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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1918

Page

3

Nelsonville Public Stenographer and Local Notices

Nelsonville seeks typing and stenographic services by B. Gilbert at the K of P Building. Also advertising 56 acre farm near Bishopville and 90 acres in Dover Township Athens County for sale as part of J. A. McKee estate, with contact John McKee in Nelsonville. Stray colts listed by Frank Tedrow. Names of local residents repeated in Friday notices.

B. Gilbert K. of P. Bldg Nelsonville Bishopville Morgan County Dover Township Athens County Bailey Run J. A. McKee John McKee Elizabeth Street Ohio

Important Meeting of Chautauqua Guarantors Tonight

Tonight at 7 30 at the YMCA an important meeting of the guarantors of the Chautauqua will be held. Every guarantor is expected to be on hand. Mrs J C Beverage returned home this morning after spending weekend at Camp Sherman with her son Guy there. Entertains Camp Fire Girls. Miss Correne Krepple entertained the Iwokihi Camp Fire Girls Friday evening at her Columbus street home. The hostess’ fifteenth birthday was marked by gifts and a late lunch for guests including Margaret Emish Philena Nelson Mary Williams Leta Lewis June Seibert Bernice Backus Evelyn Hartley and Frede Smith the guardian. Miss Betty Juniper was guest of the girls.

J. C. Beverage Camp Sherman Guy Camp Fire Girls Correne Krepple Columbus Street Margaret Emish Philena Nelson Mary Williams Leta Lewis June Seibert Bernice Backus Evelyn Hartley Frede Smith the Guardian Betty Juniper Louise Jones Columbus E. J. Cable L. L. Scott Lancaster Jacob Sherman Carbondale Myra Higgins Logan Arlie Hoch C. FE. McGlewen Toledo C. H. Burkhalter J. M. McMillan Pittsburg D. Stedam Elizab Ih Helen Howell Bert Milwaukee Wis Nate Howell Jack Martin Cherrington Hospital Irene Grace Athens Helen Sharp Vernas Angelo Jackson Mary Lane Hrma Wright Chas. Vorhes James Sharp Buckeye Lake Clifton Spencer Eugene Herrold Detroit Mich John Herrold Leone McVicker S. John Rhoades Roy Valkinburg Mabel Heffnér Clarence Headler Anna Grace Kourt Emma Lacile Staller Alice Mulligan Elizabeth Preston Emmett Preston Helen Mulligan Lucile Kaelin Ruby Ruscoe Dorothy Steincamp Springfield H. W. Johnson John Love Gilbert Leonard Skip” Shivers Norfolk B. J. Lewis Margaret Arthur Love Akron Chas. Fitzer Little Son Kcago William Morg A. C. Hampton Lawson Myra Davison Zanesville W. WH. Bennett

Here's Chance to Get in for Special Work

The notice calls for Ohio men for the Spruce Production Division in aviation and northwest districts. Induction possible for those in classes 2 3 and 4 with general service qualification. Quota includes 2500 to Columbus barracks August 5 and 100 with grammar schooling to Akron University.

Ohio Aviation Northwest Columbus Barracks University of Akron

Letter From Corporal Ely In France Expresses Longing For Home

Corporal Joseph Guy Ely of Nelsonville writes from France on June 16, 1918. He describes gladness at family letters, hopes to visit once home, and reports fine weather, strong crops, and his wish to learn French while serving in Company D of the 59th Infantry, American ET Via.

Electa Bryan Poplar Street Nelsonville Joseph Guy Ely France States Guy 59Th Infantry E. T. Via

Picnic outing ends in woman’s wrist fracture

Mrs. Fred South of 38 Lancaster St. broke her left arm at the wrist Sunday afternoon during a country picnic with her husband. She slipped from the river bank while preparing to bathe and received the injury. Doctors splinted the wrist and warned of about six weeks for strong knitting of the bone.

Fred South Lancaster St

Mohican Minstrel Show Offers Twenty Free Tickets

The Mohican minstrel show promises twenty tickets for the Children's Home as a kind gesture. The performance will be held next Thursday at the Hospital, and the chart for the event opened this morning.

Circle Hill Resident Receives News of Safe Arrival

Misa Jen sie Garlinger of Circle Hill reports receiving a card confirming the safe arrival of Mr. Clarence Hall overseas.

