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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1922

Page

6

Emergency jar for home use cost 35 and 65 cents

A short note promotes keeping a jar ready for emergencies to prevent pneumonia at home, listing hospital size jars and tubes priced at 3.00. The wording compares favorably to mustard plaster.

Williams Treatment Promises Relief From Rheumatic Ailments

A promoting notice offers The Williams Treatment for rheumatism kidney and bladder issues caused by acids. It promises relief, improved sleep, and reduced pain with a free bottle by mail after sending 10 cents for partial postage and packaging.

Williams D. A. Wiliams Co P.O East Hampton Conn Parce

Britain fears aerial war as next conflict looms

London observers warn the next war will unleash horrors from the skies. Air power is urged as Britain prepares to expand its air force, with experts predicting unmanned weapons and vast bomber fleets. Battleships may stay home while aircraft carriers operate offshore.

Great Britain Guest Quest W. Joynson-Hicks M. P Seely Percy Scott

Legion seeks permanent jobs for 700000 veterans

Indianapolis dispatch reports Lemuel Bolles national adjutant of the American Legion says the country faces a heavy joblessness among world war veterans. He notes about 600000 lack work, 400000 placed through Legion efforts, and urges communities to provide lasting employment while urging idle men to return home for local help. Only a few regions, including the District of Columbia, Louisiana and South Dakota, are fully employed.

International News Service Indianapolis Ind American Legion Lemuel Bolles National Adjutant of the Legion Bolles Goodby United States District of Columbia Louisiana South Dakdta

Tokio Shaken by Violent Earthquake in 30 Years

A severe quake struck Tokyo at 10 o clock causing buildings to sway for two minutes. The American embassy section was called in as the tremors sent residents into the streets for safety. Reports indicate the earthquake centered in Tokyo.

Tokio International News Service

Indigestion Relief via Bisurated Magnesia Reform

Medical authorities attribute most stomach troubles to excess hydrochloric acid rather than lack of digestive juices. Avoid artificial digestants and take Bisurated Magnesia after meals to sweeten the stomach, prevent excess acid, and ease sourness, gas, and pain.

Many Claim Estate of Kinless Mrs Giles

In New York on April 26 Mrs Mary Giles who said she had no living relatives is pursued by three men claiming to be her husbands two men claiming sons and 62 relatives including sisters aunts and cousins. Unless proven related the $16 000 estate will go to the city.

New York Mary Giles

Lithiated Buchu Tablets Claim Nighttime Bladder Relief

Dayton resident William Ostermeyer reports nightly bladder disruptions eased by Lithiated Buchu tablets. The ad touts kidney and bladder cleansing benefits and back relief, priced at 2 cents each with the Keller formula advertised for purchase at McKees Drug Store and other outlets.

Wm. D. Ostermeyer Second St The Dayton Daily News Epsom McKees Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg

Two Children Fatally Struck in 24 Hours in City

In Youngstown Ohio Mike Esposito four was fatally injured when a jitney driver Gabe Halliday struck him after the child stepped into the street. The previous day Mary Phillips seven was killed in a similar incident. Both drivers await investigation.

Youngstown Mike Esposito Gabe Halliday Mary Phillips

Trex Seamlessly Eases Rheumatic Pain and Constipation

An advertising notice for Trex claims rapid relief from rheumatic pains and chronic constipation. It promises a few days of use, then lasting comfort, and credits the product with draining the system, opening the liver and bowels, and curing related symptoms. Sold at Cline's Pharmacy for $1.00.

Cline

Guarantors Meet for Chautauqua Reorganization and Officers

Coolville guarantors of the chautauqua association are called to meet at the White-Larson store next Thursday at 7 PM to reorganize and elect officers for the upcoming summer meeting. Also, Class Seven of the M E church hosts Class Eight with a May 2 banquet at the school, inviting all former members.

Chautauqua Association White-Larson M. E. Church Reedsville Ralph Chevalier Linley Baker Lucy White Chapel Henry Wires Creamer Howard Stout Ohio University Athens E. H. Stout Elmer Mauch Lily Brown Ralph Stout Bethel

Eleven Women Seek Seats in Congress in 1920 Election

The piece notes eleven women running for federal office including Mrs. Izetta Brown in Virginia for the U S Senate and Miss Belle Kearney in Mississippi against John Sharp Williams. It lists several House candidates such as Mrs. Annette Adams California Mrs. Lelia Seton Edmundson Alabama Mrs. Irene C. Buell Nebraska Mrs. T T Cotman Arkansas Mrs. W A Cullop Indiana Mrs. Winifreddo Huck Illinois and Miss Alice Robertson Oklahoma.

Alice Robertson Oklahoma Izetta Brown L U. S Senate Virginia John Sharp Williams Mississippi Belle Kearney Peter Oleson Frank B. Kellogg Minnesota Ella A. Boole U. S New York Elia A. Goole Izetta Jewell Brown Irene C. Buell Annette Adams Winifred Mason Huck W. A. Cullop Lelia Seton Edmundson I. T. Cotman

Ohio University Debaters Tie With Denison in Open Forum

Ohio University and Denison University split votes in a joint debate on the closed union shop principle. Ohio's Athens verdict favored the affirmative 2 to 1, while Denison's panel backed the negative by the same margin.

