Social News Items From Columbus and Nearby Towns
Mrs. E H Cotton and son Paul visit Columbus. Mrs P E B Shirley to host U C D Sewing Circle Thursday at 2. Clinton Mathews of Cleveland visiting his mother Mrs William Edgar. Miss Helen Cooksey leaves for Martinsville Indiana. Priscilla Needle Club meets with Mrs W L Gard Friday Sept 27. Womans Bible Class picnic at Presbyterian church with supper at six. Rev O W Smith, former United Brethren pastor, moves to new station in Irenton. John Harley Pierce transferred to Ft Hancock New Jersey and may go overseas. Mrs A C Biddle of Montana visiting Hebbardsville. Mrs Henry Zenner on home from Oakland Maryland. Miss Virginia Kennedy of Omaha visiting Miss Ella Moore then to Middleport. Miss Emma Rowley of Huntington WV guest at Moore home. Maurice Groverman and wife and children leave for new home near Baltimore. he worked for Cooke Wilson Electric Supply and Morgan Gardner Electric.
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William Pierce
John Harley Pierce
Coast Artillery
Ft. Howard, Md
Ft. Hancock
N. J
Virginia Kennedy
Omaha
Nebraska
Ella Moore
Middleport
Moore
Emma Rowley
Huntington
W. Va
Maurice Groverman
Baltimore
Groverman
Cooke-Wilson Electric Supply Co
Pittsburg
Charleston
Morgan-Gardner Electric Co
Chicago
Questionnaires to be mailed to registrants aged 19 to 36
Columbus Ohio September 17 Local draft boards ordered by Major Pealer to start sending questionnaires to registrants aged 19 to 36 tomorrow. Legal advisory boards to assist registrars in filling forms. Ohio total registration exceeds estimates by about 20000 with final count near 579000 due to minor errors by a few boards on aliens totals.
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Columbus
Major Pealer
Ohio
Japanese scientist finds fungi in breweries harmless in beer
A Japanese scientist reports discovery of fungi in breweries that dye silk a rose color but pose no danger when used in beer production. The finding highlights fungal strains as safe for certain brewing processes.
Fire Fatalities In Youngstown Household Blaze
Emanuel Rosenfeld 60, daughter-in-law Celia Hamels 26, and her children Jerome 56 and Shirley 3 died in a home fire in Youngstown. An overheated electric iron left on a sewing machine started the blaze.
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United Press
Youngstown
Emanuel Rosenfeld
Celia Hamels
Jerome
Shirley
Ohio University registration nears eight hundred as term opens
Registration at Ohio University climbed from 717 to 728 by 10 45 this morning as students continued to arrive. President Ellis returns to work after securing 7125 from the State Emergency Board to cover essential needs from a 200000 fund. The first chapel service of the term is set for tomorrow at 4 PM in Ewing Hall.
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Ohio University
Ellis
Columbus
State Emergency Board
Ewing Hall
Live Wire Speech Energizes Chamber Luncheon
The midweek Chamber of Commerce lunch drew smaller attendance than hoped despite a fine meal from the Christian Church ladies. H B Warwick of the Columbus Rotary Club delivered a galvanizing talk urging duty to self business community and country and announced his Washington move as National director of the Industrial Service Bureau in the Department of Labor.
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Chamber of Commerce
Christian Church
H. 8
Warwick
Columbus Rotary Club
Washington D. C
Industrial Service Bureau
Department of Labor
Daggett
France builds air propelled hydroplane for shallow river navigation
A new hydroplane powered by air propulsion has been constructed in France to navigate shallow African rivers. The craft aims to access shallow waterways more efficiently and broaden regional transport options.
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France
Amundsen Praises Great Lakes Naval Training Station
The Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen visited Lake Forest near Chicago and lauded the Great Lakes naval training station. He described its size, rapid expansion, and training of 13,000 men, with 23,000 tackles, advanced aircraft, sound-detection training, and a 700-strong Sousa band.
