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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1921
Page
6
A local Athens resident Guy Wilson, a painter at 225 West Union Street, reports sharp back pains and dizziness from kidney weakness. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills from MckKee's Drug Store with relief after using them to stop nighttime trips and restore mobility.
Highway and coal groups press for lower rates before the state utilities commission. Railroads will present their defense on road building materials first with coal men to follow. Officials warn of a car shortage that may push prices higher, urging even coal distribution to prevent a fall panic and maintain steady supply.
The National City Bank of New York reports 1921 U S exports to Germany reached 381 772 000 dollars up from 344 794 000 in 1914 with raw cotton valued at 104 000 000 dollars the largest item. Wheat lard copper and mineral oils follow and June 1921 exports rose over 50 percent from 1920 while imports from Germany remained far below prewar levels.
Francis H. Sisson argues Americans should cash the present, noting a strengthening reserve position at Federal banks, lower discount rates, and a shift from government securities to business paper. He warns that a durable revival depends on real demand, productivity, and global economic recovery, citing European improvements and continued rates challenges.
T. F. Van Meter, a traveling sign painter in Athens, reports Wonder Soap from Athens Soap & Chemical Co. removes paint strings from hands. He asks for a dollar’s worth immediately and notes the product is available at Athens drug or grocer stores with mail samples by card.
John Storey, the premier of New South Wales, started his working life as a boiler-maker, illustrating a rise from trades to political leadership. This background traces early industrial roots shaping his public career and political perspectives.
C J West of the Ohio State bureau reports northwest Ohio counties Paulding Van Wert Williams face a lean year as oats and corn yield poorly. Wheat shows a hopeful turn with July market receipts in major markets at 20 million dollars, suggesting slight improvement if foreign demand holds. Threshing indicates oats near total failure. rains boost corn but full impact uncertain.
Meigs County residents report high water last Wednesday affecting Mart McKnight residence and W. S. Sweet store with no serious losses. County commissioners and surveyor visited Albany Salem Center road project through C A Hunters farm altering route and marking changes. Community notes include various visits, threshing, school board activity with no teachers hired, and a Liar’s Club gathering with twenty four candidates receiving the twenty second degree.
President Harding will discuss the Congress tax revision program with Republican leaders on his return from rest in New England. The Ways and Means Committee plans to seek cuts totaling up to a billion dollars from the current 4.5 billion dollar annual government outlay and consider delaying excess profits tax repeal and surtax reductions until January. Principal items include a federal auto license tax, checks tax, a three cent rise in first class postage, and a tax on corporate profits. Budget Director Dawes is urged to push for immediate, deeper spending cuts to enable any tax relief.
An early 20th century style weight loss pitch promotes Korein Tabules as a safe easy path to slenderness. It contrasts fat appearance with an urging to reduce weight now. The ad promises a free book and testimonials and lists New York distributors and local druggists.
New England Mr and Mrs Stanton James and Mr and Mrs James Earich of Athens spent Sunday with relatives. Miss Freda Potter of Athens visited Miss Helen McKinley. The Farsh and Phetteplace families hosted guests, while Wright and Hughes families toured Athens. The Henry reunion drew attendees including Edward Grosvenor and Harold Henry. Orson Lewis suffered a stroke but improves. Funeral held for Nancy Tedso w at the local cemetery. Audria Bennett visited Music Run. James Phetteplace welcomed a son Paul Eugene born July 30. Ice cream social planned August 20 at the Presbyterian lawn.
Carson Boggs a Coalville farmer weds Florence Tilton a Coalville clerk. Nelsonville miner George Standall weds Maggie Whitmore of Buchtel. Pearl Helwig. Hugh Kayser a Charleston bookkeeper weds Pearl Swisher a Guysville bookkeeper. Rev Mill
A Chester reader reports a boy’s bladder weakness disappearing after using Thurber Yeo's Herb Wonder. The letter praises the root and herb medicine for constipation liver kidney and bladder issues. It lists prices 50 cents per bottle six for 2.50 and notes sales in Athens Nelsonville and Pomeroy.
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