Nelsonville yMisa Jensie Garlinger Circle Hill Clarence Hall

Allies Favor International Board for Postwar Raw Materials

The United Press reports a proposed international priority board to manage postwar raw material distribution. Allies favor it, while Germany would be excluded unless its tactics of economic pressure and deceit end, enabling participation in reconstruction efforts with other nations.

United Press Washington Germany Teutons Robert Cecil

German Meat Ration To Be Reduced Again

Amsterdam reports from Berlin via Frankfurter Zeitung say the current German meat ration of 250 grammes will be distributed only until mid August. From then on towns over 100000 population will receive 20 grammes while smaller towns may get even less, with vegetables from surrounding districts aiding supply.

Amsterdam Berlin Frankfurter Zeitung

Farm Bureau outlines annual program and improvements

The Athens County Farm Bureau executive board met in the county agent’s office with nearly all members present. They approved plans for local meetings, seed corn standards, soil improvements, lime and acid phosphate use, cover crops, and silage practices. They urged better farm records, more silos, water systems, and farm improvements while planning a threshing-price committee and dues notices.

Athens County Farm Bureau A. E. Potter J. M. Wood W. R. Goddard H. L. Baker Athens County

Tennis champion becomes officer

Wallace E. Johnson, a state tennis champion at the University of Pennsylvania, has joined the army and now serves as a sergeant at a cantonment.

Wallace E. Johnson University of Pennsylvania Ee Army

Hog Profit Depends on Pasture This Season

Farmers should rely on pasture and clover alfalfa as hog feed profits rise with pastures. Oilmeal and tankage are uneconomical with good pasture and corn as main grain. Drying fruits and vegetables requires blanching cold-dipping for color and faster moisture loss, and a new Ohio bulletin on Preservation of Food is available free.

J. W. Waichet Ohio State University College of Agriculture Agricultural College Extension Service Ohio State University Columbus

Hog raisers urged to find protein feed substitutes

Farmers advised to prepare for a shorter age of protein feeds as hog production needs rise. With wheat in high demand for soldiers, substitutes like middlings tankage and oilmeals may be scarce in Ohio. Alfalfa hay rye and soybeans offered as alternatives, with guidance on cutting timing and pasture seeding.

Ohio

Early spray timing urged for codling moth and pests

Growers should advance summer arsenate of lead spray schedules as the season opens earlier this year. Apple departments are advised to begin in southern Ohio immediately with central and northern Ohio following by mid to late July and early August. Inspect fruit for apple worm injury.

Ohio

Warning on hog remedies and grain storage pests

A warning notes the danger of fraudulent hog remedies sold with poison. It advises cleaning old bins to prevent stored grain insects and cites T H Jarks of Ohio State University recommending fumigation with carbon disulphide at five pounds per 100 cubic feet. Use shallow pans, seal tight, keep fires away, and air out after 36 hours.

Ohio T. H. Jarks Ohio State University

Tomato Disease Threatens Ohio Crops

Tomato growers report leaf blight causing serious injury across Ohio. Lower leaves curl and brown, risking entire plants and reduced yields. Early Boron Bordeaux spray advised. Also notes sugar regulation impact and drying methods for fruits and vegetables from Ohio State University guidance.

Ohio Department of Home Economics Unio State University

Control tips for grain pests and leaf spraying methods

New grain stored in old bins infested with grain moths and weevils loses 6 to 15 percent value if treated every two weeks. Spray both leaf surfaces though lower ones may be damaged. sprays protect new growth. Bordeaux mixture can be homemade or bought as paste substitutes for coverage.

Picnic Menu From the United States Food Administration

The text lists picnic suggestions including sandwiches using wheatless bread, meats like wienerwursts and beef tongue, alternatives such as chicken and fish, fruits like oranges and melons, vegetables, and a campfire menu with ash cakes and roasted wienerwursts. A recipe describes making ash cakes from white cornmeal with salt and water, baking on embers under leaves.

United States Food Administration Boston

Lecturer ends Chautauqua series with war talk

W H Spence closed the Chautauqua series this morning in the tent. He reviewed Over Here by Ethel M Kelley and The Major by Ralph Connor and delivered a lecture on women in war their role now and work after the conflict ends.

W. H. Spence Ethel M. Kelley Ralph Connor

Early vocal music linked to recitative as Greek poets lead

The first vocal music blended poetry with recitative like chants and Greek poets acted as leading singers of their era, framing early musical expression.

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