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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1918

Page

2

Daltonhurst Addition promises affordable city land near Athens

A sales pitch describes ten acres in the Daltonhurst addition near the East Side school in Athens. It touts elevated, well drained lots, proximity to hills, and early improvements like paved streets and utilities. Offers three lot classes at 400, 350, and 250 each with 25 down and 5 monthly, plus a 5 discount for cash within 30 days. Land is planted to corn and beans, with crop rights included and inspection by July 4.

Daltonhurst

Wheat price plan linked to freight rate rise in Washington

Washington officials push new wheat price scheme to cover higher freight costs. A government proclamation expands Grain Corporation funding from 50 million to 150 million dollars to stockpile a bumper crop and guard against possible shortages. The report notes odd remarks about Emperor Kar.

Washington Wilson United Ba Grain Corporation

Picnic honors Batchelders as farm labor drive launches

In Ireland Ohio on June 23 the Ladies Aid hosted a picnic at B L Rocher’s orchard to honor Mr and Mrs W B Batchelder now based in Columbus en route to Alabama. A 215 day farm labor pledge was announced by Chamber of Commerce with many volunteers listing days. Applicants urged to contact the County Agent.

Ireland B. L. Roger W. B. Batchelder Columbus Alabama Carl Thomas Fleming Adaline J. A. Parlin Dorothy Dodd Marietta Addison Baker F. B. Shafer Thelma Lingman Athens A. F. Clark A. E. Rogers BW. L. Rogers P. Dodd Annie Dodd J. W. Frost J. Wiseman Martha Everett Wildman Mildred Myrtle Hornsby Hiram Root Bernice Clarice Root Ella Barrett John Clara Harry Edith Carlton Wilma W. &. Bingman Flora Dean Dana and Lester K. J. Daugherty Hileen Earl Clark Roger W. E. Dunfee Zola Herman Kenneth W. R. Clark Wendell Phebe Carlton Viola Daugherty C. G. Dodd Reece Marvin R. R. Hueston L. ©. Brafford M. Bingman Niverett D. W. Gardner W. T. Gardner Frank Gill Culler C. KE. Brandeberry Rodney Hibbard Dunfee Vancel Clark Florence Scott Elpre E. EB. Dunfee Eon Ivory Chamber of Commerce

Leander Goodin and Mary Cooper wed amid small town ties

Leander Goodin, 57, a farmer of Zaleski, and Mary Cooper, 61, of Albany, are noted in a brief society notice. The piece hints at social customs and admonitions about thrift and truthfulness, reflecting local early 20th century tones.

Leander Goodin Farmer Zaleski Mary Cooper Albany

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy praised by reader

An anonymous testimonial touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for indigestion and bloating. The note claims one dose proves its efficacy with a money back guarantee and mentions availability through McKee Drug Company and other druggists.

Mayr McKee Drug Company

Jones Company Sues Hocking Coal for Quiet Title

A petition filed in common pleas court seeks to quiet title to real estate in Dover Township sections 17 18 23 24 29 30. The case names The George M. Jones Company as plaintiff against The Hocking Coal and Railroad Company with The United States Mortgage and Trust Company and 43 named individuals plus 69 unknown heirs. The document spans 24 typewritten pages.

Clerk of Courts Common Pleas Court George M. Jones Company Hocking Coal and Railroad Company United States Mortgage and Trust Company Dover Township

Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children Ad

A 19th or early 20th century medicinal ad urges mothers to use Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children to fight colds fevers teething and stomach issues. Claims use for 30 years and urges against substitutes with a free sample offer. Ends with a military call to action about men who fight and die for you.

Mother Gray Mother Gray Co le Roy N. Y

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L Daltonhurst City OF Chas Cable East Side Dalton Hurst R. A. Dalton Athens, Ohio Moler Auto Sales Co Emperor Kar Troy M. B. Copeland Arthur Anderson Wm. H. Pierre R. P. Imes J. E. Woodworth F. ©. Riley G. E. Whipple A. B. Wells W. D. Stires John H. Preston C. W. Gross Carpenter Hardware Company Andrew Murphy A. Kabool Kateep T. Littler The D. Zenner Company B. D. Sayre R. B. Leopold C. E. Starr J. J. Woolley C. H. Porter J. D. Haskins D. Scott Allen R. Cousins Guy Hewitt M. Gill Roger J. Jones Scott Slaney B. C. Carskaden F. M. Cochran E. H. van den Broeck the Chas. Demolet CO Henry W. Cotner Rexau
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