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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1921

Page

2

Thurber & Yeo Medicine Co Claim Cure Result

A Chester reader reports that Thurber and Yeo Herb Wonder cured his 14 year old son’s bladder weakness after two and a half bottles. The ad claims wide use for constipation liver kidney and bladder troubles with 50 cent bottles or six for 2.50. Available through The Cline Pharmacy in Athens The Fountain Pharmacy in Nelsonville and H. B. Smith's Drug Store in Pomeroy.

Chester W. Va Thurber & Yeo Medicine Co Thurber & Yeo A. M. Kirkwood Indiana Ave W. V Gale Athens Cline Pharmacy Co Nelsonville Fountain Pharmacy Pomeroy H. B. Smith's

Frank Super Heads to Buffalo for Vacation

Mr. Frank Super departed today to Buffalo New York to join his brother Prof. Ralph Super and begin a vacation together.

Frank Super Buffalo N. Y Prof Ralph Super

Grover of Baltimore Visits Athens Parents

Mr J W Grover from Baltimore visited Athens yesterday and spent time with his parents Mr and Mrs H W Grover.

J. W. Grover Baltimore Athens H. W. Grover

Miss Mary Edwards Heads Out on Two Week Vacation

Mary Edwards departs for a two week trip visiting Columbus Buckeye Lake and Cleveland planning tours and sightseeing across Ohio cities.

Mary Edwards Coumbus Buckeye Lake Cleveland

Mr C T Moore Visits Lancaster Family Cottage

Mr C T Moore travels to Lancaster to spend one week with his family at their cottage on the camp grounds.

Local Residents Return From Ten Day Visits

Mr. Jack Sweeney returns from a vacation exploring the northern part of the state and the lakes visiting Columbus Canton Cleveland Toledo Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hunter of Second Street come home after ten days with friends and relatives in Zanesville Fil to Columbus.

Jack Sweeney State Lakes Columis Canton Cleveland Toledo Detroit Arthur Hunter Second Street Zanesville Filo Columbus

Runyon and McPhersons Take Buckeye Lake Outing

Mr and Mrs William G Runyon and daughter Ilia motor with Mr and Mrs Arthur McPherson and their son Arthur Jr to Buckeye Lake for a week long outing.

William G. Runyon Ilia Arthur McPherson Arthur Jr Buckeye Lake

Mr and Mrs H G Jefferson To Visit Bloomingburg

Mr and Mrs H G Jefferson plan Sunday morning motor trip to Bloomingburg to stay one week with Mr and Mrs W F Jefferson, the parents.

H. G. Jefferson Bloomingburg Mr. Jefferson Mrs. W. F. Jefferson

Miss Anna Mae McKinstry Undergoes Adenoids Removal

Miss Anna Mae McKinstry daughter of Mr and Mrs A R McKinstry of 78 Richland Avenue underwent a successful adenoids and tonsils operation Thursday at Gallipolis hospital. She was accompanied by her mother and aunt Mrs J K Jolly of Youngstown.

Anna Mae McKinstry A. R. McKinstry Richland Avenue Gallipolis Hospital J. K. Jolly Youngstown

Mrs Joachim Returns From Weeklong Visit Across Counties

Mrs. Theodore Joachim returns home from a week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Savage in Middleport and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Keiser of Pomeroy. Mrs. Sarah Drummond of Columbus accompanies her to spend a few days with friends in Athens and vicinity.

Theodore Joachim Richland Avenue Ralph Savage Middleport Jacob Keiser Pomeroy Sarah Drummond Columbus Athens

Visit Totals Add to Nelsonville Trip With Mitchell Family

Mrs Harry Mitchell and her two children Charles and Lucile and Mrs Charles Mitchell spent Friday in Nelsonville visiting Mr and Mrs Walter Bennett. Their daughter Mary returned home with them after a two week stay with Marys grandparents and her uncle.

Harry Mitchell Charles Lucile Charles Mitchell Nelsonville Walter Bennett Mary

Dearford Sisters Visit Grover Family in Portsmouth

The Misses Jessie Margaret Mayme Genevieve and Mabel Dear ford of Portsmouth are guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Grover at 240 East State Street, traveling 135 miles from Chillicothe via Lancaster in five hours. Mrs. B. T. Rose returns from a six week Buffalo visit with Miss Elizabeth Cochran and plans to resume her school duties in Hopedale after a Columbus stop to see Dr. and Mrs. Henry G. Williams and the Scott family.

Jessie Margaret Mayme Genevieve Mabel Dearford Portsmouth H. W. Grover East State Street Chillicothe Lancaster B. T. Rose Buffalo N. Y T. L. Schrantz Elizabeth Cochran Schrantz Hopedale Rose Columbus Henry G. Williams Scott

Cotton Use Drops Sharply in July

Washington August 13 The Census Bureau announced that cotton consumed in July excluding linters totaled 410120 bales down from 525489 bales in July 1920 signaling a large year to year decline in fiber usage.

