Letter from Pvt. Ernest B. Green in England in 83rd Division
Mrs. Wellington Barnhart received a letter from her brother Pvt. Ernest B. Green of Company A 324 M G Bn 83 division currently overseas. He describes arrival in England, censored mail, plain brick houses with hedge fences, railroads, and exchange rate worries while hoping to avoid sea sickness and writing numbered notes. He sailed from Camp Sherman Ohio to Camp Merritt New York then to England.
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Wellington Barnhart
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Camp Merritt
N. Y
England
Oversea
Pvt
Ernest B. Green
M. G. Bn
American BE. F
Aged Woman Dies at Home of Grandchildren
Mrs. Mary J. Pendergrass aged 73 died last night at the home of her grandchildren Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gheer 191 West Union street after a long illness from dropsy Burial will be made at Radcliffe Thursday afternoon She was the widow of Dr Josephus Pendergrass a longtime physician in Vinton and Meigs counties born near Albany Her children Charles Lewis Ella and Hisie preceded her in death Three grandchildren Mont Pendergrass Mrs Gheer and Mrs Luana Perkins survive
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Mary J. Pendergrass
Charles Gheer
West Union Street
Radcliffe
Barbers in Athens Boost Prices on Haircuts Shaves
Beginning Monday August 5 the Athens barber union will raise charges for services. A haircut rises to fifty cents from thirty five, a shave to twenty cents from fifteen, neck shave ten cents, and massage and shampoo to thirty five cents. The note cites general price hikes with no specifics on mustaches or military age patrons.
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Athens
Union Barbers of
Prescription 99 Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a safe internal remedy to purge uric acid and relieve inflamed joints. It claims rapid, lasting benefit and urges purchase at McKee Drug Co. and major druggists, with bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
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McKee Drug Co
Secrets Guarded by Women in U S Intelligence
United Press reports that women in American intelligence handling vital government documents undergo oath swearing to secrecy. They translate file and manage sensitive materials while maintaining confidentiality in the service.
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United Press
Washington
Secret Service
Women Who Fascinate and the Pinkham Remedy
The article extols women facing chronic headaches backache and fatigue and recommends Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a traditional root and herb treatment to relieve these ailments and enhance health and beauty.
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Lydia J. Pinkham
Great Sum is Saved Washington
The Central purchasing control in the subsistence division of the quartermaster corps reports savings of 400000 dollars in buying potatoes and onions since February 1918. Contracts for August needs at camps and cantonments show over 14 percent reduction in total purchase price.
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Washington
Quartermaster Corps
War Department
Political Announcements for Ohio Republicans in 1918
Citizens are urged to note 1918 Republican primary filings for Athens County and the 9th-14th district. Candidates include Bert M. Thompson Thomas Hoover Henry Hatch M. Totman Benj F. Dutton M B Archer. Announcements request support and list primary dates.
Recorder Candidacies Announced for Athens County
Notices from candidates George W. Ford H B Adams Sidney A Cook and Otto L Hoisington solicit Republican primary support for the office of Recorder in Athens County. Announcements dated July and August 1918 indicate campaigns ahead of the August 13 primary in Nelsonville Athens County Ohio.
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Lam
Athens County
General Assembly of
Ohio
F. H. B. Adams
Otto L. Hoisington
T.f
Vote for Harry J Campbell for Recorder
A voter message urges supporting Harry J Campbell for recorder noting he was narrowly defeated by thirty one votes in a field of seven candidates four years ago, referencing 7 29 as a past date.
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Harry J. Campbell
Potter Seeks Republican Auditor Nomination
A. Be. Potter announces candidacy for the office of Auditor in the Republican primary to be held August 13.
George W. Rose seeks support for prosecutor post
George W. Rose of Athens County requests support for the prosecutor position. He is a Republican with twenty three years of experience and a lifelong Athens County native.
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George W. Rose
Athens County
F Rowland for Prosecuting Attorney in Republican Primaries
F Rowland is a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney at the Republican Primaries on August 13 1918. Your vote will be appreciated and you will be helping to nominate a good Republican and an efficient officer.
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F. Rowland
Prosecuting Attorney
Milton HB Rathburn for State Central Committeeman
Milton HB Rathburn of Rutland, Republican, seeks State Central Committeeman in the 10th Congressional district. Formerly represented the 8th senatorial district for five years. 727-41.
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State Central Committee
Milton HB. Rathburn
Rutland
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Care Messenger
L. Mazer
Fifth St
Philadelphia
Wing Seed CO
Mechanicsburg
F. J. Beasley Milling CO
Athens Messenger Office
Bardin Bros. CO
Snow Bros
D. Robinson’s
Finch Plums
Emmett Cotton Grocery
Lena Cook
N. Court Street
Austin Hartley
New Marshfield Pike
Clifford Nanna
New Marshfield
Oscar Findling
Alfred
NS Real Estate CO
M. R. Merritt
Bell Phone
Jersey
John Poston
Tary
Guysville
Athens CO
BUICK
Hibbard Linery
Union St
Ryoma
Childrens Home
Coolville
Weethee
Jacksonville
O. J
Columbus Buggy Co
R. M. Slutz
R. W. Lee
Athens R. D
Thru Plains
John Cowan
Citizen Phone
Airdale
J. R. Sprague
Plains Road
Arthur Coon
R. D
Central Ave
Alexander Township
Jane
W. H. Pratt
Plains
F. W. Webb
Standard Tire
W. Union St
Selby Heights Farm
Sharpsburg
Barrett
Bay
P. D. Koker
Bell
Ae Sea
Athens Feather Mattress CO
West Union St. Elk Hotel
Bath
L. A. Townsend
Main Street
College Campus
J. B. Stoffer
McLaughlin Farm
Guyaville
South
Canaan Pike
Leta
Mclaughlin
Sugar Creek
Cline Ice Cream Co
Ford Thre
Call Shaffer Bros
Plains, O
United States Fuel Administration
State Department of Labor and Industry
Pennsylvania
Nven
Troy Grange
Uncle Sam
Paris
Bert M. Thompson
Thomas N. Hoover
Repulican
Henry A. Hatch
M. P. Totman
Benj. F. Dutton
M. B. Archer
George W. Ford
Sidney A. Cook
Nelsonville, Ohio
A. BE. Potter
the Bardin Bros. Co
Athens, Ohio
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Board of Commissioners
4&Thens County
Chas. Roberts
First Hollow
Barn
Herbert Downey
Joan Douglas
Hollis Evans
Athens County Board OF Commissioners
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Josten
Waiss
J. M. Calloway
Shull Mills
N. Car
Buckeye State Building and Loan Company
Rankinee West
Molly
Cliff Sterrett
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