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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1921

Page

2

Labor officials urge clemency for political prisoners

A labor group led by Teer renews a plea to Congress and President Harding to pardon political prisoners jailed for antiwar acts. Debs, in Atlanta, is under review by the Attorney General. a socialist delegation plans to press the case, arguing merit over circumstance.

Raymond Clapper GTON Teer Telopers Ation of Labor S Tion Oe House Debs Atlanta Tary Ola Harding

Civil notices emerge from scattered county filings

Fragmentary OCR lists names and towns including Nelsonville Parkersburg and Ruth Marie Hill with references to licenses and civil matters involving individuals such as Garr Carbontaie and Lou Bowers, suggesting a compilation of public notices across multiple locales.

Nelsonville Lou Bowers Nelson D. Kraft Parkersburg Car Ruth Marie Hill

Ohio Auto Owners Show an Increase

State Auto Registrar A G Snow forecasts Ohio will issue 600000 passenger car licenses and 100000 truck licenses this year based on late week applications. He notes a 10 percent rise over last year could reach 150000 licenses issued this month under reduced rates as compared with 1920’s 20 percent rise.

A. G. Bnow Ohio Snow

Two National Reform speakers to address Athens meeting

Christian Citizenship Institute programs at the Christian church of Athens announce two speakers from the National Reform Association. Dr. James B. McGaw and Rev. Arthur B. Cooper will discuss topics from Saving the Soul of Uncle Sam to The Bible in the Public Schools across sessions Wednesday and Thursday.

Christian Citizenship Institute Christian Church of Athens National Reform Association James 8. McGaw Arthur B. Cooper Rev. Cooper Dr. McGaw

Ingrown Toenail Treated by Outgro Office Remedy

A historical note describes applying Outgro around an ingrown toenail to reduce inflammation and pain. It claims the antiseptic helps toughen skin and allows the nail to turn outward overnight, with directions available for purchase at drug stores.

Williams Treatment Promises Cure for Uric Acid Ailments

An advertisement touts the Williams Treatment claimed to cure kidney and bladder diseases, rheumatism, and gout caused by excess acid, offering free doses and a bottle trial. The piece then shifts to a report on Ohio potato growers meeting in Cleveland forming the Northern Ohio Potato Growers Association to promote seed and seedling use across counties.

Williama Pam On

Ohio farmers urged to grow potatoes to boost state supply

An Ohio effort, led by farmers with support from agricultural educators and the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, seeks to revive potato cultivation. Per capita potato production is under two bushels now versus about three six decades ago, with statewide losses estimated up to 40 percent. Much of the state's consumption relies on imports from other states, and high freight costs spur interest in rebuilding local potato growth, especially in the northeast.

Ohio Ohio Farm Bureau Federation

If Mothers Only Knew Sweet Powders for Children

A testimonial style note praises Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children easing headaches fevers catarrh and digestive issues. It claims easy pleasant dosing and lasting effectiveness with repeat recommendations and wide druggist availability.

Attorney for John D. Dies in the South

Starr J. A. Murphy, counsel and representative of John D. Rockefeller, died in Daytona Florida after a second operation to treat acute indigestion. His death followed an initial operation earlier in the week. In Sweden, about 20 leather substitutes were developed, many wood treated varieties.

Daytona Fla Starr J. A. Murphy John D. Rockefeller Murphy Sweden

Rain Boosts Marriage Licenses in Cook County

Chicago April 4. L C Legner head of Cook County marriage license bureau says rainy weather increases licenses as couples seek cosy homes. He notes 1921 may be weak for weddings due to economy and unemployment while Cupid remains active and other cities report similar delays in nuptials.

Chicago L. C. Legner Cook County Legner Cupid Logher Cupoli United States Obs

Building trades walk out in Omaha over 20 percent pay cut

In Omaha on April 2 a large group of building trades workers walked out to protest a 20 percent reduction in pay. The action reflects widespread labor discontent affecting local construction projects.

Omaha Neb

Doctor Officiates At Five Births In Eight Hours

In Wheeling West Virginia a local physician performed five births within an eight hour span. The remarkable run marked a rare obstetric feat for the hospital and drew attention from staff and grateful families.

UNION Wheeling W. Va

Building Permits in Elyria Hit Record Total

Building permits issued in the past month reach 97000 dollars, breaking previous records and signaling a construction surge. The report attributes the spike to renewed development activity across residential and commercial projects in Elyria.

Elyria

Canton mill operations resume on half capacity

Canton mill resumes part time operations at fifty percent capacity after disruption. Workers return to shifts while management adjusts output and schedules to match reduced staffing and demand.

Canton Canton Mill Opera Ra

From Iron Bound Box to the Modern Dank

Fasxon H. Sisson traces the evolution of banking from medieval exchange houses to modern trust companies. The piece highlights early banks in Venice Amsterdam and London, the Bank of Venice as the first real modern bank, the rise of state and national banks, savings banks for small depositors, and the late 19th century trust company as a fiduciary, securities, and depository institution.

Venice Trust Company Black Pom Sahay North Africa Flanders England Sodamith’s Europe Hamburg Banks Bank of Sweden Ireland France Bank of Pennsylvania Continental Army Bank of North America Robert Morris Continental Congress Pennsylvania Bank of the United Bank of North Orth Ainete E United States Sine Bank of Deposit

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