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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1924

Page

2

American farm machinery leads global conquest of farming

The United States dominates world farming gear with tractors plows threshers and harvesters. The National Association of Farm Equipment Manufacturers cites rapid exports to France Russia Canada and over 100 countries as American technology reshapes global agriculture. Exports rose sharply with February 1926 commerce data showing over 4.4 million dollars in equipment value and gains of more than 15 million across eight months.

Chicago America Esearch Department Navnal Association of Americas Inter Australia Missippi Express New York South Africa France Russia United States Canada Mar Chinery Department of Commerce

Ice Cream Social Set for Saturday in Guysville Grove

An ice cream social will be held Saturday night in the Guysville grove. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Guysville Grove Guysville

Chauncey hosts Marietta in Sunday baseball clash

Chauncey faces Marietta at the Chauncey ballpark with Marietta carrying a 3 2 record and boasting wins over Noble county and Logan. Nicked by additions of Josh Pevore and supporting Withem with 12 strikeouts, the game starts at 2 30 p m.

Chauncey Marietta Chauncey Ballpark Noble County Logan Josh Pevore Don Dougan Withem Stants Dougan Zumbo King

Family picnic trip to Chauncey and Philo area described

Mr and Mrs Edward Jones with Harold and Juanita join Clyde Jorden and family Eldon Glenn, Arthur Swart and sons Forrest Wayne and John Swart in a day trip to Philo Colorado. They later visit Chauncey with Mrs Blackford and children Eien and Lloyd for a week with her parents Edward Jones in Ellis Lang Mes Weed Kisor.

Edward Jones Harold Juanita Clyde Jorden Eldon Glenn Arthur Swart Forrest Wayne John Swart Philo, CO Sun Gay Gerald Blackford

Father walks 1500 miles with dying wife's baby to Norway

George Hansen carried his three year old son Roy across 1500 miles from Pueblo to New York after his wife died. Motorists helped him along the way but ships would not accept the child. He now heads back to Chicago to seek work and save for passage money. He was due in Toledo this week.

George Hansen Pueblo Colo Roy Norway Hansen New York Chicago Toledo

Social Round of Visits Across Chauncey and Nearby

Last week guests visited Chauncey and nearby towns as families hosted relatives and friends. L C Carsey of Coonville and Clifford Bryan of Nelsonville stayed on Sycamore Street, with Sunday trips to Millfield to see Mrs Mary Nisor.

Sycamore Street L. C. Carsey Coonville Clifford Bryan Nelsonville Millfield Mary Nisor

Chauncey Host Honors Guests From Several States

Mr and Mrs Charles C Shields and family welcomed guests at their Ellis Avenue Chauncey home yesterday including Miss Kathryn Appleman from New Lexington Miss Margaret Longstreth and Bernadine Flannigan from Rehoboth Ohio Margaret Gilda from Cambridge and Olive Bowen and Anna Marie Davis from Athens Ohio.

Charles C. Shields Ellis Avenue Chauncey Kathryn Appleman New Lexington Margaret Longstreth Bernadine Flannigan Rehoboth, O Margaret Gilda Cambridge Olive Bowen Anna Marie Davis Athens

Lancaster Woman Arrested for Speeding on Lancaster Pike

Aug 14 Winifred Price of Lancaster was arrested by Deputy Brandt and Officer Farbeann after noon on the Lancaster pike for speeding. She claimed to be driving with a gentleman friend from Lancaster. Near Rockbridge they allegedly outran officers for a distance before the 45 mph reading prompted a stop. Magistrate Miller imposed $10 plus costs after the explanations.

Logan Winifred Price Lancaster Brandt Farbeann Lancaster Pike Rockbridge Miller

Nuga-Tone Health Claim Ad by McKee Dougle

A vintage style health ad urges readers to try Nuga-Tone a strength and energy builder promising a money back guarantee if no improvement within a 20 day period The copy links health to vitality appetites sleep and nerves and piles on common stomach and digestion symptoms as conditions it can aid.

