Sunday autos stir unrest as Slacker accusation triggers scuffle
Report from Hooper Ridge church in Athel township notes distrust of government calls and severe penalties for dissent. In the Sunday scene at Court and Union streets teens mobbed an autoist shouting Slacker, then a man booted from his machine demanded who called the term, while others report auto mishaps on the ride home from church.
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Court
Union
Slacker
Hooper Ridge
Athel Township
Maintenance is Big Secret for Road System Value
The article stresses upkeep as essential after building roads to preserve value and slow depreciation. It distinguishes two maintenance types, urges local responsibility, and argues that proper maintenance saves costs and boosts economic use of highways. It promotes intelligent, community driven upkeep across the state.
Weekly Luncheon Opens With Rotary Spirit Topic
The Chamber of Commerce will resume its weekly luncheon starting Wednesday September 18 at 12 o clock with Dan Warwick secretary of the Columbus Rotary Club as the headline speaker on the Spirit of Rotary. Warwick known as the Rapid Fire Man did the yelling at War Chest drives. The program committee has prepared an excellent year and luncheons will be announced weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Dan Warwick
Columbus Rotary Club
Rotary
Warwick
Wage Increase Granted to Canadian Pacific Telegraph Operators
Montreal September 16. Operators of the Canadian Pacific Telegraph Co. won substantial wage raises after the labor committee of the Canadian railway war board granted an eight hour day and time and a half pay for overtime labor. The decision raised hopes for improved working conditions and reflected ongoing wartime labor adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Telegraph Co
Canadian Railway War Board
Paying for good highways
The piece argues that good roads cost the state and individuals through wear on teams and increased hauling costs, while implying that building and maintaining excellent roads ultimately saves money and reduces inconvenience for growers, asserting that good roads cost nothing in the long run.
Stored Seed Corn Yields Boost Claimed Up To 18 Bushels
Tests show carefully stored seed corn can produce as much as 18 more bushels per acre than seed kept in ordinary storage.
Harsh View on Man Who Misuses Horses
The writer condemns a man who mistreats horses, arguing there is something missing in his character and condemning cruelty toward animals. The remark reflects strong moral judgment about animal welfare.
Care for Late Farrows Requires Warm Pens
Sows with late farrows need warm pens and attentive care for several days to ensure piglet survival and proper recovery.
First Call to Enter Army Orders Issued by Provost Marshal
Local Selective Service Board receives from the state military census an order by Provost Marshal Crowder directing that men aged 19 20 and those 32 and up be prioritized for classification. Questionnaires will be mailed as designated with a future date to registrants meeting the age criteria. Only the third edition questionnaires will be mailed or delivered thereafter.
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Selective Service Board
State Department
Marshall Generel
Wool Growers Organize Ames and Bern Townships
An enthusiastic meeting at Amesville to form the Wool Growers Association of Ames and Bern townships elected Selby Glazier as president Bert Kuhns as secretary and C S Henry and Charles Wratt as the executive board. The goal is better wool prices improved flocks and dog-issue legislation with county wide expansion anticipated.
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Amesville
K. of P. Hall
Wool Growers Association of
Ames and
Bern
Selby Glazier
Bert Kuhns
Olson's Business Mens Class Opens This Week
The fall and winter term of Olson's Business Mens class in physical training begins this morning at 6 in the O A gymnasium. The fee is 7 for the term. The original class started in June 1917 and has shown health gains, fat loss, and weight gain for participants. Olson recently completed the six week Harvard course and offers new routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thor Olson
Olson
Harvard
Notable Sunday School Attendance at First M. FB. Church
Yesterday's session at the First M. FB. Church reported 622 attendees including 490 scholars, 204 men, 124 women, and 119 in the intermediate department. Largest classes led by Prof. Copeland with 185, Martzolff 44, Porter's 18, Weaver 16, Hewitt 14. total collection $42.18 with Class contributing $11.45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. FB
Prof. Copeland
Martzolff
Mr. Porter
Mr. Weaver
Miss Hewitt
Brush Rack Marks Ownership of Personal Items
A damaged OCR passage notes a rack for toothbrushes labeled to show ownership. It describes how the rack places and sort brushes by owner to identify personal items.
Armory Drill Tonight Prepares Men for Camp Duties
A notice announces drills at the Armory tonight at 7 30 o clock. All men entering service are urged to participate to receive two months of drilling before camp duties begin.
Maine election signals Republican sweep in November
Hon. 8. D. Fess, chair of the Republican national Congressional committee, hailed Maine returns as a predictor of a national Republican victory. Republicans won a clean sweep last Tuesday, with large pluralities, gains in the legislature, a two and a half times Hughes 1912 senatorial lead, and marked gains in the three Maine congressional districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
D. Fess
Republican National Congressional Committee
Pine Tree
Hughes
Squirrel Season Opens in Woods Amid Big Hunter Turnout
The season opened September 15 and hunters were out today with woodlands crowded by eager participants. The note reminds to carry a hunter's licence while pursuing squirrels in the season's early days.
Scientists identify substances boosting light induced conductivity
Researchers report several substances beyond selenium that increase electrical conductivity when exposed to light. The finding suggests new materials for optoelectronic applications and solid state devices.
Waist and skirt sewing pattern details and pricing
The pattern set includes Pattern 2595 for the waist and Pattern 2597 for the skirt in six sizes each. Materials listed include plaid suiting serge velveteen corduroy crepe taffeta and more with yardage requirements for size 38 waist 3 yards of 26 inch material and size 24 waist 3% yards of 36 inch material. Two patterns are mailed for 10 cents each.
German Eyes Put Out At Puteaux Mill
The old mill at Puteaux in the Somme sector was reinforced and used by German forces as an observation post. French troops seized the mill after a hand to hand struggle.
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Puteaux
Somme
Poultry Watering Device Uses Fruit Jar Reservoir
A newly invented poultry drinking fountain uses an ordinary fruit jar as its reservoir, providing an easily replaceable component if it breaks.
Home front wartime eating guide urges citizens to sacrifice
A wartime message calls on every citizen to follow kitchen directions to stretch scarce foods. It urges reduced intake of bread, meat, and fats, while preserving milk sugar and other essentials to keep the army supplied and the nation strong.
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America
Germany
Canteen Service Boosts Morale of American Troops in France
Mrs. Jean Hull reports from leave about Red Cross canteens in France serving coffee sandwiches and hearty meals. The canteens offer mending cleaning and listening ears, providing a homelike touch to lift soldiers’ spirits and help them endure the trenches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Red Cross
France
Jean Hull
Red Cross
Brooks Weekly Specials Highlight Groceries and Housewares
Local ad lists marked prices on canned goods starch soap cleaners and groceries from W H Brooks N Court Street. Items include Argo starch Old Dutch Cleanser Easy Soap Hardwater Castile Soap gas mantles pink salmon Mother's Oats steel cut coffee and galvanized tubs plus brooms and thread spools.
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Clarks’ O. N. T
W. H. Brooks
N. Court St
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Floyd
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MTAL
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Wie County
Greater Russia
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Esinol
Sprague
Welsheimer
P. G
Red Man Tobacco
Royal Grocery
Court St
Turkey
EG. Stedman
Athens, Ohio
Furn. Co
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