Hookworm Fight Progress Reported by Rockefeller Foundation
New York November 28 The Rockefeller Foundation reports significant progress in fighting hookworm disease over the past year. Work across Alabama Arkansas Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi North and South Carolina Tennessee Texas and Virginia focuses on keeping soil away from people by building latrines. The report notes 83 percent below normal in Trenavis Camp Tra vis, with whites affected less severely than negroes.
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New York
Rockefeller Foundation
Foundations
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
North
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Camp Travis
Nerv Worth Promises Sleep Relief Testimonial
Sleepless and restless nights worsened Mrs. Ed F Curtis of Urbana Ohio. She reports relief after using Nerv Worth, saying she could not be without it. The product is sold in Athens at McKee's Drug Store Nelsonville at Hickman's and The Gem Pharmacies.
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Nerv-Worth Co
ED. F. Curtis
W. Court St
Urbana
Athens
McKee’s Drug Store
Nelsonville
Hickman’s
Gem Pharmacies
Earle's Hypo-Cod Praised By Dayton Residents
Mrs Grace Graham of Dayton Ohio credits Earle's Hypo Cod with boosting her strength and energy after long fatigue and nervousness. She says her mother Mrs Butts also benefited. The tonic is endorsed by doctors and chemists and sold at McKee Drug Co and nearby druggists. Thousands in Dayton report remarkable results and many use it four to five weeks to fortify against illness this fall.
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Scott
Norway
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
Grace Graham
1St St
Dayton
Ohio
Earle
Mrs. Graham
Butts
McKee Drug Co
Duffee Cough Syrup Promises Nightly Sleep Relief
Duffee's Cough Syrup, a well known remedy for over thirty years, claims rapid relief from severe coughs and colds. The product, advertised as safe for children and free of opiates, sells for 25 to 50 cents and is distributed by the J. W. Duffee Mfg. Co. in Washington DC and Ohio.
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Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Duffee
Cring
J. W. Duffee Mfg. Co
Washington, D H
Ohio
Robbers steal $900 jewelry in Ben Nollis shop theft
Thieves smashed a show window at the Ben Nollis store and fled in an automobile with jewelry valued at 900 dollars. The incident occurred today in the Auto Alliance area.
Red Christmas May Be Stopped In Time
Washington officials move to disrupt suspected Bolshevik Christmas bomb plots. Justice Department Bureau of Investigation and Post Office agents tighten mail security and may change mailing rules to prevent dangerous packages. Express companies coordinate precautions nationwide.
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Washington
America
Bureau of Investigation
Justice Department
Post Office Department
McLean Man Disclaims Wife's Debts in Ohio Notice
Notice states John McLean of Poston Ohio will not be responsible for debts contracted by his wife Florence McLean. The document serves as a public certification of non liability.
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John McLean
Poston
Ohio
Florence McLean
Ath ens Township Rural Board To Sell Blackburn School
The Ath ens township rural board of education will sell the Blackburn school house with ground at public sale on December 29, 1919 at County Superintendent Root's office at 6:30 p m to the highest responsible bidder. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the board of education. WM. ROBERTS, President. JOSEPH EVANS, Clerk.
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Athens Township
Clemenceau May Yet Make League Appeal
Paris dispatch says if US senators fail to ratify the League of Nations treaty before Congress reopens Premier Clemenceau may travel to America to appeal directly to the people for ratification of the act.
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Clemenceau
Paris
United States
Senate
League of Nations
Congress
America
Army Recruits Accepted at Local Station in 1919
Sergeant Wester C. Johnson announces recent acceptances at the local army recruiting station. Lawrence Ray Leo F. Ray and John Biswaugle from Trimble were accepted November 23 Dwight S. Cook from Carpenter and Carl F. Lohse from this city accepted November 28. Cook aims for the medical department and Lohse for the coast artillery school at Fort Monroe Virginia. Leo F. Ray and John Biswaugle secured engineer assignments before enlistments closed for the engineers.
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Wester C. Johnson
Federal Building
Lawrence Ray
Leo F. Ray
John Biswaugle
Trimble
Dwight S. Cook
Carpenter
Carl F. Lohse
Cook
Lohse
Army
Medical
Coast Artillery
Fort Monroe
Virginia
Europe
Athens wedding permits listed for several couples
Byron A. Wolfe a merchant and Edith M. Carpenter both of Athens. Rev. P. C. Wolfe. John Fagan an engineer and Louise Edwards both of Athens. Orville J. Wilcox a farmer of Powell and Irma Webster of Coolville. Rev. R. L. Shaver. Dana H. Blumenauer mother of Pomeroy and Bessie Hull house keeper of Athens.
