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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1927

Page

11

Cincinnati and Pittsburgh Live Stock Market Snapshots

Hog receipts 2,600 in Cincinnati with heldover stock and varied prices for 250 to 130 pounds. Cattle receipts 600 with calves 500 and defined prices for yearlings cows and steers. Sheep receipts 450 with all wool lambs and fat lambs priced, notes of lower lamb market and bulk bales of cull ewes and fat ewes. In Pittsburgh hogs 1,600 with price range for 200 to 238 pounds, cattle 600, calves 500, and sheep 450 with fat lambs and cull ewes priced in multiple bands.

Tsburgh Market St Cincinnati

Helping Girls Ahead and Some Rewards

A letter column discusses a man who funded a woman's education and its fallout. The writer questions whether generous aid equates to love or a mortgage on life, and contrasts double standards for men and women while urging broader moral change.

Teal Business

Produce price report from New York Chicago and Cleveland

New York butter firmer with receipts and creamery extras around 52 to 53 cents. nearby whites and mixed whites quoted with varying cents. Chicago reflects butter at 49 1/2 to 49 3/4 cents with rind and standard firsts around 47 1/4 to 48 cents. Cleveland lists butter extras 49 1/2 cents and standards 49 1/4 to 49 3/4 cents with firsts up to 25 44¢ and ordinary 23 cents. All other items unchanged.

New York Hicago Cleveland

Oil price shifts across Pennsylvania and transit lines

Prices for Penna grade in various transit lines fell between 2 and 25 cents with several lines showing declines. Liberty bonds opened with slight increases across multiple series as market activity reflected gains.

Pittsburgh U. P C Penna N. Y Bradford District National Transit Company Neen Ste National Lines Penna S. W. Pa Eureka Ef Penna. de Buckeye Corning Cabel Somerset Cumberland Peeland Kelsagian Kelsier

Wool prices rise on Arizona and Idaho wool in Boston market

On April 13 in Boston some new fine wool sold at 1.05 for Arizona wool while top Idaho bloods brought 1 and three eighths blood 90 cents. Mills are improving business and good wool stocks are not large with an undertone of steadiness.

Boston Arizona Idaho

Toledo Market Report Closes Mixed Prices April News

Toledo Ohio markets show mixed results with oats and seed prices quoted. Cash oats and seed values listed along with butter eggs and related commodities in a brief market snippet.

Toledo Tia i Glover Seed Mac Aistke

Armour Grain officials await action on trading ban

In Chicago on April 13 officials of Armour Grain Company awaited a ruling to avert dissolution after a Chicago board of trade trading ban order. The firm, likely the world's largest grain trader, was not expected to yield to the measure and continue operations. The order takes effect Saturday.

Armour Grain Company Chicago Board of Trade Chicago U.P

Women lead kitchen study at county farm bureau meeting

At the farm bureau office yesterday the women project leaders chose Kitchen Management as the subject. Miss Adelle Kock from Ohio State University explained the projects and demonstrations will be shown at the county fair and two fall meetings. Mrs. Stella Goddard was named chairman. other attendees included Mrs. Charles Mansfield Mrs. Mer Win Mansfield Mrs. Bliss Driggs Mrs. Earl Cowan and Mrs. Frank Beebe.

Farm Bureau Adelle Kock Ohio State University Stella Goddard Charles Mansfield Mer- Win Mansfield Bliss Driggs Earl Cowan Frank Beebe

Rebels Sack Fresnilo Firms in Zacatecas State

An American company named the Mexican corporation was among several firms sacked by a rebel band in Fresnilo Zacatecas state official reports said on April 13.

Mexico City Mexican Corporation Fresnilo Zacatecas

Seven Last Words of Jesus Topic Union Good Friday Service

Seven Athens ministers and laymen will address the seven last words of Jesus at a union Good Friday service at the Presbyterian church from 12 to 3 pm. W Walter Ludwig will preside. Lectures cover all seven words with local clergy and two lay speakers.

Jesus Athens Presbyterian Church W. Walter Ludwig Ohio University M. FE. Charley First Christian Church Paradise B. L. Smith Mt. Zion E. L. Pielow Church of the Good Shepherd A. Y. Wilcox Athens Presbyterian Church W. H. Maurer W. 8S. Gamertafelder

Ohio University Sets Easter Recess One Day Monday

Ohio University will not hold classes Easter Sunday and will dismiss Monday April 18. Dean E W Chubb announced at a convocation in Ewing Hall explaining the short break aligns session days with state universities and Ohio’s September start. An address to women students by President E B Bryan was announced for hall auditorium at 7 o'clock with a brief musical program.

Ohio University E. W. Chubb Ewing Hall Chubb E. B. Bryan Hall Auditorium Irma E. Voigt Voigt Fred Lee Tom C. C. Robinson School of Music

Marriage Licenses Issued in Probate Court

Two marriage licenses were issued yesterday in Probate Court. The first, to Thomas Hook 17 of Glouster a miner and Geneva Murphy 16 of Glouster, with Rev Christman officiating. The second, to Earl A Morgan 21 of Chauncey a miner and Ethel Smith 17 of Chauncey, with Magistrate Pearl W Helwig officiating.

Thomas ‘Hook Glouster Miner Cleve Hook Geneva Murphy G. W. Murphy Christman Earl A. Morgan Chauncey Henry Morgan Ethel Smith Fred Smith Pearl W. Helwig

Martin will leaves daughter Racie Wells $500

By the will of George 8. Martin, his daughter Racie Wells receives $500. The remainder of the estate goes to widow Bertha E. Martin.

