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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
2
Ralph O'Neil of Greendale, in the current draft quota, was sent to Camp Sherman and volunteered for the Signal Corps. Howard V. Gillogly was deferred on agricultural grounds. Amos Van Dyke challenged his deferment and had his name reinstated in the current list.
Washington reports the sedition bill signed by the President increases penalties for anti government activity. It imposes up to twenty years in prison or a ten thousand dollar fine for writing printing or uttering anything that obstructs a Liberty Loan drive or recruitment or favors Germany or its allies.
Charles W Fairbanks rested well and shows improvement this morning at his Indianapolis home where he is confined with Brights disease.
The article discusses sanitariums routinely testing admitted patients eyes to prevent left eye defects from causing broader suffering. It argues that eye health reflects overall well being and urges readers to have their eyes examined, claiming personal insight through eye care.
Washington May 28 Major General Leonard Wood the senior major general on the army list will soon be in foreign service His friends in the army predict he will command a corps soon after he proves himself on the western line.
Athens readers report rapid and lasting relief from rheumatism neuralgia using Neutrone Prescription 99. Home testimonials claim noticeable improvement in a short time and urge readers to try the 60 cent or one dollar bottle, with mail orders available. McKee Drug Company distributes through leading druggists.
Washington reports a far reaching German bid to acquire ships for postwar trade. The United States seeks to block this by empowering President Wilson to rule how American built ships may be owned by foreign interests.
London reports 44 killed and 179 injured in Sunday's air raid over southeast England. Official announcement confirms the total casualties from the raid.
The indigo plant residue left after indican extraction, sold commercially as indigo, is utilized as a fertilizer for tobacco crops in India.
The Red Cross remedy claims to spare the stomach and has cured many rheumatic cases. Sold and guaranteed by The Cline's Pharmacy Co in Athens and The Hickman Pharmacy in Nelsonville.
Mr. Wm. Hickman representing the government and B. W. Buck the local horse buyer shipped twenty five horses bought in the last few days for government use to Plant C in Nitro West Virginia. It is understood that liberal prices were received.
Prof Morgan urges Athens parents to support the Thrift Stamp contest now in Central and East Side Schools. Contest ends Friday at noon with special awards for top sales. Parents of interested students are urged to assist in making the drive financially successful.
Athens City transfer records show George H. Junod selling Lot 1689, 55 ft wide, on the west side to James Vercoe for 3100 dollars. In Buchtel Mary KE and Martin convey .39 acre to Rebecca Hiles McGee and McGee then to T W Wallace for the same tract. Vestina Mackey sells part triangle to Ben Mackey in Jacksonville for 160 dollars. Trimble Township W H Johnson transfers 30 acres to C W Holmes for 25 dollars. York Township Earl Rutter transfers 4 acres to Twibill Power for 160 dollars. Marie Hagerty sells multiple parcels totaling about 21.01 acres plus fractions to Kimberly Coal and Land Co for 11250 dollars.
A global campaign warns that wasting food today creates hunger elsewhere tomorrow. Advocates urge individuals to reduce waste and save resources to help vulnerable communities.
New York Yankees scout visited retired George Foster at his Fort Smith Arkansas home and offered 86000 to finish the season with the club. Foster refused the proposal, declining to discuss terms or play under the Yankees.
Captain Lambkin spoke at Athens yesterday drawing a large audience at the Chamber of Commerce. He shared harrowing experiences since leaving Athens four years ago and laced the talk with humor and anecdotes from Langemarck and trench life with the Seventh Dragoon Guards, drawing laughter and grave reflection.
Washington May 28 The first international riveting prize was awarded to Charles Knight a Black worker at Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation Sparrow Point Md by order of Lord Northcliffe owner of London newspapers who offered 25 pounds for the best score above previous records Knight was employed at Sparrow Point Maryland.
There will be a most important meeting of the War Council Sunday May 26 at two o'clock at the head quarters in Athens. It is absolutely necessary that everyone be present to avoid interfering with business. Matters of vital importance are to be discussed.
Imports rose from March to 279 million dollars while exports declined to 500 million dollars. For ten months ended April, imports totaled 2.362 billion dollars, up from 2.072 billion in 1917, and exports totaled 4.894 billion dollars, down from 5.167 billion in 1917.
Farmers, millers, and fertilizer men plan a Monday 1:30 PM meeting at the county Agent's office to discuss the next fall wheat situation. The group stresses the urgency of securing fertilizer and promoting wide publicity for the plan as an insurance akin to testing seed corn.
An invitation extends to physicians in Athens Meigs Morgan Noble and Washington counties to attend a June 6 conference in Marietta at 4 P M for graduate study of physical diagnosis. Meetings will be statewide through summer and fall under the Ohio State Medical Association as part of a movement to bring post graduate instruction to practicing doctors. Dr Charles F Hoover of Cleveland will direct the program for the association.
Salt Lake City May 23. Ard D. De Weese is to die by firing squad early Friday for the murder of his wife on September 22, 1916. Mrs De Weese, former wife of a New York haberdasher, was found in bed with her head pounded by a flatiron. De Weese surrendered in Chicago and later recanted, claiming he was burglarizing the home when the slaying occurred.
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