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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1918
Page
7
Scouts in Athens assist the Liberty Bond effort as gleaners after the reapers. Scoutmasters state they will gather remaining subscriptions to avoid waste, following President Wilson and Secretary McAdoo. They aim to solicit every townsperson and encourage additional purchases from existing bond buyers.
Edith and Lillian argue over fashion and status as Lil pushes a plan to obtain a Lentihon gown on approval to attend the bridge party. Edith resists but contemplates earning money by selling baked goods to fund clothes, while Lil ridicules the idea and exits in anger.
Tickets on sale by school children for a patriotic concert by Mr. Bentley Ball at the Methodist church next Thursday evening. The program titled Songs of Our Allies features Russia France Italy Scotland Ireland Wales England and military tunes. Ball shines in American trench songs with Over There Keep the Home Fires Burning and When You Come Back among selections.
The article notes Mr Ball will perform with a cultivated powerful voice and invite audience participation. He will later present a recital of American Indian and folk songs for grade and high school pupils, adding educational value to the event.
Hiram Mingus a 20 year old farmer from Millfield. Carol Norris 22 from Millfield. Howard W Ervin 21 a miner from Nelsonville. Sarah Stillwell 18 a domestic from Nelsonville.
Italian researchers unveil a nutritious bread crafted from partially sprouted grain. The innovation aims to enhance dietary value while preserving familiar loaf characteristics.
A wartime plea extols French sacrifice and American resolve urging immediate purchase of Liberty Bonds. It frames France’s four year struggle as a defense of civilization and asks readers to loan funds now with repayment later, stressing patriotism and sacrifice.
A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured stomach trouble and gall stones after prior doctor visits. It states the preparation removes intestinal mucus and relieves stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. The ad promises a refund or one dollar back and credits McKee Drug Co. and other druggists.
W B Bartels has been appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of Paul W Wheaton late of Athens county Ohio deceased. Dated October 1 1918 H T Phillips Probate Judge of said County 10 2 30th. Greece holds the earthquake record with 3187 shocks in a single year.
Charles W. Juniper is named assignee for The A. K. Schenz Company in a formal assignment filing. The action places control of the company under Juniper while proceedings or adjustments proceed.
Fragmentary remark expresses frugal intent and includes sharp critiques of spending. Tone appears as a public or personal plea about money and feeding others, with unclear context or attribution. The readable text hints at social or political commentary rather than a clear event or notice.
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