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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1921
Page
2
The Buckeye State Building & Loan Co in Columbus Ohio advertises 6 rent interest on deposits. It claims assets over 21 million dollars and invites inquiries by write or call at Rankin Ridge 22 West Gay Street.
McDougall announces a church social with pie and candy on Saturday December 17. Sunday school starts at 10 o clock and Epworth League at 7. Clarence Liggett of Columbus visits his brothers and other local residents are noted visiting families.
Johnny Buff, double champion, completes training with light road work ahead of tomorrow night’s bout against Pat Moore. He plans to weigh under 114 pounds entering the ring after a session of rounds with fast, small opponents yesterday afternoon.
Seven Columbus amateur boxers led by Dee Alcorn Johnny Minor Mike O Dowd Johnny O Keefe Charles Click Jim Clark and Fred Smith will travel to Dayton on Friday for the Columbus Dayton tournament in observance of Columbus Day.
Two scarlet fever cases and one diphtheria case have appeared in Athens as a cold epidemic spreads due to wet weather. Health Commissioner Dr. J. M. Higgins said the general health is normal but a few serious cases are expected, often caused by exposure and untreated colds. He urged keeping feet dry to prevent cold deterioration.
A concise remark notes that greatness is comparative and a cockroach may seem grand to an ant, illustrating scale perception and context in evaluating power and achievement.
Daisy Bell reports eight years of kidney related pain and back trouble. After using Foley Kidney Pills she claims relief and ability to work again. The ad asserts it has helped thousands with kidney or bladder trouble.
An Edward W Hullinger report from Riga depicts the drotshky taxi drift through Baltic streets. The piece profiles the izvoshtchik driver and the enduring role of Russia's horse-drawn cabs, amid changing times and revolution.
The inter-mural basketball league began at the university gym last evening with Lambda Chi Alpha defeating Sigma Pi 13 to 9 and Beta Theta Pi beating Delta Tau Delta by 4 to 0.
Rene Viviani of the French arms conference delegation says the Washington meet may become an annual event, as sailing for France today he spoke on the prospect of yearly international gatherings.
Dominic Nigno was found guilty of first degree murder in the Sly-Fanner pair killings. The jury did not recommend mercy and the penalty is death in the electric chair.
Ohio University begins its basketball season with a Thursday opener against Bowling Green Normal led by Coach Earl Kreiger a former Ohio U star and ex Tennessee assistant. Expected lineup includes Earick Burkett Bell Cowden O Water with Earick the sole holdover from last season’s Ohio Conference champs. eligibility questions loom for King and Van Sickel is sidelined by a knee injury.
Henry Swart, 68, died Tuesday at his home in Carthage township after extended illness from blood poisoning. He injured his knee months earlier, infection led to amputation, and he returned home near Five Points before dying. He leaves a wife, two children, several step-children, and siblings. funeral planned in Orange with time to be announced.
Isolated rural life during a harsh day as roads remain muddy and activity scarce. Neighbors help each other with chores and social visits despite the bleak mood. Reading catalogs and papers keeps residents occupied while children’s schooltime shouts echo nearby.
William J. Bryan reports that the four power treaty appears poised for ratification by the four governments. The only unsettled question is the United States approval, with opposition seeming weaker than anticipated.
Senators weigh the four power treaty and the league covenant led by Senator Lodge who opposed Article X. The piece argues the four power agreement lacks U S safeguards and could let Britain Japan and France act jointly in U S matters, but limits to Pacific islands reduce risk.
Premier Lloyd George told parliament that the peace treaty between Great Britain and Ireland received the most enthusiastic welcome of any agreement ever reached between the peoples.
Mrs Rebecca Snyder dies at age 101 in Austintown Ohio after a brief illness. She retained full faculties until her final illness.
London reports the astrologer Sepharial foresees a 1926 world war between Ango-Saxondom and a Mohammadan Bolshevik alliance. Plague famine flood shipwreck riot revolution and Armageddon are warned, with a final clash near Jerusalem. A British Israel victory supposedly leads to universal peace in 1932.
Advertising copy states Hyomei medicated air provides immediate relief from catarrh. Promotes purchase at McKee Drug Co with a money back guarantee if it fails.
The saying notes that advice is the one thing you can share freely yet keep in full measure. It emphasizes generosity in giving guidance without losing value or quantity.
Sheriff Sockel of Vinton county arrested John McKenzie Dennie Myers and Guy Congreve three farm laborers Friday and took them to MacArthur where they are accused of holding up John Scott on a Vinton county highway.
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