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Byron A. Wolfe
Edith M. Carpenter
Athens
P. C. Wolfe
John Fagan
Louise Edwards
Orville J. Wilcox
Powell
Irma Webster
Coolville
R. L. Shaver
Dana H. Blumenauer
Pomeroy
Bessie Hull
Ohio River Stages Report From Pittsburg Area
The Ohio River levels show Point Bridge at 16 feet and falling, Herr's Island at 16.5 feet and falling, Davis Island at 16.3 feet and falling, Beaver Dam at 26.4 feet and falling, Parkersburg at 31.6 feet and rising, and Point Pleasant at 35.5 feet and rising.
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Ohio River
Pittsburg
Point Bridge
Herr's Island
Davis Island
Beaver Dam
Parkersburg
Point Pleasant
Cox May Attend Chicago Meeting If Mines Action Fails
Governor Cox indicated today that states may need to take over mines for operation if the federal government does not act. He suggested he might attend the Chicago meeting if conditions remain unchanged.
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Cox
Columbus
Chicago
Toledo to resume street car service after Killits plan
May resume service in Toledo Ohio as city and Rail Light accept a plan outlined by Federal Judge Killits in a statement to counsel. Service had been halted on November 8.
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Toledo
FA@leral
Death of John Swartz Aged 64 Farms In Lodi Township
John Swartz died yesterday at his home 30 University Terrace aged 64. Funeral services will be Sunday at 10 30 AM at the church in Orange, former home of the deceased. Survived by a wife a daughter a sister and three brothers. A lifelong Athens County resident and prosperous farmer of Lodi township he suffered paralysis five years ago and had lived in Athens for two years.
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John Swartz
University Terrace
Orange
Lodi
Athens County
Swartz
Athens
End is in Sight in Newberry Campaign Probe
Grand Rapids Michigan November 28 1920 federal grand jury investigation into Senator Truman H Newberry campaign expenses nears conclusion with last witness expected to be examined tomorrow morning. Federal officers say the probe followed charges.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Federal Grand Jury
Truman H. Newberry
Bayer Aspirin From Bayer Safe Genuine Tablets
The advertisement promotes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross, claiming it relieves colds headaches neuralgia earache toothache rheumatism neuritis and general pains. It notes physician use for over eighteen years and lists small tins of 12 tablets and larger packages sold at drug stores.
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Bayer
Twelve radicals freed on parole from Seattle arrest
New York November 28 Twelve radicals long viewed as among the most dangerous arrested in Seattle last winter for an alleged bid to overturn the municipal government are at liberty. Deportation warrants issued March 17 remain unexecuted as they were paroled to appear when wanted but have not reported.
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New York
Seattle
Congressional Committee On Naturalization and Immigration
Ellis Island
Robber Hammer Attack Kills Man in Ohio Home
Peter Agnew aged 49 died from injuries after a black assailant entered his Hamilton home last Monday night and attacked the family with a hammer. Agnew's wife and three children were severely battered. police have no leads on the suspect.
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Hamilton
Peter Agnew
Agnew
Dr Carter's R&B Tea Promotes Digestive Health
An old fashioned vegetable remedy advertised to purify blood and improve health by taking Dr Carter's K&B Tea every other night. Claims to cleanse bowels liver stomach and breath while improving skin and vitality for both adults and fretful children.
Divorce Action Filed in Athens County Court
Sylvia Hook has filed a divorce and alimony suit in the court of common pleas of Athens county Ohio case No. 118565 seeking custody of a minor child. The hearing is set for on or after December 26, 1919, with Woolley & Rowland as attorneys for the plaintiffs. Henry Hook residence unknown is to be notified.
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Henry Hook
Sylvia Hook
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Hip
Woolley & Rowland
Paintiffs
Trimble Village School bonds bid notice 1919
Sealed proposals will be received by S R Kittle Trimble Village School District Ohio until noon December 1 1919 for eight bonds of 697 each totaling 5576 value. Bonds bear 5 percent interest payable semi annually and mature 1920 to 1928. Bid must include number of bonds and gross bid plus accrued interest with certified check five percent of bid. Right to reject any bid reserved. October 26 1919. Notice to hunters
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S. R. Kittle
Igre
Trimble Village
Trimble
Ohio
Athens County
General Assembly of
Board of Education of
Board of Education
BK. Kittle
James Philline
Local Hunters Banned In Homer Township
Land owners of Homer township Morgan County prohibit hunting day or night with dogs guns ferrets picks or shoves and will prosecute violators. Signers include J Frank C Wolfe Geo W Carter A B Johnson J R Lewis Leonard Taylor S W Johnson James Lafolett Elza Cole Norris Bros J Li Lafolett H A Fleming W O Phillips Chas Jones Lew Carpenter Jacob Hall Zack Moody S H Johnson dated 11 10 6p.
