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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1921
Page
5
An ad describing tonics that boost energy and strength when run down. It praises organic iron from plants, sold as Nuxated Iron, claiming it improves heart function, lung capacity, kidney waste removal, digestion, brain activity, and endurance in about two weeks. It warns against substitutes and instructs to look for Nuxated Iron with NL markings.
A Cleveland woman describes marital strain and health troubles claiming medicines failed to help. She cites Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy and offers proof of efficacy by noting healthy children. She provides address 2469 2b 32d Street and directs readers to druggists or a trial offer from Dr Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York.
Canton, Ohio April 26. Workers at the N C company prepared to reject a proposed twenty percent wage reduction as they voted on the offer today. The negotiation centers on cutbacks aimed at cutting costs for the Canton plant.
Warren Mayor J. D. McBride announces a ban on carnivals in the city citing public safety concerns and a crackdown on events deemed disruptive. The move targets street fairs and traveling show booths amid complaints from residents.
Mr W D Brown of Cleveland greets Athens friends on Monday. Mr O Johnson returns from Columbus after visiting family over the weekend. Mrs R I Bolin of 75 Central Avenue improves after two weeks illness and sits up briefly each day. President E W Chubb will attend the Cincinnati alumni banquet of Ohio University Friday evening in Cincinnati.
Mr. P. T. Arpee and son Leon of Chicago arrive to visit Mrs. T. Arpee at 21 Mill Street, meeting the family during the Chicago trio’s stay.
Mrs C W Gullette 82 Sunny Side Drive will host the U C D club Friday at 2 p m. Mrs Patrick Stinson and daughter Regina of Congo return from a visit with Mr Michael Collins and family. Mr and Mrs A E Reed and little son Jack of Toledo arrive to reside in Athens. Mrs Reed is formerly Miss Orpha Graham daughter of Chief of Police and Mrs Lewis Graham.
Mrs. H. T. Hartley wraps up a visit with her father William J. Warren and relatives near Athens and departs at noon for her home in Maben West Virginia.
Mrs Walter Brown and Miss Dorothy Eldridge of Jackson arrived today as house guests of Mr and Mrs Louis V Brown at their University Terrace home.
Mrs J R Lostro Mrs Samuel Siegel Mrs G Egan and Miss Flora Lostro visited Parkersburg West Virginia Saturday to see the American comedy Lightnin.
Thelma Lehew and Mildred Friend traveled to Bremen to attend the funeral of Mrs Weldy, mother of Grace Weldy, a former Ohio University student.
Mrs H M Flexner of Chicago will arrive Wednesday for a visit with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Samuel Siegel at 35 Franklin Avenue. The note mentions family ties and upcoming visit.
The Eastside school Parent-Teacher Association will meet Wednesday afternoon at 8 o'clock in the school building. Ex-Judge Phillips will deliver a talk on Juvenile Delinquency, and his expertise is expected to draw large attendance.
French baritone Louis Graveure and accompanist Edouard Gendron arrived at Hotel Berry from Toledo. The Woman's Music club plans for Graveure to address chapel Wednesday at 9 10 o'clock in the morning under its auspices.
A dinner at Mrs. C Swaim’s home reveals two upcoming Athens weddings. Miss Marie Swaim will marry Harold Mardis on June 15 at First Presbyterian, while Miss Myrtle Mardis will wed O L Hoisington in late summer. The event showcased 60 guests from Alpha Xi Delta and Ohio University music faculty.
The note identifies Miss Swaim as daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Swaim and Miss Mardis as daughter of Dr. S. K. Mardis, both mentioned in paper pokes.
William Ninnemaker, held for shooting Ervin Gordon, was released on $1000 bond Monday after a shooting to kill charge. Mayor Miller set the bond. attorneys H M Whitcraft and W Wright represent the defendant, with John C Pettit aiding the prosecutor. Reports from Columbus indicate Gordon has a chance of recovery.
Mingo Lodge No. 171 F and A M held a special meeting Monday evening for Entered Apprentice work. Four candidates were initiated and the lodge notes one of its most prosperous seasons with twenty candidates admitted to date and several more on the way.
Miss Anna Cornell of Logan high school teaching corps is selected to head the national Mortar Board societies. She belongs to the Ohio State University 1819 class and resides in Columbus.
The Logan Ice Cream Company plans a large addition to its plant on W Hunter Street after purchasing the Crystal ice plant from Louis Quasser. The new section will be built on the west side to house ice cream making machinery.
Judge C. T. Stephenson with Sheriff Larimer and deputies traveled to New Pittsburg Tuesday to conduct a lunacy inquest for Mrs. Sam Williams a colored woman reported to have gone violently insane due to a mind pressured by religious zeal officials say her mental state has been deteriorating for several days and is under examination.
