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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1920
Page
4
Hubert E. Ward is listed as the national advertising representative with offices at 226 Fifth Avenue New York City and 6 6 South Wabash Avenue Chicago indicating agency contacts for publication reach.
The General hospital of Kansas City ceases treating drug victims, arguing cure for narcotic habit is practically impossible. Experts note relapse risk and patients often form habits during illness, with willpower weakened by drugs like morphine, heroin and cocaine.
The article argues that Lenin and Trotzky plan to abolish money in Russia replacing it with barter or state distribution. It contends the root of evil lies in love of money, not money itself, and claims elimination of money won’t end greed or crime.
A critique on public deception and political promises. The author laments that lies persist in public life while business offers returnable goods and honest guarantees. Citizens face persistent charm and "man hunters" who seek names for solicitations.
The speaker likens a statesman to Santa Claus, noting citizens fund roads and police, handle national prosperity details, yet treat the statesman as a fraud while cheering him in November as they do Santa in December.
A former American grows disillusioned with politics in old communities he plans to leave. He contemplates calling his dog and quitting the fire, then moving west to start anew. But with free land already claimed, his only option is to reform public affairs.
Robinson recalls a Maine hunting trip aided by a new dog named Brown. A Sandy Mush Arkansas resident describes two hours of chaos in Cattawampus including fights runaways a fire a horse whipping incident and airplanes overhead leaving him sore and puzzled by town life.
Citizens can send questions to The Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington with two cents for postage. The bureau states it only provides information not advice on legal medical or financial matters and will not settle domestic troubles.
Joe Sewell who filled Ray Chapman’s spot on the Cleveland team is finishing his degree at Alabama University and will soon receive a Dusnee de gree. After school hours he shops with his fiancé Miss Willie Veal who will become Mrs. Sewell before training camp. Willie Veal graduated from Alabama last year and they are furnishing their future home.
A reader's Q and A on 14K gold meaning and guarantees. It confirms 14K marks indicate karat content. The exchange covers Solomon’s Temple destruction, incandescent bulbs, naturalization witnesses, coal ash benefits, Italian pronunciation, world gold supply, and the corn belt states.
The Plains basketball team beat Luhrig 6 to 4 in a Friday matchup. Harry Porter reports his son George gained 20 pounds after returning from Colorado and both parents are fairly satisfied with him out west.
Advertised as a gentle remedy for indigestion and constipation, Chamberlain’s Tablets claim to tone the stomach liver and bowels and restore natural function. The copy urges readers feeling dull and constipated to try them and promises pleasing effects.
If limousines could talk, there would be a wealth of peculiar chatter about the country, mixing rumor and idle speculation as vehicles roll by in quiet procession.
Frederic J. Haskin argues Patrick Henry embodies liberty and resistance to tyranny. The piece contrasts colonial wilderness freedom with modern urban conformity and warns that government may erode individual rights.
A taxpayer from Grosvenor Ohio reports a long neglected crossing in bad shape, noting repeated appeals to the county commissioners have failed. The writer says the problem has persisted so long they have forgotten whom to ask for help. Dated December 4, 1920.
The notice warns buyers to look for Bayer on the package or tablets to ensure genuine Aspirin prescribed for twenty one years. It lists uses from colds to pain and notes Bayer tablets come in twelve count tins and larger packages sold by druggists.
Dublin November 16 Arthur Griffith Sinn Fein leader says Ireland will see the freedom movement through despite British oppression. He blames British statesmanship for current inhumanities and predicts world pressure for a free nation willing to endure hardship. In Washington unrest over Seneca corn borer affects Cattaraugus reservation and quarantine rules.
Editor Messenger notes Grosvenor Crossing residents are annoyed for months by a poorly maintained railroad crossing. Although guarded, the planking around the rails is in very bad condition and becomes dangerous in wet weather.
Judge John M. Killits sues the Toledo News Paper Company in common pleas court for 200000. The suit centers on letters from County Prosecutor Allen J. Seney to Judge Killits and on a circuit court opinion the News Bee published referenced by Seney.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets promote a mild but effective laxative action as a substitute for calomel. The ads claim rapid liver relief without harming teeth and urge taking tablets when feeling logy or heavy to clear brain fog and lift spirits. Prices listed: 15c and 30c.
Will iam R. Hanson a Malden janitor, told a postman letter he would accept the about a quarter million inheritance from Charles Garlad of Buzzard's Bay, saying he would take the money.
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