Tonic of Sympathy Inspires Bohemian Artist in New Chapter
Lucy Benton counsels Walt Stedman to pursue work in alignment with his ideals. She recalls Olga Carol and Hugo Lantry as proof that stubborn integrity pays, and plots meetings with bohemian figures to spark Walt’s inspiration. Janet is skeptical, but Lucy’s network could guide his career.
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Lucy Benton
Wait
Lucy
Janet
Nicol
Walt
Olga Carol
Olga
Hugo Lantry
Hugo
Pocket Playhouse
Zenith
Bohemia
Walt Stedman
Png
Walter Stedman
Walter
Dear Mrs Thompson Advice on Work and Writing Dreams
A reader complains about monotony and self doubt in work and writing. The adviser urges ambition, persistent writing practice, publication strategy, and saving for travel to Japan. She cautions against romantic distractions, advises work in advertising, and rejects ties to a married man.
Dear Mrs Thompson Love Advice Letter
A reader asks how to handle a young man who loves her and a married man who pursues her. The response urges not arguing when the man is told of the lack of love and to avoid him to prevent teasing or pressure.
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Oll
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Instant Stomach Relief
An old advertisement claims instant relief for acidity indigestion gas with Pape's Diapepsin. It describes symptoms like belching, undigested food, pain, bloating, heartburn and headaches and promises quick effect after meals.
Pape's Diapepsin Ends Dyspepsia Instantly
Just as soon as you eat a tablet of Pape's Diapepsin all the indigestion and stomach distress ends. These pleasant harmless tablets never fail to make sick upset stomachs feel fine at once and they cost so little at drug stores.
Saylor Family Weekend Guests and Local Visits
Union couple Mr and Mrs Norman Saylor hosted weekend guest Mrs Ethel Saylor and son Robert of Amesville. Mrs Lucy Huffman, wintering with Mrs Amos Driggs, left for Nelsonville to visit her sons. Mrs Frank Cone of Amesville visited her parents the Youngs. Sunday school was well attended. Ralph Barker and daughter from Wooster visited the Barkers and Oxleys.
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Norman Saylor
Ethel Saylor
Robert
Amesville
Lucy Huffman
Amos Driggs
Nelsonville
Frank Cone
Jram Young
Sage and Sulphur Compound for Darker Hair
An old home remedy for restoring natural hair color, Sage and Sulphur Compound now sold as Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur. The product is described as easy to use, giving natural looking dark hair after several applications.
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Wyeth
Miners to Decide on Nationwide Strike Today
Miners delegates meet in London to determine if a nationwide strike will be called immediately amid ongoing negotiations with the government. Many miners grow restless at the stalled action by their representatives.
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London
Dr Williams Pink Pills touted for nervous breakdown recovery
The ad claims that rebuilding blood nourishes nerves and restores sleep and appetite. It features Mrs. Carrie Harberding of Albany who recovered after using Dr Williams Pink Pills, and invites readers to request a household book and purchase pills from Schenectady, price 50 cents per box or six for 2.50.
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Carrie Harberding
Wilson Street
Albany
N. Y
Dr. Williams
Dr. Willams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Disappearance and Death of Hillsboro Man Spark City Turmoil
A Hillsboro man vanished after three tragedies, prompting wide city attention. He was later found near his home deceased from influenza. Meanwhile residents work on tree trimming and many trees have been uprooted and removed.
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Hillsboro
Cadillac sale brightens Bill Mosers day
Bill Moser sold an eight cylinder seven passenger Cadillac yesterday to Mrs. Dan Cornell of Guysville. The transaction brought a bigger smile to Moser as he completed the deal with the buyer from Guysville.
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Bill Moser
Dan Cornell
Guysville
Spring Weather Questions Stir Daily Chat
Residents wonder if rain will arrive today as warmer air signals the season. The season prompts queries about dress protection and outdoor plans.
Camp Sherman issues on soldiers uniforms retention
Official orders at Camp Sherman specify which uniform items a soldier may keep including hat blouse shirt breeches leggings shoes and possi overcoat. No guidance yet on actions for soldiers who have already turned in their kit to the army.
