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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1918
Page
7
Washington reports America's war bill at 13,935,877,000 with July expenditures totaling 1,339,699,000 and a projected monthly total of 1,448,500,000. The pace is about 50,000,000 daily and 2,000,000 per hour.
Lieutenant Frank Dempsey describes Red Cross ambulance drivers in Verdun as among the war’s most dangerous workers. They traverse third line trenches under German shellfire, with multiple pickups and rapid moves to dressing stations and evacuation hospitals. The piece highlights peril, care, and American Red Cross support.
The Boston Braves veteran pitcher shows no sign of slowing after fourteen seasons. He attempted to purchase his release this spring for 10000 dollars, but Manager Stallings did not permit it.
Several candidates announce for the Ohio General Assembly representing Athens county. Bert M Thompson Thomas N Hoover Henry A Hatch and M P Totman seek Republican primary nomination with appeals for voter support ahead of August 18 1918.
Benj F Dutton announces candidacy for State Senate in districts nine through fourteen subject to August 13 primary. Archer also announces for State Senate second term in district six to fourteen subject to Republican primary decision.
In Wilmington on July 29 a message from several thousand American shipyard workers urged Great Britain’s Kaiser strike to settle first and called for munition workers in Britain to end the walkout and return to work immediately.
Columbus July 2 The Ohio forecast from the local weather bureau says the week will be fair with occasional thunder showers in higher districts. Temperatures are expected to average above normal.
J. H. Horn, a Newton County farmer, surrendered in Decatur after reportedly holding his wife’s head in muddy water in a private residence near Jackson Mississippi. Horn was surrounded by armed posse and jailed pending investigation.
Mrs. Mabel Schlamann seeks a divorce in Ellensburg Washington claiming her husband married in 1915 lied about naturalization and now calls her frau. She states she would rather be single than the wife of a German and seeks relief in court.
The Hanings express gratitude to friends and neighbors for help during Virginia Alice Haning son illness and death. They thank Dr Sprague Rev Evans the singers and Mr and Mrs Dowler for services and flowers.
In Petrograd a Kazan province Tar tar men of the Tchistopol district require wives and daughters to sew extra material on handkerchiefs worn over the head. They seek to restore the face covering as larger handkerchiefs replace the now symbolic veils.
A lobby backed questionaire asks if voters should yield party power to the Anti-Saloon League with pledge to support prohibition. It questions party loyalty and calls for a YES vote on a referendum amendment. Washington reports the Fuel Administration will urge women to wear heavier clothing this winter to conserve fuel. Ohio Home Rule Assn. L H Gibson, mgr.
Multiple notices announce candidates for Athens county Recorder in the Republican primary on August 18 1918. George W Ford H E Adams Sidney A Cook Otto L Hoisington all seek the nomination and solicit support from voters in Nelsonville and surrounding areas.
A bid for Recorder highlighting Harry J Campbell seeking office after a past defeat of thirty one votes in a field of seven candidates four years ago.
A. E. Potter announces as candidate for Auditor in the Republican primary scheduled for August 18. Potter states he seeks to serve the county with oversight and fiscal accountability.
F Rowland, Athens County Ohio candidate for prosecuting attorney, cites twenty three years experience and Republican loyalty. He appeals to voters in the August 13 1918 primaries for trusted law administration without fear or favor.
Milton E Rathburn of Rutland runs as Republican for State Central Committeeman in the 10th Congressional district. The candidate previously represented the 8th senatorial district for five years and is seeking voter support.
Athens County Commissioners set July 6 1918 for viewing the proposed road and August 6 1918 for the final hearing on the petition by chief petitioners J Finsterwald Karl Butts and M Graham.
A 1910 era urging prudent finance advises saving for rainy days and paying off old debts before incurring new. It promotes starting a savings account with The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company at 7 Rankin Building, 22 West Gay Street, Columbus Ohio, noting assets of 14,800,000 and five percent on time deposits.
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