Meeting at First M. B. E. Church Urges War Effort
A large audience at the First M. E. Church heard National Fuel Administration organizers discuss coal shortages despite high production. Sergeant Major Holt of the First Canadian contingent urged support for troops, praised Red Cross and Y.M.C.A., and urged home front work, war stamps, and liberty bonds to hasten victory.
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M. BE
National Fuel Administration
Robert Marshall
Glouster
Subdistrict No. 1
Lee Ilal
Ohio
Lee
McAdoo
Holt
South Africa
France
Red Cross
United States
Germany
Potsdam
Discoverer Urges Gists to Refuse Fees for Bio- Seren Promise
A reader is advised not to take payments for a drug claiming to double energy vigor and nerve force in two weeks. The advisee warns gists to avoid costs until Bio seren delivers results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Discoverer
Seven day nerve tonic promise from Dioferen ad copy
An advertisement claims taking seven Dioferen tablets daily for seven days will restore strength and reduce nerves, with a money back guarantee if not improved. It lists a long chemical formula and ingredients and urges refunds if results fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hieferen
Doan's Kidney Pills Endure Reassurance From Athens Resident
An Athens woman, Mrs. Francis Mansfeld, confirms years after initial praise that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved severe back pain, kidney irregularities, eye floaters, and dizziness. She first used the remedy in 1914 and again endorses it in 1917, noting continued kidney health and a recommendation of the product.
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Athens
Francis Mansfeld
E. Mill St
Dean
Cline
Doan
Mansfield
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Brains May Decide Big Series in Miracle Man Era
Fred Mitchell the Cub manager helped guide the Spave tos during 1914 under Miracle Man Stallings. Heinie Wagner Red Sox coach has long experience against the opposition. Their hunches may influence the World Series more than pitching or hitting.
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Fred Mitchell
Cub
Tos
Stallings
Heinie Wagner
Red Sox
Sox
Red Cross Benefit Draws Big Crowd At McDougal
A Red Cross sale and ice cream social at McDougal Church on September 7 raised 52.85 for the Red Cross treasury. Proceeds funded a Service flag for eleven McDougal Sunday School boys in service and a large American flag. L G Worastell spoke. Rev Elsa gave a talk. a letter from Art Donaldson in France was read.
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Red Cross
Mcdougal Church
McDougal Sunday School
L G. Worastell
Elsa
Art Donaldson
McDougal
France
Appointment of Executor for David Loomis Estate
Eugene Loomis appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of David Loomis late of Athens County Ohio deceased Dated August 26 1918 H T Phillips Probate Judge of said County
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Eugene Loomis
David Loomis
Athens County
Ohio
A. D
H. T. Phillips
Said County
Nerv Worth touted as safe headache remedy in Ohio notice
A testimonial from Mrs. S A Greenlee of Gallipolis Ohio praises Nerv Worth a non narcotic non habit forming tonic for chronic headaches. The notice claims relief after using Nerv Worth from C D Kerr Drug Co and McKee's Drug Store in Athens with a dollar back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
A. Greenlee
C. D. Kerr Drug Co
Artie Conner Returns Home After Army Honor
Artie Conner, recently inducted at Camp Sherman, is back home after transferring to Camp Cluster Michigan and receiving an honorable discharge. The article notes essential workers lists under new registration laws and ongoing efforts to avoid crippling key industries.
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Artie Conner
Camp Sherman
Artie
Camp Cluster Michigan
Army
E. M. Blower
Hisylvania
United States Fuel Administration
American Mining Congress
General Crowder
Backache and Rheumatic Pain Relief Claims
An old advertisement touts 20th Century Liniment as a quick remedy for backache lumbago rheumatic pains sprains and nerve soreness. The copy promises a money back guarantee if the product does not meet claims and urges keeping a bottle at home for sudden needs.
Talk of High Cost of Medicine Promises Refund
A reader testimonial touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy at $2.00 for two bottles with claims of relief from indigestion bloating and stomach issues. The note describes a partner avoiding surgery after a dose and mentions a money back guarantee via McKee Drug Co and other leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
McKee Drug Co
Eckman’s Alterative Cough Remedy Ad
An old drug advertisement urges relief of persistent coughs with Eckman’s Alterative a tonic for weak lungs. It claims twenty years of use and offers bottles at 80c and 1.50 postpaid from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
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Eckman
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Wealthy Women Form Emergency Automobile Drivers
In Los Angeles wealthy women with cars and time have formed the Emergency Automobile Drivers to aid war work. Members volunteer to drive government investigators during business hours and raise funds, including Mrs. Ralph E. Stark Weather selling a diamond necklace to donate proceeds.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ralph E. Starkweather
Reich Must Serve Year For Abandonment After Eating Family Food
Milwaukee man Frank Reich father of five is ordered to serve a year in the house of correction for abandonment. He reportedly failed to provide for his wife and children and consumed all the family food including a raw beef piece purchased for meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Frank Reich
House of Correction
Reich
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Louis Trasin
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