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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1918
Page
7
Indigenous workers extract a yellow dye from turmeric roots to color textiles. Turmeric grows wild across much of the island and provides a durable pigment used in local fabric production.
On November 25 reports say American and Entente troops faced strong opposition along the Vologda Archangel railway and the Dvina river. Swampy terrain limits actions to water routes and rail, with Bolshevik ships using larger guns to block Kotlas while the upper river remains deeper and more navigable.
Auditor of State notes Ohio public debts rose from 1915 to 1918 amid war costs. City county village township and school debts totaled 434,047,789.08 on July 1 1918 with per capita tax burdens rising and calls for stricter bond limits and frugal government.
Federal board for vocational education opens offices in major cities to guide disabled soldiers and sailors into free education for suitable vocations. During training the government pays 65 dollars monthly plus educational fees, with additional support to dependents. After training, employment is arranged and compensation from the war risk insurance follows regardless of earnings.
Lina W Halbert with unknown address is sued by Matthew Halbert for divorce on grounds of adultery. The hearing is at the Court House in Athens City, Ohio, on or after December 10, 1918.
William Darnell has been recommended to the Ohio Board of Clemency for a parole hearing. The warden and chaplain certify eligibility and a hearing is set for on or after January 7, 1919. W. I. Bishop.
Nov 25 Madrid reports say the German and Austro Hungarian ambassadors have ceased to represent their countries according to local newspapers.
Emma Jeffers appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of Chas Jeffers, deceased, late of Athens County Ohio. Dated November 23, 1918. H. T. Phillips, Probate Judge. 11-25-80tw.
The letter from Lieut. L. V. Stephens, written from the front after a gas attack and shell shock, praises American troops. He notes German soldiers fight in mass but surrender and cry Kamerad when isolated, contending Americans excel man to man and expect to return to action after recovery. He believes Germans are rethinking the value of amateur American units.
Akron's "Silent Bob" Gan of this city asserts deaf men cannot serve in the army aviation corps. He notes a deaf person lacks balance, a trait tied to ear, eye, and muscle. A trial involving six deaf mutes shows the ear as essential for balance.
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