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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1918
Page
2
A four ounce mole has been recommended for membership in the society of big eaters. In captivity it eats earthworms at a prodigious rate, sometimes exceeding its own weight in a 24 hour period. Over a month it consumed seven and a half pounds of worms, and despite dietary changes the appetite remained strong with cheese noted as its favorite when combined with other foods.
The First Presbyterian Church heard Pr. Warren More of Santa Barbara speak en route to a Columbia convention. Dr. More preached on discovering God in modern life with Jacob’s dream as the focal story, stressing God’s immanence beyond youth or age and the need to seek Him in everyday circumstances.
Mrs J C Harvey of Athens received a letter from her son Frank now in France. He writes from somewhere in France praising his health and good times while asking family not to worry while noting he has received Pearl Porter’s letter.
London reports German women revolting against a decree to take multiple wives for soldiers. A Lauwitz woman hanged herself after loving a French prisoner, while others punished for favoring captives face prison terms up to seven years. Noblewomen jailed for giving candy or cigarettes to captives.
Katherine Stinson, aviatrix, indefinitely postponed today her Chicago to New York mail carrying flight. Unfavorable weather cited. Miss Stinson took a postal clerk's oath Saturday.
The Athens County Ohio chapter reports April 1918 shipments to Lake Division Cleveland totaling 42 710 pieces including 527 suits pajamas 95 hospital shirts 230 triangular bandages and 9108 gun wipers with more items and months of work. It highlights six months in current rooms and praise for rural auxiliaries and the Comfort Bag program aiding soldiers locally.
The Food Administration calls farmers to not hold wheat for seed or feed. Demand abroad for flour is high, and only certain states may seed from stored grain. Officials acknowledge seed needs in parts where harvest coincides with planting, but urge release of supplies for current needs.
On May 31 1918 at 2 PM at the Old Court House Dayton Ohio two plants at Trimble and Glouster Athens County with 82 acres total, shale blocks and coal nearby, railroad access, will be offered separately or as a whole. Cash terms, receivership sale conducted by W H Crume and attorneys. Mr Dollar Bill remark ends.
An advertisement claims eczema and skin diseases are caused by infection and promotes S. S. S. as the cleansing cure. It urges readers to obtain a bottle at any drugstore and to write for free expert medical advice from the Medical Director at 21st Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
In a guide to beauty the piece promotes clear skin and healthy complexion through nerves and iron, citing Bio-feren as a remedy. It touts easy pellet form, suggests doctors back it, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The ad lists price and supply details from Spentanel Remedies Co. Inc. Cincinnati Ohio.
A fragmented passage quotes Congressman Gillett on war management and politics. It lists several individuals with ages and occupations including Murray City and Nelsonville residents such as John Blackburn, Mattie J. Lantsz, Fred Anderson, Gladys Anders, F. Stratton, and Edna C. Millhurt, with varied jobs from engineer to stenographer.
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