Interstate Commerce Commission warns of bribery risk in rail movement
The Interstate Commerce Commission says bribery to secure transportation for coal and other commodities risks indictments if evidence is found. It seeks congressional action to punish bribe givers and receivers and urges steel cars for trains, stricter explosives rules, and better boiler inspections. The report notes rising fraud claims amid rail car shortages and more coal mines since the war, with 5,888 small coal mines out of 10,634 operating.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Losa
Pepto Mangan Promises Health by Purifying Blood
An old advertisement touts Pepto Mangan as a cure for pale tired looking people. It claims weak blood causes fatigue and slouching, and promises to purify blood and restore red corpuscles. Available in liquid and tablet forms with the label Gude's Pepto Mangan.
New York Physician Promotes Phosphate as Nerve Energizer
Dr Joseph Harrigan of McKee Drug Co endorses Euro-Phosphate as a natural remedy for weak nervous, anaemic, and run-down individuals. He claims it rapidly increases nerve energy, physical strength, and endurance with a genuine Bitro-Phosphate available through druggists at reasonable cost.
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New York
Joseph Harrigan
McKee Drug Co
Drive Pushes YMCA Total At Ohio University
The YMCA drive at Ohio University reached 366 dollars on the second day as male students and faculty pledged 307.50 on the first day. Organizers aim to raise 1000 dollars to sustain YMCA work for another year.
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Ohio University
Ohio
Bulgarian Blood Tea Claims Health Boosting Powers
An old advertisement touts Bulgarian Blood Tea as boosting blood circulation, flushing kidneys, stimulating the liver, and warding off flu grippe and pneumonia. Sold by druggists and grocers nationwide.
Court to decide Zoar city officials on December 20
The court of appeals will determine who remains in the offices of mayor marshal and city councilmen in Zoar. Holdover officials assert the elected candidates did not qualify due to failure to file election expense accounts.
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Jobs New
Philadelphia, CO
Court of Appeals
Marshall
Zoar
Columbus Bread Size Standardization Sought by Housewives
Columbus housewives association aims to push for standardized bread sizes in tonight's city council meeting. Councilmen signal probable favorable action.
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Columbus
Columbus Housewives’ Association
Church Notices From Millfield Plains and Sugar Creek
M E Church notes list Millfield with Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching in evening Epworth League 6 80 The Plains services begin 6 30 p m Sugar Creek Sunday school 9 30 a m class meeting and evening service 6 30 led by Ohio University gospel team includes a county home service at 1 30 p m
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M. E
V. Ahlbrand
Millfield
Epworth League
the Plains
Sugar Creek
Ohio University
Pape’s Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape’s Diapepsin as a quick fix for indigestion and acidity. It claims relief from belching, stomach pain, and discomfort after meals, with low cost and broad trust among millions of users.
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Pape
Panama Canal profits not the sole measure of value
The Republican publicity association argues that canal profits ignore interest and amortization. They say the canal’s purpose was defense and trade facilitation, not profit, and it may enable rapid fleet concentration if needed, contributing to economic welfare and national safety.
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Tolla
United States
Oklahoma to elect woman on Republican national committee
Friends of the late J L Hannon propose his widow as successor to his Oklahoma seat on the Republican national committee. The idea has favorable reaction from President Harding and party leaders Will Hays and Harry M Daugherty in Washington.
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Joe Marion
Oklahoma
Republican National Committee
J. L. Hannon
National Committee
Ed Harding
Will Hays
Harry M. Daugherty
Innovative Wire Pulling Clamp Gains 5000-Pound Grip
A new lineman tool, a wire pulling clamp, can exert a strong 5000 pound strain without bending or marring wire, whether bare or insulated, promising safer handling for electrical work.
Four divorces reset for trial in Athens County
Judge Worstell of the Athens County Common Pleas Court reset four divorce actions for trial on December 13. Plaintiffs include Clifford J. Rizerve Nancy Riser Clara Macera Clarence Mace and Alice Ayers versus Ellis Ayers Clara Smith versus Roy Smith Pearl Cunningham versus Alva Cunningham. Additional proceedings include Ina Hutchinson versus Murray Hutchinson on December 14. The Sunday Creek Coal Company case against Georgia B. Parks et al was vacated.
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Judge Worstell
Common Pleas Court
Athens County
Clifford J. Rizerve
Nancy Riser
Clara Macera
Clarence Mace
Alice Ayers
Ellis Ayers
Clara Smith
Roy Smith
Pearl Cunningham
Alva Cunningham
Ina Hutchinson
Murray Hutchinson
Sunday Creek Coal Company
Georgia B
Famine relief in China to continue ten months says officials
Famine relief work must continue for at least ten months in eight northern provinces. Forty million lives are imperiled as millions are subscribed for relief. The American Red Cross aids the effort with Major Emmett C. White coordinating with Charles Crane under United States oversight. Appalling tales of hunger and desperate acts reach Shanghai as the crisis deepens.
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Charles E. Hogue
United Press
Shanghai
China
American Red Cross
Emmett C. White
Insular and Foreign Division
Manila
Charles. R. Crane
Chamberlains Tablets for Indigestion and Constipation
These tablets target indigestion and constipation by toning the stomach and aiding natural function. They gently stimulate the liver and bowels to restore a healthy condition. When you feel dull and constipated, give them a trial for noticeable improvement.
Public Forum The Hit Car Always Yvelps
Editor of Atheny Messenger notes Old Dr Simmons flood of almanacs praising Liver Regulator. Mr B L Horn reportedly missed his copy. Logan C December 9. Thad L Allen.
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Atheny Messenger
Simmons
B. L. Horn
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