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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1924

Page

3

Bartlett Guests and Local Notices In Nelsonville

Mrs. C M Bartlett and Dorothy of Kansas City visit Mr and Mrs C H Bartlett while Mrs H Db Krieg recovers from surgery at Mt Carmel hospital. City officials warn drivers about lights. others attend church and funeral services. Dr Robert D Green returns from California after aiding hoof and mouth efforts. drought impacts crops and power.

H. Db. Krieg Tonae Mt. Carmel Hospital Coous California Robert D. Green United States Ashland Green Sacramento Turing Sttte Logan Dr. Green

Maynard Talks Retail Trends for Merchants at Kiwanis

Ohio State University professor H H Maynard addressed Kiwanis members on chain stores and mail order houses. He warned merchants to hire efficiently to compete, noted chain stores and mail orders are here to stay, and cited a 4 percent overhead saving from cash and carry systems. The event drew strong attendance and featured songs by Mrs. E McCune and Mrs. ew Rice.

Department of Commerce and Journalism Kiwanis Club hKuests Department of Commerce Times Maynard E. McCune Ew Rice Nexteek

Kiwanis Debates Logan Gas Charge Endorsement

Logan Kiwanis club discussed Isen company’s request for a 50 cent per meter gas charge. No endorsement was given but members indicated potential support if the gas firm agrees to extend service to new additions currently without gas.

Kiwanis Isen Company Logan

Eye Sight Study Warns Defective Vision Harms Industry

New York report by the Eye Sight Conservation Council of America cites a survey of 170 firms in 23 states employing over 1 million, finding 44.3 percent of 200000 tested workers have defective vision. The study claims vision health boosts production, safety, and worker comfort, urging more eye care and better lighting.

New York Eye Sight Conservation Council of America Tts Council United States Eye Sight Conservation Council

Funeral for Comrade Henry Courtney Held Friday

The funeral for Comrade Henry Courtney will be at Jesse L. Maxwell's undertaking rooms at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon with burial at West Union Street Cemetery. Meret at Post Room 1:30 P. M. J. L. 1ckering P. C.

Henry Courtney Jesse L. Maxwell West Union Street Meret J. L

La Follette Gains AFL Endorsement As Presidential Candidate

Washington August 14 Senator Robert M La Follette was formally notified today that the American Federation of Labor endorses his presidential candidacy. The AFL action marks a major labor endorsement in the campaign.

Washington Robert M. la Follette American Federation of Labor

Why Fathers Go Broke Briefly Told by The Observant Reporter

The Observant Reporter spots a car on East Washington Street noted for a white painted tire cover with a neat legend. The legend and short tale convey pathos in a brief, eloquent expose about fathers and finances.

East Washington Street

Fear of husband cited in petition for divorce

Mrs. Emma Jane Dean of York township files for divorce from George W. Dean in common pleas court on Wednesday. She seeks alimony and a temporary injunction against selling property, plus custody of two minor children, claiming abuse and fear since their 1891 marriage.

Emma Jane Dean York Township George W. Dean Common Pleas Dean

Funeral Friday for Henry Courtney

Funeral services for Henry Courtney will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Maxwells Undertaking Parlors. Burial follows at West Union Street Cemetery.

Henry Courtney Maxwells Undertaking West Union Street

Veteran Captain William Davis recalls G A R encampment history

Captain William Davis of Rome New York and a G A R veteran attended every G A R encampment for 41 years and was present at the Boston conclave. He noted the crowd declined from about 50 000 to 2 500 over time.

William Davis Rome N. Y G. A. RR Boston

Nurses Busy Across Athens County Health Board

Over six months Athens County Health Board nurses averaged 14 to 15 visits daily, totaling 2,760 visits and 769 patients. They performed general nursing, tubercular care, baby care and instruction, disease containment, and school health work in 433 buildings and 653 rooms.

Athens County Board of Health Wasserman

Red Cross Moves Supplies for China Flood Relief

Red Cross chapters in the Far East were authorized to lend emergency aid to flood sufferers in China. Supplies will be rushed from the Pacific coast and the Philippines as the state department notes an estimated $19,000,008 needed for relief work.

Washington American Red Cross Far East China Red Cross Pacific Coast Phillipines State Department Peking

Pride in Hats New York Hat Restores Dignity for Ex‑Inmates

A Salvation Army prison department report says a new hat can help restore a jailed woman’s self respect. It notes that regardless of time served, the hat she wore at arrest remains tainted by her crime.

New York The Salvation Army

Motter Dies After Pool Dive In Cincinnati Hospital

Mar old Motter 21 once of Lima died in Geneval Hospital from a broken neck suffered when he dived into a swimming pool last Saturday in Cincinnati. Motter’s father is a clergyman.

Cincinnati Marold Motter Lima Geneval Hospital Motter

Wemer Ordered to Pay Cognovit Note Judgment

In common pleas court Wednesday judge ordered A P Wemer to pay $1,591.33 due on cognovit notes to J J Tues Machine Company.

A .P. Wemer J. J. Tues Machine Company

Dr Carey’s Marshroot Prescription advertised for kidney relief

An advertisement claims kidneys suffer from poisons and that Dr Carey’s Marshroot Prescription 777 provides relief. Testimonial from Thos E Gardiner of Washington DC praises it. druggists guarantee relief or money back. Also notes one third of London street accident victims were under 15.

Thos. E. Gardiner, Sr Washington D. C London

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