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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1918

Page

5

Social Literary Club entertains members and discusses federation program

The Social Literary Club met Tuesday at Mrs. Henry A Hatch s home with Mrs W E Moler reporting on the Twenty Third Annual Convention of the Ohio Federation of Women s Clubs in Coshocton October 14 week. Miss Mary Noss of Ohio University highlighted the afternoon music and Mrs Fred McKay led the literary program. Members collected cookies and apples for Camp Sherman and will meet December 3 at Mrs M M Kerr s home.

Henry A. Hatch Clarence Roach W. E. Moler Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Coshoct Ohio Percy Pennybacker Mary Noss Ohio University Fred McKay Court Times Louis XVI W. EB. Peters Henry Cotner Robert Lewis Frances Hatch M. J. Walsh John Hay Lincoln Oley Speaks Camp Sherman Kerr M. M. Kerr West Washington Street

Milks Emulsion touted as cure for stomach and bowels

An advertisement claims Milks Emulsion ends constipation and stomach trouble, replacing harsh physic pills. It features a testimonial from Mrs Mary Widner of Sioux City Iowa praising improved appetite digestion and regular bowels after using the product and promises a money back guarantee. Sold by The Cline Pharmacy Co Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville Terre Haute Indiana.

Mary Widner S. Court St Sioux City Iowa Widney Terre Haute Ind Cline Pharmacy Co Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville

Higley Study Club Attends Wednesday Meeting

Mrs. E. C. Bibbee hosted the Higley Study Club in East State street with musical previews by Mrs. J B Swanson and Mrs Hallie Woods. Members discussed the current Literary Digest and Y M C A religion, plan a Thanksgiving cookie and apple drive for Camp Sherman, and adjourned after a general discussion led by Mrs. Treadley.

Higley Club E. C. Bibbee Higley East State Street J.B. Swanson Bibbee Hallie Woods George Junod Whittier Andrew Murphy Treadley W. L. Gard Germany George Walker

Pythian Sisters Set Friday Meeting in Local Notice

Mrs G D Read returns to Zaleski. Miss Helen Walker visits Lancaster with Ballard family. Mr J W Woodard recovering from influenza, still ill. An important meeting of the Pythian Sisters will be held Friday at 7 30 PM with expected good attendance.

Helen Walker Lancaster Ballard Pythian Sisters Bestred

Mrs Phillips Rose Heads to Marietta Visit

Mrs Phillips Rose of New York City visits her mother in law Mrs E T Rose and travels to Marietta. The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First M E Church will meet in the church parlors Friday at 2 o clock.

Phillips Rose New York City E. T. Rose Hee Marietta Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Firstm. E. Church

Tulsa Social Visitor Plans Marietta Visit

Miss Mildred Finch of Tulsa formerly of Logan is Wednesday guest of Miss Florence Carter while en route to Marietta to visit relatives. Mrs. Fred Pontius of Groveport arrives for a few days with grandmother Mrs. Mary V. Cook. Pontius was formerly Miss Frances Cook.

Mildred Finch Tulsa Okla Logan Florence Carr Marietta Fred Pontius Groveport Mary V. Cook Pontius Frances Cook

Ohio wounded to be sent to West Baden hospital

Wounded soldiers from Indiana Ohio Illinois Missouri and Michigan will be admitted to the United States Army hospital at West Baden for further treatment unless their injuries require special care not available locally. Medical corps officers announced preparations to handle 1400 patients as the first arrivals were received Saturday night.

Ohio West Baden Ind Indiana Illinois Missouri Michigan United States Army

Wear Them Heavier Advice to Women in Cleveland

Fuel administration men urge Cleveland women to wear heavier undergarments to conserve heat as Lacy garments are too cold for buildings. They call for patriotic sacrifice in daily dress to help preserve fuel during shortages.

Cleveland, O Fuel Administration Cleveland

Local Boards Recruit Laborers Across Communities

Washington report details how 100 local boards oversee labor recruitment under the war employment service. Community boards coordinate transfers from nonessential to essential jobs and safeguard national interests while allowing public opinion to discipline employers. Women on boards have full voting power.

Washington U. S. Employment Service Community Labor Boards

Students pledge vast war fund at O U meeting

At Ewing Hall yesterday O U students promised 3 372 775 toward the United War Work fund. Dean Voigt led the drive with Frank Speck Prof Gill and Dr Ellis backing the effort. S N T C and S A T C members contributed about five dollars per man and Voigt set a goal of forty five thousand dollars with more to come in February.