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Great Lakes
Til
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Roald Amundsen
American Daily Mail
Paris
Lake Forest
Chicago
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
William A. Moffett
Tongue Cut Out Revealed Under Stamp in Prison Return
In Neb Auburn a doctor captured by Germans sent a letter from a prison camp. The censored message appeared normal until relatives found under the postage stamp the words They have cut out my tongue. The ominous note confirmed the doctor’s prior warning.
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Auburn
Neb
Wilkie
Thermometer thefts shock dry Tennessee town
A spate of thefts in Knoxville, Tennessee reports missing liquor thermometers used to measure liquor in temperatures. Police note the state’s dry status and quote concern over bold acts to quench thirst.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee
Meruy
Indiana University Students Army Training Corps Curriculum
Indiana University students will peel onions and potatoes scrub floors as part of courses this year. All entrants in the Students Army Training Corps must perform all forms of military duty.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Army Training Corps
John Hancock High School Attracts A Growing Enrollment
John Hancock High School entered its second year with 143 students, a roughly forty percent rise from last year. Students come from across Ohio and West Virginia drawn by diverse courses, strong equipment, and access to Ohio University instructors under Prof. Wm. BE. McVey.
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John Mancock High School
Ohio
West Virginia
Ohio University
Wm. BE. McVey
Phillippine Islands
Swiss turbine produces 3900 horsepower from narrow water jet
A Swiss turbine generates more than 3900 horsepower using a water stream only 1.5 inches in diameter after a drop of 6400 feet. The setup highlights remarkable efficiency and power from a very small intake.
Coryell Returns to Cincinnati to Complete Medical College
Schofield Coryell returns to Cincinnati to finish his medical college course this year after a summer with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Michael Coryell. He is placed in the Medical Enlisted Reserve Corps in active status to complete his studies. Mr. and Mrs. George Orndorf report the safe overseas arrival of their son Pearl Orndorf.
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Schofield Coryell
Michael Coryell
Cincinnati
Medical College
George Orndorf
Pearl Orndorf
Local religious groups schedule Thursday evening meetings
The Friendship Circle will meet at the Methodist church Thursday evening and the Christian Workers at the Church of Christ the same evening.
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Friendship Circle
Methodist Church
Christian Workers
Church of Christ
Pastor J. W. Orr Seeks Conference With Best Church Report
Glouster M E Church completes repairs totaling 8600 with 85 unpaid. W F M S offerings rise from 31 to 112 this year. Salary reaches 1200 for the past year and will be paid in full. Benevolences total 2128 up from 134 three years ago. Orr thanks supporters and requests credit for three years of progress.
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J. W. Orr
Glouster M. E
Road Closure Extends Week as Tarvia Cures on Bishopville Route
Bishopville road remains closed for the rest of the week to allow tarvia over limestone to harden. Public traffic must use the old Congress Run via Paris until improvements are finished, with travel expected possible by next Monday.
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Bishopville Road
Congress Run
Paris
Mine 267 at Hunterdon to resume normal output
Mine 267 at Hunterdon, after a recent fire that destroyed buildings but spared the tipple, is nearing full production. Officials report a 1200 ton daily output this week and expect about 1400 tons daily once fully equipped again.
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Hunterdon
Homer Township Wool Growers Meeting Set at Mountville
A meeting of Homer township Mor gan county wool growers will be held at Mountville Thursday afternoon of next week at 1 00 o clock. The meeting will be held under auspices of Homer Grange and will be addressed by State Secretary Walker. A large attendance is desired as important matters will be discussed.
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Homer Township
Morgan County
Mountville
Homer Grange
Walker
Dr A J Crawford in Columbus on business today
Dr A J Crawford is in Columbus for professional business engagements today, scheduling meetings with local contacts and consulting on ongoing projects.
