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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1921
Page
6
A Punxsutawney resident testifies that Nerv Worth relieved stomach misery, gas, and belching allowing full work days. He endorses Nerv Worth for nervous or stomach disorders and notes a money back guarantee through his druggist. The McKee Drug Company endorses and supplies the product.
A National Geographic Society bulletin notes Samoa natives favor British rule over New Zealand mandate under the peace treaty. It describes Savii, Upolu, Tutuila, and Manua, US holdings with Pago Pago harbor, and naval history including Rear Admiral Wilkes surveys.
In Buenos Aires many imported millinery and fabrics are unavailable or priced out of reach. Shoppers endure slow service and restrictive display methods as stores favor high fashion over affordable basics, with clerks often delaying optics and forcing minimum purchases.
The forecast cites Gen. Pablo Gonzales opposing a rise for not being conservative enough. Villa is preparing to fight Obregon, while Esteban Cantu, former Lower California governor, seeks change with his own candidate.
A West Side Athens man, Roy Price, found with a quart of white mule alcohol, was fined by Justice Helwig with ten days to pay part of 300 and fifteen days for the rest. A rural trio, Emmett Bruce and Tom McCutcheon, were dismissed in court. Local notes report visits, church events, school openings, a baseball game, and a sick wife with possible operation.
An Athens household ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills to relieve weakness headaches dizziness and backache blamed on uric acid from meat. Mrs F A Trost of 26 Hocking St testifies the pills restored her kidney function and energy after a period of fatigue and pain.
Sixty eight years ago on a Sunday August 28 7 42 p m the Rutland county superintendent of schools Prof T W Karr was born in a small log house near modern Karr homestead behind Minersville. He grew up studying the stars through roof cracks and later spent fifty years inspiring students in classrooms and in the community with his work.
Amesville and Parkersburg figures update regional social visits. Guests include Mrs Ella Simms of Athens and Miss Louise Ballenger from Angel Ridge, with families in Amesville, and Hector Jones party from Hamilton staying with Wade Smith.
Carpenter Mrs. W E Swearingen was taken to a Columbus hospital after a successful surgical operation. Wallie Cameron is doing farm work for Lewis Chase. Lloyd Knowlton and wife of near Albany were weekend guests of Guy Gorly and wife. Robert Hughes of Athens was a business caller here Saturday. W A Throckmorton our agent and operator was off duty part of last week. W E Harman filled his place during his absence. Carey Woodyard with typhoid fever is slowly improving. Frank Radcliff of Glouster was here on business last week. Mrs Elias Graham and Lawrence Bolton were Albany visitors Saturday. Newton Chase was an Albany business caller last Friday. Clelia Stansbury and family of Columbus, Mrs Mae Tewksbury and family of Millersport and Mrs Robert Gray of Thurston visiting Thelmer Stansbury. Davis Webb was a Pomeroy visitor Wednesday. Wesley Cottrill was taking up cattle Saturday. Homer Davis and son of Salem passed through here Saturday. The Never Sweats have lost their charity due to lack of membership. Remaining members transferred to Dyesville where the order is thriving and taking in new members. Miss Augusta Swett of Columbus visited here last week. Mrs Elden Sisson and daughter Carolyn are visiting relatives in Columbus.
Traveling sign painter T. F. Van Meter of Athens reports Wonder Soap from Athens Soap & Chemical Co. removes paint stains and asks for a dollar’s worth by mail. The soap is available at Athens drug and grocery stores with mail samples offered.
Nearly five thousand Sinn Fein prisoners interned at Spike Island planned a hunger strike, demanding unconditional release and citing Irish civil court rulings invalidating military court sentences. Twenty began yesterday and today 450 more joined after no release was announced.
The obituary mourns Ima Jean Partlow, youngest daughter of Joseph E. and Anna M. Partlow, who died at one year eleven months and thirteen days on August 26 1921. It describes a brief illness, expresses grief, and offers religious solace, with verses about faith and being safe in Jesus arms.
New York August reports the pre war system of transferring foreign mail from incoming ships to fast dispatch points is being accelerated at ocean piers. The change aims to shorten delivery times and improve overseas service efficiency.
Postmaster General Hays reestablishes boat patch service to deliver foreign mail swiftly from trans Atlantic steamers before quarantine. Burleson had ended it. The changes allow 12 to 24 hour air or sea post delivery in New York and help foreign mail reach interior points faster, saving one to two days on final delivery.
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