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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
2
Advertisment touts Tiz as the only remedy that draws out poisonous exudations causing foot puffiness and pain. It claims instant relief for corns callouses and bunions and promises long lasting comfort for a few cents a box. Also promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets for headaches from colds with signature E. W. Grove and 30 cents price.
Supt. G I Morgan outlined plans to expand Athens city schools and raise salaries at the Sunnyside Parent Teacher Association meeting. He warned that current pay is too low, overcrowded rooms require new grade buildings, and significant state aid plus a local levy could fund improvements.
The piece notes that thin people risk disease due to low reserve power and advocates gaining weight. It cites doctors and chemists who show 8 grain hypno nuclane tablets can increase white and red blood cells, leading to weight gain. It advises obtaining sealed packages and following package directions for several months.
Lottridge Mr and Mrs John Bacheldor of Marion visit Daniel Ackley at his home. Miss Freda Swartz stays over with Ad Russells in Fairview. Mrs Bertha Allen travels to West Virginia after her nephew dies. Ed Chase and Autmer Ackley host in Van derhoof. Ethel Morris visits O L and Mrs Davis in Athens. H J Run nion and Elton visit relatives in Vianna. Runnion visit Hemlock Grove. Fred Warner and Earl Kincade sow oats. April showers hoped for harvest. Mrs William Blackwood injured in wagon collision. ribs broken and other injuries. She is progressing at this writing. Primary turnout small. fifty votes cast. Earl Metcalf of Bethany visits aunt Mrs L T Runion.
In Borah favored selection at the Idaho State convention in Coeur d Alene delegates were chosen to back Senator Borah who supports Senator Hiram Johnson. No opposition to Borah appeared as the meeting concluded.
The French army occupying Frankfort Germany under General Degouett numbers about 15 000 and will withdraw once German concentrations along the Rhine are dispersed per a issued proclamation by the French commander.
Albert Greer of 52714 N. High St Columbus reports complete relief from rheumatic pain after using Dreco a root and herb juice remedy. He describes improved digestion energy sleep and renewed vigor and urges others to try Dreco as a treatment for various stomach and rheumatic ailments. The ad notes Dreco is made from twelve roots herbs and berries and is sold by The Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.
Philadelphia April 20 The annual relay carnival of the University of Pennsylvania opens at Franklin Field with expected participation from over 120 teams from American colleges. Cambridge Oxford duo lead the British entry while stars from Yale Harvard Michigan Cornell Wisconsin and Notre Dame are set to compete.
The Messenger editor asserts no attack by the Humane Society or himself. He says his report of Mr. Cox’s case was corrected in the Messenger office to align with the presented evidence. He was present at the hearing and stands by the correction as unintended.
Dallas April 29. The southwest crowds increased spending and extravagance into next autumn per the monthly Federal Reserve report by agent W F Ramsey. Retail trade surged as the Easter season prompted renewed buying, overturning earlier saturation predictions.
Akron April 29 Street car men voted not to strike Saturday but to enter arbitration with Northern Ohio Traction Co officials Monday. They seek $1.00 an hour and an eight hour day. Charles Currie named as traction arbitrator. If needed the governor will appoint a third party. Blynn says higher pay justified but city fare must rise. Akron previously rejected a six cent fare hike.
Battling Levinsky of Philadelphia beat Tony Melichar of Chicago by decision after ten rounds in Kenosha Wisconsin. Melichar tried for a knockout in the tenth, flooring Levinsky, who led the early rounds for an eight round stretch.
Twenty four local teams entered Milwaukee on April 29 for the opening night of the Arcade pin tournament. Bowlers from across the country participated, marking the start of the event.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor closed the International Cigar Makers Union convention in Cleveland predicting an end to national labor unrest. The gathering concluded today and announced its next convention would be held in Denver in May 1922.
Washington on April 29 reports the government is prepared to handle possible revolutionary demonstrations on May 1, International Labor Day. Justice department agents nationwide have instructions as red letters are watched and Bolshevik headquarters in New Jersey New York and the Pacific Northwest are under guard through May 1.
The Kimberly Sluggers will face the last local colored team in a two game series starting Sunday May 2. First pitch is at 1 o clock.
A box and pie social will be held at the Willow Creek school house on Friday evening April 30. A feature will be a beauty show with prizes for the winners.
Delaware Ohio resident Mrs. W C Cox reports five year goitre improvement after six weeks using Sorbol Quadruple. Testimonial claims relief in breathing, nerves and eyes with no staining, minimal daily interference. McKee Drug Co or Sorbol Company offer further information.
The Ohio State Journal and Columbus Dispatch announced a Sunday edition price increase from seven to ten cents starting next Sunday. Higher costs for paper materials and labor are cited as the reason for the increase.
The Plains hosts include Mrs. Joe Hutchins as Tuesday dinner guest of Mrs. Colonel Lock in Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bess of Murray City visited Mrs. William Roberts. Jeff Harrison and companion were in Columbus to see her father in a hospital. William Roberts and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shafer in Beaumont. Jake Matheny and sister Ervin Vore shopped in Athens Tuesday. Fred Porter of Athens drove to The Plains to note road condition. Roy Matheny and family of Middleport visited his mother here. Ivy Nash of Nelsonville and Mrs. W. J. Hawk with son Robert drove to Nelsonville Sunday evening.
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