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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1921

Page

6

Billy Whiskers Peddler’s Punishment and Return of Pets

The boys’ father confronts a cowardly peddler accused of stealing a horse and goat. After a stern beating and a promise to protect his family, the peddler is arrested and later cleared by court. The father returns the animals to Mr. West and declines the offered reward, while the boys, led by Billy and Frisky, are celebrated. Nannie greets Billy after five days away. Tomorrow’s installment hints at an animal party for the returned pets.

Mr. West Billy Nannie Frisky

Gwenda Begins Her London Adventure Aboard a Transatlantic Voyage

Gwenda and Fern depart with friends aboard a festive ship and reach Liverpool. Gwenda revels in London’s bustle, admiring red cheeked workers, English crowds, and high society dinners. She vows to write “novels” from this new city and to send her first piece to The News.

Gwenda Fern Gwenny Liverpool Fedya Cecil Hotel London Cecil Carlton Grill Frascati’s

Dear Mrs. Thompson Advice Column on Marriage and Money

A 36 year old wife on a farm seeks guidance after infidelity and debt. She contemplates leaving work for her own funds and demands fair pay for chores. The adviser urges honesty with her husband, not secret rides, and suggests refusing unpaid labor until home needs are met. A separate query asks if a girl should invite a boy home or ask for his ring, answered: a girl should not press for a ring or picture.

Mrs. Thompson

Tanlac praised by Akron man in strong health claim

Charles H. Ammon of Akron credits Tanlac for dramatic health recovery after four years of stomach and nerve troubles. He reports renewed appetite and stamina at age sixty seven and urges others to seek the medicine. The passage also notes industrial rehabilitation efforts and a 1920 act directing retraining funding, with Ohio educators asked to list suitable disabled individuals for aid.

Tanlac Charles H. Ammon Union Place Akron Ohio Taniac Congress Ohio House of Representatives Senate State Board of Educcation Athens County

No-To-Bac Promises Easy Tobacco Habit Break

Advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a quick aid to quit tobacco. It claims the tablet relieves cravings for cigarettes cigars pipes or chewing and offers a money back refund if no tobacco is stopped.

Shays

State Board Expands Vocational Education Programs

The state board of vocational education announces expanded offerings including trade extension part time evening trade preparatory general continuation and cooperative classes across the state to broaden access to vocational training.

State Board of Vocational Education

European Wristwatch Altimeter Becomes Aviator Novelty

An altimeter worn as a wristwatch gains attention among aviators as a European novelty. The device blends timekeeping with altitude readouts, appealing to pilots seeking compact flight instruments.

Europe

Church Women Thank Congregation for New Pews

The ladies aid and Esther class of Chauncey M. E. church extend sincere thanks to all who contributed to the new pews for the church. In laboratory experiments air has been compressed to over 300 000 pounds per square inch.

Ladies Esther Chauncey M. E. Church

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