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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1922
Page
6
A Greenville Delaware reader praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for her elder daughter’s internal trouble and illness forcing bed rest and school withdrawal. The letter highlights longstanding testimonies from mothers and daughters over nearly fifty years, urging local women to consider the remedy.
In Defiance Ohio Probate Judge C W Palmer used a wrecking bar to break two padlocks on a brass bound chest. Brought from the West thirty seven years ago the chest had not been opened since. It yielded three musty vests a bundle of patent medicine ads several pictures of women and a sock filled with letters. The chest was bequeathed by an uncle to Edward C Beal for whom a guardian was appointed by the court.
Advertisement touts Trex as a harmless soothing treatment for rheumatic pain and constipation. It claims several doses cure chronic rheumatism, cleanses the liver and bowels, relieves feverishness and headaches, and offers fast relief for only $1 at Cling's Pharmacy.
Indictments in West Virginia miners rebellion would cost $7,000,000 and span 110 years if all tried. Trial set to begin April 24 at Charles Town. many cases to be nolle pressed, officials say. Only a few United Mine Workers leaders likely to be tried. Treason charges possible. defense plans to show union had no involvement. Frank Keeney and other district officials named among defendants.
Colorado's twenty third general assembly to convene in special session to authorize a Pueblo flood control district and to issue bonds for the Moffat Tunnel project. Authorities expect about 5 million in flood bonds and 6.5 million for the tunnel, with total wage and material impact over 10 million. The flood district would cover Pueblo and Arkansas Valley counties, while the tunnel opens rail access from Denver to the Pacific through James Peak.
London April 4. Despite Lloyd George winning a Genoa program vote by 295, Tory die hards vow to renew their attack in the commons tomorrow night led by Sir William Joynson Hicks Bart. They secured a motion of lack of confidence in the Lloyd George government, with supporters predicting overwhelming defeat.
An invention by a signal corps officer of a wireless telephone that plugs into ordinary light sockets without an antenna will not delay Ohio State University plans to broadcast market reports by radio. The project will use old style wireless receivers at county farm bureau offices and farmers homes, with May L as the planned first broadcast date.
Mrs. George Boles hosted by her brother John F. Starkey in Guysville. Harry Driggs of Portsmouth staying with his mother Mrs. R. Lewman. Mrs. Hila Pierce of Guysville visiting son Guy Pierce. Hermy Chalfant of Guysville visiting Mrs. H. J. Biddison. Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs. William Zenner man's home Thursday afternoon. Wallace Hatch travels to Beebe to work for Wyatt Minnear. Rebekaha and Odd Fellows gave farewell supper for Guy Pierce and family last Thursday.
Paris dispatch notes ongoing cocaine trafficking despite police vigilance. Smugglers hide the drug in face powder, hollow heels, hollow canes and umbrella handles, or in plaster dolls. Purchasers must know a password to buy these concealed items from abroad or within France.
West Yellowstone rushes in the park’s golden anniversary year as three Salt Lake City and Idaho travelers become the first to be admitted. Louise Yonker Selma Miller and Miriam Brooks, after a four and a half day trek, are licensed with green stickers placed between their shoulders. They rode private car then a rotary plow to the park and ski into Yellowstone to start the season.
Mrs. John Shafer hosted a surprise birthday party for her daughter Floride on her eleventh birthday at the Shafer home in The Plains Ohio. Guests included Terrells Mercy and Agnes, Mercer Virgene, Coon Mae, Smith Joyce, Keeton Cyntha of The Plains, Atkinson Ruth, Daugherty Pauline, Smith Reta, Fiske Esther and Mary from Beaumont, Bingman Elmer and daughter Thelma of Athens, and couples Broonkins Guy Chauncey, Whorten Walter and son, Channell Flay and daughters Maxine and Othella. Music games and refreshments of ice cream and cake followed.
