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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1922

Page

6

Illicit Alcohol Imports Run High in New York Four Months

New York officials report illegal whiskey wine and champagne valued at about 5.25 million dollars imported during August 19 to mid December. Most imports flowed through other ports. some were allowed under importer permits despite expired authorizations. Figures show whiskey champagne wine and alcohol in various containers including barrels casks and fifths.

International News Service New York Washington John D. Appleby United States O. K

Growing girl frock with versatile trim options

This long waisted starter pattern suits current fabrics and can be trimmed with braid embroidery or contrasting material. Sleeves at wrist or elbow, waist held by belt or sash. Cut in 8 sizes 12 14 16 years. 14 year size needs 314 yards of 36 inch fabric. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.

Orders Deadline Pushes Back Week to Ten Days

The pattern requires a week to 10 days to fulfill orders. Production adjusts to the longer lead time, with teams coordinating inventory and scheduling to meet demand. Customers are informed of the extended processing period and expected shipment timelines.

Mother Pines for Lost Babe in Brooklyn Court Ruling

In New York on January 31 a Brooklyn courtroom ordered a one year old baby girl to be removed from Mrs. Frank Kennedy, widow of a B A T guard, after a supreme court decree. Yearda Sahlstrom had given birth to a girl fifteen months earlier, with Joseph Tucker named as father by special sessions, who was ordered to pay child support, while Mrs Kennedy mourned her own lost child.

New York Frank Kennedy Supreme Court Las Brooklyn Kennedy Yearda Sahlstrom Joseph Tucker Mrs. Kennedy

Tanlac Restores Aurora Woman to Health Says Cure

Mrs Mina Raber of Aurora Illinois reports severe distress after meals two years ago with smothering spells erratic heartbeat and headaches. She credits Tanlac with restoring her health and calls it the best medicine. Athens Cline Pharmacy Co and other druggists carry Tanlac.

Tanlac Mina Raber Farmsworth Ave Aurora Ill Athens Cline Pharmacy Co

Kennedy Foster Child Case Before Brooklyn Justice

The Sahistrom girl sought to place her baby with Mr and Mrs Henry Kall of Babylon. The Kennedy family, though modest, cared for the child. The mother, aiming for better circumstances, had New York church mission Society present the baby and foster mother to Justice Aspinall in Brooklyn on writ of habeas corpus.

Kennedy Henry Kall Babylon Justice Aspinall Brooklyn

Musterole Vision: a mustard ointment for sore throats

An advertising copy touts Musterole as a clean white mustard oil ointment that quickly soothes sore throats, loosens congestion, and relieves pain without blistering. It claims fast action for nervous or fussy children and promotes jars and tubes priced 35 and 65 cents, hospital size $3.

Wat ershop Pond bathing row at Springfield college

Ten Springfield women dipped in icy Watershop Pond to film a news reel for Springfield College. Arthur Shaffer and Earl Carlson, both college students, faced temp suspensions as authorities objected to the scant bathing costumes and the filmy Grecian dancing that followed the dip.

Springfield Mass Watershop Pond Arthur Shaffer Star Half Back Earl Carlson Springfield College

Do You Get Up Nights On Account of Bladder

Dayton man reports relief after using Lithiated Buchu in his home paper claim. He describes two years of nightly urination, scalding pain, and passing stones, then says tablets cleanse kidneys and bladder, reduce abnormal deposits, and relieve backache and frequent night urges.

John Lumpkins Carrie Dayton Ohio The Dayton Herald Buchu Epsom McKees Drug Store Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg

New Government Hospitals for World War Vets Discussed

Washington telegram reports President Harding was briefed by Veterans Bureau Director Forbes on plans to establish three new government hospitals for World War II veterans during a Tuesday discussion.

Washington Harding Forbes Veterans’bureau

Mountain is dumped to extend city limits in bay

A mountain chunk is being carted by mule and washed by hydraulic dredges into Rio de Janeiro bay to extend city territory. The operation shapes the shoreline and broadens municipal boundaries as workers manage the sediment flow and coastal land formation.

Rio de Janiero Bay Rio de Janiero Brazil Morro de_ Castello

Coal strike would not immediately hurt nation says operator leader

Thomas H. Watkins of Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Corp. says a March 31 contract expiry in soft coal could shift production from union to nonunion districts with a 40 to 50 percent national cut if a strike hits. He notes 90 days of consumer stocks and 65 percent current demand, argues profits are slim, wages may fall to meet nonunion competition, and nonunion output is rising.

International News Service New York Thomas H. Watkins Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Corporation Watkins Pennsylvania

Real Estate Transfers in Athens and Surrounding Townships

Real estate notices list multiple transfers with nominal consideration. Della B and Ella V Marrical to E A Person sell south half of lot 914 in Athens city for 1. Ida M and P W Druggan to Fred Moore acquire lot 2072 in Athens city for 1. Sarah Smith to James W Ford and others transfers lot 40 in Hebbardsville for 1. Wade Love conveys 20 acres in section 25 in Canaan township for 1. Isaac and Anna Hughes to John and Susie Dobransky 60 acres in section 32 in Canaan township for 1200.

