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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1923
Page
9
F G Ketner director of livestock marketing for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation travels from Columbus to arrange direct sales of pigs and hogs from Ohio cooperatives to eastern markets. Sales will be marketed from the cooperative commission firm in Buffalo.
A cosmetic ad targets freckled readers offering Othine double strength as a guaranteed remedy. Buy an ounce from any druggist with money back if freckles persist, claiming rapid results and a clearer complexion at little or no cost. Rarely more than one ounce needed for severe cases.
Mayor Charles Picking vetoed four city council resolutions to pave streets this year citing concern over increased expenditures without expected income gains. The action halts planned street improvements pending further review.
Cincinnati April 12 Two hundred sparrows were driven away from the Cincinnati Zoo by displaying stuffed owls used as decorations in trees. Zoo manager Sol Stephan noted the birds fled after the owls were hung up, ending the noisy pest problem.
The estate of late Meachum R. Blumenberg valued around 60000 is appealed to the Athens county common pleas court from Judge S M Johnson's ruling. Minnie T. Blumenberg, widow and administratrix, lost that role when Johnson sided with Joxely Hill and Martha McNur asserting Blumenberg died a non resident of Ohio. The case hinges on whether Ohio or District of Columbia law should govern probate and full vs half estate rights.
Director Hines announced the United States veterans bureau will abolish all its branches supply depots and establish three central depots as an economy measure. New depots will be in Chicago Perryville Maryland and a Pacific coast city yet to be selected. Abandoned depots include Long Island City and Chillicothe Ohio.
A Philadelphia photographer, Harry Robinson of 1518 Green St, testifies Tanlac restored his health after years of indigestion and a weakened appetite. He reports weight gain, restored sleep, and renewed strength after using five bottles. The ad notes Tanlac is sold by druggists and has sold over 37 million bottles.
Three Fort Myers travelers and 22 companions arrived in Miami after a week missing. The group of 19 men and 5 women had started in nine cars and walked 25 miles to report they were safe and in good condition despite hardships. Aviators had failed to locate them.
In Columbus Ohio five insurance companies paid the Franklin county treasurer forty thousand three hundred thirty five dollars in compliance with a state supreme court ruling that taxable deposits were on file with the superintendent of insurance.
Treasury Secretary Mellon does not back Haynes request to borrow navy ships to chase rum runners. Official word from the Treasury Department indicates no support for naval assistance in patrols along the coast.
Mrs. C E Bolin of Mechanicsburg underwent an appendectomy at Sheltering Arms hospital and is reported doing splendidly. M D Hughes city solicitor of Athens, recovering from appendicitis, has been moved to his home on South High Street after treatment and will remain confined for several weeks.
Washington reports a fresh Ruhr deadlock as German manufacturers in the occupied district refuse to sell or deliver export goods under French control. The issue was relayed to the department of commerce by the American commercial attaché in Paris.
Arthur O Leary and Joe O Leary of Jacksonville were arrested Wednesday afternoon at their home on charges of drunkenness and failing to settle old fines. Arthur is held to Mayor Koons in Chauncey for a bill while Joe must appear before Squire Tucker of Chauncey for an old fine. Sheriff McKinley and Deputy Sheriff Cady made the arrest.
European discovery offers a home tab let treatment named korex compound, claimed to restore vigor quickly and aid nerve centers, glands, and blood vessels. Advertises 24 to 48 hour effects, promises refunds if no results after one week, and invites trials with $2 payment or mail order.
At a north pole gathering a guest loses composure and curses, triggering laughter and a brief hush among attendees. The incident highlights tension between festive energy and decorum in a remote venue.
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