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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1922

Page

16

Billy and Button Escape Plot on Freight Train

Stubby guides Billy the goat and Button the mouse as a kidnap plot stalls for a water break. A later attempt to drink from a shared pail ends with Billy briefly drinking while the others wait for a signal to depart. Tomorrow Billy plans his escape.

Feller Stubby Billy Button Nannie Lil Saalfield Publishing Co Akron

Dressing Wisdom and Image in a Cameron Family Tale

A fragment from a story follows Ilona as she learns the soft art of dressing from an elder relative. Dana confronts her reflection, startled by a steaming, gorgeous young person, while Truda’s regal presence contrasts with Ilona’s becoming poise within the Cameron circle.

Ilona Cameron Dana Per

California Fig Syrup advertised as a universal bowel remedy

An old advertisement extolls California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for babies and children, promising a complete cleansing of stomach and bowels without griping. The text shifts to a narrative about Ilona and her sisterly rivalries, ending with a teasing scene as a cliffhanger.

California

Boy Sentenced for Work by Cleveland Juvenile Court

A 14 year old boy sits before Judge Adams in Juvenile Court in Cleveland Ohio. His mother pleads I cant make my boy work as the judge orders a bucket of water soap and a scrubbing brush to enforce labor. The judge sentences him to work cleaning duties.

Cleveland Ohio Adams

Danderine Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Revival

An advertisement proclaims Danderine at 35 cents a bottle available in any drug store. It urges one application to eradicate dandruff and prevent hair loss, claiming each hair regains life vigor brightness color and fullness.

Mayor orders expulsion of alleged troublemakers tale

Major Fledeorge L. Oles declares one week for all questionable characters to quit the town. He warns that disorderly women will be arrested on sight.

Youngstown L. Oles

Texas oil venture targets historic graveyard for black gold

In Mexia Texas agents led by C M Reed obtained rights to drill in a neglected negro burial ground after traveling across Texas Arizona and New Mexico and securing consent from 150 heirs and descendants amid community tension. Some residents refused to consent until learning a Campbellite preacher was among the investors.

Mexia Lexzas United Press Texas Rizhis C. M. Reed Arizona New Mexico

Still Full of Hope Stillman Eyes Comeback from Accident

Still full of hope boxers Bob Martin, challenger to Jack Dempsey, and heavyweight champion of the A. E. B. F., is recovering from injuries in a recent auto accident and feels optimistic about resuming his fighting career in the near future.

Terra Alta W. Va Bob Martin Jack Dempsey A. EB. F

Vinci Emulsified Cod Liver Oil Alternative for Children

Advertises Vinci as a nonoil cod liver oil substitute for children. Claims it supplies the medicinal elements and iron without oil, is easy on delicate stomachs, and offers a money back guarantee if it fails to help. Encourages mothers to try the product for fragile children.

Vinci

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