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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1918
Page
6
An advertisement urges readers to treat sluggish kidneys by taking Jad Salts each morning. It claims heavy meat consumption causes kidney strain, producing backache and various symptoms, and the solution is a lemon grape weld lithia mixture that cleanses and stimulates kidneys.
Mrs W H H Brown of Athens R D reports a letter from her son in France noting active operations and fighting along the western front. Other letters describe Corporal Robert Hawk at Camp Kelly Texas recovering from influenza and Birgie Morgan in France mentioning mail delays and travel conditions.
Karl Roberts known as Bobs, leader of the English army, declared that thirteen thousand abstainers from drink are equal to fifteen thousand nonabstainers. He pledged to lead a teetotal army anywhere. Athens County Dry Federation.
A 19th century etiquette excerpt advises guests to watch events and join general conversation, notes that engagements may be announced at multiple luncheons for close friends, and states that a woman may take the initiative and bow to a man she knows.
Henry A Hatch was a Front visitor for a few days last week. Forest Lo l of Delaware called on friends here recently. Mrs Gusta Patton hosted Mrs Ed Parsons last week. G Ladd and Pamily visited Mr and Mrs John Rowland last Saturday. Albert Myers has taken charge of the Hatch farm. P R Russell and family were away last Sunday visiting relatives. Lois Ladd has been appointed telephone operator at the Frost office. Murray Hatch was a Coolville visitor yesterday.
A public auction at the farm of the late W M Howard, 2½ miles east of Millfield, begins at 10:00 A M on Wednesday November 6 1918. Items include 10 Milch Cows 12 Head Young Cattle 12 Head Calves 275 Sheep 2 Spring Colts. Terms announced day of sale. Refreshments on grounds. O C Howard. Geo B Allen, Auctioneer.
The pattern offers a boy suit in drill madras linen or flannel for the jacket and serge cheviot or wash fabrics for the trousers. Pictured with new suspenders, it comes in sizes 2 8 4 and 6 years. Size 4 uses 1 1/4 yards of 44 inch fabric for the waist and 2 1/2 yards for the trousers. Pattern available by mail for 10 cents.
Word came Wednesday of the death of Rev John Lawrences twin baby at Broadwell where the pastor once served. Fern Vernon rose from pneumonia and many friends in Broadwell offer sympathy. Mrs Nancy Rathburn visits her son Warran McKinley as Idsle Rathburn recovers from wounds and gas exposure.
A soldier, William H. Johnson Hodgers, describes life in a shell hole near heavy artillery, the devastation of towns, and endless troop movements. He details meals under fire, improvised shelters, and nicknamed guns like Kisses for the Kaiser as his unit moves toward Berlin.
The message urges stopping the drink business and investing savings in War Thrift Stamps to flood the treasury and help win the war. It emphasizes thinking it over and supporting the patriotic saving drive.
Washington November 2 The War Department reports 322 total army casualties for the day with no deaths. Wounded severely 56 wounded slightly 119 and undetermined 167. Ohioans in the 1st division include Lieut James Vel John Cole Cleveland Cook Guy O Martin Youngstown Pvt Chester E Srush Concord Julius Zalewski Cleveland Nicholas P F Kinner Columbus Coleman G Napier Franklinville. Wounded severely include Bugier earnest Kuehia Cleveland. Wounded slightly Felix Colamba Youngstown Ross Schwartskopf Toledo.
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