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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1921
Page
2
An ad touts Nuxated Iron as an organic iron supplement to treat fatigue and weakness. It claims half the population dies young from iron deficiency, urges dietary iron and the product’s tablets, promising refunds if results are unsatisfactory. It warns against metallic iron and touts high blood iron necessity.
Mrs. Julia Friday and Miss Helen Leach are home from a Chautauqua in New York. Russell Dean visits the State fair as guest of the Columbus Citizen and its newsboys. Walter Cornwell and Frank Cunningham tour their former Glouster home. Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Lee and Mary Helen depart Thursday by motor for Co-
Dr and Mrs J Bason and sons Joseph and James depart for a week long motor trip to Indianapolis. Mrs Hester Blackstone and Mrs D M Burchfield visit Buckeye Lake to see daughter Mrs L Burnham. Mrs Kate Partisues returns from McConnelville after a visit with sister Mrs W H Brown. George Gootman and family head to Albany Alabama after visiting relatives. Glen Staneart and Thoner plan a Boston trip for Bentley school program. Mrs Asa Sutton returns from Taylorsville while En route she sees son Orley Burch in Pomeroy. The Morris family, with Mr Alton Hope, return from a two week East tour via Lexington, Martinsburg and Washington. Mr A J Atkinson and son Merril return from Elkins and Merril resumes studies at Ohio University. County auditor Fred Cornwell meets friends in court area after seven week medical leave.
The report details a quiet wedding in Euclid Heights Cleveland with Fred Alder man as best man. It notes Athens resident and former Ohio University student Fletcher now leading the Fourth Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, plus his prior role with George DeCamp in Cincinnati. It covers Prof. Frederick Treadley receiving a student tribute at Ohio University summer school and a Current Events club gathering at Mrs. James Woodworth’s home honoring Mrs. A L Wible and Prof Wible as they prepare to move to McDonald Ohio.
Notice announces the marriage of Miss Katherine Carroll of Meadville Pennsylvania to Mr. William Fletcher on Monday August 29 at the couple’s new home.
The article argues beauty equals health for women in a stressed era. It claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has for over forty years been a standard remedy relieving pain and restoring health to women.
State Highway Director Herrick voiced optimism over cheaper roads as the public utilities commission hearings on road material freight rates hint at possible railroad rate cuts. He said material interests have pledged cooperation except cement men, prompting postponement of two road settings and a focus on grading bids while continuing current work to avoid winter disruption.
An advertisement asserts Euro-Phosphate strengthens nerves and eases age related weakness for men and women. It claims McKee's Drug Company guarantees the product as a top nerve builder and youth enhancer.
The Washington Association of Universalist churches plans a Frost gathering on September 2 to 4 with changes. Harriet Ke Druley will lead the opening service at 7 30 p m. The business meeting shifts to 2 30 p m Saturday. Ruth Owens substitutes for Bisbee at the Sunday school conference. All sessions include offerings, and auto or train travelers will find accommodations.
Dave Robert son rapped a single double triple and homer as the Pirates beat the Robins 8 to 2. Giants halted Cubs 5 to 3 in eight straight defeats. Smith and Bancroft homered and Tony Boeckel cleared the bases in a 5 0 Braves win before Reds take 6 4. Sisler piled five hits in five official trips. Browns topped White Sox 11 to 5. Cards split with Phils 2 to 1 and then 9 to 6. Yankees routed three Washington pitchers 10 to 8. Ruth retired due to an ankle injury.
This time last year John Pfeffer won his ninth straight win as Brooklyn defeated St. Louis. Detroit and Philadelphia played a long fifteen inning 8 to 8 tie. Kelley batted out of turn and the Giants failed to tie Pittsburg. The Braves beat the Reds in ten innings on singles by Boeckel Mann and Holke.
The Sixth United States Civil Service District based in Cincinnati seeks stenographers and typists, especially men, for government jobs across Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. Salaries range 900 to 1200 dollars annually with rapid promotion potential. Exams will be held September 18 in Cincinnati and major cities. apply to Francis A. Lavelle in Athens or the Cincinnati district secretary for specimen questions and blanks.
Herbert Hoover remains optimistic about recovery, praising persistent, skilled effort by business leaders. In a letter to J Mitchell Thorsen, chair of the Sell New League, he notes decades of cycles and urges continued confidence as goods and production rise. The excerpt appears alongside an advertisement for Blue Devil cleaner.
Women of the Christian church on State and Congress streets invite all members to a Thursday cleaning day. Bring a lunch and stay through the day. Sunday school classes may tidy their rooms if desired.
In Hull England on August 31 authorities recovered the body of George Welsh an NCO who perished when the ZR-2 gondola caught fire and sank into the Humber last Wednesday. The body was found jammed in wreckage on the river bed.
An old hoarding-style claim pitches Freezone as a cheap remedy to lift hard corns with a tiny freezing agent. The ad promises instant relief from ache and easy removal by fingers, noting slight discomfort and availability from druggists for a few cents.
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