Letters From Men In Service Bring News From France
A set of letters dated May to June 1918 from American soldiers and relatives in Athens and Camp Gordon recount daily life in the field. Jesse Carsey writes of heat, women in fields, a lily of the valley flower, and a hope to return home. Charles H. Strohmeyer describes new uniforms, language barriers, and cultural notes in France. William Masten, Howard France, and others share training, addresses, and family greetings while observing war-time duties and morale. Day laborers in the Dominican Republic are noted at 60 cents a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda
Simon
Jesse
France
K. H
Beebe
America
Kate
Wartime Social Notes and Dinner Deserts in Guysville
Local items recount visits by residents and service members from Athens Stewart and Coolville. Reports cover Children's Day services, leisure outings, and a war era push urging women to adjust menus toward victory cereals and substitute desserts. A Victory pudding recipe is shared for troop support and morale.
Neutrone Prescription 99 Promises Rheumatism Relief
An ad touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a large bottle remedy for rheumatism gout kidneys and muscle pain. It claims blood purification and internal soothing effects for lasting relief and urges purchase through McKee Drug Company and leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee Drug Company
Warn Against Delay in Treatment of Rabies
Columbus notes urged by the State Health Department said delay in diagnosing and treating suspected rabies from animal bites is dangerous. Physicians should send the head of the animal to laboratories and start Pasteur treatment immediately, even before lab reports. The recent Ohio child death is cited as preventable with prompt care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Department of Health
Health Department
Ohio
Soldiers urged to use Foot-Base and Foot-Ease in camps
A World War era notice promotes Allen Foot-Base antiseptic powder and Foot-Ease for sore feet in training camps and cantonments. The Plattsburg Camp Manual recommends daily use as blisters and fatigue remedies. Sold everywhere for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Plattsburg
Obituary for Jane Castle Williams 1856 1918
Jane Castle Williams born August 18 1856 in Hemlock Grove Meigs County Ohio died June 6 1918 aged 61 years 7 months 18 days She married John H Williams August 26 1882 who preceded her in death They had five children Hattie Cowan Shade Ohio Wayne Colorado Lizzie Smith Logan Ohio Branch Montana and Wilber Fred 186th United States Machine Gun Bn Camp Lee Virginia Survived by three brothers Nial Seldon Isaac and sister Mrs Lucy Keebaugh She joined the Church of Christ young and remained a faithful member Her passing saddened many and she was cherished for kindness to home children friends and neighbors May God grant more such women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Castle Williams
Hemlock Grove
Meigs County
Ohio
John H. Williams
Hattie Cowan
Shade
Wayne
Colorado
Lizzie Smith
Logan
Branch
Montana
Wilber Fred
United States
Camp Lee
Nial
Seldon
Isaac
Lucy Keebaugh
Church of Christ
Williams
Card of Thanks for Mrs Jane Willims
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during our sudden bereavement. Gratitude for beautiful floral offerings in memory of our mother Mrs Jane Willims from her children and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Willims
Ohio War Board Urges Garbage Reduction for War Needs
The Ohio War Board announces a garbage utilization campaign to reclaim value from waste. It notes meat shortages and British bone sales, urging American housewives to save food and keep pails clear of tins to aid nitro glycerine production or hog feed, boosting thrift and efficiency.
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Ohio War Board
England
America
The
Food Administration
Ohio
Order Fall Fertilizer Early Advised by USDA
Washington June 13 Farmers urged by the United States Department of Agriculture to place orders now for fertilizer needed for fair wheat. W W Mein assistant to the Secretary in charge of licensing fertilizer concerns under the Food Control Act says dealers must know farmers needs asap to optimize orders and rail space. Delays could repeat last spring when many farmers did not receive mixed fertilizer and acid phosphate until after planting time. On Sunday June 16 at 10 A M the M E Sunday School at Jerseyville will hold its Children's Day services with music by the Home Furnishing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Brown
Rome
France
States
Etter
Charles H. Strohmbeyer
61St U. S. Infantry
New York
Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
W. W. Mein
Secretary of Agriculture
M. E. Sunday School
Jerseyville
Home Furnishing Company
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B. M
Mr. Covert
Nelsonville
Jesse Carsey
Hazel Perry
Athens, R. D
William Ranbottom
Athens R. D. No. 9
Camp Gordon
Mother
Atlanta
Illinois
Florida
82Nd
William Masten
K. H. France
Howard
20Th Engineers
Mansfield
Dominican Republic
Guysville
Robert Dixon
Athens
Elmer Fuller
Homer Rodehaver
Woodard
E. D. Harper
Ft. Leavenworth
Eva Norris
Stewart
C. £. Kincade
Thomas McAfee
Mary Minear
C.W. Smith
Frances
Silver Ridge
Pratts Fork
Nellie Parr
Jannette Harris
Canton
M. E
Anti-Savon League
Guysville M. BE
Wilcox
Presbyterian Church
F. W. Chapman
Fairmont
W. Va
Faye Chapman
Thelma Hayes
Faye Marshall
Clarys Cray
Pallie Chapman
Hall Chapman
This Place
John Campbell
Everett Russell
Coolville
Alum Cave
Anti-Saloon League
Counier
L. H. Gibson
Mgr
Batiste
Napoleon
Virginia Dare
Ladies Bazaar
Poplin
Wolltex
Delaware
McHenry & Sisler
Chevrolet
Moler Auto Sales Company
A Children’s Service
Cline
the Cline Ice Cream Co
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