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Newspaper
Piqua Daily Press
Location
Piqua, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
2
Thousands rely on Pepsinco as the only remedy that truly helps the stomach and allows meals without misery. It digests what is eaten, acts quickly, and is safe to use for symptoms like sourness heartburn bloating and fullness. Get a package at the drug store and use it to save your stomach after meals.
An interview with Madame Renaudeau in Paris discusses meatless days, wartime austerity, and social life. She notes no gaiety in France, women barred from opera in Paris, and widespread losses from the war while praising soldiers’ morale and practical gift ideas for troops. Captain Renaudeau adds packing tips for boxes including tobacco, canned goods, soap, towels, knitted items, and spirit lamps, stressing reliable delivery to the intended trench recipient.
The Press corrects yesterday's statement about Catholic men and boys serving in the U S Army and Navy. The list shows St Marys church members plus St Boniface, totaling forty eight from both churches in the city. The St Boniface names include Sgt Paul G Haedel Camp Taylor Louisville Ky and others overseas or in camps across the United States and abroad.
Mrs Minnet Owen died Wednesday in Toledo. She was a daughter of Mrs John R Brandon of this city. Remains will be brought to this city Friday afternoon and taken to Mrs Brandon’s home on Washington Pike for funeral arrangements.
Probate court issued licenses in Piqua and nearby townships to Lester Morrow and Miss Ethel Anthony of Staunton, with other couples including Howard Ford and Marie Guenthner, plus transfers of lots in Piqua Ludlow Falls and West Milton and 40 acres in Real township, all with nominal sums listed.
The Court of Appeals sustains in one decision and remands another in Miami County Common Pleas. Case Thos H Jackson vs Jackson Stone Co et al affirms lower ruling. Judge Kunkle cites Barnes decision. Monroe Jones guardian vs Foote remanded to proceed. partition action tied to will of Freeman B Skinner. executors hold estate in trust till Anna J Skinner's death.
An observer reports zero weather arriving late Thursday and Friday morning, with somewhat warmer conditions Friday and Saturday. Sunshine expected and current snow likely to melt by Friday.
In Justice Daganhardt's court a jury ruled for Fred B. Crowfoot against Frank Bennett and Clark Herwick over a $46.40 auto repair judgment. Meteor Motor Co. sues Adams Express Co. for $110.45 plus interest from March 15, 1947 for goods lost in transit. Next Monday, the case is set for hearing. Dr. A. T. Sarver, ordered to report to the Medical Department next Wednesday.
A State Department message to King Carol II of Roumania expresses warm sympathy for Roumanian resistance to German militarism. It pledges continued U S aid during the war and promises to help safeguard Roumania's independence and integrity in postwar peace negotiations.
A letter from Private Jonas B. Supinger of Co. A 166th Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, sent from somewhere in France to his sister and family in Piqua. He notes health, weather, meals, and asks Blanche to reply promptly, providing his forwarding address and requesting letters to Opal and Lawrence.
Rose Boley filed for divorce from John Lewis Boley in the Miami County Common Pleas Court case 20259 on grounds of adultery and gross neglect of duty. The petition seeks custody of Thelma Boley with a hearing set for January 2, 1918. Attorney Edwin Al Hiatt appears for Rose Boley.
A city official suggests catching abundant pond fish west of town for food, using nets and selling at reasonable prices under municipal supervision. Large fish would be kept, with smaller ones returned until they mature, to prevent waste and raise funds for the city treasury.
We express our thanks to all friends for kindness at the death of our husband and son Marvin Tomlin. We also thank those who sent floral pieces and others who offered kindness. Mrs Marvin Tomlin and Mr and Mrs John Tomlin
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