Local Social News Highlights From Portsmouth Area
Miss Mabel Dearford returns from visit with the Grovers. Edna Parker resumes government service in Washington. Priscilla Needle club meets Mrs H L French. Eva Martin Metcalf arrives from Akron for visit. Bible class hosts at Mrs Brown’s. Worstell and Foster delegates travel to Gallipolis. Mrs J C Flegal obituary from Zanesville. Foster family departs for Washington D C with Overholtzer, Ruth and Frances to follow.
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Edna Parker
Washington, D. C
I. M. Foster
Ruth
Overholtzer
Tom Morgan
Washington D. C
Mrs. Foster
Grafton Hotel
Woodward
Foster
Congress
Frances Foster
Ohio University
Washington
Agriculture Denies Official Sanction for Zython Beer
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture denies any knowledge or approval of a beverage called zython. No bureau or division has sanctioned the drink or used an official O K. to endorse it.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Hue Hero Tale of Argonne Frontline Gunners
Three ex soldiers recount a vivid Argonne front story from September 26 as the 136th Machine Gun battalion supports the 146th Infantry in Acecourt. A mud-blooded sergeant shows four machine gun wounds, seeks water, and returns to lead his men, leaving the gunners awed by his grit.
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Argonne
Hindenburg
136Th
146Th
Acecourt
Denial of Meat Price Plot by War Department
Secretary Baker denied today that the war department is plotting to keep meat prices high by selling army surplus canned meat abroad. The statement refutes claims of an effort to influence domestic meat costs via export.
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Washington
War Department
United States
Baker
Cotton Men Meet Form New Export Financing Corp
Four hundred delegates from the cotton states gathered in New Orleans to complete the permanent organization of the American Cotton Export Financing Corporation. The group plans a capital structure of 1000000 and aims to unify all cotton interests over a three day convention.
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New Orleans
South
Southwest
American Cotton Export Financing Corporation
Jury Selection Continues in Ford Libel Suit
In Mt. Clemens Michigan on May 14 jury selection proceeded for Henry Ford's $1,000,000 libel suit against the Chicago Tribune. Judge Tucker excused two panel members and one on grounds of challenge. another was freed due to a relationship to a plaintiff’s attorney.
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MT. Clemens
Mich
Henry Ford
Chicago Tribune
Tucker
Free Concert Program From Woman's Music Club
The Thursday 7 30 pm program at Ewing Hall lists performances by Miss Allen Matthews Miss Siegel and others with Soprano Harp Violin Flute and Chorus numbers including The Joy of Autumn To the Sea and Song of the Bells featuring Mrs Siegel and the club.
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Woman’s Music Club
Ewing Hall
Allen Matthews
Siegel
Allom
Stalder
McDowell
Thompson
Spring Awakening Club
Baeleé
Vevic Suessard
Miss Arpee
Carpenter
Mac Fayden
Carter
Misses Starr
Mardis
Garber
Brownell
Church
Daniels
McKay
Bowser
Thompson Miss Ruggles
the Brook
McDowell Miss Ruggles
Song of the Bells
Coombs
Market Report Highlights Egg and Poultry Prices
Today’s markets show eggs firm with variety prices: prime firsts 43c per dozen, firsts 42.5c, ordinary firsts 41.14c, seconds 38c. Live poultry remains steady with fowls under 5 lbs at 8.6c, broilers 1% lbs and over at 60c, and roosters at 18c.
Cattle and Hog Market Steady with Light Receipts
Cattle receipts light and market steady with .prices for choice 15.75 to 16.25 and prime 14.50 to 15.50. Veal calves 15.00 to 15.75. sheep and lambs light with prime wethers 11.50 to 12.25 and lambs quoted 3.00 to 16.00. Hogs light with steady market. prime and medium levels 21.20 to 21.25, light yorkers 20.50 to 20.75, pigs 17.25 to 17.50, roughs 17.00 to 18.50, stags 13.00 to 14.00.
Market Summary: cattle hogs lambs and calves prices
Cattle receipts 600, market strong with shippers at 18.50 and 15.50. Calves steady with extras 14.50 and 14.75. Hogs receipts 7600, market steady to 25 cents lower, good choice packers and butchers 20.75. Sheep receipts 250, market steady, extra 11.75 and 12.00. Lambs receipts steady, market steady, extra 17.00.
Agricultural commodity prices from grain and forage markets
Readable fragments show corn prices for No 3 yellow at 1.7 dollars and oats at 73 percent jarley with a 2 dollar figure. Clover cash prices listed as 27 dollars with October and December futures. Timothy prices include cash and May at 5.40 dollars, with September and October near 6.15 and 5.90 dollars. Rye priced at 1.49 dollars.
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Timothy New
Liberty bond quotations May 14 1940s list
New York May 14 liberty bond quotations show rates for various issues. 3146s at 98.76, First 4s at 95.70, Second 4s at 94.12, First 4414s at 95.70, Second 44s at 94.14, Third 4s 4s at 95.20, Fourth 414s at 94.20.
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New York
Death Claims Young Mother at Hocking
Mrs. Frank Hanning of Hocking died yesterday at 4 p.m. at age 37 from tuberculosis after a winter influenza infection. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at the residence, with burial in The Plains cemetery. She leaves a husband three daughters and one son plus several stepchildren. one son died this winter.
