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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1927

Page

6

Coal field mood unchanged by rate changes in 17 day window

D M Deyerle, president of Flat Top company, says no noticeable drop in Pocahontas coal demand during the 17 day period when e commerce commission rates take effect and a 20 cent per ton reduction applies. He notes non concurrent dates and doubts lake cargo buyers will shift orders to Pittsburgh during this interval.

Bluefield D. M. Deyerle Flat Topics Company Pocahontas E Commerce Commission Southern Big Mr. Deverle Ely Pittsburgh Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Virginia Kentucky Tennessee Norfolk and Western Chesapeake and Ohio Louisville and Nashville

Emerald Oil Promises Vein Reduction With Guaranteed Results

An ad promotes Emerald Oil as a remedy for varicose and swollen veins. It urges readers to visit a druggist for a two ounce bottle, apply as directed, and expect improvement in days with a money back guarantee if swelling does not reduce.

Coal industry hopes rise as Deyerle eyes fall business

The statement notes coal leader Mr. Deyerle expects a strong fall in business for the coal industry of the region, though the plan remains non executive until 17 days later.

Deyerle

Gasoline price war looms as Shell plans large Ohio plant

Cleveland observers expect price rivalry after Royal Dutch Shell plans a 5 million dollar investment in a massive plant on the Cuyahoga river. The project includes a 3 million dollar storage and distribution facility and a network of retail stations in the area.

Cleveland U.R Royal Dutchshell Oil Combine Shell English-Dutch Oil Combine Cuyahoga River

Author James Curwood In Grave Health Crisis

Owosso Michigan August 11 James Oliver Curwood author seriously ill at his home family says he is holding his own but a crisis is expected within 24 hours. Dr Robert H Durham Detroit consultant physician says infection has caused grave generalized streptococcal infection with toxic heart involvement.

Owosso Mich U.P James Oliver Curwood Robert H. Durham Detroit

Moore Family Guests Visit in Angel Ridge

Mr and Mrs Orley Moore of Toledo are guests of Mrs Moore’s sister Zoah Ballenger and her children in Angel Ridge.

Orley Moore Toledo Mrs. Moore Zoah Ballenger Angel Ridge

Rockefeller Ends Annual Pilgrimage to Boyhood Home

John D. Rockefeller aged 89 completed his yearly trip to Auburn New York where he spent time with old friends and distributed dimes. He had lunch at the Hotel Cascade veranda and looked toward Owaso lake, near the site of his boyhood home which burned down three years ago.

Auburn N. Y John D. Rockefeller Rockefeller John Cascade Owaso Lake

Largest estate probated in Licking County at $2.2 million

Appraisers valued the late John G. Jones estate at 2 208 000. The probate court in Newark noted the total includes personal property real estate in Ohio and Florida and stocks and bonds. It is the county's largest probate to date.

Newark John 8. Jones Sunday Creek, Coal Company Florida Licking County

Peterson's Ointment Promises Relief for Itching Skin

Itching skin claims promote Peterson's Ointment as a mighty healer for old sores ulcers and chafing. The advertisement cites that it never disappoints and urges readers to buy at druggists for 35 cents.

Peterson

W C T U Fights Ne gligee Fashion Show In Cincinnati

A W C T U committee will ask show promoters to bar models wearing negligee at a Cincinnati fashion event. Members call such attire demoralizing to the public and models, noting they stopped attending due to models in bathing suits.

Cincinnati U.P Yall

Fly-Tox insecticide claims to kill bugs safely for humans

Science touts Fly-Tox from Mellon Institute of Industrial Research. Rex Fellowship developed spray that kills flies mosquitoes roaches by suffocation yet is said harmless to humans including children.

Mellon Institute of Industrial Research Rex Fellowship

Tailored pattern offered for seven men sizes

The pattern can be made in long cloth repp linen or linen cut in seven sizes from 34 to 46 inches bust. A 38 inch size needs 4 1/4 yards of 36 inch material. Pattern mailed to any address on receipt of 15 cents in silver or stamps.

Levine Enters Paris Plane Race for $25,000 Prize

Charles A. Levine today piloted his Bellanca monoplane Columbia into the Paris race for a $25,000 prize. The bid marks a bold effort in transatlantic competition as officials await start signals and potential records.

Paris Charles A. Levine Columbia

Make Your Own Skin Whitener with Lemons

A vintage ad promotes mixing two lemons with Orchard White to soothe sunburn lighten freckles and discolored skin quickly at low cost. It claims a single bottle lasts all season and can be applied to face neck arms or hands as a daily whitening lotion.

Trans Atlantic Flight Departure May Be Tomorrow

A trans Atlantic flight to Philadelphia was announced with departure possibly set for tomorrow morning at 6 a m. The report notes the timetable remains tentative and weather conditions could affect the schedule.

trans-Atlantic Philadelphia

Woodworths Move Store to Court Street Location

The F. L. Woodworth company finished relocating its store from West Union Street to the Court Street shop space once used by the Toggery.

F. L. Woodworth Company West Union Street Court Street Toggery

Massachusetts Governor Grants Reprieve Action

In Chicago on August 11 the report notes Governor Alvan T. Fuller of Massachusetts granted a reprieve action. The brief item frames the gubernatorial mercy as part of ongoing legal matters and notes regional reactions.

Chicago Alvan T. Fuller Massachusetts

Chicago Vigilance Hardens Against Sympathetic Disturbances

Police in Chicago intensified scrutiny and patrols after tensions linked to the Sacco and Vanzetti case, aiming to prevent sympathetic disturbances and maintain order in the city.

Sacco Vanzetti Chicago

Two Italian Men Shot Dead in Chicago Gang Warfare

Chicago Aug 11 The police failed to identify the two latest victims in the citys gang warfare. Both men were Italians found shot to death early yesterday. Bodies riddled with bullets and signs of a gun battle marked the scene.

Chicago U.R

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