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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1919

Page

8

Nervous Indication Relief With Lydia E Pinkham Quote

Philadelphia mother reports weakness tiredness backache and nervousness improved after three months on Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She notes better appetite fewer distress symptoms and restored health following doctor advised to treat nervous ind. The ad-style testimony promotes the product for mothers experiencing fatigue and irritability.

Philadelphia Lydia E. Pinkham J. Worthline North Taylor &J Lydia Pinkham Worthline

Pay Increase Granted to Great Lakes Ship and Dock Workers

The Shipping Board Labor Adjustment Commission approved a wage rise for certain Great Lakes ship and dock workers retroactive to April 1. About 900 to 1,000 men are affected, with all other terms of last year's agreement remaining in force for one year.

Washington Great Lakes Shipping Board Labor Adjustment Commission

Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Advertisement Promo

A mail-in offer promises a trial package from Foley & Co including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Toley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. It asks readers to send name and address to Foley 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago to receive products for coughs colds rheumatism and digestive issues.

Foley &Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Foley Toley

Peddlers in Uniform Warned Against Selling War Pictures

Red Cross headquarters in Cleveland warns that soldiers in uniform are not authorized to peddle war pictures or souvenirs. The notice says so-called fund drives by uniformed men are invalid, and citizens should report any such cases to the local Red Cross office in the Cline Building.

Athens County Red Cross Cleveland Home Service Office Cline

Great Fighting Unit Now Only A Memory

In Sherman Camp D May 17 Colonel Ben W. Hough of Delaware quotes the Rainbow Division 166th Infantry as the greatest fighting unit now a memory. Most troops depart on special trains for home while Company G Greenfield is quarantined for diphtheria and a portion of HQ company stays until Monday. Lancaster chamber of commerce sends fifty cars to transport Company L members to a demonstration in Lancaster this afternoon.

Sherman Ben W. Hough Delaware 166Th Infantry Greenfield

Harmony Hill Dinner Guests Reported For Social Visit

Harmony Hill hosted Mr. and Mrs T. J. Foster for dinner with guests Mr. and Mrs Leckman and three boys from near Toreh, plus Mr. Milo Foster and Mr. Johnny Sealy recently back from Camp Hollabird Maryland. Mrs Ida Cubbison and daughter Sylvia visited Mr and Mrs G K Thorp, S H Nealnd visited Parkersburg Monday. Edith Watson Gladys O Neal and Elvin O Neal spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs A L Cornes.

T. J. Foster Leckman Near Toreh Milo Foster Johnny Sealy Camp Hollabird Maryland Ida Cubbison Sylvia G. K. Thorp S. H. Nealnd Parkersburg Edith Watson Gladys O'Neal Elvin O'Neal

Olson vs Ellis Set Tense Catch Weight Wrestling Night

Thor Olson and Bill Ellis meet Tuesday evening in a long rough catch weight bout that tests endurance. Ellis arrives Tuesday morning seeking a quick win to topple Olson, whose Athens fans expect him to prove the claim he is the region’s toughest middleweight. Doors open 7:00 PM with a 7:40 preliminary and 8:00 PM main bout. tickets at the door, every seat ringside for 50 cents.

Thor Olson Bill Ellis Ellis Olson Athens Columbus

MARK HEROES GRAVES WORK OF GRAVES REGISTRATION SECT

Four thousand American Expeditionary Forces are engaged in registering and locating graves in the American Battle Area. The graves registration section leads efforts to identify, mark, and record burial sites for fallen soldiers, using tools and field digs to uncover identities and trace buried heroes.

Congress

Buckeye State Building & Loan Offers Home Loans in Columbus

Slogan styled notice promotes $300,000 available for Columbus homes and Central Ohio farms with favorable money market conditions. Advertises low rates and liberal terms by Buckeye State Building & Loan Co. at 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio.

Columbus Ohio Buckeye State Building & Loan Co West Gay St

War Cost World 260 Billion

London. Edgar Drammond, British financial writer, estimates allied direct war costs at 141.8 billion dollars and central powers at 68.875 billion, with total costs including indirect losses at 260 billion. He foresees gradual price and wage declines and a surge in production and trade activity worldwide.

London F Edgar Drammond

War With Microbes Is Next Says Expert

Philadelphia reports Dr Isaac Sharpless president of Haverford College predicts the next war may be fought with microbes. He warns a nation best at inoculating enemies with disease germs from above could win, urging serious consideration of such costs before military training.

Philadelphia Isaac Sharpless Haverford College

Soldier leaps 3300 feet using new triple parachute

Seattle officer Robert E F Cadden of the One Hundred and Sixty sixth depot brigade at Camp Lewis made a safe 3300 foot jump from an army airplane amid stiff wind and rain. He had never flown before and climbed from the plane’s extra seat before stepping off as pilot Percival Barnes encouraged him.

Seattle Wash Robert EF. Cadden Camp Lewis Cadden Percival Barnes Barnes

Oil Found at Depth Near Akron

Oil in commercial quantities struck at Akron as drillers on a water well in the Burlington roundhouse encountered a good flow at 1450 feet. Experts estimate about seventy five barrels a day, though testing is blocked by insufficient casing. Rail road company action unclear. other companies poised to drill to test surrounding formations.

Akron Col Burlington

Azores called Europe's outpost in praise of Americans

London editors hail the Azores as Europe s outpost and applaud American sportsmen for completing the flight from old world to new. The Express calls it a great achievement and offers congratulations to the plucky Americans.

London Azores Europe the Express

Great Day in S S Circles At Pomeroy

A large audience from Pomeroy Sunday Schools gathered at First Presbyterian church for a Sunday School hour event. Superintendent Miller of Lancaster presented the lesson and spoke well received. He also preached at morning and evening services.