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Hocking
Frank Hanning
Plains
166th Infantry Demobilization Set for Friday and Saturday
Camp Sherman Ohio May 14 releasable notice states the 166th Infantry will be demobilized this week with discharge ceremonies planned Friday and Saturday for the Cambridge unit.
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Camp Sherman
166Th Infantry
Cambridge Boys
Thompson To Join League Special Tour In Ohio Stop
Dr. William R Thompson president of Ohio State University and leader of the Ohio League to Enforce Peace has been invited to join the peace league special touring fifteen states to promote the league of nations covenant. The sole Ohio stop will be Columbus on May 27.
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Columbus
William ©. Thompson
Ohio State University
Ohio
The
League To Enforce Peace
Peace League
Last Day Break Overs Will Prove Costly
The Ohio liquor license commission warned saloonkeepers it will enforce the law on Monday May 26 and prosecute any sale without a license. Only fourteen saloonists applied for licenses to stay open on the last pre dry day. The day will cost $2305. A Kansan invented a deck to double freight car capacity for automobiles using pistons and an electric pump to lift loaded vehicles.
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Columbus
State Liquor License Commission
Ohio
Bolsheviks Seek US Pact With Germany Scandinavia
Berlin April 19 The Lenine government agent Makowski says the Bolsheviks plan a commercial alliance with the United States and possibly Germany and Scandinavia if the League of Nations collapses They deem Wilson a victim of capitalism and foresee a future military political pact He describes Soviet governance as based on the soviet system with four month elections and frequent personnel changes.
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Berlin
United States
Germany
Scandinavia
M. Makowski
Lenine
League of Nations
Makowski
Wilson
League
Unter den Lindent
Moscow
Russia
Pete Finsterwald Stricken with Critical Illness in Athens
One of Athens' best known citizens, Pete Finsterwald, lies critically ill at his home with little hope of recovery. Former Chief of Police Finsterwald served 20 years in city service and was respected by adults and feared by children for strict enforcement of ordinances.
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Athens
Peter Finsterwald
River tragedy claims missing boy as recovered body
Steubenville Ohio May 14 Mr and Mrs James Hahofed report a river body recovered yesterday as their son kidnapped eighteen months ago. The claim follows a long grief and a suspect search for the missing boy.
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Steubenville
James Hahofed
Crow in Court After Flight Alleged Insult Incident
In Oklahoma City on May 14 B Crow started a dispute that led to a court appearance. The judge fined him five dollars after the altercation, with observers noting the incident as a perch based quarrel.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
B. Crow
Aren
Camelitis term used by police for alcohol addicts rises
Police note a rise in what they term Camelitis among drinkers as the dry era nears. They say some alcohol users try to store liquor inside their bodies, likening it to a camel carrying water on a journey.
Elks Pay Tribute to Mothers of Land
The Athens Elks held a Mothers Day service during their regular meeting with an evergreen and carnation tribute. The ceremony honored living mothers and remembered deceased ones, featuring special music and a solemn tribute about a mother's love and sacrifice.
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Athens
Order of Elks
Elks
Mother
Ee A
Europe
Hfe
New Rulers of Demate Chose Theta Leaders
Senate Republicans in caucus unanimously selected Senator Cummins of Iowa as president pro tem. Formal election awaits the next Senate. The slate included George A. Sanderson as secretary of the Senate and David S. Barry as sergeant at arms. The group adopted rules to curb concentration of power and limit committee sizes. Johnson of California declined to run after urging from Kellogg Sunderland Hale and Frelinghuysen.
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Washington
Senate Republicans
Senator Cummins
Iowa
Senate
Borah
George A. Sanderson
Chicago
David
Barry
D. C
Seregant At Arms
Curtis
Kansas
Lodge
Brandegee
Connecticut
McCumber
North Dakota
New
Indiana
Kellogg
Sutherland
Hale
Frelinghuysen
Johnson
California
Relief of Rheumatic Pains with Chamberlains Liniment
When stiffness and soreness of muscles and aching joints hinder movement, massage the affected parts with Chamberlains Liniment. It will relieve pain and make rest and sleep possible.
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Chamberlain
Death of Frances Downey 12 Day Old Lodi Infant
Frances Wiizapeth Downey died Monday at the Downey home in Lodi and was buried at Clarks Chapel. Daughter of rural mail carrier William Downey of Athens route.
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Frances Wiizapeth Downey
William Downey
Lodi
Clarks Chapel
Mr. Downey
Athens
Marie Williams Dies in Athens State Hospital at 31
Marie Williams died Monday at the Athens State hospital age 31 after a five year inmate stay. Death was due to tuberculosis. The remains were shipped to Wilmington today for burial by Undertaker Laughman.
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Marie Williams
Athens State Hospital
Wilmington
Laughmnan
Trusty Breaks Faith at Columbus Penitentiary
Albert Fox a 30 year old trusted inmate from Allen County escaped from the state penitentiary brick plant at Junction City yesterday evening Fox was serving time for larceny and authorities searched the area today for him.
Water pistol used in Springfield hold up
Dan iel Hinsley surrendered $50 under threat after a pistol was drawn. Police captured the suspect and recovered a water pistol used as the weapon.
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Springfield
Ill
Daniel Hinsley
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East State Street
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H. J. Brown
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Prexy” Thompson
Buckeye State Building & Lo Co
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Pillsbury’s Best
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