Della B Ella V. Marrical E. A. Person Athens City Ida M P. W. Druggan Fred Moore Sarah Smith James W. Ford Hiram Frost Hebbardsville Wade Love William Love Canaan Township Isaac Anna Hughes John Susie Dobransky

SUSTO Remedy Promoted For Delicate Children

An advertisement cites a professor from a leading American medical college endorsing SUSTO as a growth and appetite stimulant. Reported cases include an underweight eleven year old gaining laix pounds, with tests said to show increases in weight and strength across children, adults, and the elderly. The ad lists McKee Drug Co as seller and names James T. Norris and Mason Andrews among distributors.

Isusto Susto McKee Drug Co

Campaign to push pure fabric law at national cleaners meeting

Chicago will host the eleventh annual convention of the National Association of Dyers and Cleaners February 6 to 9 as industry leaders back a law requiring selvedge edge markings on woven fabrics to show virgin wool or shoddy content. Arthur Berg of Chicago stresses penalties for noncompliance and urges public protection against deceptive wool claims.

Chicago National Association of Dyers and Cleaners Arthur Berg Congressional Berg

Pepto Mismangan Iron Tonic Ad Promises Health Boost

This vintage advertisement touts Gude's Pepto-Mangan as a trusted iron tonic for a clear complexion, bright eyes, and strength. It claims the product builds red blood, notes it is a physician recommended, decades old remedy sold in liquid and tablet forms, and urges readers to try it for a few weeks.

Nagsi Gude

Faith in government savings bonds shown by Ohio patron

In Columbus on February 1, A J Price postmaster of Gloucester reports a patron kept funds at home for 22 years. The patron deposited 3200 to buy four $1000 Treasury Savings Certificates, illustrating public trust. Certificates cost 800, 80, and 20 dollars and pay 4 1/2 percent interest semi annually, tax free.

Columbus, CO Fourth Federal Reserve District A. J. Price Jat Glouster Price Glouster Treasury Treasury Savings

Better Conditions in Steel Circles

New York February 1 United States Steel corporation declared the regular quarterly dividends of one and one quarter percent on common stock and one and three quarters percent on preferred stock. The company reported net earnings for the quarter ended December 1 last of 19 612 033 dollars compared with 19 918 058 dollars in the previous quarter and a deficit after all deductions and dividends of 5 280 901 dollars versus 6 965 504 dollars for the quarter ended September 30 last.

New York United States Steel Corporation

Doctor Attacked by Vicious Thugs

Police seek two young men who lured Dr. L. L. Hail to 1206 Overland Ave. He stepped from his auto as they confronted him and forced his hands up. A gun butt struck his face knocking out teeth. no robbery occurred. The incident occurred in Youngstown, Ohio, on February 1.

Youngstown, CO L. L. Hail Overland Ave

Earle's Hypo-Cod Promises Relief From Severe Coughs

A testimonial from Mrs. George H. Clemens of Wheeling credits Earle's Hypo-Cod with removing fear, improving breathing, appetite, and stamina amid a deep cough. The note warns against using it for tuberculosis without a physician and promotes the product as a best-tasting tonic for coughs and colds.

Earle George H. Clemens Wheeling

Indolent Joe Ejected From Akron Jail In Unprecedented Move

Akron Ohio February 1 A jail inmate nicknamed Indolent Joe drew a rare use of bodily force when Officer Steve McGowan ordered him out for laziness. Joe claimed his shoes were stolen and a search found them hidden behind a radiator. He walked away, returned, and asked to be locked up again.

Akron Steve McGowan Joe McGowan Akron Police Department

R H Reid Dies After Short Illness in Columbus

R H Reid known as Dick Reid long a resident of Athens and four years in Columbus died Monday evening at the home of his son in law D C Stotz at 1449 Hamlet Street Columbus after a few hours of acute indigestion. Services were held in Columbus Wednesday and the body will arrive in Athens Thursday morning at 10 oclock on the Hocking Valley. He will be taken to Union Street Cemetery. The funeral at the grave will be conducted by the local Odd Fellows lodge of which he has been a member over forty years and a past presiding officer. All friends are asked to attend.

R. H. Reid R. H Dick) Reid Athens Columbus D. C. Stotz Hamlet Street Reid Hocking Valley Union Street

Infant Carsey dies at ten days in January

James David Carsey, ten day old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Carsey, died January 28. Burial was at Graham Chapel.

Carsey James David Carsey Fred Carsey Graham Chapel

Cemetery church service set for Tuesday at 10 A.M

The church holds a COMEDY gation gathering at the Terian church on Tuesday February 10 A.M. All members are urged to attend.

Terian Comedy Gation

Price of Milk Takes a Drop in Athens and State

Milk prices in Athens fell Wednesday as dealers cut one cent from quarts and half a cent from pints. Route price now 12 cents per quart and 6.5 cents per pint, stores selling at 11 cents per quart and 6 cents per pint. Statewide readjustments reported with Youngstown cutting two cents per quart and one cent per pint to 10 and 6 cents respectively.

Athens Youngstown

New Covnville Postmaster Announces Deputy Arrival

Ralph Wolfe the new Covnville postmaster announces a nine pound deputy whose likeness to Jim Gunder leads him to predict the youngster will be a Republican.

Ralph Wolfe Covnville Jim Gunder Ralph

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