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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1922
Page
7
A discussion on how vision impairment can reduce earnings and the potential improvement from proper glasses. It emphasizes a detailed, scientific eye examination to reveal untapped earning power and urges readers to consider eye health plans.
A. W. Ambrose of the Bureau of Mines warns that 60 to 80 percent of original oil remains underground when wells are abandoned due to inefficient recovery. Gas drives most production, and once it is exhausted, oil flow drops sharply. He calls for research into improved methods before wells are abandoned.
A district youth program boosts confidence as a coach tells a boy he can outpace any rival on his street. The exchange highlights community sports spirit and faith in young athletes.
Moscow dispatch notes sunflower seeds as a staple with noted prices and scarcity amid famine in the Volga region. Reports from Bucyrus front reflect President Harding's hope to resume Ohio life and Masonic lodge homage to John Hopley with letters from Taft.
Marshfield Bank sues William Sturgill and three directors of Semi Wellston Coal, seeking 21484.93 plus interest from July 19 1921. The bank alleges Sturgill drew checks totaling the amount while coal company owed no funds, and that Rice Jones and Wethey conspired to obtain the funds. Sturgill has not worked at the bank since its temporary closure last July.
DAYTON April 6 A new loophole shown to avoid federal taxes on ready money prompts a rush for treasury certificates at the post office. Yesterday about $6,000 was invested in tax exempt securities as April 9 tax laws take effect.
Louis Blumenstock of a St. Louis department store told the annual convention of the Advertising Clubs of the World that newspapers are the best way to place store news before the public. He praised newspaper service as connecting distributors and consumers and urged adoption of a one price system.
A sea captain recounts years of rupture pain and failure with doctors and trusses. He claims a self discovered method cured him without surgery, and offers a free book and medicine sent prepaid to readers who request via coupon.
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Martins Ferry April 6 Officer Trueman Frazier tripped over a suitcase left by a waiting woman. The grip concealed a two gallon jug of whiskey. Annie Turock admitted transporting the booze to Bridgeport while her husband faced earlier charges under prohibition laws.
Nelsonville Transportation Company will operate three ten passenger motor buses linking Nelsonville, Logan and Murray City with possible extension to other parts of Athens county soon. The new service aims to improve regional travel and connect nearby communities.
Mary Q Miller died in a Columbus hospital and was buried in Marietta after a residence in Athens. She was 54, born in Marietta, later lived in Athens, and had worked six years at Franklin County Children's Home. She died after an operation. One brother, J A Qua- Ten of Columbus, survived.
A detachments of the Ulster Constabulary were ambushed at Belcoo in County Fermanagh. Three constables were wounded and reinforcements were sent to the scene. Tensions rise along the Fermanagh border as armed Sinn Fein groups mass and Eamon de Valera’s presence at Donegal stirs Ulster fears. Belfast remains quiet though unrest and local figures linger in the memory.
Secretary Weeks says radical elements in both army and navy push soviet doctrines on service men. The warning follows Attorney General Daugherty’s claim that the red scare was greatly exaggerated, creating mystery in Washington.
An advertisement claims rheumatism and heart trouble stem from digestive disturbances. It describes Charles Myer of Uniontown Pa using Nerv Worth to regain strength and relieve headaches, rheumatism, and digestive discomfort. The ad notes druggists sell Nerv Worth at one dollar a bottle with a money back guarantee from McKee Drug Co.
Leona Shannon little daughter of Rufus and Elizabeth Shannon born Modoc Ohio April 6 1921 died April 8 1922. Survived by father mother grandparents four uncles and five aunts and many relatives and friends. Funeral lines praise the child as gentle meek and mild with blessings on her head and roses in her hand.
In a resolution introduced in the House Representative Butler asks for endorsement of the naval limitation treaty adopted at the Washington armament conference and ratified by the Senate. The article notes the formal backing by the House for the international pact.
San Francisco April closing arguments continue in the manslaughter case of Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle as defense rests and the state begins its rebuttal.
Chauncey April 6 The birthday anniversary of Mr J A Drake was celebrated at his home with family in attendance. Guests included his children Allison Drake and Mrs E St Shaffell, brother William Drake, and Anna May Drake Lawrence who sent a large angel food cake and a closing poem.
Ballas Texas April 6 proclamation by Mayor Sawinee R Aldridge urges the Dallas Ku Klux Klan to disband and requests all city employees who are members to resign from the Klan.
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