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A. J. Crawford
Columbus
Business Today
Labor Union Acts on Free Transport for Soldiers
At the Central Labor Union meeting a resolution urged Hon. W. G. McAdoo to obtain free transportation for members serving in military camps. The Ohio Federation of Labor 25th annual convention was set for Columbus October 14 1918 with Fred Kemaley and T B Craig elected as delegates. John Moore of the Ohio Mine Workers was named president of the state federation to lead Labor’s legislative program for the January 1st new legislature.
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Central Labor Union
Sunday Creek Valley
W. G. McAdoo
UA. S
Donnelly
Ohio Federation of Labor
Memorial Hall
Columbus
Fred Kemaley
Glouster
T. B. Craig
John Moore
Ohio Mine Workers
State Federation
Local Unions Urged to Send Top Thinkers for War Effort
The Ohio affiliated craft unions are urged to be represented by the deepest thinkers from each local. Monthly checkweighman reports will be tabled to detail mine conditions including workers, days, wages, production, drilling cost, and ore handling. The note calls for closer labor affiliation and eternal vigilance to win the war for freedom and democracy.
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Aff
Ohio
D. W .Wallach
Gladys Brockwell Stars in Her One Mis take at Original Theater
Tonight at the Original Theater Gladys Brockwell leads in Her One Mistake a dramatic tale about law and fate. Tomorrow Pearl White and Antonio Moreno appear in Poisoned Darts promising another suspenseful program.
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Gladys Brockwell
Pearl White
Antonio Moreno
Cincinnati Markets Cattle and Sheep Prices Mixed
Cincinnati market report lists cattle receipts at 1000 with unchanged shippers and Holister prices 17.50 to 18.00, hog receipts 4000 with market lower and good packers and butchers at 20.25, sheep receipts 1500 with unchanged extras, and Lambs at 18.50.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Pittsburg Livestock Cattle Market Steady In Pittsburg
Cattle market unchanged in Pittsburg Pennsylvanians report. Sheep and lambs steady with limited activity. Hogs receipts 30 carloads slow with prime heavy 20.50 to 20.75. medium 20.50 to 20.60. heavy workers 20.75 to 20.90. light workers 20.76 to 20.90. pigs 20.00 to 20.26. roughs 15.00 to 18.75. stays 13.60 to 14.00.
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Oortex
Virginia
Reinhold
Pittsburg
Grain prices update from Toledo market report
On September 18 in Toledo Ohio corn cash quoted at 11.65 data cash 0.7 rye cash 1.9 barney 31.05 Clover Oeet 22.60 Dee 22.25 Timothy new cash 5.35 old cash 4.80.
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Toledo Grain
Toledo
Ohio
Barney
Clover
Dee
Timothy
Chicago Grain Prices Move With Corn and Pork Futures
Chicago grains report Sept 18 shows corn for Sept at 1.55, Oct 1.624, Nov 1.49. Ogts Sept 0.72, Oct 0.73, Nov 0.14. Pork Sept 40.55, Oct 40.65. Market notes reflect nearby futures and shifts in commodity prices.
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Chicago
Ill
Fragmentary Notice of Public Financial Statement
Fragmented OCR text shows a public financial statement with dates and figures. It mentions terms such as obligations and expenditures, a stated amount of 4,800.00 and a general financial report, signed by an official with seal. The readable parts indicate a formal notice related to accounts or funds and a witness from an official.
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Pital
Wei Tomlinson
Ina
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Athens
Social News
E. H. Cotton
Eon Paul
P. EB. Shirley
Clinton Mathews
Cleveland
William Edgar
Helen Cooksey
Martinsville
Priscilla Needle Club
W. L. Gard
Womans Bible Class
The
Presbyterian Church
O. W. Smith
Guyeville
United Brethern
Irenton
A. C. Biddle
Besse Allen
Montana
George Allen
Hebbardsville
C. D. Gist
Henry Zenners
Oakland
Rhode Island
Ensign
David Roe’ Zenner
Maryland
Averts
W.S.S
Apia
Amundsen Lands
Naval Station
America
John Philip Sousa
United States Navy
HMS
Enl
Army Aeia Kitchen
John Hancock
Glouster News
Turkey
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