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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1922
Page
8
Researchers report fossils and bones from varied regions show wingspanning birds in ancient eras capable of lifting a man. The findings suggest large prehistoric species had substantial flight and strength, reshaping views on avian evolution and ancient ecosystems.
A floppy column blends community updates from Athens, mentioning Frank Steinmeyer shopping, Rev. Lee’s sermon, and recent social events. It notes a severe March wind, farm work, family visits, and humorous asides about town characters and landmarks. Also covers boxing, baseball, and national sports chatter with local commentary and upcoming transport plans.
Connett Jake Gleason road overseer reports crews will operate tractors and two drags on the old mud roads all day Monday and again when roads dry. Several residents, including Mrs Benson Adams and son Raymond, visit Nelsonville on business. Hoskins move to the area for the summer. Miss Mary Eckels visits Lucius. local spelling contest planned Saturday April 15 at Kimberly.
A Riverside Connecticut mail-order advertises The Williams Treatment for rheumatic and kidney troubles caused by acids. It promises an 84c bottle free with 19 cents postage, claiming night pain relief, better sleep, and renewed strength, with one free bottle per family.
Cincinnati dispatch reports April 14 that Louis Phillips, Covington humane officer, and his wife Emma were found shot to death in their bed on Thursday. Coroner Stephens believes Phillips killed his wife and then himself. relatives offered no motive.
A bold advertisement from Cline's Pharmacy promotes Trex as a harmless soothing cure for rheumatic pain and constipation. It claims quick relief after a few days and describes cleansing effects on the liver and bowels, with a price of $1.00.
Coolville Mr and Mrs Martin Green returned from a visit at Thomas Dunfee's home in Torch. Mrs Lon Posey of the Park Hotel Athens was a guest Tuesday of her sister Mrs G E Carlton. Mr and Mrs J H Cline of Athens spent the weekend with Mrs Cline's parents Mr and Mrs J E Hartnell.
A traveler leaves Coolville by train and boat due to poor roads for the trip by car. He faces a long journey as he moves toward his destination, choosing rail and water transit over the failing roads.
Mrs Howard Brookins returns home after visiting her parents the Hayeses. The Coolville Grange met, but attendance was weak with members in town. Marriage announcements reach Columbus as Bernice Marie Jones wed Claudia Mathews Adams on April 5 1922. Local Ladies Aid met Hope Walden. flu club wanes as recoveries rise. A humorous note warns of patent remedies and ginger shortages affecting mustard plasters.
Mrs. Florence Boggs, Mrs. Leroy Boggs and daughter Cathryn of Lott ridge were dinner guests of Mr. S. S. Tilton and family Thursday. Ross Daugherty visited Parkersburg recently. Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Runion of Lott ridge were visitors in Coolville Friday.
Barrington Ward, a famed English lawyer, is set to obtain a fee of 50 000 dollars for traveling to Egypt to defend a wealthy Albanian accused of attempting to poison Lord Allenby. The case highlights notable international legal defense linked to high profile figures.
In Wooster on April 14 an unknown car struck Emanuel Lower 70 near Creston. He suffered a fractured skull and was near death as investigators failed to locate the fleeing driver.
A Missouri reader from New Philadelphia writes that Foley's Honey and Tar cured his young daughter of a lingering cold and severe cough. The medicine is praised for giving immediate relief, soothing distressing coughs, and aiding recovery from cold croup and whooping cough.
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