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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1918
Page
7
The rebuilt Serbian army, led by General Michitch General d Esperey and Crown Prince Alexander, is ready to strike Austria. Serbia's victory over Bulgaria boosts morale and signals a turning point against Austria and Germany.
Local draft board reports telegram from Adjutant General Columbus stating November army calls are canceled but navy calls continue. Examinations and normal duties to proceed despite flu doctor shortages. Also notes New Zealand sheep statistic and exports from April.
A postmaster notes a rare Iron Cross relic worn by German troops early in the war. The heavy blackened medal, marked 1914, lists eight French and other cities captured in the early battles. He predicts many captured Iron Crosses will circulate as local troops return from Vrance.
George Creel announces imminent recommendation to President Wilson to end all censorship on news including voluntary requests. He says the committee on public information will discontinue domestic activities by month’s end, including The Official Bulletin. Foreign division work will continue for a time.
Mrs. Pearl Mansfield of Van Vorkes street receives a letter from her son Wilson R. Bean 23 Infantry in France dated October 17. He says his unit is back from the front to a rest camp for the first time in seven months and that he will share Christmas dinner with his mother in 1919. His brother Walter Bean was killed in action in France on September 28. A pocket knife with a bottle cap opener is mentioned.
Trustees auction the Augustine estate in Dover Township Athens County with mineral rights reserved from Emma Augustine to J Poston and George H Smith around 1902. Lot No 1 in Augustine village except coal and mining rights previously sold by Doddrige Augustine to C L Poston. Property on the Athens to Arnesville road via Sugar Creek and Poston appraised at 900000. Cash on day of sale. Arthur WGEO trustee for Coleman Store Company and Angoinette Coleman.
A MUrOpeak scientist describes a porous vessel that allows Kas to penetrate, forming electrical connections and ringing a bell to warn of fire damp. The device aims to provide early notice of hazardous vapor in MGULS facilities.
A local recycling yard advertises payment for various wastes including tires, rubber, copper, brass, zinc, lead foil, paper, glass, iron, bones, and mixed rags. It notes full market prices for beef hides, pelts, tallow, and other items, with restrictions on buyers under 21 and items not accepted such as scrap copper from minors.
Report notes electric lights placed in the eyes of two renowned Japanese idols as a bold public spectacle. The act highlights showmanship and contemporary performance art in Japan's entertainment scene.
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