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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1922
Page
6
Mrs. Cras Baker of 21 Spencer Ave Hornell New York writes she suffered fatigue irritation bowel and period issues. After taking Lydia E Pinkham syrup and Blood Medicine she regained strength and can do most tasks herself. She endorses the products and urges others to try them.
London reports from 10 Downing Street praise the Washington conference treaties as a great step in world history while Britain laments not securing submarine scrapping. The cabinet discussed the agreements amid press notes calling submarines a potential shield against future war and hints of Premier Lloyd George using the results as a model.
The premier plans to initiate a Genoa movement toward reducing armies mirroring the Washington naval disarmament program. The conference focuses on curbing military forces and fostering peace efforts among nations.
San Francisco February 2. An other hung jury in the Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle manslaughter case seemed likely after five hours of deliberation. The jury was locked in overnight and resumed at ten o clock. No ballots leaked from the jury room though rumors circulated that the count stood 10 to 2 for acquittal according to alternate juror Henry Ottenberg.
By-the-Way Millfield starts a new cinema this week with the first show on Saturday. The town plans to add lectures and speeches space and keep up with progress. Ira Fuller, age eighty four, a familiar entertainer in the valley, headlines as part of the village’s cultural push. The Chauncey council considers wiring the town for electricity, showing a drive for modern conveniences.
The blue bead is described as the tuck for the Near East with claimed potency recognized by both Christian and Moslem observers.
The article warns that excess stomach acid causes acid indigestion and gastritis and cautions against using ordinary digestives. It prescribes Bisulated Magnesia after meals to neutralize acids and relieve gas and sourness, noting its safety and popularity among users. It also lists Athens area postal workers as postmaster candidates: seal veteran, Emmett Hayes, Leo Pierce, William Hull, M. P. Totman, and Pearl W. Helwig.
Athens retail clerks will receive two extra months of Thursday half-holidays this summer from May 4 through September 28 as the Athens Retail Merchants Association adopts the schedule at its annual meeting. Stores close Thursday afternoons and holidays include Memorial Day Fourth of July Labor Day Thanksgiving Christmas and New Year’s with Armistice Day contingent on Congress action. Charles A. Cornwell was elected president with C. O. Burnett as VP and O. Bingman as treasurer. 44 merchants attended the gathering, the largest in three years.
With the term of Athens postmaster R. Lash ending, nine candidates enter the field. Leading contenders include Harry McKinstry favored by locals, William Carpenter, Major Raphel Johnson, and Francia Frebault, with others like Emmett Hayes Leo Pierce M. P. Totman and William Hull also listed. Local party dynamics and Lash’s successor role dominate town gossip as Washington remains silent.
Farmers rejoice as the new cinder road nears completion from Millfield to Sayers Hill eliminating mud and promising year round travel. The funeral of Miss Lena Brown, who died Wednesday evening at the
The report covers a Jacksonville church funeral for a local resident and updates on area residents. Interment followed at Glouster. Updates include Mason Mescher's son James facing another surgery in Columbus, prior pneumonia complications, and wishes for recovery. Local school progress under Miss Hazel Wemmer and assorted social visits and farm notes from Millfield to Ames Center.
Athens high plans a tough Friday night road game at Lancaster high. Lancaster arrives with three veterans and a balanced lineup that has defeated strong teams this season. Local fans will travel by car as routes are reported clear for the trip.
Coach Torrance announced Clyde Booby Battin will be in shape to play after a week with a cold. The inter-class league saw sophomores beat seniors in a tight game and senior girls trounce freshmen girls. Games run until March with a cup awarded to winners.
Quinn cited Agriculture Wallace criticizing agents for aggressive political activity in several states. Wallace wrote to the secretary, who dismissed claims of harm to farmers and said most agents are doing good, with a few over zealous in duty.
Charles Quinn of Toledo testified before the Senate Agricultural Committee that the National Grain Dealers association spent 72 657 dollars in six months last year to oppose the farmers cooperative movement led by the United States Grain Growers Incorporated. He criticized Secretary of Ag.
Instructions claim Diamond Dyes revive faded dresses skirts coats stockings sweaters draperies and hangings with easy directions for any woman. The ad guarantees no streaking spotting fading or running and asks buyers to specify wool or silk or linen cotton or mixed fabrics to ensure proper results.
The suspension bridge completed at Niagara Falls in 1855 became the first wire structure to carry railroad traffic.
Fresh products lose water to become King Dehydrated fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables plus water are fresh.
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