S. S Pomeroy First Presbyterian Church Schools Miller Lancaster Miller

Fire at Kauff Residence Sparks Bradbury Outcry

Agitation in Bradbury continues over the origin of a blaze that destroyed the home of Mr and Mrs John Kauff late Friday night. The couple narrowly escaped death, the contents were lost, and they have no insurance. The Kaufzs had just wed after his army return.

Bradbury John Kauff Kaufft

Minersville Couple Ties The Not In Pleasant Ceremony

Charles Houdashelt printer farmer of Minersville won a fair bride Miss Anna Zahl daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Zahl also of Minersville. They were married Thursday afternoon before Rev H A Sayre. Houdashelt and his wife are described as a clean industrious pair with Mrs Houdashelt a former teacher at Forest Run.

Charles Houdashelt Minersville Anna Zahl Fred Zahl H. A. Sayre Twain Houdashelt Forest Run

River Packet Trade Expands as Wealthy Owners Plan Growth

The Liberty Line packets report steady growth under a group of affluent businessmen and manufacturers who own the boats. They pledge a fresh try to revive river trade prestige once seen as prosperous and romantic. Pittsburg wharfboat is under repair for thousands, with a new $40,000 wharf planned.

Liberty Pittsburg

Kerrs Run Methodist Meet Ends for New Parsonage Arrival

Rev. A. A. Price who led protracted meetings at Kerrs Run three Methodist churches called off the Saturday evening service to welcome a new son at the parsonage. The community predicts the pastor will have a speedy recovery.

A. A. Price Three Methodist Kerrs Run

Athens Visited By Seeing Athens Editor

Seeing Athens Editor 8S. F. Smith of Middleport describes a trip to Athens and portrays the city’s beauty and growth. He notes the University and hospitals driving business, lists vibrant shops, post office, and supportive social and educational atmosphere, praising hilltop views and local hospitality.

Athens F. Smith Middleport Leader Prince of Good Fellows Hiarry Haning Doc Ellis Fred Bush State Harl Haning Bush Pomeroy Switzerland Seven Hills

George Smith Joins Phillies After World Champion Move

Reformatted trade news shows George Smith, noted as a world champion jumper, moving to Philadelphia today in a deal that also brings Joe Oesenger to the Giants. Smith has now played for the Giants Reds and Dodgers.

New York George Smith Philadelphia Joe Oesenger Giants Smith Reds Dodgers

Salvation Army Drives Nationwide Home Service Fund

New York May 19 United Press The Salvation Army begins a nationwide drive to raise 13 000 000 for its Home Service Fund with Victory Lane messaging across the country Evangeline Booth and staff attended the opening with former Governor Charles S Whitman as chairman The campaign targets more than 1 500 000 daily for eight days featuring MelIntyre sisters Wadys and Irene noted for bravery Two Doughnut Day observances on May 21 promote doughnuts associated with Pershing and the war effort

New York United Press United States Salvation Army Army Uncle Sam France Evangeline Booth Charles S. Whitman Home Service Fund Miss Booth MelIntyre Wadys Irene

New Congress Faces Vast Peace Era Tasks

Washington May 19 The 66th congress meets in an extraordinary session facing war scale duties in peace. Key items include peace army and navy foundations, railroad control, compensation to telephone and telegraph lines, merchant marine status, tax and tariff reforms, prohibition enforcement, labor and bolshevism curbs, and vast budget and reform efforts. A long, partisan session is expected ahead of the 1920 conventions.

Washington Congress Executive Department Senate Capitol Hill

Swiss Rail Locomotives to Close Stacks in Tunnels

Railways in Switzerland plan lids on locomotive stacks to reduce smoke and gas in tunnels as steam vents beneath engines. In New Zealand, the government weighs scientific fostering of the oyster industry to boost coastal aquaculture.

New Zealand

New Camera Attachment Prevents Double Exposures

A newly invented camera device stops the shutter from opening until the exposed portion of film has advanced. This safeguard helps amateur photographers avoid accidental double exposures and improves picture quality during handwritten film processing.

Special-W. H. Brooks Price-Cut for This Week

Brooks marks weekly sale items including Crisco 38c a can and Star Naptha 5c per package. Deals feature Argo Starch 25c, Pet Milk four for a quarter, Pink Salmon 20c, Seeded Raisins 12 4c, Apricots 25c, Matches, Pickles, toilet paper 5c, washboard 50c, coffee 35c, peas 10c, rice 10c, dry salt meat 35c, Purity Nut Oleo 85c, and remaining brooms at 68c.

W. H. Brooks Crisco

Local News Notes From The Plains Area

Mrs. W J Hawk is on the sick list. Pearl Phelps works at the co op store in Athens and Agnes Davis at John Feffi's candy kitchen in Cory Nagle visited Athens Friday. Karl Guseman will leave for Glouster for employment. Tall McHarg and Charles Burns lost a horse. Mrs. Liz Guess was in Athens Thursday. Itarry Porter ditched his Chevrolet near Port Dickens. A French scientist says tuberculosis may transmit through perspiration from an infected person.

W. J. Hawk Pearl Phelps Co-Operative Athens Agnes Davis John Feffi Cory Nagle Karl Guseman Glouster Tall McHarg Charles Burns Liz Guess Itarry Porter Port Dickens

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Harmony Hill C. U. Gymnasium Great Britain Crammond YANKS Pomery Bend The Salvation Army OF World Artcraft William S. Hart Lina Cavalieri Columbia Might William Duncan Edith Johnson Vitagraph Mutt and Jeff Monroe Salisbury Bert Lytell Florence Reed Woman’s Law Diana the Preacher and the Bandit Ase Ball John Hancock O. U. Field Buckeye Lake Park Bates Hotel Summerland Beach Motor Club Shell Beach
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