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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1921
Page
6
An old mother’s appeal promotes California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for children. It claims a teaspoonful opens bowels within hours, removing constipation and waste, with directions printed on the bottle and a warning to demand the genuine product.
Mrs. George Elliott McCormick notes district meetings begin around April 1 and urges clubs and city federations to extend invitations for morning conferences. Cleveland hosts executive board meetings January 16. vice presidents seek invitations details to boost attendance and welfare focused club work statewide.
A Wisconsin page highlights Bible study outlines from the General Federation and local club activities. The Hamilton Elks hall event of December 17 drew 125 card tables, raised funds for the Red Cross, and supported the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. Federation president Mrs Robert D Fisher and chairman Murray Urmston led the social effort. Delphian club members report inquiries about Marion outfits placement to aid older residents.
The Delphian club purchased outfits and urged the school board to aid students facing bad weather and leaky shoes. Ohio earns honor roll status as General Federation dues are paid and club reports show $925 for food and clothing, $500 for a health nurse fund, four scholarships, and community gifts totaling $3,535.29.
Local brief highlights include Mt. Vernon visitor H Meltzer tending to business and social matters, Miss Helen Henry visiting Grant Hospital Columbus, and Helen Goddard returning home for holidays. Families Linscott, Gib,b and Adair visit. birthday surprise for Erol Evans. McCain and Shoop travel for matters. Christmas church decorations and a Sunday program are described. flood damage and risky floods cause minor transport issues. two boys survive a near drowning after a raft accident. a well on the Fred Phillips farm was found dry. Local residents remain home for holidays and report seasonal community events.
Danderine costs 35 cents per bottle and claims to end dandruff stop itching and hair loss while promoting new hair growth. The product is described as a stimulating tonic that nourishes roots improves hair texture and makes hair look soft lustrous and fuller after weeks of use.
Prosecuting Attorney W. B. Bartels called a meeting of Red Cross and American Legion officials in his office Friday at 7 to elect a committee to manage distributing and filing bonus applications. The move follows a demand from Ohio Attorney General John G. Price for a county committee to handle the program as application blanks become available.
Stewart Ed Lonas of Athens was the guest of his parents here Monday. Mark Sutton and wife of Chauncey were the Christmas guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Sutton. Miss Lucile Copeland of Washington is visiting friends and relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Robinson were the Christmas guests of the latter's sister, Mrs. Ora Ashcraft of Guysville, Ed Norris and wife of Columbus were the Christmas guests of their.
A knitted knickerbocker suit with roomy knickers and a long swagger coat in jockey green barred white. Designed for a woman golfer planning a winter at Virginia, Carolina or Florida resorts.
Arillia Virginia Coss Cooper born October 7 1859 in Morgan County Ohio died December 23 1921 at her Athens Ohio home aged 62 years 2 months 16 days She married Charles Henry Cooper January 1 1884 and had six children three survive She lived most of her life in Athens County enduring illness after a flu three years prior Her final days showed faith and peace She leaves three brothers Benjamin Calvin Lewis Coss and two sisters Mrs FE B Slaughter and Mrs Charles Cook plus sons Don Carl Herbert and daughter Mrs Charess McKinley seven grandchildren and many relatives The family notes her loving motherhood and bereavement remains with them.
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for help during our wife and mother's illness and death. Gratitude for floral offerings from Star Bottling Works F C E W A C Maccabee Lodge and others. Thanks to Rev Timmons chapel singers and L H Baughman for assistance. Father and Children.
An advertisement extols Bulgarian Blood Tea to reverse aging and clear the complexion. It claims the tea purifies blood, relieves colds, and supports overall health, noting it is a laxative and available worldwide from druggists.
Vancouver has become a transit hub as prairie provinces ship grain to Europe and the Orient. This season’s Vancouver to Europe total reaches 160000 tons in forty cargoes with early shipments passing through the Panama Canal. Experts report grain arrives in England in excellent condition after tropical transit.
Dayton police comb the city for Rev. Henry F Reynolds a shell shocked pastor who vanished from Detroit on November 13. He was seen boarding a car in Brooklyn for Dayton yesterday. Detroit church offers reward until friends reach him.
Evansville Indiana brackets announce that Mrs Cora Foley is slated to become the first woman member of the city police department. The historic appointment marks a milestone for local policing and gender representation in law enforcement.
An article reports Moscow adopting a new price scale where costly American items are cheap and basic goods vary greatly. It notes foreign exchange weaknesses, Russian salaries, and inflated costs for transport and luxury items, with examples like furniture, candy, and lodging.
Springfield New York police search for color blind men after residents report all town buildings painted yellow by mistake. Investigators suspect a confusion between red and yellow colors caused by misperception.
A historical report notes policy aims to broaden commercial ties with Europe well beyond current levels, signaling a shift toward more extensive financial and goods exchanges. Officials discuss potential markets, regulatory alignment, and long term economic strategy to boost growth and access.
Jesse Franklin Price died December 25 1921 at Downington Ohio aged 31 years 2 months 24 days He was born October 1 1890 in Meigs county Ohio Son of Bert and Annie Price Married Mildred Dean December 22 1915 They had two sons Albert Maywood 4 and Gerald Wesley 7 months Survived by parents grandparents and many relatives Described as kind gentle and helpful He died after a period of ill health and rests with a peaceful departure in the Great Beyond
TERRA ALTA West Virginia December 29 Bob Martin heavyweight champion of the A E F and challenger of Jack Dempsey was injured in an automobile accident yesterday. He was pinned under his car after it plunged over an embankment and is in a hospital with internal injuries.
Louie Selzer, a persistent reporter, dodged a flat refusal by serving Edsel Ford breakfast as a bus boy and secured an interview.
Florida waters contain six hundred fifty species of fish across diverse habitats. Researchers note high biodiversity driven by warm currents and coastal ecosystems, with reef and seagrass areas supporting many natives and migratory species.
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