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Camp Sherman
Surprise arrival of overseas son Okey McDaniel
Mr and Mrs Riley McDaniel welcomed their son Okey home from overseas on Monday after he was drafted May 27 and reached France in October His unit the 8326 Machine Gun Battalion was en route to the front when the armistice ended hostilities His brother Riley McDaniel remains in France.
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Riley McDaniel
Okey
France
8326
Pony hide on display at Athens court house
A pony owned by Sheldon Parker of Pelsanton died weeks ago and was dressed in a tanned hide. The hide arrived in Athens today and was shown to passers by at the court house. Parker said the piece is rare and beautiful but not for sale.
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Sheldon Parker
Pelsanton
Athens
Court House
Parker
Columbus man Bud Hamel visits Athens after war service
Bud Hamel of Columbus a former 0. A. student spends a few days in Athens. He served in the aviation corps, taught at Ellington Field Texas, started in balloon observation, then joined the flying corps and survived several crashes with only minor injuries.
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Bud” Hamel
Columbus
Athens
Hamel
Aviation Corps
Ellington Field
Texas
Flying Corps
Backyard Baseball Lament Caps Youthful Spring Fever
A spirited youth complains of a winterlike sore eye as friends mock a ball game to begin the season. They march from the ball diamond in mud stained play, chasing the chance to beat rivals before supper calls.
War relics on display from France by John W Burnley
The Lash drug store window features war souvenirs from France brought home by John W. Burnley of this city, son of William Burnley. Burnley served in the first division 16th infantry H Company and escaped death after a brutal battle, though he was badly gassed. The exhibit includes French crafts, coins, a gas mask, and a Verdun medal inscribed They Shall Not Pass.
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Lash
France
John W. Burnley
William Burnley
Burnley
16Th Infantry
Verdun
Casley Family Notes Arrival of Guardsmen and Relatives
Mr and Mrs Will Casley celebrate the arrival of Athens county guard units in the United States. Their son Willis Casley and nephew Charlie Richardson of the 136th Field Artillery reached Newport News and were welcomed by daughter Nona Casley Baird in naval service there. A wire reported arrival of Paul Casley and Walter Baird in New York. Phon Adams, a seaman on the U S S Charleston, greeted them and left for Brest France after meeting Casley and Baird.
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Will Casley
Athens County Guard
Willis Casley
Charlie Richardson
136Th Field Artillery
Newport News
Walter Baird
Nona Casley
Casley
Paul Casley
New York
Phon Adams
U. S. S. Charleston
Phon
Brest
France
Baird
City Farmer Varieties Clash Over Potatoes and Onions
A lighthearted city farmer scene shows seasoned and novice growers debating onion and potato planting. A man with a hoe and maddock clears weeds for potatoes while his wife discovers he has accidentally dug up rhubarb prompting humorous tension in the garden.
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Turkiestan
Local Soldiers Head to Camp Sherman for D emobilization
The 136th Field Artillery unit from old Company L leaves Camp Stuart for Camp Sherman to be demobilized. Local men have completed a sanitary detention and received temporary leaves before departure. Parades are planned in Cincinnati Columbus and Youngstown as Colonel Mitchell confirms men will be home in under two weeks.
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136Th Field Artillery
Camp Stuart
Camp
Sherman
Outfit
Stuart
Hampton Roads
Cincinnati
Columbus
Youngstown
Mitchell
Swedish Engineer Invents Linseed Oil Substitute
A Swedish engineer reports creation of a linseed oil substitute from petive rey natecia, claiming successful experimentation and potential application in coatings and finishes. Further technical details and validation are expected.
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Petive Rey “Natecia
Cure Rheumatism by Blood Purification Not Local Treatments
Advertises S. S. S. as the effective cure for rheumatism, arguing local liniments fail to reach the disease source. Claims the blood cleansing remedy removes germs and origin of pain, with fifty years of use and nationwide availability. Offers free expert advice from the Chief Medical Adviser in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Foley
101 Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
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P. O
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