Ferrol Family Struggles Over Regular Allowance
John Ferrol's refusal of a raise fuels an argument at home over money and control. Edith Ferrol pushes for a steady weekly allowance to manage household expenses, while John insists he earns and allocates funds, plunging the family into tension as their eight year old Virginia questions costs. The scene ends with Edith softening and a promise to revisit the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ferrol
Edith Ferrol
Lily Blake
Mrs. Ferrol
Edith
Ferrols
Virginia Ferrol
Dad
Ferrol
Virginia
John
Harmon
Jac
Sew by Electricity for wartime economy
A wartime quick guide promoting electric sewing machines. It stresses speed and efficiency under foot controller pressure, claiming to double sewing output and save time and money. The ad invites readers to order a unit for home use.
Real estate transfers across Athens and surrounding townships
Transfers recorded in several townships include H Nida to Clara McClain for Verity lots valued at 163 and 164 with consideration 650. Elizabeth Brison to T A Copeland for a 1613 lot valued 2100. Herbert Srigley to Charles F McBee for lot 9 valued 6200 and 124 value 160. Ernest C Wilkes to Maggie C Wilkes for outlets 101 8 and 102 8 with values 835 and 185. Albany Masonic Hall to Frank EB and J Howard Coe for lot 68 valued 1800. Chauncey Stires James to Lafe Crossen for lot 68 valued 830. Dover J H Martin to Elizabeth Ann Perry for 10 acres valued 530. Nelsonville Starkey to Arthur Keplar for lot 778 valued 850. George Wraith to John A Jones for lot 41 valued 1000. Rome Township Tabler to Sarah Tabler 27 87 acres valued 355 3 60 acres valued 100. Sarah Tabler to Frank Tabler et al for several tracts. Frank Tabler et al to John Flowers for 7 acres of the 27 87 acre tract and the 3 50 acre tract. Trimble John F Morris to W P Rice for 41 06 acres valued 490 and 45 75 acres valued 1000. Waterloo J and Withers to W B Carter for lot 173 in New Marshfield valued 385.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens City
Elizabeth Brison
T. A. Copeland
Herbert
Srigley
Charles F. McBee
Ernest C. Wilkes
Maggie C. Wilkes
W. Corner
Albany Masonic Hall
Frank EB
J. Howard Coe
Bern
Melisen Brooks
R. V. Hanson
Chauncey Stires James
Lafe Crossen
Dover J. H. Martin
Elizabeth Ann Perry
Nelsonville Wines
Starkey
Arthur Keplar
George Wraith
John A. Jones
Rome Township
John Tabler
Sarah Tabler
Frank Tabler
John Flowers
Flag raising at Lottridge postponed rain date set
The Lottridge flag raising will be held on September 12 Registration Day with refreshments on the grounds and speakers from Athens expected. Invites extend to the community as Karl and Ralph Gunn of Dodridge County W Va guests of Oliver Davis and family. Mrs Fred Runion and children Coolville visited Mrs A J Runion, Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Ezra Waggy and Nora of Marion visiting the area. D C Davis and family and Mrs S R McCall visited Long Bottom Thursday. Gilbert Bail, injured in a Bailey Run mine, is convalescing at home. Rev Ladd filled his appointment at Lawrence Chapel Sunday. The Cole machine is threshing east.
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Lottridge
Athens
Karl and
Ralph Gunn
Dodridge County
W. Va
Oliver Davis
Fred Runion
Coolville
A. J. Runion
Fzra Waggy
Nora
Marion
D. C. Davis
S. R. McCall
Long Bottom
Gilbert Bail
Bailey Run
Ladd
Lawrence Chapel
Cole
Dear Mrs Thompson Advice on Dating and Jealousy
A 19 year old writes about changing plans with a date to see a film. A jealous soldier friend caused a scene when he visited and left no call afterward. The advice: do not break engagements, the jealous party should be reasonable. A second reader asks if 19 is too young to date. answer: at your age, date multiple friends to make a stable choice when marrying.
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Mrs. Thompson
France
Dear Mrs Thompson Advice Column Fragments
A reader asks about divorce rights under abuse and financial strain as a mother. Mrs Thompson approves divorce for the sake of children and safety and suggests possible support from the husband’s earnings. Another letter urges waiting for true love over money in marriage and rejects parental interference. A light query requests a skin whitening remedy with a benzoin tincture lotion.
