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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
10
The Messenger reports missing mail from Pomeroy Bend representative Mr. Foulk. Affected newsletters mailed Tuesday evening for the Athens edition did not arrive with three other letters, and limited train service delays return of the late mail until later today.
A vintage style ad promises quick relief from stomach distress using Mi-ona tablets. It claims fast relief from belching, heartburn, sour stomach, and morning sickness after alcohol, with a money back guarantee if no improvement. Sold by McKee Drug Co and other druggists.
Suffragists pressed the Republican committee in Washington urging quick ratification of the suffrage amendment to win women’s votes in 1920. Alice Paul, head of a national women’s party, argued Republicans cannot expect 17 million voting women to support them without extending the vote to 11 million others.
Columbus reports the state health department naming Miami, Darke, Mahoning, Richland and Jefferson counties as leaders in smallpox in November. Health officials warn a winter increase is under way and urge vaccination for anyone not recently inoculated or with no prior smallpox history. Vaccination is presented as a practically certain protection.
Charles Graham indicted by a federal grand jury in Cleveland for robbing the American Railway Express Company of $50,000 in money and securities. Graham was arrested in Con ton, and his alleged accomplice Charles Rhinehard is jailed. Police expect the arrest will help solve several recent robberies.
Mrs W Shaffstall reports her husband’s stomach problems improved after taking Earle's Hypo-Cod from McKee Drug Company. She claims increased appetite and better sleep. The ad touts the tonic as a quick acting, pleasant strength builder priced at 1.25 plus 5c tax, with availability at local druggists.
Canton O December 11 Harry Cot trell husband of Howells stepdaughter is arrested here in connection with the murder of Detective Skot nicky.
Washington reports no reply from Mexico on the Jenkins note as Carranza prepares a special train for departure amid fears of clashes with Obregon forces. The Mexican senate passed a petroleum bill criticized by American oil interests, now awaiting action in the house. Senator Fall warns foreign intervention looms if conditions persist.
In a telegram to H T Oliver in Mexico City Fail states he does not favor intervention by the United States except as a last resort. In Canton Ohio officials announce no tram line extensions will occur unless fares are raised.
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