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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1922
Page
4
Aug 21. Piqua roads were jammed as residents left town seeking amusements banned on Sundays by the blue laws. Mayor Deweese ordered strict enforcement with arrests possible, though the jail held only a few Saturday night Dockets. He praised the effect and said most citizens support the policy while promising to close theatres and keep the town closed.
A 35 cent bottle or one dollar large size of Zemo is advertised to remove eczema, stop itching, and heal skin troubles including sores burns wounds and chafing. The liquid claims to penetrate cleanse and soothe as a dependable antiseptic option.
The state department stated that no note or representations have been sent to the Cuban government regarding preventing illegal entry of aliens from Cuba. The denial followed a report from a press service claiming a note had been transmitted.
In Canaanville Ohio the Canaan Township Clothing Club will hold a public demonstration at Mrs Charles Plansfield home Tuesday at 7 o clock. Women interested will learn drafting and pattern use as the club plans to show work at the county fair.
New York reports a major search for a missing Aero Marine flying boat near Fire Island, with Major B. L. Smith leading efforts aboard multiple vessels. In Pittsburgh, analysts warn of an imminent coal shortage this winter, citing USGS figures showing a narrow production gap and tight stockpiles, while rail capacity could determine if the nation can move enough coal to meet demand.
A letter from The Plains Ohio dated August 19 1922 claims a sweeping victory in the coal strike settlement. It credits workers led by John L Lewis for wage gains and continued employment while criticizing operators and government actions.
James Donal 30 was killed by Patrolman John Jones after drawing a revolver during a quarrel to tie up a card game. Donal ordered players to continue as he led in winnings before firing at the officer, who returned fire delivering a fatal heart wound. In Bucyrus a gypsy caravan halted to await two men alleged to have swindled $50 by fortune tellers.
The Aberden Angus bull Prince Idare of Maisemore, a prize winner, is part of Ohio State University beef cattle exhibit for the Athens county fair August 22 to 25. Discovered in England, he traveled the United States after being bought by Peter Ross and later purchased by OSU to showcase at Ohio fairs.
The Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Ohio offers a three year training program for young ladies with a high school diploma. A full time instructor and staff lecturers lead the program with six months residency at Cincinnati General Hospital. The next class begins September fifteenth. apply to Miss May E Walsh Directress of Nurses.
Elyria August 21 Professor F M Shelton superintendent of schools is among eight of 2000 post graduate students chosen for the Phi Delta Kappa honorary fraternity at Columbia. The fraternity selects members for educational merit.
Be careful what you wash your child's hair with as most soaps and shampoos have alkaline content that dries the scalp and harms hair. Mulsified coconut shampoo offers a gentle greaseless option. mix two or three teaspoons in water, apply, lather, rinse, and rinse clean. It leaves hair silky and easy to manage and lasts family-wide.
The Ohio blue sky department barred the sale of stock valued at 97 million dollars during the fiscal year ending June 30 to stop bogus offerings. Certification of stock sales totaling 298 million 186 thousand 510 dollars was issued by the department during the year.
A blaze in a Second Street boardinghouse in Elizabeth New Jersey claimed four lives early today two women and two children were smothered by the flames. Local authorities investigated the cause and identified victims.
Mr and Mrs J T Kette plan a three year US tour living in a moving bungalow built on a one ton truck chassis. The mobile home includes a water tank 25 gallons food lockers an ice box a convertible dining kitchen bed and living space with built in sewing desk mirror and clothes storage. They expect to reach Washington DC for the Shriners convention next year.
Real estate transfers include John A. Walsh to C A Young lot 168 one quarter interest Waterloo Township William T Burford and others to John S Little section 27 forty acres for one dollar Frederick Kelley to Libby Kelley lot 751 for one dollar George Sh Ranie to Nelsonville Board of Education lot 126 for one dollar.
Dai Lewis, acting executive chairman of the American Automobile Association, argues the driver on the right has right of way and warns severe punishment for violations. He notes many cities have adopted this rule in local ordinances to reduce fatalities.
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