Eyebrow Growth Recipe and Oily Skin Lotion
A reader asks about an eyebrow grower and an oily complexion. The response lists: mix Vaseline, tincture of cantharides, oil of lavender, and oil of rosemary for eyebrow growth to be applied daily. For oily skin, a boracic acid lotion with hazel is advised to be applied with cloth or cotton.
Message to Mrs Thompson A boastful family letter
A personal letter opens with a boast about an excellent, morally superior family. The writer asserts their father's high standing in the church and claims no family ranks higher socially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Thompson
Prayer Meeting At U B Church Extends Cordial Invite
The note mentions good rain and half crop wheat with fall pasture expected. It invites farmers to a Thursday prayer meeting at the U B Church and extends a cordial welcome to all.
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U. B. Church
Crauncey Notes on Carter Family Visit
Mr and Mrs B E B Carter and their children returned from Columbia where they visited Mr and Mrs J B Carter Mrs Ira R Fuller was in Gloucester Monday and Tuesday visiting relatives
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B. EB. Carter
Columbia
J. B. Carter
Ira R. Fuller
Glouster
Slumber Party Hosted by Mise Frances Tolomb
Mise Frances Tolomb entertained at her May Avenue home with a slumber party after an evening of amusement and refreshments. Guests included Kate Noble Neva Ferel Emma Smart Helen Porter and Flossa Smart.
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Mise
Frances Tolomb
May Avenue
Mises
Kate Noble
Neva Ferel
Emma Smart
Helen Porter
Flossa Smart
Funeral services for Davis infant held Tuesday
Rev. W. H. Arthur conducted funeral services for the nine months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Davis Tuesday afternoon. Burial was in Green Lawn cemetery. The child had been ill for some time and died at the family home north of the city on Monday.
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W. H. Arthur
Dan Davis
Green Lawn
Social News: Local Visits And Travels Reports
Miss Kate Noble and Mina Beatrice Quin visited Hinmley as guests of Miss Inez Young last week. Miss Mabel Hanlin of Gallipolia visited Chauncey with Rev. Arthur and daughter Irene. Myrtle Tedrick returned from a visit with friends in Columbus. Ruby Love departed for Mannington West Virginia for a several week stay. Mr and Mrs James J Ferguson and family returned from Roanoke Virginia and Charleston West Virginia. Mrs Edward Minister and son Pibert traveled to Columbus for the illness of Mrs Minister's father F H Johnson.
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Kate Noble
Mina Beatrice Quin
Hinmley
Inez Young
Mabel Hanlin
Gallipolia
Chauncey
Arthur
Irene
Misa Myrtle Tedrick
Columbus
Ruby Love
Mannington
W. Va
James J. Ferguson
Roanoke
Charleston
Edward Minister
Pibert
Minister
F. H. Johnson
Child Dies at Chauncey Mill Street Home
The nineteen month old child of Mr and Mrs William Myers died at their Chauncey Mill Street home after a weeks long illness. Funeral services were held Thursday evening at four conducted by Rev F Timmons pastor of the Church of God Chauncey. Burial was in the local cemetery.
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Chauncey
Wm. Myers
Mill Street
2. F. Timmons
Church of God At
Local Residents Visit and Move In Chauncey Area
Mr and Mrs Harry Reed of Columbus were guests of Mr and Mrs J R Fuller in Ellis Avenue over Sunday. Mrs Ethel Baird and son Keneth of Lancaster visit Mrs Bairds sister Mrs Nettle Love in Eliza Avenue this week. John Loper of The Plains, new owner of Maggie Linscott property in Chauncey, moved here Monday and is now resident. Rev Charles Graham of Zanesville and George Graham of Flint Mich visited Chauncey friends and relatives. former residents. Miss Gladys Bradfield returns from Pomeroy and Middleport after visiting relatives.
