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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1918
Page
2
Hundreds of workers in Zanesville walked to their jobs after a citywide street railway strike tied up service. The laborers demanded a five cent per hour wage increase and union recognition, rejecting a three cent offer made last week by the company.
An advertisement describes a wife near death from poor appetite and weight loss but reports improvement after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. It claims to relieve catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the stomach liver and intestines including appendicitis. One dose is claimed to convince. money refunded by McKee Drug Company.
The Chamber of Commerce will host a noon lunch on Wednesday with Dr B D Evans pastor of the First M E Church as speaker. The patriotic address is expected to draw large crowds given his reputation for war sermons and firsthand war observation.
On Wednesday, June 6, all men aged 21 since June 6, 1917 must register under the draft laws with six registration officers across the county. Penalties apply for noncompliance, with exemptions only for men already in the army, navy, or marines. Registration sites include Nelsonville, Athens, Amesaville, Coolville, Glouster, and Guysville, across multiple townships, from 7 am to 9 pm.
Athens County Y M C A War Work Committee reports 20 501 22 total returned to the state treasurer with 20000 county quota met. Athens and nearby towns miners groups and the university contributed. Nelsonville leads with 8300. Additional funds expected for emergencies. Thee Germans are selling artificial meat common finged with pepper salt eat culp.
Charles F. Shaner of Lancaster writes from France about a raid by Company L and others of the Rainbow Division. He describes the raid over the top, the heavy artillery barrage, and the absence of fear among the American soldiers. He notes nine friends wounded but recovering and a general’s congratulatory speech.
Mrs. J. A. Dilts of 12 N Cemetery St. testifies in 1914 and again in 1917 that Doan’s Kidney Pills relieve kidney trouble and back ache arising from cold. She notes lasting benefit and urges buyers to ask for Dean’s Kidney Pills 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Buffalo NY.
Elmer B Sands reports from France to Mr and Mrs C M Sands detailing front line chow, local country life with stone houses and farms, strict alcohol rules for US soldiers, desire for a Syracuse dance, medals and wound stripes among soldiers, adoption of war babies, costs of living in francs, and notes on currency, weather, and letters home.
Paris endures daily shelling and night air raids as the Prussian crown prince's forces press a third drive toward the city. Residents remain calm, strolling the boulevards despite bombers overhead and distant artillery.
Marriage license issued for Amsy Frederick Britis 21 a miner from Deanville to Nellie Josephine Matheny 18 of Nelsonville with Edward Bettemeyer 31 a miner and Frances McLichock 24 a clerk from Buchtel and Buchtel as witnesses or related parties.
A plea to support rapid rehabilitation for disabled veterans cites Germany, England, and France successes. The speaker urges the President to fund vocational training via Overman, Red Cross, and federal bodies to reeducate cripples into productive, self respecting workers, preventing despair.
A jury ruled in favor of the K. M. R. R. Company in a suit by John B. Swanson and co-plaintiffs for 946.50 over destruction of an auto rack and furniture at Fisher's Crossing on November 7 1917. Swanson claimed driver negligence and failure to look both ways before crossing. Evidence showed the engine whistle or bell may have been sounded. the jury found the railroad not liable. Roach was relocating furniture from Hebbardsville to Athens when the accident occurred.
Washington reports new steps to tighten selective service assign Group B men to medical treatment for remediable ailments not suitable for immediate service Minor operations may be performed but no major procedures that risk life will be required The plan targets reinforcing Uncle Sam's fighting strength through medical clearance.
The article explains that men assigned to Croup B are volunteering and will be treated to fix defects for army service. The Medical Department plans to accept these men for treatment soon, with the first increment likely to be called out. Most will serve noncombatant roles, freeing fit men for front-line duty.
The Prince of Wales displays a notable fondness for music while at the front. He has frequently attended soldiers' sing-songs and participated in morale boosting moments with troops.
A brief note states that he has been persuaded to perform a solo at the event. No additional details on date venue or participants are provided in the excerpt.
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