McKee Dougle Toni

Republicans Attack Davis as Presidential Nominee

Fred O. Blue of Charleston told the West Virginia Republican convention that while he respects Davis as a man, Republicans differ with the party on policies and principles and oppose Davis for president. Blue said the GOP supports its own platform and would carry out its policies if elected.

Huntington W. VA West Blue Davis

Prison Dog Wiggles Ties Record With 15 Years Behind Bars

Aggie Myers, a Kansas City murderess, may gain freedom soon as her prison dog Wiggles nears a record 15 years in Missouri’s Jefferson City Penitentiary. The pair have shared a long bond, Wiggles awaiting return to the outside world if Myers is paroled.

Kansas City Aggie Myers Wigeles Aggie Wigies Missouri Penitent Jefferson City Wiggies United States Wiggles Clay County Hyde Hes Myers

Republican denouncement in convention on Bryan menace and Gore praise

The speaker warned of a Bryan led outcome risking a presidential win and urged full support for Coolidge. He lauded Howard M. Gore as Republican gubernatorial nominee and urged votes for the Republican slate in Congress and the Senate while praising party records.

Bryan Congress Davis Coolidee Niue Howard M. Gore United States Senate Ife

Dave's Mentha Pepsin Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement claims Dave's Mentha Pepsin stops acute stomach distress fast with a dessert spoonful. It urges guaranteed relief and returns money if ineffective, touting wide sales in New Jersey and benefits beyond digestion such as reduced nervousness and headaches.

Dave New Jersey McKee Drug Company

Former Doughboys to Hold a Reunion in Findlay Ohio

Athens county veterans who served with the 148th Infantry will gather for the sixth annual reunion in Findlay Ohio August 31 and September 1 as part of the 37th Division reunion August 29 to September 2. Headquarters will be the Phoenix Hotel.

Athens County 148Th Infantry Findlay 37Th Division 148Th Ohio National Guards Old Seventh Ohio Infantry Camp Sheridan Phoenix Hotel

Flyers Expected in Washington After Iceland Hold

American round the world fliers, stranded in Iceland, are due in Washington August 27 en route to the Pacific coast, according to a War Department announcement.

Washington Iceland Pacific Coast War Department

Chicago and Eastern Illinois Rail to Enter Eric Nickel Plate Merger

Reports from Chicago financial and railroad circles say the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad likely will be folded into the 1.5 billion Eric Nickel Plate merger. The move could reshape regional rail ownership and freight corridors.

Chicago Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad

Death Watch Beetles Ravage London Buildings

Death watch beetles are ravaging historic churches roofs floors and farm buildings in and near London. Imperial College of Science researchers combat the insects with hordes of cannibal beetles in a bid to save the structures.

London Imperial College of Science

Rescue Crew in Caliente Spanish Courier Hydroplane Loss

A Spanish courier hydroplane was destroyed in Caliente today. The crew were rescued with great difficulty after the crash.

Caliente Spatn

Rebel Chief Slain in Battle at Manilla

Arbel Malek a leading chief of the tribesmen in the war against the Spanish has been killed in battle according to word received today in Manila.

Manilla Arbel Malek

Peach Ridge Services Sermon by Rev Edward Miller

Rev Edward Miller will preach at Peach Ridge on Sunday April 17 with the sermon titled The Speed4 Advent of Christ. A large attendance is expected and all Sunday School members are urged to attend for a school picture. A rest room for a business in an old London church tower has opened.

Loyal Girls First Christian Church Af Christine Courtney Millfield Irma Eleanor Atkinson Ruth Fiske Kathryn Thomas Edytha Smart Gertrude Esther Fewell Hannah Noble Lucy Nye Wyona Gardner Garle Firgins Dorothy Minister Lucille Bradfield Irene Jackson Jennie Ruth Stella Carter Floride Sprague Edith Wilson Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta Mather Peach Ridge Edward Miller Church Hower London

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