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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1918
Page
2
In this country alone rate destroy and spoil over two hundred million dollars worth of foodstuffs every year. A reliable method rids homes stores and warehouses of pests. Stearns Electric Paste used by the U S Government in campaigns against rats is promoted as a small box costing a few cents that will free a house from rats and mice and destroy cockroaches and waterbugs.
In Nashville Tennessee Miss Mil dred Meyerson a society girl drew attention at a Liberty Bond sale public demonstration on a street corner by kissing every man who bought a bond at her booth.
Amigo a town of 250 residents exceeds its $3000 Liberty Loan quota by subscribing $5000 or $20 per person. Miners hand over pennies to the Red Cross on payday. With 17 men in service, the mines raise daily ore output from 150 to 200 tons since last spring.
Cleary proposes partnership with Edith Ferrol to run the Arcadia Inn, offering shared profits while she tests his suitability. Edith, cautious yet curious, agrees to supervise and keep her options open as a lively inn crowd arrives at the station amid tense prospects and a bustling party.
A Red Cross Civilian Relief pamphlet outlines protections for soldiers and their families. It bans eviction for rent under 50 dollars while the soldier is away, unless a court orders otherwise, and provides free home legal aid and on base assistance. It also details court stays, bonds, mortgage and property protections, and officer-issued orders to prevent lapses in insurance or taxes, with penalties for violations.
A reader reports relief after twenty years of poor health from stomach and digestion issues using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The letter claims the product clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation linked to stomach liver and intestinal ailments and offers money back if not convinced. Also promotes Cole's High Oven Range as a coal-saving heating and cooking device.
Sharpsburg R D 2 The Third Farmers Institute will be held at Mt Hermon Church November 15 16 with H P Miller a leading Ohio agriculturalist as a speaker Mrs Willison mother of five will discuss practical problems Attendance is invited James R Edgerton and Ed Knoelp of Columbus visited Edgerton's mother Lillian Bardin. Everett Dickson resigns route, replaced by Lyle Harris. Local notes mention bonds selling slowly and patriotism debates.
A popular old remedy named Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound claims to darken gray hair naturally and evenly with repeated use. The advertisement promotes easy application with a sponge or brush and asserts the hair becomes darker and more lustrous by morning.
The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Carl Kincade's for Red Cross activity. Mrs. Forest Cole and daughter visited Mrs. Tracy Ashcraft. H. Pershinger of Clarksburg spent days with J. W. Davis for property purchases. Mr. F. Fair moves to Tuppers Plains for winter. Charley Dawson of Lost Creek returned home after a week with J. W. Davis. Mrs. Ashcraft and Alfred’s children visited W. H. Ashcraft. Floyd Myer and Vern Kelly listed as sick. Mrs. FE Rice visiting sister in Weston.
Sergeant Herbert Richardson writes his parents about basic training at Camp Sheridan Alabama He describes range work scoring 44 on five hundred yard and 46 on six hundred yard drills He notes health and no injuries in his company and mentions a rapid firing rifle with eighteen shots in three seconds and his enjoyment of the rifle school.
Mr. James Daniels age 84 died Tuesday at 1 30 PM at his daughter’s home 15 Wolfe Street after an eight month paralysis illness. Survived by daughters Mrs John N Cook Athens and Mrs Ethel Simon Portsmouth son George Columbus and Fred Virginia. two grandchildren. Services Thursday 10 AM at Wolfe Street home with Bean Cemetery Guyaville burial. George Daniels and his two children from Columbus arrive tonight. Fred Daniels unable to attend.
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