Martin George Racie Wells Bertha E. Martin

Club Leaders Meeting Set For Saturday Evening

County Agent T. H. Johnson will host a leaders meeting at his home Saturday evening for both men and women as announced this morning.

T. H. Johnson Johnson

U S Embassy Guarded in Paris Over Sacco Vanzetti Death

The United States embassy in Paris was placed under secret guard today to prevent reprisals following the Sacco Vanzetti death sentence.

Paris United States Sacco-Vanzetti

Varsity A Dance Planned by Athens High School

The Varsity A dance will be held in the Athens high school auditorium April 29 at 8 pm under the athletic association. Proceeds will be used to pay athletics debt. Chaperones include teachers and parents. Tickets go on sale next Tuesday through athletic association members.

Athens High School

Supreme Court to rule on Teapot Dome oil lease legality

Washington April 13 the Teapot Dome naval oil lease once judged illegal by the Senate and two federal courts goes before the United States Supreme Court for a final ruling.

Washington Teapot Dome Naval Oil Senate United States Supreme Court

Fight for Haynes as permanent Prohibition chief gains

A renewed struggle within the Prohibition Bureau and dry groups over Roy A. Haynes’s status as permanent commissioner gathers momentum. Opponents include Methodist temperance leaders and Senators Curtis and others. supporters cite the Anti-Saloon League and groups led by Willis and Fess, with outcomes tied to President Coolidge’s decision.

Washington U.P Prohibition Organization Roy A. Haynes Prohibition Bureau Methodist Board of Temperance, Prohibition, and Public Morals Curtis Republican Kansas Treasury Haynes Anti-Saloon League Willis Fess Ohio Federal Council of Churches President Coolidge

Positive IDs made in Long Beach crash kill two Kenton residents

A man and a woman killed in a Long Beach automobile crash Sunday night were identified as David Willis 35 and Mrs Bernice Miller Anderson 36 both of Kenton. Willis will be returned to Kenton for burial while Anderson likely will be buried in Long Beach.

Banquet Set for Athens County Farm Bureau Members

An Athens County Farm Bureau banquet will be held Friday at 7 15 p m in the Berry hotel with music and business on the program. County Agent T H Johnson announced this morning.

Athens County Farm Bureau Berry Hotel T. H. Johnson

Probate Court Accounts Filed in Athens County Ohio

Probate Judge Johnson notes suspended hearings for publication until May 2 at 9 a m for multiple estates. Names include Jennings admr Rachel Jennings, Minor and Rife executors, Starkey executor, Pierce-saliniet of Samuel Pierce, Gillette and Boudinot administrators, Wood executor, Burgon Sunkel administratrix, Gibson executor, McClure administratrix, Warden administrator, Stauffer, Metcalf, Cline guardian, Chutes guardians, Jackson guardian, Coolley guardian, and Addison C Reedian final accounts among others. The notice covers first and final accounts and third accounts filed from March to April 1927.

Athens County Ohio Ralph P. Jennings Rachel Jennings Sherman Minor Eli Rife Oe . Starkey Pierce Samuel T. Pierce A. R. Gillette M. L. Boudinot Amanda Smith James Perry Wood Ebien V. Wood Inez Burgon’ Sunkel Arthur C. Burson Soceness Frank W. Gibson John Swett Josie McClure Eliza Murphey Harry Warden Jerome Stauffer Lane Fil Johnson

Petition for Public Road in Athens County Ohio

Undersigned freeholders in the vicinity petition for a public road along Moody Hollow starting west of Mine 266 from Glouster Murray City Road to near Susie Szala land and across multiple landowners to Goose Run. April 28 1927 viewing date and 1 30 p m final hearing before County Commissioners in Athens Ohio.

Glouster Murray City Road Mine No. 266 Moody Hollow Road Mood Hollow Susie Szala James Moody Mike Scrvenyak John Gyure S. T. Banfield Lew Easler Wm. Slisher Goose Run Thos. Griffith Francis Homer County Commissioners Athens Ohio Board OF Sitsmissioners Robt

Nelsonville Public Safety Seeks Fire Truck and Hose

Sealed bids for a gasoline motor propelled fire truck with pump chemical tanks and hose body and for two thousand feet of triple ply tight jacket fire hose are due by 12 noon April 27 1927. Bids may cover either item separately or both in one bid. Full specifications available at the Director of Public Safety’s office. Dated April 13 1927.

Director of Public Safety Nelsonville Ohto E.lam

Curtis millionaire offers rooms to three girls in ambition test

Billy Wells joins Nyda Lomax and Winnie Lomax as wards of T Q Curtis at his Riverview mansion. Each seeks a different path: Billy aims to be a concert violinist while Nyda pursues kindergarten teaching and Winnie a secretary position. Clay Curtis questions the plan as romantic entanglements begin.

Billy Nyda Curtis T. Q. Curtis Big Curtis Billy Wells DA Lomax Winnie Shelton Dal Romaine Ralph Truman Mr. Curtis Clay Curtis Clay Wells Truman Crescent Drive Riverview Colfax Misa Mrs. Meadows Continent Winnie Clara T. Q Thetore Nydal Stanley Powers Eddie Banning

VINCO Promotes Gentle Bowel Regulation in Laxative Tablet

An advertisement touts VINCO chocolate coated tablets made of herbs Roots and Barks as a pleasant harmless laxative and bowel regulator. It promises relief from constipation without griping or sickness and offers money back if the first 25 cent box does not help.

Midol Promises Quick Relief for Menstrual Pain

A vintage ad touts Midol as a safe tablet that relieves menstrual pain within seven minutes. It claims no drastic drugs, benumbs only affected organs, and fits in a purse or pocket for 60 cents. Scientific terms are used to present a reliable, harmless solution.

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