Local Farmers Busy With Oats And Berries
The farmers of this vicinity are cutting oats and picking black berries. Mr. B. E. Price’s farm residence was struck by lightning but only slightly damaged. CorPearl Everett McClain’s grave is located in France and will be brought back to the States soon. Numerous local visits and family gatherings noted with Athens Chautauqua underway.
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B. E. Price
Wilney Smalley
Scott Tippie
Everett McClain
France
States
Cecil Robinson
Wiliam Rodgers
Athens
Aretha Downey
Herbert
Deporting Reds and Undesirable Germans From U S
A wartime photo shows a group of Reds and undesired Germans awaiting shipment to Europe. Dispatches describe 825 men and 118 women and children among the evacuees, with over 1,500 U S soldiers nearby. Germans reportedly lined up twice for meals, prompting meal tickets during debarkation examinations at the port.
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Europe
U. S
Debarkation
Churches ruined as Huns advance mark wake of war in France
Paris reports over 3000 Northern France churches destroyed or severely damaged by German forces. Restoration began with $265000 spent and 63 churches adopted for rebuilding. many will never be restored, including Rheims Amiens cathedrals.
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Carl A. Randaul
United Press
Paris
France
Odelin
United States
Brazil
India
Rheims
Amiens
Esnes
Verdun
Fairview Social Notes Highlight Neighbor Visits
Eugene Dixon of Carthage visited his brother Vern Dixon this weekend. Viola Cole and daughter Lizzie, and Nancy Cole, visited Ellen Cole. Inez Golden stayed with Mrs. Elmer Cole. Hiattie and Anna West spent time with Dave and Alice Russell. Deane Cole, Edison Cowens, and Bill Dunlavy visits noted. Alpha Simpson of near Little Hocking visiting locals. Charles Cole visited A. Cole. William Snyder and family of near Stewart visited relatives here.
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Eugene Dixon
Carthage
Vern Dixon
Viola Cole
Lizzie
Nancy Cole
Ellen Cole
Inez Golden
Elmer Cole
Hiattie
Anna West
Dave
Alice Russell
Deane Cole
Arthur Cole
Edison Cowens
Garden
Bill Dunlavy
Alpha Simpson
Near Little Hocking
Charles Cole
A. Cole
William Snyder
Near Stewart
State Health Exhibit Tours County Fairs
The state department of health exhibit goes on the road starting at Jackson county fair Wellston tomorrow. It will be featured at Hillsboro fair next week. An educational display covers sex hygiene and venereal disease in a health demonstration.
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Columbus
State Department of Health
Wellston
Hillsboro
Exhibit to Demonstrate Baby Examination and Care
A lecturer will accompany the exhibit. Two babies will be examined daily by local physicians with a nurse from the state health department to show standard baby examination and scoring. The nurse will advise mothers on child care.
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State Department of Health
World War I U S Statistics Reported by Government
The United States issued a statistics book on World War I with figures across armed forces 4 800 000 men overseas 2 086 000 in France 1 390 000 tons of supplies 7 500 000 total draft 24 254 021 inductions 2 810 296 greatest in one month 400 000 graduates line officer schools 80 648 costs to April 30 1919 21 850 000 000 army costs 13 930 000 000 battles 13 months 19 Meuse Argonne duration 47 Americans in Meuse Argonne 1 200 600 casualties 120 000 deaths 50 000 wounded 286 000 disease deaths 56 991 total army deaths 112 422.
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United States
Germany
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
France
America
Meuse-Argonne
Meuse- Argonne
Ohio Inheritance Tax Law Sets Exemptions and Rates
New Ohio act fixes exemptions from inheritance tax and tiered rates. Exemptions range from $500 to $5,000 depending on beneficiary relation, with property passing to public institutions fully exempt. Rates start at 1 percent for close relatives and rise to 10 percent for other beneficiaries, with taxes due at succession and liens on property. The county auditor appraises, and unpaid tax prompts state collection. Also noted are a non-slip stair tread invention and Edinburgh University professorship plans.
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Ohio
State of
Tax Commission of
Burleson Averse to Mediation in Telephone Strikes
Postmaster General Burleson says he is averse to further mediation by the labor department in the telephone strikes and wants to deal directly with labor controversies. Labor officials refuse to confirm reports they removed conciliators, and say future strikes will not be considered.
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Burleson
Washington
Labor Department
Post Office Department
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