate
Smith
Georgia
Senator Smith
England
Weeksmith
Wilson message to Bolsheviks urged by Russian rep Longuet
M Longuet editor of Populaire unofficial representative of the Russian soviet government will tell the Bolsheviks to back President Wilson. He is to report that Wilson fights for world peoples and will succeed with popular support and urges agreement to a joint conference on Principe island.
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Paris
Wilson
M. Longuet
Longuet
Populaire
Tchitcherin
Associated Powers
Prinkipose Island
Post warns Congress on readjustment before adjournment
Louis F. Post, assistant secretary of labor, warned the Senate Education and Labor Committee that trouble will follow if Congress does not act on readjustment now. He argued it will be costlier to feed a hungry unemployed army than to fund taxes, and urged public works like buildings, highways, and land reclamation projects.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Education and Labor
Louis F. Post
Congress
Post
Danderine Promise: Dandruff Vanishes and Hair Regrows
An advertisement touts Danderine as a quick remedy for dandruff and hair loss. It claims scalp health improves immediately, with new fine hair appearing after weeks. The pitch asserts hair becomes light, fluffy, and glossy, and urges readers to tryKnowlston's Dandeline from drugstores.
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Knowlston
Why Druggists Recommend Swamp-Root
Dr Kilmer Swamp-Root is praised as a long standing kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is described as a strengthening physician’s prescription that helps kidneys liver and bladder work naturally. Drugstores advertise its merit and invite readers to obtain a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co at Binghamton NY, noting the Athens Daily Messenger.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Athens
Daily Messenger
Public Forum on Correction in Athens County Humane Report
The Messenger editor is urged to correct the Humane Society report printed yesterday, which incorrectly stated the year as 1918 instead of the current month. Signed Candus Martzolff, Secretary.
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Messenger
Athens County Humane Jety
Candus Martzolff
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast way to break a cold within hours. It claims three doses taken every two hours will clear nasal passages, stop runny nose, relieve feverish symptoms, sore throat, and headaches without side effects.
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Pape
Meat and Kidney Health Warn of Urine Troubles
A historical health notice claims daily meat intake harms kidneys by producing uric acid. It advises using Jad Salt Salts to flush kidneys and neutralize urine acids, promoting stronger kidney function and reducing bladder irritation.
Inventor touts safety razor with roller feature
The designer of a safety razor with a roller claims the device provides the correct blade motion while massaging the face, offering a combined shaving action.
Wilson plans push to end Russian strife with Bolsheviks
Washington reports the United States threatens to withdraw support from Russian constitutionalists unless they endorse President Wilson's plan for a all Russian conference. Steps could include recall of troops in Archangel and Siberia, export embargoes, and withdrawal of US recognition. A memorandum has been given to Russian diplomats. COLUMBUS Ohio lawmakers weigh tax measures including inheritance tax revenue projections. Budget officials estimate $6 to $8 million yearly from inheritance tax with other revenues needed initially. Legislation also seeks Ireland home rule rights as conference resolutions advance.
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Washington
United States
Wilson
Archangel
Siberia
Vladivostock
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Paris
Columbus
Ohio
Supreme
Donahey
Donald
Donaldson
Ireland
Say
Evans
Counties align with teachers to aid rural schools
Athens County Teachers Association President Pearley Gaskill said counties including Perry and Washington back resolutions urging higher taxes to support school operations. They condemn Smith law bonds and seek legislation for tuition levy freedom, state aid, and no caps on local levies to relieve districts facing over 300000 dollars in indebtedness.
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Athens County
Pearley Gaskill
Athens County Teachers Association
Perry
Gaskil
Boards of Education
Budget Commission
Smith
Washington County
Gaskill
Labor groups vow action over high food prices in New York
Earnest Bohm of the Central Federated Union warns labor will revolt if prices stay up. The federation, representing over 300000 workers in Greater New York, plans to wage war on profiteers and push for higher wages. Chicago Federation leader Fitzpatrick attacks the financial system, urging focus on retailers and savers to drive prices down.
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New York
Earnest Bohm
Central Federated Union
Central Federated Unions
Bohm
Fitzpatrick
Chicago Federation of Labor
Poston Social Evening At Andy Clark Home
A Saturday night gathering at Andy Clark’s home featured many local residents enjoying games and refreshments. Attendees included Sylvia and Freda Clark, Pearle Nestor of White Hall visited, and Walter Nestor is now able to walk with crutches after medical care in Athens.
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Andy Clark
Missea Ellen Urban
Nellie Rankin
Edith
Bertha Dailey
Helen
Beatrice Woods
Monnett Moody
Mabel
Sylvia
Freda Clark
Pearl Neston
Lily Scott
Marjorie Clark
Messie
Mike Urban
John Blackford
Rodney Bradley
William Blackford
Rodney Holdchraft
Clifford Wilson
John Wilson
Floyd Dailey
Sherman
Arthur Dailey
Pete Sam
Ralston Clark
Ray Shaffer
Freda Clark Hhas
Pearle Nestor
White Hall
Joe Heavener
Charley Clark
Marjorie
Poston
Walter Nestor
Athens
Letter From a Soldier Dear Parents in La Thrope
A son writes Perry Conant of La Thrope about Christmas joy and a Red Cross gift of a $100 Fourth Liberty bond. He mentions months of away time, an expected homecoming, and a departure of 1600 soldiers. He recalls mice damage at the RC, trapping efforts, and Mrs. McCammon’s offer of a frank and five for rats.
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Perry Conant
Lathrope
John
Red Cross
R. C
White Sox Owner Proposes South American Tour to Giants
Chicago January 30 1915 news item reports Comiskey owner of the White Sox proposing to John McGraw manager of the New York Giants a South American tour for the teams. The note reflects early 20th century baseball diplomacy and cross league planning.
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Chicago, Ill
Comiskey
White Sox
John McGraw
New York Giants
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Alee
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Adrelius
Omi
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Arveni
Sam Sommer
Florida
Hal Chase
National League
Cincinnati Reds
Swift & Company
Federal Trade Commission
Swift & Company Union Stock Yards
Chicago, Illinois
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