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Harry Reed
Columbus
J. R. Fuller
Ellis Avenue
Ethel Baird
Keneth
Lancaster
Baird
Nettle Love
Eliza Avenue
John Loper
the Plains
Maggie Linscott
Chauncey
Our City
Charles Graham
Zanesville
George Graham
Flint
Mich
Chaunceyuesday
Gladys Bradfield
Pomeroy
Middleport
Daween
Miss Robinson Visited Middleport Visiting Relatives
Miss Ethel Robinson spent last week in Middleport visiting relatives and meeting locals during a family trip.
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Suiters
Ethel Robinson
Middleport
Local Social Notes From Albany and Col umbus Area
Albany social column lists Mrs. Frank Coes visiting Columbus guest of sister Mrs. Charley Warner. Miss Bessie Bobo of Columbus stayed with aunt Mrs. George Spring. Fred Daugherty and family from London attended Knowlton reunion. Helen Howery of Carpenter visited sister Mrs. Clyde Whitlatch. Arthur Stewart and Alvin Cline and others traveled to Columbus and State Fair. Wille Giloely and Ed Morse left for Camp Sherman. Mrs. Margaret Calvert of McArthur connected to John P. Cos.
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Messenger
Frank Coes
Columbus
Charley Warner
Bessie Bobo
George Spring
Fred Daugherty
London
Knowlton
Helen Howery
Carpenter
Clyde Whitlatch
A. ©. Knowlton
Athens
Roy Doolittle
Jacob Crossen
Glenn Trockmorton
Akron
Mabel
Alta Coe
Chillicothe
Mias
Leona Shultz
Vinton County
Ernest Martin
Everett
Arthur Stewart
Columbues
Alvin Cline
Edith Vorhes
Wille Giloely
Ed Morse
Camp Sherman
Margaret Calvert
McArthur
John P. Cos
Fraternity Houses to Serve as Barracks for Draft Training
The War Department announced that fraternity houses and dormitories at about 400 colleges will be used as barracks during the war to train members of the students army training corps. Plans are moving to create a training card for voluntary induction while awaiting active duty. Baldwin Wallace College at Berea is among those to receive barracks.
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Washington
Army Training Corps
War Department
Baldwin-Wallace College
Berea
Plain coconut oil as hair wash beats harsh soaps
The article warns alkali in soaps damages the scalp and hair. It recommends using pure coconut oil, greaseless and cheap, as a hair cleanser. Rub a teaspoonful with water to create rich lather, rinse easily, leaving hair soft, bright, fluffy, and free of dust and dandruff.
Mrs De Weese Recovers After Pinkham Remedy
Oakland resident Mrs L H De Weese reports relief from irregularities and congestion after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with restoring her health and urges others to try it and seek advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Oakland
Cal
Thephoe
Lydia E. Pinkham
L. H. de Weese
Alcatraz Ave
Murray City Social Notes Hop Between Columbus and Nearby Towns
Local residents sent and received visitors across Columbus Wellston Carbondale Straitsville and Detroit. Mrs Clendenen guests in Columbus while Dr A P Lee and family visited relatives there. Several others spent Labor Day in Buchtel Logan Portsmouth Wellston and Nelsonville with kin.
Busy Room No 48 Seeks Improvement During Hours
Room No 48 is a busy area inviting improvement while open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Daily hours extend to 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday. Phone service is available and the doctor’s wife attends.
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Doctors Wife
Unclear fragmentary notice from old newspaper page
Readable text is minimal creating a fragmentary item with no clear event, people, or organizations to identify. No definite date location or outcome is present to form a factual card.
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Verity
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W. P. Rice
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J. &. Withers
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T. H
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Albany
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Bellaire
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Cleveland
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Jessie Shelton
Detroit
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A. P. Lee
BE. A. Person
Hazel Loper
Labor Day
Buchtel
Earl Campbell
Logan
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T. J. Murphy
Hugh Riggs
Dorothy
Portsmouth
Emma Emery
Wellston
Pearl Riggs
Rockbridge
Murray
Cornelius Cotter
Hollister
George Hamer
J. R. Roberts
Springfield
Mary Jenkins
Hattie Caldwell
Ben Hearans
Straitsville
Dave
Rev. Anderson
Florence
Our Order
Crooks
Nelsonville
Lassenes
Frederick Blankner,md
Athens Hotel
Dr. Blankner
Blankner
Marietta
Marieta
Quar Rails
Ohio
Tex
Ren
Enger
Count Ens
Hamilton Piano
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