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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1918
Page
7
Small Bailey and Nick Holma of Millfield RD 2 Box 28 seek the rightful owner of a stray male hag found and available for return upon payment of keep. Local notice dated November 19.
The civil service commission urged Congress to fill all positions in the treasury justice post office interior and commerce departments by civil service instead of executive appointment. It argued that unclassified high offices lead to patronage and prevent a true career civil service.
A stray bullet from a hunter near Wilmington struck 12 year old Charles McKinney in the skull. Doctors say the boy may recover.
Local residents host kin and guests across several towns including Canaanville Athens and Amesville. Visits include Ralph Wright Clara Shirley Pleasant Davia Virgene Van Dyvyke and many others. School reopened after a six week closure amid several mild influenza cases and routine social visits continue through the week.
The column explains teaching children restraint to share and be quiet at home. Miss Reiley will answer etiquette questions, asking for a stamped return note for personal replies. Alice adds that standing during introductions is dignified and first impressions matter, urging cordial, gracious acknowledgment.
A brief note explains that the initials R S V P on an invitation require a prompt reply with the least delay possible. The guide emphasizes timely responses to ensure proper planning and consideration of attendance.
An old advertisement touts Wehrman's Alterative as a cure for persistent coughs and lung ailments. It markets 20 years of success with a 1.50 dollar bottle available from druggists or Edilman Laboratory in Philadelphia. A separate paragraph notes a motor truck being assembled by pistons and oil pumped by the engine.
An ordinance authorizes F. J. Beasley Milling Company to construct operate and maintain a switch along Old Union Street in Athens Ohio. The switch must not impede public street use and the company binds to indemnify the city against costs from the project. Enacted November 18 1918 by W Roberts president of council with clerk H Harris and mayor EB Woodworth.
Advertises buying waste materials including rubber boots tires tubes brass copper zinc iron paper and bones with per hundredweight and per cwt pricing. Mentions full market prices for beef hides and specialty items and notes a restriction on under 21 sellers.
An order of the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County directs a sale by public auction on Saturday December 4 1915 at 1 pm. at the front door of the courthouse Athens to the highest bidder. The property includes the south half of Lot No 18 Augustine First Addition and Lot No 1 in the Town of Augustine with coal and mining rights excepted. Situated in Dover Township and connected by public roads to Pamesville via Sugar as well as other described parcels, appraised at 900 dollars. Sale cash on day of sale. Arthur F. Alg eo trustee Coleman Store Co and Antoinette end 11-12-40tw.
Japan accelerates zinc production with rapid mine output growth and expansion of refining capacity, signaling a broader push to develop the domestic zinc industry and related infrastructure.
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