Fire season outlook eases by rainfall and caution
Frequent rains helped western forests stay damp reducing fire danger while limited funding looms over firefighting. Foresters credit growing public interest in forest preservation and warn that even with favorable weather, fires may surge later. Lightning, campers and vehicles remain risks to watch.
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Forest Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Congress
United States
Minnesota
Florida
Arizona
Mexico
Congo
Hie
Pata
Forest
Public Forum Baitor Messenger Explains Farmer Doubts
After reading your editorial I only thought it fair to the farmer to explain why they doubted and would not raise garden stuff.
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Baitor Messenger
Obituary Hoyt J Ashton dies in France at 20
Hoyt J Ashton born February 4 1898 near Athens Ohio died January 28 1919 in Wainbey France just short of 21. He joined Company L March 29 1917 trained in Athens Camp Sheridan and 136 Field Artillery 87th Division AEF served overseas six months. buried in local church grounds card of thanks from Mrs John Cooley and children.
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Hoyt J. Ashton
Athens
Ohio
Wainbey
France
Clark's Chapel
Camp Sheridan
Ala
136 Field Artillery
87Th Division
Camp Upton
Long Island
England
Shand
Hoyt
Freezone Promises Quick Corn Relief with Simple Application
Freezone claims instant relief for aching corns by dropping a small amount on the affected area. The advertisement asserts the corn will stop hurting and later lift away with fingers without pain. A tiny bottle is available from druggists for a few cents, targeting hard and soft corns and toe calluses.
Final Ohio appeal for Safe and Sane Fourth of July
State Fire Marshal H A Dykeman urges Ohioans to observe a Safe and Sane Fourth, noting prior deaths and injuries and urging municipal bans or zones for fireworks. He emphasizes supervision by officials, parents, and citizens and provides safety tips to prevent fires and injuries.
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Columbus
H. A. Dykeman
Ohio
United States
Fireworks Watch Warns Against Solo Misuse
A brief public safety note urges enjoying the day with fireworks carefully. It cautions to avoid handling by oneself and to take no chances with dangerous explosions or injuries.
Population and money supply in the United States for June
The June 1 circulation report from the U S Treasury division of loans and currency estimates the continental population at 107 947 000, up 140 000 from last month. Money in circulation totals 5 983 258 298, down 87 629 821 from last month but up 2 727 142 038 from ten years ago, with per capita circulation at 55 43, down 0 88 from last month and up 20 73 since June 1 1911.
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United States
Treasury Department
Pays Big Fine For Cure Claim With Mayr Remedy
A testimonial claims stomach and liver trouble resolved after spending $900 on doctors. The speaker says Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured ailments in over a year, noting a money back guarantee. Mentioned vendors include McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and general druggists.
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Mayr
McKee Drug Co
Athens
Gem Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Ohio club women organize daily vacation Bible schools
Miss Blanch Garrier supervises four Marion churches starting June 27 for five weeks. Classes for ages four to12 include stories music and art, with a pageant for parents the first week and weekly community meetings. The program aims to teach morality and Christian citizenship through visual education and activities. Margaret Garrier Marion contact for outlines
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Ohio Club
Marion
Blanch Garrier
Boston School of Religious Education
Big Marion
Christ
Miss Garrier
Carbondale Beats Carbon Hill 8-4 In Local Showdown
Carbondale ball team defeated Carbon Hill 8 to 4 at home Sunday. Local residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Coffey, were mentioned in a series of social notes with several visits and travels to Buckeye Lake Murray City Nelsonville and Athens. The King of Spain is described as a movie fan waiting in Madrid box office lines.
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Robert Coffey
Eva
William Pyle
West Virginia
Sarah Evans
Glouster
Ralph Spooner
John Blosser
Buckeye Lake
Basil Lama
Nelsonville
Ae Smith
Henry Leslie
Pete Evans
Howard Locke
John Franklin
John Young
Jane Young
Crystal Springs
Carbondale
Carbon Hill
Carbon
Lew Smith
Columbus
Alberta Martin
Lara Matheny
Indiana
Mitchel
Wattie Spooner
Murray City
Adrian Tom
Logan
Edward Wawley
Willie
Henry
Frank Hutchinson
Kansas City
Charles Green
Harry Wilkinson
Willie Wilkinson
Tom Green
Bert Green
Nellie
Martha Smith
Blanche Smith
Athens
Chas. Devol
King of
Spain
Madrid
Davis Webb
Carl Carsey
Athens State Hospital
Loudon Marcum and
Robert Hartman
Charley Hartman
J. M. Galaway
Wales Mills
Arch Arbaugh
Elias Graham
W. E. Hartman
Frank Throckmorton
Sex distribution shows male excess in 1920 US census
Washington reports preliminary census figures for January 1 1920, detailing 105 710 620 total population with 53 900 376 males and 61 810 244 females. It notes the male to female ratio by census year and across states, highlighting western states and New Nevada 148.4 to 100, while District of Columbia has 87 to 100 females. Local brief items follow on residents and employers in Ohio communities.
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Washington
Bureau of the Census
Department For Commerce
United States
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Rhode Island
New York
New Carolina
George
Alabama
North Carolina
District of Columbia
Mississipp River
Michigan
Mississippi
North Dakota
South Dakota
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Nevada
Oregon
California
Faithful Huntington County matron dies aged 83
Sidney Schidler of Huntington County born October 12 1837 died June 12 1921 at age 83 8. She married Andrew F Clark November 18 1855 and had two sons Luster and Thurmann who predeceased her. A Presbyterian from Carth age since 1874 she was active in Ladies Missionary Society and church life. She leaves three grandchildren and a niece raised as daughter. Written by M J Stewart. Apparatus note on Berlin invention to measure work without health risk.
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Sidney Schidler
Joshua
Susan Merritt Schidler
Huntington County
Indiana
Andrew F. Clark
Luster
Thurmann
Presbyterian Church
Carthage
Ladies Missionary Society
Clark
Charles
Marcus Clark
Luella Porter
Akron
Parrill Bean
Gladys
Raymond
Luster Clark
M .J. Stewart
Old School Bell Used to Welcome Young Newlyweds
A June 25 Athens ceremony united Miss Lena Green and James L. Oberholzer in a small Albany area wedding. Rev. C. L. Strecker officiated as locals recalled a family bell once used by the bride’s grandmother. The couple, soon off on a 10 day trip to Cleveland and Niagara Falls, are greeted by Meigs County neighbors.
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Albany, O
Athens
Lena Green
James L. Oberholzer
C. L. Strecker
Charles Green
Albany
Harrisonville High School
Meigs
Oberholzer
Fred Oberholzer
R. D
Meigs County
Susah Green
Cleveland
Niagara Falls
Parked Cars and Dirt Piles Warned by Police
Chief of Police Graham warned that many drivers leave cars on dark streets without lights. He warned of a real risk of collisions and trouble for owners. He also cautioned against leaving dirt piles in streets without danger signs, calling it dangerous.
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Graham
Brief historical chronology notices from 1812 to 1892
Chronology item noting that in June 28 1812 the news of the war with England reached Cleveland. In 1879 Charles Foster began his campaign for governor on the Republican ticket. In 1892 delegates gathered in Cincinnati for the Prohibition Party national convention. Also 4 Dan D Emmett, writer of Dixie, died at Mount Vernon where he was born on October 29, 1815.
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England
Cleveland
Charles Foster
Cincinnati
Prohibition Party
Dan D. Emmett
Mount Vernon
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John Doe
Lucette Lafollette
Murray
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Spooner
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Coffee
Clarence
Murray M. E. Church
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