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Homer Township
Morgan County
J . Frank C. Wolfe
Geo. W. Carter
A. B. Johnson
J. R. Lewis
Leonard Taylor
W. Johnson
James Lafolett
Elza Cole
Norris Bros
J. Li. Lafolett
H. A. Fleming
W. O. Phillips
Chas, Jones
Lew Carpenter
Jacob Hall
Zack Moody
H. Johnson
Cascarets Advertised as Gentle Night Laxative
A 19th or early 20th century style advertisement claims Cascarets clear excess bile and digestive waste to prevent foggy brain headaches sour stomach and insomnia. It promises a gentle overnight laxative effect that does not gripe or sicken and notes a low price per box.
80 Years Old Feels Fit as a Fiddle After Remedy
An elderly man recalls severe stomach and bowel troubles resisted by four doctors. After taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for years, he reports complete relief and renewed vitality at age eighty. The ad claims it clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract and says one dose convinces or money back. McKee Drug Co.
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Mayr
McKee Drug Co
Holding Court Times in Athens County 1980
Notice lists term commencement dates for the Common Pleas Court in Athens County Ohio for year 1920. Terms begin at 9:00 a.m. on February 9 May 8 and November with Judge Lawrence G Worstell presiding.
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Athens County
Ohio
Common Pleas Court
Lawrence G. Worstell
Number 40 Blood Remedy Praised by Missouri Patient
Sick 17 years relieved by Number 40 for blood and dropsy. Mrs. Jane Goodwin of Gideon testifies it helped after years of medicine. The ad claims Number 40 treats chronic spleen liver enlargement malaria and general blood diseases with waste removal and nutrition. Made by J C Mendenhall Evansville Indiana 40 years a druggist sold by McKee Drug Company.
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Jane Goodwin
Gideon
J. C. Mendenhall
Evansville
Ind
McKee Drug Company
Notice of Bond Sale for Glouster Ohio 1919
Sealed proposals addressed to Reuben Wagner Clerk of Glouster Village Ohio will be received until 12 noon December 22 1919 for six bonds totaling 2400 par value bearing 5 percent interest semiannually and maturing December 15 1923 and December 15 1927. Bonds issued under House Bill 567 funding village revenues with a five percent bid deposit and certified check required.
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Reuben Wagner
Glouster
Ohio
State of
Sinking Fund
Gloueter
General Assembly of Ohio
Louston
Council
Heck
Wiese
Alder-i-ka remedy cited for stomach trouble and constipation
A retired merchant claims his wife improved after using gly cerine with buckshorn bark in Alder-i-ka. One bottle reportedly cleared sour stomach and gas, and Alder-i-ka is said to address both stomach and bowel toxins, prevent appendicitis, and cure constipation. Henry W. Cotner, druggist.
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Henry W. Cotner
Bromine Quinine Laxative Ad Card Sparks Demand
An old ad promises a genuine laxative product titled LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE with a claim of curing a cold in one day and offers a 30-cent tablet. The copy urges callers to request the full name for signature by E. W. GRO.
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Ager
E. W. Gro Ures
Report of Condition Athens National Bank 1919
Bank condition report from Athens Ohio as of November 17 1919 shows assets totaling 264 408 95 with liabilities 9 110 88 and 7 000 00. The document lists resources including cash balances and deposits and summarizes the financial position of the Athens National Bank.
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Athens National Bank
Athens
Ohio
Coolville National Bank Report of Condition
The report presents the condition of Coolville National Bank located in Cossville Ohio as of November 1 percent year. The document outlines financial status including assets liabilities and capital figures typical of a federal bank condition report.
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Reserve Bank
Wwe
U. S. Gores Securities Socce
U. Pense
Ondine Ban Tannen
Collatera Trust
U Spoke
Federal Reserve Bank
Sane Coemeer Cree
Tesiarer
Coolville National Bank
Cossville
Ohio
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