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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1921
Page
6
An advertising notice claims a free method to control asthma and hay fever available at the advertiser’s expense. It invites all sufferers regardless of age, climate, or duration of illness to mail a coupon and start immediately with no money or postage due, targeting cases dismissed by inhalers or other remedies.
The twentieth national convention of the Anti-Saloon League showcased leaders like Dr. Howard H. Russell Rev. P A Baker and Wayne B Wheeler and featured speeches by Senators Willis Sherman and others. Attendees stressed law enforcement of the eighteenth amendment, urged active public involvement and warned against claims of personal liberty undermining welfare.
Columbus middleweight Bryan Downey has agreed to a return match with champion Johnny Wilson to be staged in Columbus. Downey said his share of the purse would be donated to charity if the bout is arranged.
The ADK Athens advisory board gathered twenty voluntary solicitors in the Chamber of Commerce room to raise a 4000 dollar budget for the Salvation Army's Athens work for the year ending November 30, 1922. F S Roach urged large gifts from those with means to help unemployed locals during a tough winter.
R F Johnson of Route 2 East Pike Zanesville Ohio reports two bottles of Dreco improved digestion relieved bilious attacks and back limb pain. He says nerves calm and energy returned after using the herbal remedy introduced by Cline Pharmacy Co Athens and sold by all druggists.
Chanute Kansas December 14 The Fighting Parson of the Thirty fifth World War Rev Farr A Blackman remains a dynamic pastor at First Christian Church he campaigns for broader church activities including a dancing floor billiard tables and social rooms while guiding a growing church with a motion picture projector. He served as a lieutenant chaplain overseas and earned the title for boxing and refereeing with a weekly boxing class for high schoolers. He has twice resisted resigning over amusement policy and continues as national Legion chaplain without halting his pastoral duties.
This advertisement lists Pattern 3795 available in sizes 24 to 86 inches waist with specific yardage for a 28 inch size and material options including serge mohair duvetyn and velvet. It notes foot width of two yards and that patterns mailed for 12 cents, with a one to ten day fulfillment period.
T. L. Morgan paid a fine of 10.60 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to disturbing the peace as Mayor Roush imposed the sentence this morning for an alleged offense from the previous evening.
Poets fail to praise women who dedicate life to their children's welfare and critics scorn those who place art or talent above motherhood.
In Chillicothe Ohio veterans recall Camp Sherman days while U S Vocational School No 1 opens on the former camp site. A three war veteran jokes about prison after Spanish American War as Colonel Symmonds, school president, boasts of his carpentry tools and rapid construction record.
The United States railroad labor board announced drastic changes to overtime pay for maintenance of way workers. Beginning Sunday, time and a half applies only after ten hours in a day, ending the prior eight hour standard. The ruling saves millions yearly but preserves eight hour days with a three hour minimum pay provision for partial days and abolishes Sunday overtime.
Tokyo reports a wave of social strain as modern pressures drive citizens toward cheating and opportunism. Officials warn the rise of private shortcuts undermines discipline, while labor groups call for reforms to restore balance.
National League and American League plan strategic actions during their meetings to impose draft terms on the minor and Class A leagues. Talks focus on restricting transactions until star players are drafted for 5000 dollars, replacing auction prices around 75000. Rebels and owners debate Babe Ruth and league stability amid the tense discussions.
A congressional committee investigation into alleged mismanagement at the government vocational school for disabled veterans in Pocono Pine Pennsylvania was introduced in the House by Representative Coughlin. Charges include failure to guard against disease spread and to provide proper food. The piece ends noting remaining Nuremberg houses dating to 1089.
Dr. Benjamin Harrow of Columbia University says vitamines in food are essential and absence makes life impossible. Tests at Jefferson Medical College show SUSTO, a beef milk rice yeast concentrate, boosts strength and nutrition, increasing weight in undernourished individuals. McKee Drug Co. promotes SUSTO through a Boston firm in our city.
Chilean business sources note German imports surge due to a weak peso and favorable exchange, with 1920 showing sharp gains in chemicals, metallurgical foods, textiles, machinery, and electrical goods as Germany reestablishes trade. 1921 Chilean imports from all nations expected to drop from 1920 levels.
Advertisement promotes Bromo Quinine tablets as relief for headaches from colds. Describes tonic laxative and germ destroyer with a genuine stamp of E. W. Grove and urges buyers to choose BROMO, 30c.
Notice to taxi patrons states rates change from December 18 with fares from depot 25 cents per passenger within specified streets. East to May avenue and State to May avenue, West Central avenues, Union street to Fair Grounds, and South Hospital gate entrance. One passenger 40 cents after 10 PM. two or more priced per passenger. Winter season cars will be enclosed. baggage service day and night. For information call 274.
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