Washington Census Bureau

Opera Heard 800 Miles Away by Wireless Telegraphy

An opera performed in Berlin was distinctly heard 800 miles away through wireless telephone transmissions, showcasing the reach of early long distance audio technology and signaling a breakthrough in broadcasting.

Berlin

Red Cross Clothing Drive Aids Europe in Winter

The Red Cross led by Attorney M. D. Hughes calls Athens area residents to donate clothing for central and eastern Europe. A collection day will be scheduled next week with depots at C. B. White in Troy township and New Marshfield townhouse, plus Athens township depot led by Mrs. Carl Fuller.

Europe Athens County Red Cross M. D. Hughes Athens Dora Barth Troy Township C. B. White Carl Fuller Athens Township New Marshfield Charles Burt Literary Red Cross of America

Hold Zanesville Boy After Death of His Comrade

Private Walden Paden of Zanesville remains jailed at Port Clinton awaiting military action. He is suspected in the shooting death of Private Harold Darr of Zanesville the previous Monday. Officials stated the investigation is nearing completion and will await a full report before taking definite steps.

Zanesville Camp Perry Walden Paden Port Clinton Paden Harold Darr Darr

United States negotiates separate peace treaties

The United States government is negotiating separate peace treaties with Germany Austria and Hungary. After reports the German treaty is close to signature state department officials said Austria and Hungary treaties have begun as well.

United Press Washington United States Germany Austria Hungary State Department

Athens County Dep Lt Auditor Reports Tax Rate Decrease

Deputy auditor Harry Riley announced most Athens county taxing districts show lower tax rates than 1920. Rates, prepared for December 1921, were sent to the state tax commission for approval after budget requests for schools townships and municipalities. Athens township 20.30 mills Athens city 20.80 mills pending commission approval.

Harry Riley Athens County State Tax Commission Riley Columbus Tax Commission Athens Township Athens City

People of Wakatimi Dance in Canoes

People in Wakatimi New Guinea perform a traditional dance aboard canoes moving along the shore showcasing cultural flair and maritime heritage. The scene captures communal celebration with rhythmic paddling and synchronized steps amid coastal scenery.

Wakatimi New Guinea

Athens Guard Unit Leaves for Camp Knox Ky

The second Athens guard unit Battery 3B 125th Field Artillery Ohio National Guard sails Sunday at 3 42 am for Camp Knox Kentucky. Forty seven men plus four officers join Captain Montgomery Campbell who organized the unit and earned federal recognition. Two weeks of training near Louisville include fire control discipline and horse care with athletics and swimming on the schedule.

Athens Athens Guard 125Th Field Artillery Ohio National Guard Camp Knox Tomorow France Camp Perry Montgomery Campbell Campbell Ohio University Field Artillery Ohio Canton Columbus Dresden Zanesville Akron Galion Portsmouth Mansfield Toledo Jis John Hibbard Tom Morgan George Rickards D. W. Hand War Department Louisville National Guard

Brooklyn Beats Giants on Two Wild Pitches

Brooklyn scored three runs on two wild pitches by Toney to defeat the Giants. Kelly hit a two RBI homer with two men aboard. The Browns handed the Indians their fifth straight loss.

Brooklyn Toney Giants Kelly Browns Indians

Baseball scores from major leagues and leagues

American Association games featured Louisville 4 Columbus 2 Toledo 7 Indianapolis 3 St Paul 11 Kansas City 7 Kansas City 5 St Paul 3. National League Pittsburgh 12 Chicago 9 Cincinnati 4 St Louis 2 Brooklyn 8 New York 1 Philadelphia 10 Boston 5 Philadelphia 4 Boston 0. American League Cleveland 6 Chicago 1 Philadelphia 8 8 New York 6 St Louis 3 Detroit 1.

Louisville Minneapolis Kansas City Milwaukee Eee St. Paul Indianapolis Toledo Se Columbus Pittsburg Et New York Boston Eeee Brooklyn Eee OS ET Ae Cincinnati Eee Chicago St. Louis Boston Eeereen Philadelphia Toledo Pittsburg Cincinnati Brooklyn Cleveland Detroit

Germs and the Blue Devil Cleanser Ad

A playful strip compares germs to lye attacking hands and markets Blue Devil Cleanser as a protective solution. The line suggests chemical strength and a cautionary tone in a vintage print ad.

