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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1920
Page
6
A street car accident in Kansas City killed six and injured many after brakes failed on a one man safety car on Main street. The car skidded 200 feet, overturned against two others and a steel pole, trapping passengers as doors failed to open. Motorman Charles E. Ferguson remained at the controls urging passengers to stay calm amid the wreckage.
Washington officials said the hospital fire destroyed two wards and caused one fatality, Sergeant Alsin Messenger from Panama. Messenger had been placed in the neurotic ward and the blaze is believed to have started in his room while others injured are expected to recover.
Worcester mass December 12 no word has been received today of Lieut Belvin W Maynard the sky pilot winner of the trans continental army air race who was to arrive here Sunday by air from Brooklyn He was to have delivered an address Sunday night and is feared to have met with an accident en route
The story follows Billy Whiskers as he hides on a merry-go-round, enjoys the music and ride with children, then escapes after the show. A talking goat admonishes him about potential trouble with capture and mischief, urging reform at least for the day. It ends with a vow to behave, though not kept for long.
In a Connecticut suburb Fedya Stepanoff reads Gwenda's brief letter, escaping his grim surroundings and dreaming of the girl who calls him by a tender name. His wife, semi-mad and watchful, scorns the scene and vows to uncover the girl, while Fedya warns her of dire consequences and clings to memories of Gwenda and his past.
A distressed reader seeks guidance on relationship matters including a suitor riding a motorcycle and dressing grease stained, a wife contemplating divorce after years of abuse, and a fifteen year old girl asking if a bashful boy will invite her to ice skate. The columnist counsels values, marriage fidelity, and prudent judgment.
Rev Father Francis Howard pastor of Holy Rosary church in Columbus received the title of monsignor and the office of domestic prelate from Pope Benedict XV in recognition of his work in Catholic education.
Georges Carpentier European heavyweight champion and Frank Moran the American who stopped Joe Beckett in two rounds have practically signed for a twenty round bout to be staged in London in February. The details emerged today.
Los Angeles resident M. C Crowly says Taniac fully restored her health after every other treatment, including a climate change, which failed to help.
Mrs. M. C. Crowley of 1041 South Hill Street Los Angeles reports severe digestive and nerve issues improved after taking Tanlac. She gained strength and weight and now sleeps well with renewed appetite, recommending Tanlac to others. Sold at Cline's Pharmacy Athens and other area stores.
Ninety American English and Irish newspaper correspondents in Dublin charge they faced intimidation by military and police while reporting Ireland disturbances. They plan a circular letter to governments and press associations in America and Europe. Witnesses were barred from many events and reporting was hampered. They resent armed forces intimidation.
An advertisement claims anemia causes weakness and offers Gude's Pepto Mangan as a safe remedy to restore red blood cells and vitality. It urges readers to ensure the package bears the "Gude's" name and notes availability at all druggists.
The house fly should be killed between Thanksgiving and Christmas as it fattened for winter. It will emerge on Easter Day and begin to raise its progeny, the worst enemy to humanity. Found in warm home places, especially kitchens and dining rooms, it can be disposed of by housewives or children. Eliminate all flies now to prevent disease germs from immigrant-swept Europe and note unsanitary conditions. Although numbers are fewer, do not relax efforts to exterminate survivors.
Mrs. Stella Guess of Athens credits Dreco with relief from gas, nausea, constipation, back pain, dizzy spells, and fatigue after starting the herbal tonic. She reports improved sleep and appetite and urges other women to try Dreco as a tonic. Dreco is sold by Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.
Charles Ponzi, famed Boston financier, was confined in Plymouth jail on December 13, moving from swagger suit to a gray wool prison attire. He will serve five years and has not yet been assigned to any duties.
These tablets target indigestion and constipation by toning the stomach and aiding liver and bowels. They restore natural function and leave users feeling improved. A trial is likely to please with noticeable effects.
Washington December 13 The investigation of shipping board expenditures carried on in New York by a house committee for weeks was to be resumed at the Capitol today.
While 8S. G. Courteen acted as foreman of a federal grand jury here indicting liquor law violators, someone stole his private stock from his home.
Paris warns Athens France will withdraw its credits if King Constantine is restored to the Greek throne. The note was handed to Premier Rhallis by the French minister.
In New York on December 13 the International League moguls convene for their annual meeting. Division over the draft and the re election of President David L. Fultz promises a showdown between rival factions.
A morning update from South Bend reports George Gipp in improved condition after a critical change. Physicians confer and later announce he is resting easier at the Notre Dame campus hospital.
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