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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
10
The court dismissed the charge of driving an automobile while intoxicated against C. A. Overmeyer finding no evidence to substantiate the accusation. The ruling emphasizes lack of proof in the case.
Camp Sherman May 9 Army store operations bring wholesale prices to 142 officer and enlisted families. Butter 43c per lb sugar 7 1 3c cheese 24c roast beef 22 1 2c potatoes 1 40 per cwt olives 18c jars macaroni 10c lard 1 29 per pail coffee 34c flour 5 3 4c per lb corn meal 5 1 2c bacon 41c canned goods wholesale. Hooverizing rules require wheat flour buyers to take corn meal. Major wholesale grocery house feeds 40 000 men with inventories and a monthly grocery bill around 250 000 dollars.
Circle Hill reports Mrs. Jacob Hawk and Mrs. Jess Skinner in Athens on Tuesday. Clarence and Oscar Thomas visited Nelsonville Saturday evening. Mrs. Wesley Hawk visited relatives in Columbus recently. A child born May 7 to Mr and Mrs Elmer Lock. Mrs. Fred Smith injured her foot running a na through it. Mr and Mrs Wesley Hawk visited the latter's parents Sunday. Mrs Dong Locke and Mrs Charles.
Chauncey saw visitors from nearby towns as families and individuals made rounds Sunday and Monday. Chauncey hosted Chauncey visitors while Mrs Wormeley visited the Fisher home, and Mr and Mrs Coots visited the Grimm couple.
Mrs Clyde Jordan and son Elden visited Mr and Mrs William Wemmer on Sunday. Miss Inez Wemmer and Miss Lorraine Smathers shopped in Glouster on Monday. Mrs Elizabeth Wemmer and Mr and Mrs Frank White with daughter Edna visited Mr and Mrs A P Wemmer on Sunday. Mrs Tom Smathers and children visited William Wemmer Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs James Beckley plan an addition to their home. Mr A P Wemmer, ill for some time, is improving. Mrs Celie Boudinott spent Sunday afternoon at Mr and Mrs Dave Sawyers.
Sacramento humor story says the family cow refuses to adjust to daylight saving time. High school girls seek earlier school start to align with cow time as authorities weigh the appeal amid wartime duties.
The Ohio War Board announces a U S Shipping Board call for 50 000 young men aged 21 to 30 to man ships of the New Merchant Marine. Ohio quota about 2500. Apply at State Free Employment offices, remain in current jobs, voluntary service. Apprentices earn 30 dollars monthly plus meals and lodging, uniform provided. After apprenticeship, potential seaman position with stable work in a permanent Merchant Marine.
An advert touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a magic internal remedy for rheumatism. It claims rapid relief from painful joints and impurities cleaned from the blood, selling bottles for 50 cents and 1.00 through McKee Drug Company and other druggists.
National League results show Cincinnati 9 over Boston 2 and St Louis 2 over Brooklyn 3. Other scores include New York 3 over Chicago 2 and Philadelphia 5 over Pittsburgh. American League games list Chicago 3 Cleveland 0 and Philadelphia 5 New York 1. For Rent an unfurnished five room apartment with bath is available at corner President and South Congress streets, listed by D. H. Moore.
The Old Lady recalls a wartime town visit, linking Liberty Bonds and sacrifice to a single mission. She recalls a boy whose brother died, and insists the nation must unite to bring Willie home by any means. The tale blends memory, community humor, and resolve.
M. B. Archer declares intent to run again for State Senator, subject to the Republican primary approval of the district voters.
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