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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1920

Page

7

Akron Woman Gains Twenty-Five Pounds From Tanlac

Mrs. Alda Schumacher of Akron Ohio recounts dramatic health improvement after taking Tanlac reporting headaches poor appetite dizziness and back pain easing. She gained twenty five pounds and says she feels fifteen years younger and works like play. Tanlac sold locally by multiple pharmacies in Athens Coolville Nelsonville Amesville Buchtel and Federal.

Tanlac Alda Schumacher North Summit Street Akron Ohio Athens Cline’s Pharmacy Coolville Taylor & Son Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy Amesville If’. W. Gibson Buchtel Allison K. Walker Federal J. W. Wilson

Marines Entangle With Sirens in Guam Elopement Case

Two Marine Corps corporals Dawson and Clifton fled with Chamorro mistresses aboard a motor boat from Guam to Yap, then were sent to Yokohama for-trial. The two brides followed to Guam and await desertion charges after a double wedding last summer.

Ralph H. Turner United Press Washington William V. Dawson Walnut Ala Everett Clifton Winona Minn Marine Corps Guam Dawson Clifton Cafe Au Lait New Guinea Yap Yokohama Erican An Te Portland Ore Seattle

Mandates Debate Stalled by Drafts Secrecy in Geneva

The League of Nations assembly heard a six member commission report on mandates. They could not summarize or recommend due to the council’s refusal to publish mandate drafts. The commission urged no militarism and warned interpretations vary, signaling a likely heated debate in the assembly.

Geneva League of Nations Assembly Special Commission On League Council

South Organizes Bank to Support Its Farm Needs

In New Orleans the permanent organization committee of the Federal International Banking Company met to launch Edge Bank and extend credit to foreign buyers. Representatives from 12 southern states including Alabama Arkansas Georgia Tennessee Mississippi Louisiana North Carolina South Carolina Virginia Texas Oklahoma and Florida gathered to back a bank aimed at transforming export marketing of southern crops.

New Orleans Federal International Banking Company Bank Fn Alabama Arkansas Georgia Tennessee Mississippi Louisiana North Carolina South Carolina Virginia Texas Oklahoma Florida

Courts to decide if parents must send schoolchildren

In Tiffin Ohio on December 17 the court planned to rule whether parents can be compelled to enroll children of school age. The case asks for an injunction preventing the school board and health authorities from barring pupils who refuse vaccination.

Tiffin

Lorain man given life term for June killing

Christ Lazos was sentenced to life in prison after a Lorain jury found him guilty of killing Peter Paul last June. The pair, partners in a Lorain coffee house, fought over business matters which led to the fatal shooting.

Elyria Christ Lazos Peter Paul Lorain

Immigration Legislation Could Halt New Arrivals

Congress debates measures that would halt immigration for at least a year, with proponents arguing the ban is needed to ease hardship on current residents. Ocean liners bring in up to 6,000 aliens weekly to Ellis Island, risking about 823,000 arrivals in a year. The plan would not bar relatives of current immigrants or tourists and business visitors.

Congress U. S Anco Ellissland Immi Gration Clearing House

Farmers Meet at Zanesville in January Convention

Local farmers plan to attend the Zanesville convention of farmers and farm bureau members on January 18. Murray D. Lincoln, executive secretary of the Ohio farm federation, will present his proposed program for the coming year. County Agent B R Raymond said the meeting would be one of the year's big conventions for farmers. Fight meetings in Ohio include Lincoln's itinerary.

Farmers and Farm Bureau Zanesville Murray D. Lincoln Ohio Farm Federation B. R. Raymond Ohio Lincoln

Harding urged to call world naval disarmament conference

Secretary of the Navy Daniels told the House Naval Affairs Committee that if the new administration refuses to join any international association it should convene a world conference on naval disarmament. The remark was made on December 16 in Washington.

Washington United States Harding Navy Daniels House Naval Affairs Committee

Bread mixers make nice gifts Kerr Hardware Co

This brief notes bread mixers from Kerr Hardware Co present a practical gift idea. It highlights the retailer’s offerings and suggests these mixers as suitable presents for home bakers seeking reliable kitchen appliances.

Kerr Hardware Co

Parley With Soviet May Terminate Soon

London reports trade talks with Russia may end at any moment. Sir Robert Horne told the Soviet envoy that releasing British prisoners and stopping propaganda are essential if commerce proceeds.

London Russia Robert Horne Great Britain

Chamberlain's Cold Remedy Endorsed by New York Mother

Mrs. F. L. Newton of Irving New York says her eight year old daughter used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy during whooping cough and recovered quickly. She states a bottle is kept in the house and used with good results.

Chamberlain

Four Men Convicted in Uprising Plot Against India

United States court of appeals affirms the conviction of four men for attempting to foment a revolt in India during World War I. They were found guilty in federal court and sentenced to three years by Judge K M Landis.

Chicago United States Court of Appeals India K. M. Landis

Store Burned at Underselling Dry Goods in Lorain

Fire caused about 40000 dollars in damage to the Underselling Dry Goods Co. in Lorain Ohio as flames raged from the night into the morning after a long battle by firefighters to extinguish the blaze.

Lorain, O

Tax receipts fall short as cities miss ten percent

Internal revenue officers in Cleveland estimate ten percent of federal taxes due yesterday will be in default. Letters bearing checks and cash continued arriving today as figures were being compiled.

Cleveland Internal Revenue

Fire damages Portage Furniture warehouse in Akron

Fire chief Mertz investigated the origin of a Thursday morning blaze at the Portage Furniture Company warehouse in Akron causing about $30,000 in damages. The fire prompted crews to battle the flames and inspect the structure for the cause.

Akron, CO Mertz Portage Furniture Company

Grove's Laxative Quinine Cold Remedy Ad

Cure a cold with Grove's LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets. The genuine bottle bears the signature of E W Grove and the marked endorsement ec.

Grove E. W. Grove

Private Denton Attempts to Escape Camp Sherman Train Ride

Private Leon Denton tried three times to steal rides from Chillicothe to escape Camp Sherman. Each attempt failed as the trains returned him to the city and he surrendered to camp officials in disgust.

Camp Sherman, O Leon Denton Chillicothe

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