O. U Ewing Hall United War Work Fund United States YO. U Dean Voigt

Athens County Farm Bureau outlines postwar agricultural plan

The Farm Bureau emphasizes a businesslike, organized county program with aims in dog regulation, marketing, soil and crop improvement, truck crops, orchard work, livestock sites, home utilities, farm bookkeeping, and Boys and Girls Club work. Twelve southeastern Ohio counties already have Farm Bureaus and Athens County plans include a dedicated agent for youth programs.

Far Bureau Ohio Athens County Farm Bureau

Flu outbreak keeps schools closed in Orbiston area

Bailey R and Mrs John Matthew of Orbiston visit John Sullivan family. Earl Smart’s relatives recover from flu. Gordon and Max McKee traveled to Buchtel last Tuesday. Delia Simons and sons visit Greens Run. Irene Kasler extends visit with grandparents Mr and Mrs William Favenor. Harlan and Tewele Kasler sick with flu, parents recovering. Mildred McWhee visited friends last week. Mrs John Sullivan ill but improving. Mrs Hattie Kasler visits Grace Rush at New Straitsville. Sarah Stalder and granddaughter visit William Favenor’s.

John Matthew Orbiston Freda John Sullivan Earl Smart Gordon Max McKee Buchtel Delia Simons Sons Greens Run William Eavenor Irene Kasler William Favenor Little Harlan Tewelle Kasler John Kasler Mildred McWhee Hattie Kmasler Grace Rush New Straitsville Sarah Stalder

Cincinnati Produce Dgs Market Summary

Today’s markets show firm, prime firsts at 62 cents per dozen, frata 59 and a half, ordinary firsts 61. Live poultry remains steady with fowls over five pounds 28 cents, broilers two pounds and under 26 cents, turkeys hens eight pounds plus 27 cents and toms twelve pounds plus 27 cents, geese full feathered 20 cents, guineas old four dollars, young six dollars.

Cinginnati

Pittsburg Cattle and Sheep Market Report

Cattle market unchanged at Pittsburg with mixed receipts of 20 cars. Sheep and lambs steady with prime heavy at $18.00, mediums $18.00 to $18.26, light yorkers $16.50 to $16.75, pigs $16.25, roughs $14.00 to $16.80, stays $11.00 to $12.50.

Ings

Cincinnati Cattle Market Receipts And Prices

Cattle receipts 1800 with shippers unchanged. Calves extra 18.00 to 18.25 dollars. Hogs receipts 650 with good choice packers and butchers 170 dollars. Sheep extra unchanged. Lambs extra 14.00 dollars. Market dated Cincinnati Ohio November 21.

Cincinnati

Grain price quotes posted from Toledo market

Closing on Toledo grain shows cash corn at 1.45 dollars, oats at 77 cents, rye at 1.66 dollars, clover futures with Nov 25.60 and Dec 25.65, Jan 25.85, Feb 26.06, alsike Nov 19.70 Dec 19.85 March 20.25, timothy new and old 6.25, Dec 5.30 and Jan 5.40.

Toledo

Grain futures report from Chicago market

Chicago grain prices are listed for November and December contracts with soybeans oats and park figures. Corn futures show November at 1.31 and December at 1.29 percent for a Chicago market update. Oats and park close values are provided for the same period and months.

Scouts Meeting and Games Schedule for Troop Two

Scouts of Troop Two meet at 6:30 PM at the Presbyterian Church then move to the Armory for games at 7:00 PM. Full uniform required. bring gym shoes for Armory floor activities.

Presbyterian Church

Californian invents reel-assist device for big fish

A California inventor creates an attachment that uses a motorcycle engine to reel in a fisherman's line when a large fish bites. The device combines motorcycle power with fishing tackle to automate line retrieval during heavy catches.

California

New League Advocates Whipping as Child Discipline

London reports a controversial Corporal Correction league promoting whipping as a science for naughty children. Mothers are invited to join, with free membership cards and mottoes praising corporal punishment as a method to calm homes and reduce worries, while cautioning against head hits and urging calm, aged to 14 years.

London England League The Charles Lamb King Herrod

Holland pushes beechnut oil drive to lift edible oils

The government aims to expand domestic production of edible oils by leveraging the beechnut crop, which exceeds 2000 metric tons each year, to boost local supply and reduce imports.

Holland

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Social Wee News G. D. Read Zaleski J. W. Woodard Bailey R America Dubbelwear Boy Scout Headquarters Pittsburg Livestock Pittsburg Chicago Grain Chicago Park NEW League the Cline Pharmacy Co Unicon New York State Lenox Fulton Gwcev
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