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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1921
Page
8
Amid holiday shopping the public is urged to guard against colds that may lead to grip or pneumonia. Father Johns Medicine is promoted as a proven, alcohol free remedy that builds strength and helps prevent illness during the season.
Billy disrupts a Fourth of July celebration by pushing a peanut roaster into a stand of fireworks. The blast shatters a Dutchman’s shop window, spills sausage links, and triggers chaos as bystanders scramble for safety. The Italian and German react in alarm while Billy nonchalantly exits. Tomorrow’s note promises more on Stubby and Button.
The Sons of Veterans Auxiliary selects its officers for the coming term. Ethel Hatch is president, Gianna Dean vice president, Blanche M. Rowell treasurer, Lennie Kinney instructor, Frankie Petty guide, Mellie Kinney chaplain, Martha Frost and Bird Littler color guards, Letha Ladd inside guard, Nettie Richardson outside guard.
The record notes that dolla coins were minted in Nuremberg dating back to around 1400. It highlights early European coinage and the city’s role in monetary history.
Washington reports Decisions on the cases of political prisoners will be made before Christmas the White House announced. Debs expected to be among the first considered as Atlanta prison reports say release may come before the holidays. A quip notes a doctor cannot prescribe for a woman who thinks she is sick.
Ilona, returning with her royal family to Wellington, enters a gilded world of luxury as her sister Gertrude greets her with icy poise. The journey reveals cultural clash, unfamiliar heirs, and a craving for ordinary comfort like bread and cheese. Islands off Corsican coast recently offered for sale at $6,000 each.
A reader asks to send questions by mail with a stamp for private answers. The columnist replies that she does not answer questions intended to be kept private but will respond to questions that can be printed in the column.
Stewart and Pierce families called to Athens for illness in Mrs. Pierce’s sister family. Mrs. Catheryn Grimes mourns death of daughter in Bartlett. Mrs. James Russell and son James Jr. visited Murray City sister. Elizabeth Leeper of Athens stayed with three friends here. First high school lecture at M E church next Wednesday. M E Sunday school kids prep for Xmas cantata and Christmas Eve tree. Seventh and eighth graders to present a play at M F E church Friday with supper in basement. Mayme Wharff returns home from Columbus hospital after operation. William Spear and daughter Mary visited Brill family. Elizabeth Coleman of Athens visited sister J R Winner. M E church preaching next Sunday at 6 30. All welcome. S J Biddison and family visited Athens.
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