Ohio University Denison University Denison Ewing Hall Ohio Athens Paul Belcher Robert Soule Gilbert Shaver Wallace Heiser William Mather Spofford Kimble University Auditorium C. E. Peoples Pomeroy Asa E. Wood Marietta Lewis N. Tavenner Parkersburg W. Va Granville Jay Reed Ralph Beckett John Bolin Marietta College

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted

The article describes the heavy burdens on women who must perform many roles and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy to relieve suffering and ease their burdens. It frames the product as designed for women, offering relief from fatigue and strain.

Lydia BE Pinkham

Cleveland car thieves gang broken up after 18 cars found

Five men are under arrest with eighteen automobiles recovered as police say they disrupted a Cleveland gang stealing cars and shipping them to southern Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky. One suspect held locally others in Columbus and Cincinnati. Police found a complete set of engine number dies and one man admitted cars stolen in Cleveland were sold through a fence in Ironton.

Cleveland International News Service Ohio West Virginia Kentucky Columbus Cincinnati Ironton

Georges After the New Vote

Youngstown Ohio April 26 Mayor George L Oles considers asking Miss Dr Amy Kaukonen mayor of Fairport to be his running mate He praises her as one of the finest women in Ohio and capable of lieutenant governor duties He has not asked her to enter the race but may request she allow her name on the ballot as an independent candidate

Youngstown George L. Oles Amy Kaukonen Fairport Ohio Oles

Robbery charge and fines in Granville court

Georgia Pyphers of Cleveland was bound over to the grand jury in Newark on a $500 bond for robbery. Fred Nott of Marietta and Eugene Hanson of Kilbuck pleaded guilty in Granville mayor's court to willful destruction of property, each fined $500 and 30 days jail, suspended if fines paid in five days. Pyphers was shot after breaking a Granville jewelry store window. The youths are described as from prominent families.

Newark Georgia Pyphers Columbus Miller Granville

Presbyterian pastor to speak on Holy Spirit at service

O B Sloan will speak at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening about the Federated Churches conference held Monday at the First Methodist Church. The pastor will describe the work of the Holy Spirit in human life in a brief address.

O. B. Sloan Presbyterian Church Conference of the Federated Churches First Methodist Church Humanife

Pope Presses Genoa Conference Efforts

In Rome on April 26 the Pope expresses grave concern over the Genoa conference likely failure and dispatches a representative to Genoa to push for a strong diplomatic effort to realize the conference aims.

International Rome Genoa

Jubilee parade opens Ohio Odd Fellows jubilee in Columbus

In Columbus on April 26 a twilight parade begins at 6 P M in the downtown district to open the Ohio Odd Fellows jubilee celebration. More than 20 000 IOOF members are expected to attend with national and state officers and lodge delegates from across Ohio. After the parade, a ceremony at the Coliseum will initiate over 2 000 candidates, the largest class in Ohio IOOF history.

Columbus Ohio Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Order I. O. O. F. Lodge Ohio Ohio State Fair Grounds Lodge

Soviet Leader Heads to Genoa from Riga Dispatch

Lenin is expected to reach Riga within a week and plans to proceed to Genoa. A Riga dispatch says he intends to use his influence to prevent the Genoa conference from collapsing. His health is reported fully restored.

London Lenin Riga Genoa Daily Express

Kaukonen mulls Independent Run with Oles for Lt Governor

Fairport April 26 Dr Amy A Kaukonen youngest woman mayor in the United States said she is still weighing Mayor Oles suggestion and a decision on an independent nomination for lieutenant governor will come in a few days.

Amy Oles Fairport, CO International News Service Amy A. Kaukonen United States

Civil War Declared in Central China Warlord Wu Declares War

Wu Pei Fu, central China's strongman, announced war against Chang Tso Lin, northern China warlord. The manifesto warns foreign legations against foreign nationals aiding the foe and is signed by the Tuchuns of six provinces.

Edna Lee Booker Cheng Chow HO China Wu Pei Fu Chang Tso Lin Tuchuns

Ohio Wholesale Grocers Meet in Columbus

Five directors are to be elected and business and executive sessions held as the Ohio Wholesale Grocers' association holds its annual meeting in Columbus on April 26.

BIG Grocers Columbus Ohio Wholesale Grocers’ Association

Women in Ti Race for Pinta at State Horse

Cleveland April 26 Mrs W H Corlett Shaker Heights club woman will be a candidate for one of the Republicans nominations for state senator from Cuyahoga county it was announced today. Mrs Corletts platform pledges to seat a woman on every board under the state government and limit powers of the state utilities commission to cities without home rule charters. Mrs A B Pyke and Mrs W J Bushea are probable entrants for the Democratic senate spots while other women are expected to seek Republican nominations.

Cleveland W. H. Corlett Shaker Heights Cuyahoga County Corlett State Utilities Commission A. B. Pyke Democratic National Committee W. J

Hill Tea Linked to Historic London Firm for Descendants

A London firm continues a long standing supply of tea to the descendants of customers from three centuries ago. The arrangement traces back to earlier trade ties and preserves a link between current families and the original suppliers.

Hill London

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