Robert Runion of Carthage located the missing surveyors within feet of the predicted site, transported them home, and provided meals before they resumed work. Social visits occur around Coolville as Ernest Cole moves to a new Rock street property. M E Sunday School reports first quarter 1922 attendance at 115 with class breakdowns. Class seven again leads in attendance and offerings for the third consecutive Sunday.
At Ellington Field Houston Texas two planes collided during a late Monday maneuver killing Major Simmonds and Lieutenant Fitzpatrick among the fifteen aircraft in the exercise.
In Wheeling West Virginia William Lynn an electrician was found guilty of second degree murder for killing H W Boughner during a quarrel over a whiskey sale He was denied a new trial and sentenced to nine years in the state penitentiary.
The Steamships West Hemrod and Woolsum collided today off the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal near Panama City. No further details on damage or injuries are provided in the brief report.
Mrs. Alice Hill of Warren Ohio touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as beneficial for expectant mothers. The ad urges prospective mothers to obtain the tonic from local druggists in tablet or liquid form.
Taegled Unter the Haruings presents a staged mystery by Frank A. Stetson with nautical intrigue and scholarly tone. The narrative follows a scholar through hidden passages and coded clues guiding a perilous discovery beneath a dated harbor setting.
Laura Harlan chief of the White House social office has tripled staff and moved operations to the basement to handle a heavy schedule of four formal receptions and four dinners. Invitations are issued only after review, with personalized notes for declined requests and engraved invitations bearing handwritten recipient names. Attendees must present colored cards at the door.
The article portrays a judge making a faulty forecast about a lawyer s health and behavior as he battles illness. It recalls doctors prescribing morphine and plans for an operation while noting a patent remedy claim. The ad promotes Mayr s Wonderful Remedy for stomach and intestinal issues and lists McKee Drug Co and several pharmacies.
Yesterday in Ohio notes who died in Washington or abroad: 1841 William Henry Harrison former president and Northwest Territory delegate born 1773 Virginia. 1861 John McLean cabinet officer and Supreme Court justice born 1785 New Jersey in Cincinnati. 1889 Asa Mahan first Oberlin College president born 1800 New York Vernon. 1900 Eliakim Moore former congressman died in Athens born 1812 Massachusetts Worcester County.
London reacts to Arthur J. Balfour dropping Mr and taking the title Sir as the king honors his service. The public, long proud of leaders above titles, expresses both pride and sadness at his ascent into titled status after decades as a commoner.
Soap and pre prepared shampoos contain too much alkali drying the scalp and making hair brittle. Use Malsified coconut oil shampoo which provides a greaseless cleansing lather. A few teaspoonfuls in warm water cleanses hair and scalp, leaves hair silky and manageable. Available at pharmacies, be sure the label says Mulsified.
Edward T. Mercer, husband of Ruth Mercer, was arrested in Baltimore and is held on a murder warrant from Ocean View authorities. Ruth Mercer’s disfigured body was found Sunday in Chesapeake Bay near Norfolk Virginia.
The article notes surface sea temperatures vary widely from 28 degrees in polar regions to 86 degrees in tropical areas, highlighting the broad thermal range of the world’s oceans.
New York woman Miss Louise M Cunningham reports rapid relief from bowel indigestion using Jaques Life Wonder Capsules. The letter lauds improved appetite and digestion and notes availability at McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and by mail for 69 cents per large package from Jaques Capsule Co Plattsburg NY.
Akron police investigated a suicide at the Goodyear rubber plant after Peter McCullough, 35, a mute, left work on Monday and used a safety knife to sever the artery in his left arm in a woodland behind the plant. He was found dead by fellow workers.
Montreal report says Hon. Charles Dunning will succeed Premier Martin as head of the Saskatchewan government after Martin submitted his resignation last night.
A Messenger editor letter argues modern fashion contradicts biblical modesty. The writer cites First Timothy and First Peter urging humility and a meek spirit, contrasting short skirts and peek‑a‑boo waists with traditional modest adornment.
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