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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1918

Page

5

Walnut Logs Needed for Aircraft and Gun Stock Manufacture

Urgent request for all available walnut logs for airplane propellers and gun stocks. Cherry Lumber Co of Cincinnati directs locals to inspect stock, report available logs 12 inch diameter and larger and 5 feet and longer. Hoard prices apply. deliver FOB cars at nearest shipping point. Helwig and Burris, home phone 6444.

Cherry Lumber Co Cincinnati Ohio U. S Helwig & Burris Cline

GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil praised for rheumatism cure

An ad claims rheumatism stems from kidney poisons and uric acid. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil as a long used remedy to cleanse kidneys, relieve symptoms, and restore health. The text identifies Haarlem Holland origins and the American office at 116 Beekman Street.

Haarlem Ojl Haarlem Holland

Scout Court of Honor Meeting For Merit Badge Tests

The Court of Honor will hold an important meeting next Tuesday at 7 PM to hear merit badge applications. All qualified Scouts should attend, and those who began tests with Rupp, Paul, or Porter must complete them at this meeting as prior test claims will not be considered after Tuesday. This particularly affects Pioneer badges.

Court of Honor Rupp Paul Porter Pioneer

Pathfinding and Athletics Plan Scout Tests

Mr Morgan will visit the cabin Monday to conduct further tests on Pathfinding and Athletics. Plans call for examining a few Scouts at a time on Tuesday to avoid crowding, as stated by the Scoutmaster.

Morgan

Frost Social Updates and Local Visits

Several residents attended the AB sale last Wednesday. A telephone meeting is planned next Saturday to hire an operator. Loyal Barnhart visited Eugene Linton last Saturday. The rest school reopened last Monday after a one week closure. Fred Russell, ill, is improving. Lincoln Combs of Stewart visited Albert and Mrs Ogle. Philena Dunfee visited Coolville last Thursday. Press Frost and George Johnson hosted guests. Mary Clark returned home due to Henry Hatch’s illness.

AB. Rules Loyal Barnhart Eugene Linton Fred Russell Lincoln Combs Stewart Albert Ogle Philena Dunfee Cool

Dr Sprague Donates Electric Machine to High School

Dr. John R. Sprague donated a revolving disc static electric machine with an X ray attachment to the high school. The device will aid physics students in experiments and research, and the school and community thank him for the generous gift.

John R. Sprague Sprague

Christmas puddings for British and Turkish prisoners of war

The food controller has enabled the Central Prisoners of War Committee to send 100000 Christmas plum puddings in tins to British prisoners of war. Puddings for prisoners in Turkey have begun as part of the relief effort amid ongoing wartime food supply challenges.

London Central Prisoners of War Committee Turkey

Notice of Election Day in Athens County Ohio 1918

Sheriff I F Lowery of Athens County announces the November 5 1918 election day. Electors assemble between 6 30 a m and 5 30 p m CST to vote by ballot for State officers including Governor and Secretary of State, Congressional representative, and judicial ticket with several court judges.

I. F Lowery Athens County Ohio Congress Supreme Court Court of Appeals Court of Common Pleas

Prisoners Exceed Allied Casualties on West Front

London reports that over the past eight days prisoners taken by the allies greatly exceed allied casualties on the western front. The information came to light today as the war news is updated.

London West Front

Athens Ohio seeks bids on Fern Street bonds

The City of Athens Ohio invites sealed proposals to buy six bonds totaling 1700 dollars for Fern Street real estate expansion. Five bonds are 310 dollars each and one is 200 dollars, maturing over six years, with 6 percent interest from March 1 1918. Bids due October 26 at noon, with 10 percent certified check, and city reserves right to reject bids.

Athens Ohio Fern Street West State Street East State Street J. Clyde Edmundson Percenas

Kemp's Balsam Promises Quick Relief for Cough

A dangerous rasping cough and sore throat can be quickly relieved by Kemp's Balsam. A few cents invested in a bottle will amply repay you when you have occasion to use. Used by thousands. Satisfaction guaranteed. Sold by druggists everywhere.

Kemp

Senreco Toothpaste Promises Radiant Teeth and Gum Health

An old advertisement extols Senreco toothpaste as a dentist recommended product that cleans teeth, whitens them, and promotes healthy gums. It claims the toothpaste fights pyorrheal germs and urges regular dental visits for lasting results and fresh mouths.

Rates of Taxation Asks County Levy Details

Athens County Treasurer James E Woodworth lists state and county levies per dollar of property for taxation. State funds total 4.6 mills, including Banking 0.25, Common School 0.66, University 0.36, Highway 0.8. County levies total 4.85 mills covering General 1.89, Childrens Home 0.15, Bridge 0.116, Indigent Soldiers 0.85, Mothers Pension 0.66, Blind Pension 0.06, Judicial 0.13, Road 0.68, Debt 0.68. Local rates shown in a below table.

James E. Woodworth Athens County Childrens Home Fund Bridge Mothers Pension Fund Judicial

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