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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1929

Page

10

Wines Explains New Auto Bill Aimed At Safety

Columbus reports the Ohio State Automobile Association backs a drivers license measure to reduce highway hazards not for revenue. Secretary Charles C. Jones cites safety benefits from states with licenses and outlines bill provisions, including non examination for most drivers and administration by state agencies.

Columbus Ohio State Automobile Association Charles C. Jones Secretary of State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Jones The Safety Council Arizona California Connecticut Delaware Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New York Oregon Rhode Island Pennsylvania Vermont Washington West Virginia District of Columbia

Seven Held in Jail After Big Dry Raid

Seven Sanduskians pled guilty to violation of the national prohibition law and were held in jail in Toledo in default of $3,000 bail. The arrests followed a dry raid on Sandusky last night, where authorities confiscated 12 000 gallons of hard cider and a quantity of whisky.

Toledo U.P

Prescription Ends Stomach Trouble

Dr. Jackson, a renowned stomach specialist from 40 years ago, offered a powder form Digestive and Liver Remedy. It dissolves quickly in the stomach for immediate relief from dizziness belching heartburn and indigestion and is advertised as safe and inexpensive. Send for a free sample from The Jackson Medicine Co Dept. D Zanesville Ohio.

Jackson Jackson Medicine Co Zanesville Ohio

Preliminary inspection of Battery E 134th Field Artillery

The Athens Armory hosted a preliminary inspection of Battery E led by Sergeant Stolle with Major Rhinehart unable to attend. The yearly drill prepares National Guard units for the March federal inspection, aiming to fix weaknesses in maneuvers and improve drills in close order, PT, battalion command details, and firing data.

134Th Field Artillery Athens Stolle Fort Hayes Columbus Rhinehart National Guard

Fewer Ohio University students on probation this term

Registrars office reports 177 students placed on probation and 60 students asked to leave for failure to remove probation, far below rumors of large numbers. Second semester registration reached 2,050 with late registrations expected to raise total.

Ohio University F. B. Dilley

Blanket-Robe Offered For Tubercular Boy

A woman donated a large woolly blanket robe for Roy Wendle a seven year old with tuberculosis who will go to the Mt Vernon state sanitarium Tuesday. The boy is cared for by his mother Mrs Eugene Wendie who is short of funds after her husband was convicted of possessing intoxicating liquor. Nurses say a full outfit of bedroom slippers pajamas and a raincoat is still needed before departure.

Athens County Health Office Roy Wendle Mt. Vernon Roy Eugene Wendie

Portsmou th Man Sought After Wife and Mother-in-Law Wounded

Posses search for Joseph Locke after he shot his wife and her mother in Portsmouth yesterday. Locke, 45, fled into the hills following an attempted reconciliation that failed amid an estrangement.

Portsmouth Joseph Locke Locke

Dairymen Show Good Response to Milk Laws

Athens County health officials report strong dairy compliance with tighter milk production rules. Cattle tuberculosis testing gains acceptance, with veterinarians distributing many applications and several tests already planned before month end.

Athens County Athens County Board of Health J. M. Higgins

Father Brought in On Second Charge

John Yates of Nelsonville was arrested by Sheriff William Williams and Deputy Wilson Ator on a non support charge for four children. He was taken to Athens County Jail for arraignment in Probate Court after a prior August charge where he promised support but failed to pay. The affidavit is by special officer Peter Barrows.

John Yates Nelsonville William Williams Wilson Ator Yat Athens Athens County Yates Gerald Arthur Billie Herbert

Popular Powder of Beautiful Women

An advertisement touts a new French process face powder from D ZENNER CO. It promises a smooth, long lasting finish and a youthful bloom without a pasty or flaky complexion.

D. Zenner CO

Fires Send Seventeen People Out Into Street In Toledo

Seventeen people including six children were forced from their homes when two fires struck Toledo early today. A man and his wife escaped from a second floor apartment by sliding down improvised ropes made from bedclothes.

Silde Toledo

Auto versus train fatality reported near Mt Victory

Kenton reports Henry Stoll a 22 year old Toledo man was killed when his car was struck by a train at Mt Victory near here yesterday. The incident occurred on the railroad crossing and police are investigating the crash.

Kenton Henry Stoll Toledo Mt. Victory Here

Dave's Mentha-Pepsin Promises Fast Digestion Relief

Advertises Dave's Mentha-Pepsin as a guaranteed cure for gas indigestion and stomach distress. Claims a single dessert spoonful relieves gas and heart pressures in ten minutes and a bottle banishes dyspepsia and related ailments for a return to normal comfort.

Dave

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