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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1921
Page
6
A reader from Washington N J reports relief from backache soreness and rheumatic pains after using Foley Kidney Pills. She says weakened kidneys fail to filter impurities and cause pain, but the medicine eases soreness and improves kidney function.
In Chillicothe Ohio on December 21 officials consider renaming United States Vocational School No. 1 as Sherman School of Technology. The campus will gain formal gardens as barracks are demolished. The agricultural division will admit 600 students by February 1.
Princess Mary daughter of King George and Queen Mary betrothal to Viscount Lascelles shocks and delights British society. Public reaction spans pride in an English match, admiration for a sportsman soldier, and relief at financial stability without state support. Viscount Lascelles, famed horseman and Derby winner in lineage, becomes the future husband and heir.
Growing children often feel weak and pale as they overtax themselves. Pepto Mangan is advertised to purify the blood, increase red cells, and restore vitality, with claims of clearer complexions and brighter spirits. Sold in liquid and tablet forms by druggists, packaging bears the name Gude's Pepto Mangan.
Moscow officials outlined a push to deflate the ruble early next year. Lev Kamenoff said Russia would recall paper roubles gradually and redeem them with gold reserve notes as the currency stabilizes, aiming to restore a gold basis within two years.
Kamenoff warned that gold coins should not circulate yet as they would quickly vanish into peasants pockets and foreign traders. He noted the government holds gold in vaults from the former regime and private jewels seized in 1917 would now secure government obligations.
Rene Viviani arriving in Havre from New York on the Paris declares at the Washington arms conference that France must have submarines to protect colonial interests and undersea craft capability.
During the Christmas holidays villagers in rural France leave a portion of bread on a table day and night hoping the Madonna will come in to share it.
A simple one piece silk crepe frock in cobweb gray features a two tone design with a lighter bodice and upper skirt and a darker hem appline. Wide sleeves carry the same color contrast for a clean spring look. McCune Tire Co advertises Speed Gasoline, 10-6ff.
Winnipeg dispatch notes a northward shift of corn farming into Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba. J R C Stead reports western Canada now grows corn comparable to eastern regions with Dent corn yielding about 60 bushels per acre and sweet corn about 1000 dozen per acre at roughly 30 cents per dozen, suggesting substantial profits.
The ad promotes Glouster name plates with chipped glass design at a thirty day introductory price. It invites readers to place one on a door and to call Y58 to see a sample, signed M. B. Tucker of Glouster.
John F. Wilmot of Detroit testifies Tanlac rebuilt his health after four bottles. He describes prior collapse, weight loss, sleep troubles, and rapid recovery with digestion and energy returning. In Athens, Tanlac ads note local availability at Cline Pharmacy Co. and other druggists.
In Marietta Ohio on December 21, John B. Thomas 16 son of Judge David H. Thomas won the 15th congressional district midshipman berth at the Naval Academy Annapolis with a 95.99 score, 21 points over the runner up. Congressman C Ellis Moore congratulated him and noted the nomination to the one berth for the district. Thomas is the grandson of Andrew W. Ullom of Marietta.
Red Town Lee Turvey returned from Wellston after news of his nephew Willie Hall's death. Carrie Braglin visited his brother Walter Braglin in Trimble. Frank Strausbaugh welcomed a daughter, Mary Canter, with Miss Mary Canter of Floodwood visiting Mrs. C. M. Hardy. Charles Palmer and Walter Wiseculp are also mentioned.
The Church of God on Hocking Street could not seat all attendees for Tuesday evening's Christmas entertainment. About 75 youths and children performed and 50 treats were distributed. Highlights included many young girls in angel costumes and the shepherds’ scene.
Children bearing candles sing Jesus Bids Us Shine in a church service, projecting a quiet, reverent moment that highlights festive music and communal devotion.
Carl Male of Lathrop pleaded guilty before Justice Hedges this week after being charged by Constable Tucker, Athens county school attendance officer, for failing to keep his children in school regularly. He was fined $5 and costs.
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