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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1920
Page
5
For sale items include Diamond Hog Meal and Buffalo Gluten with car ground barley in transit. Milling Co announces goods available and asks for appreciation. Public notice mentions a social event at Ten Hill on August 11 with a shed auction and sale time.
Trimble R D Mr and Mrs G W plus family visited Mr Sanders. Mr and Mrs Guy Easler and family from Amseripe called on Mr and Mrs W. Garnett Linscott visits friends in this vicinity. Mrs Leota Linscott spent time with sister Mrs Mary Carpenter at Athens. Ice cream and pie supper planned for next Saturday night. Purchasers to test liveliness at genius um before taking them from ores.
Fragmentary OCR text references a legal matter with Woolley & Rowland attorneys and a date. The readable pieces mention cash in hand and a formal hand under seal, but critical details are missing. The source provides insufficient context to determine parties or actions.
A compact report lists cattle beef and sheep receipts with prices in Pittsburgh Chicago and Toledo.uter including hogs and calves with steady or varied quotes and notes on butter cheese and eggs from regional markets.
A goat named Billy damages a shop window and chases a nervous manager with a board as he fights a larger goat. In the melee Billy escapes into a deli area while pursuing Hans Zug, dodging panicked shoppers and the fat man behind the counter. More Billy adventures promised tomorrow.
The narrator recounts a hot restless night before departure, the excitement of Cecil and Cecilia, and a busy morning with family. She notes nerves, farewells, and a joyous boat sendoff with Mary and Jack among the crowd, ending with a teary, hopeful wave as the ship sails.
The Athens team and Jacksonville drew 1 1 at the park on Tuesday afternoon after darkness ended the contest. Cunningham pitched for Jacksonville and Barstow for Athens. Outfield running catches and strong pitching highlighted the unevenly divided hits as darkness halted play.
Notices indicate sealed bids for a school contract to be received at the near rear entrance. The document mentions a price, bidders, and deadline details tied to the Ames Rural School project with an August date.
For sale now, secure a home first. Bardin Brothers advertises lumber doors and windows, interior finish, and planking. They operate two yards with material, prices, and service to please.
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