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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1921
Page
2
An elevated airplane view over Rome captures the ancient Coliseum in clear featured detail. The shot emphasizes the vast ruin amid modern surroundings, highlighting Italy's historic landmark from a high altitude.
Secretary Wallace asks for a $405,000 emergency deficiency to cover indemnities for tuberculous cattle through June. With indemnities nearly exhausted, testing has paused. the move aims to prevent disruption as 13,500 cattle are projected for condemnation this year at about $30 per head.
J G Moorman, a respected Athens decorator, credits Dreco with dramatic health gains after a nervous shock. He reports better sleep, appetite, digestion, and reduced swelling and joint pain, praising the medicine as effective and calling for its wider introduction by The Cline Pharmacy Co.
In Columbus on April 29 the Ohio Supreme Court heard opposing counsel who were father and son from Bucyrus. Chester A Meek, Crawford County prosecutor, pleaded for Lyken township board of education while his son Benjamin Meek defended John Ai Solze seeking a roadside shelter for pupils. Ruling not yet announced.
A man recalls being refused life insurance due to heart symptoms. He says gas pressure from his stomach caused the issue, and after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy he claims his condition improved and he could obtain life insurance. The ad promotes the product as a simple remedy for digestive ailments with a money back guarantee.
Enforcement of anti betting laws will not halt the running races scheduled to begin at the fair grounds on Saturday. The event draws interest despite legal scrutiny and local bettors plan to attend.
American League games featured Cleveland routing Detroit 18 to 5 and Boston beating Philadelphia 6 to 2 while New York defeated Washington 9 to 2. The St Louis against Chicago game was affected by wet grounds.
In baseball action the Brooklyn Dodgers beat the New York Giants 2 to 1. The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Boston Braves 11 to 6. Other matchups Cincinnati at St Louis Iain and Pittsburgh at Chicago were not scheduled.
Yesterday's star Uhle pitched effectively in relief as Cleveland defeated Detroit 18 to 5 with a homer and six RBIs. Billy Piercy and Spec Meadows sparkled for the Yankees and Phillies. Piercy had two doubles and a single in a 9 to 5 win over Washington, while Meadow's hit spree helped Philadelphia beat Boston 11 to 6. The Giants beat the Dodgers 2 to 1 in a tight interleague riff, and Boston topped Chicago 6 to 2 as heavy hitting led by Joe Wood came through for Cleveland with four hits in six at bats against Cobb's Tigers.
The article previews a college football match where Ohio should beat Denison if weather holds, noting Finsterwald leads the team amid prior results. Cincinnati University recently defeated the Methodists soundly but lost to Ohio by one point, setting optimism for Ohio’s chances.
Johnny Kilbane the featherweight champion says the bout will go the limit. He expects a hard fight and backs Dempsey to win if it lasts full rounds, though he acknowledges Carpentier is dangerous and clever in Cleveland.
The Athens high school baseball team left Friday morning for Point Pleasant for an afternoon game and will play Rutland on Saturday before returning home in the evening. Coach A B Mackie led players Leonard Oldfield McConahey Sweeney Wise K Sharp Jones Coe and Bason in the outfield with E Sharp and Stewart as substitutes.
Washington April 29 The House defeated all disarmament proposals and sent to the Senate the naval appropriation bill carrying a total of 16? The vote was 212 to ? The report notes the party division and key supporters in the chamber.
De Witt Garrett and 12 others who pled guilty to night riding face prison terms in an Arkansas case. Most received one year. others got six months or two months. Eleven were discharged for lack of evidence as defendants prepared for prison or bond arrangements. The group had been charged with arson and intimidation tied to pressuring cotton prices.
In Hebbardsville Ohio Apr 29 union church meetings moved from Methodist to Presbyterian with Evangelist Hakim preaching to a full house. Clarence S Johnson leads nightly singing and converts rise each evening. Prayer services at 7 and revival at 7 30 continue for ten days with Sunday highlighted by union Sunday school at 9 30 and evangelistic meeting at 10 30.
Cincinnati April 29 Federal prohibition agent Lawrence Foppe is sued for 20000 by Ben Ironmonger whose son Wilbert 16 a high school student was shot on February 22 The suit says Foppe pursued the boy after snowballing at telegraph poles and fired a shot striking him in the back The youth was near death for weeks and Foppe was arrested the next day after the youth identified him by a badge
Mr and Mrs Reinhold Miller and family thank friends neighbors Reverend Sheldon and the German choir for kindness during the illness and passing of their daughter Mary born August 21 1920 died April 23 1921 near Jacksonville Virginia
Police here are probing the distribution of United Communist Party pamphlets headed workers show your power demonstrate May 1. The item reflects a local crackdown on literature related to the labor movement.
Lantz admitted guilt to the charge of manufacturing intoxicating liquor when arraigned before Justice Helwig. He was arrested Tuesday evening by Deputy Sheriff Pete McKinley.
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