Logan retail clerks hold their regular monthly meeting in G A R hall on Monday evening. Routine business was discussed and a delicious supper was served. A union recruitment appeal was issued to nonmembers. Attendance includes 32 members with officers Chas Achauer president Emma Tucker first vice president Mary Strawn second vice president and Frank Starched secretary treasurer.
Beginning with the first Thursday in June Logan merchants will close on Thursday afternoons for the months June July August and September. Cards stating the schedule will be posted soon.
Logan plans an independent fast baseball team this summer with Mike Mullen and Geo. Elias leading efforts to recruit top valley players for Logan. Uniforms and equipment are ordered and games are slated for Thursday afternoons with Sunday games if no objections arise. Announcement of the opening game will follow.
Several Logan citizens prepare to escape northern winters by building winter homes in Mobile Alabama. Attorney John C Pettit A J Ulrich and Ed Oliver are among buyers who have purchased property and are constructing near Mobile.
Logan briefs that Mrs. Tide Huston of North High street was summoned to Columbus on Monday to be at the operation of her sister Mrs. Nelle Rochester, formerly of this city.
John Collins, manager of the Home Telephone Company, visited Westerville early this week to discuss services and potential developments with local residents and officials.
Mrs Marcus Lohr visited Columbus friends. Sunday Mr and Mrs L D Johnson of East Hunter Street spent Sunday in Nelsonville visiting relatives. Dr and Mrs Archer and daughter Velone motored to Lancaster, the first of the week.
Miss Nelle Weaver of Zanesville Avenue returns home Thursday from Columbus where she underwent an operation. The Home Telephone Company is opening a new exchange at Union Furnace.
Mrs Hannah Webb caring for her invalid mother Mrs Elizabeth Brown near Bremen spent Tuesday at her home on West Hunter Street.
James H. Mason principal of Zanesville High School was elected superintendent of Chillicothe schools succeeding Frank J. Prout who will move to Sandusky.
Report states that British colonies produce more than 40 percent of the global cocoa bean supply, highlighting the dominance of colonial regions in the cocoa trade and its impact on international markets.
About 200 grade and high school pupils gathered on North Hill Monday afternoon for a kite tournament from 8 30 to 6 30. Many designs flew as wind favored the display. prizes went to Vern Andrews for the smallest kite and Marion Boggs for the strongest pull.
At the Athens high school tryout for the senior class play A Man's Man the cast was chosen. Main roles go to Baker Young John Bolin Lawrence Worstell Jean Gist and Mildred Mansfield. Minor parts include Francina Gross Margaret Snow Charlotte Junod Mary Wallace and others. Performances are set for May 26 and 27 with a double cast except for the five principal actors.
Letter reports a near death on a birthday eight months ago after dinner, followed by a physician effort and relief from stomach pain after taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The writer credits the remedy with eliminating pains and bloating and cites a money back guarantee through McKee Drug Co., Athens Gem Pharmacy, Nelsonville and other druggists.
Ohio University will send a representative to Princeton University for a series of Einstein lectures on the fourth dimension. Einstein has stirred the scientific world with his new theory and the university is honored by the invitation. Dr Albert Leonard of New Rochelle has been chosen to represent Ohio University at Yale inauguration ceremonies for James R Angel on June 22 in New Haven Conn. Dr Leonard is an 1888 Ohio University graduate.
Six children were injured in separate traffic accidents on Cleveland streets yesterday. Police said the incidents occurred within a few hours as pedestrians and drivers navigated busy roadways in the city.
Ohio farm tenants may face bankruptcy as cash rents of up to 15 dollars per acre bind them to three year contracts amid falling prices. Officials plan a statewide survey with 2000 reporters to assess rental conditions and guide Farm Bureau action against perceived coercive liens on tenant property.
Columbus April 26 Ohio delegates to the national congress of mothers and parent teacher associations travel to Washington for the annual child welfare conference opening tomorrow A feature will be a White House reception hosted by Mrs Warren G Harding marking the first since the Roosevelt era The convention will end as an annual gathering with only biennial meetings thereafter
Dr. Alfred Sze, Chinese ambassador to the United States, spoke at a mass meeting in Columbus about famine in China. He stated 45 million people faced famine across five provinces and estimated about 7 million may have already died due to drought and related conditions.
Washington April 25. An army of 168000 is provided for in the army appropriation bill reported by the house appropriations committee. The total is 331072159 dollars, 15631737 less than the bill that failed last session for an army of 168000 men.
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