Blue Devil Cleanser

Mob tarred itinerant preacher in Oskaloosa

Infuriated by alleged unpatriotic remarks about Americans fallen in France a mob said to include former servicemen seized Rev W L Wilfond at a tent meeting drove him to the countryside and tarred and feathered him before releasing him after he promised to leave town police later ordered the tent meetings discontinued.

Oskaloosa France W. L. Wilfond

Big Wrestling Show Promises Record Nelsonville Night

Gotch returns to the ring next Monday in Nelsonville after Sisson postpones the big match. Cap tain Marter of the U S A wrestling team to meet Gotch in a semi final while Sisson faces Hamilton in a time limit bout. Romaro of Athens meets Miller of Nelsonville as the undercard with doors opening at seven and a live band.

Young Gotch Kotsonaros Columbus Sisson Nelsonville Gotch Hocking Valley Captain Marter Marter Hart Hamilton Romaro Athens Miller Kolsonaros

Ambitious amateurs invited to Opera House talk by famed figure

A notable figure plans a Monday afternoon appearance at the Opera House to explain holds to ambitious amateurs. Whether he wins or loses in Columbus, he is described as a wonderful man and worth seeing.

Opera House Columbus

McGraw’s Bold Trades Fail to Deliver Giants Pennant

New York Giants owner John McGraw faced criticism for spending and trading to chase a pennant. The acquisitions of Irish Meusel Red Causey and Casey Stengel backfired as Meusel underperformed in hitting and fielding. Causey and Stengel’s form waned leaving the left side weakened and prompting calls that substantial young talent was sacrificed for short term gains.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York John McGraw New York Giants McGraw Meusel Red” Causey Casey Stengelt Giants Pilburg and Boson Maerell Clarter Phils Walker Henline Cash Causey McCraw Pittsburg Pat Moran Rube Marquard Reds Ment Cincinnati

French Lady Champ Here For American Title Bid

Mlle Suzanne Lenglen, French tennis star, arrived in New York aboard the Paris to contest the American women's championship and to begin an exhibition tour of the United States in support of devastated France.

Champ New York Suzanne Lengren Paris France

Baseball Scoreboard Recap From Yesterday’s Games

Burleigh Grimes allowed one run over two innings as the Robins beat the Giants 3 to 1. Pirates widened NL lead with a 12 to 9 win over Chicago. Babe Ruth hit his 44th homer but the Yankees fell 8 to 6 to the Athletics. Cleveland topped the White Sox 6 to 1 as Red Faber struggled. Phils swept the Braves 10 to 5 and 4 to 0. Tigers lost 2 to 1 to the Browns. Reds beat the Cards 3 to 2 for three straight."

Burleigh Grimes Robins Giants Pirates Chicago Babe Ruth Yanks Athletics Cleveland White Sox Red Faber Covey Braves Phils Scott Smith Bobby Jones Leonadr Tigers Browns Reds

Mind must be armed to disarm world view Seattle

H Wickham Steed editor of The London Times in Seattle explains Lord Northcliffe’s world disarmament remark. He says disarming the mind means shedding aggressive prejudices while keeping an open view. England should see the United States as a friendly country, not beholden to old loyalties.

Seattle Wash Lord Northcliffe H. Wickham Steed The London Times Northcliffe Steel England United States

Final heat narrows field in Fisher Allison trophy race

The last fifty mile heat in the Fisher Allison trophy race for displacement in the International Power Boat contests narrows to Rainbow Buffalo Orlo 38rd New York and Miss Sterling Toronto as contenders.

Buffalo N. Y Rainbow Buffalo Orlo 38Rd New York Miss Sterling Toronto

Also Mentioned on This Page

Robinson and Johnson W. D. Robinson May Avenue William Johnson Harmon Easler J. F. Robinson James Johnson B. Vorhes Ww. Cc. Jones Womans Benefit Association of the Maccabees W. F. Shepherd D. R. Zenner West State Street J. F. Albright Inldaw H. C. Baker Paul Ll. Albright South High Street Leo Schaeffler Marguerite Taylor Mrs. H. M. Taylor South College Street Crossen B. W. Davis Blanche Delle Finsterwald Frank Finsterwald Niagara Falls Misses Finsterwald T. M. Pickering Misa Nelle Pickering Leon Lawson G. CC. Lawson FE. O. Huggins Ruth Harry Slaughter East H. B. Lee Mercer County Lee Bluefield Isaac E. Ash Sunnyside Drive Ash Mrs. Lee H. T. Phillips Helen Bebe Johnson Fern Street Oakland Wheaton Hardware Co Anard LEGO Red Cross of Athens Co Ars A Quick L. C. Martin Penny Ante Hey Eddie Kentucky HOW American Association Pastor Tarred Czar of Willard Keenan Senger Millikan Jack of All Trades Automotive Battery & Electric CO Westinghouse Minro Electric Service Westinghouse Batteries
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