History and features of the Athens State Hospital’s early days
The piece recalls the 1868 start of Athens State Hospital, noting Frank Schloss Sr. as longtime timing supervisor and detailing the fireproof wing design, metal and concrete walls, and the role of George Link in landscape gardening and road work. It also mentions the now-abandoned bull pens, Henry O Bleness’s building contracts, and the town’s long involvement with the project.
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Athens State Hospital
Ates
Imost
Frank Schloss Sr
Athens
Schloss
George Link
Henry
Link
Athens Institution
Henry O‘bleness
O’bleness
Bulgarian Blood Tea Promises Health Recovery
A health claim promotes Bulgarian Blood Tea as a remedy to flush kidneys purify the system and help fight cold influenza pneumonia. The ad urges readers to ask a druggist or grocer for a trial box today.
County Grange Mepto Next in Trimble Two
The Athens County Grange plans an all day meeting with Trimble grange in Trimble on Saturday March 25. A large class is expected for Pomona degree and officers elected last November will be installed. A noon dinner and social hour are planned. Trimble grange seeks to win the ongoing membership contest before end of June. Officers installed at Trimble include Master A J Dew Overseer Roy Easler Lecturer Emma Thomas Gatekeeper G L Antle Treasurer D M Sawyer Secretary Mrs Annie Thomas Ceres Mrs Dow Cannon Pomona Mrs D M Sawyer Flora Mrs G B Thomas Lady Assistant Steward Goldie Boudinot Business Agent Dow Cannon. County Deputy Ww J Warrener. Geologists say prehistoric times held 31 million animal forms.
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Athens County Grange
Trimble Grange
Trimble
Pomona
Trimblé Grange
A. J. Dew
Roy Easler
Emma Thomas
G. L. Antle
D. M. Sawyer
Annie Thomas
Ceres
Dow Cannon
D. M
Only Posed Photo of Ex Kaiser Since Exile Emerges
After years hidden at Doorn the sole photographed image of the ex Kaiser Wilhelm is released. Despite strict guards and constant security photographers persist, and after months of effort an aide of Ludendorff secured the Keystone View Company copy.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Holland
Gen. von Ludendorf
Ludendorf
Keystone View Company
Eoort
Prince Joachim
Tall Girl Has Plenty of Woe
London reports Viola Tree, 74 inches tall and daughter of Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree, laments the challenges of being a tall actress. She notes movements, dress, and footwear must be carefully chosen to avoid comedic footwork or height becoming evident on stage. She prefers comedy but fears limited roles for tall women.
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International News Service
London
Viola Tree
Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree
Miss Tree
Money Refunded If Kurokol Fails to Relieve Colds
Authorities urge public action against letting colds run their course warning of pneumonia and grippe from lingering colds. Kurokol is touted as the safest quickest cure with a money back guarantee if unsatisfactory.
Stork Brings Sixteenth Baby to Local Couple
The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. John Shedwill of Wolfhurst for the sixteenth time on Feb. 8, delivering a daughter. Eleven of the children are living.
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STORK
Bridgeport
John Shedwill
Wolfhurst
Kerker's Asthma Remedy Promises Relief
Sufferers from asthma have long hoped for a remedy that erases their suffering. Kerker's Asthma and Hay Fever Remedy is claimed to do the work and is marketed as a specific for hay fever bronchial ailments colds and whooping cough. Sold and recommended by McKee Drug Co Athens.
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Kerker
McKee Drug Co
Athens
Ohio to distribute picric acid to farmers for land clearing
Ohio extension engineers in cooperation with the War Department announce a plan to supply picric acid, an explosive, at cost to farmers for land clearing. About 100,000 pounds are authorized for Ohio distribution from Fort Wingate Arsenal New Mexico, via county agents. Initial shipments bought at 10.6 cents a pound. future cost likely 10 cents per pound due to higher freight.
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Ohio
Ohio State University
United States Department of Agriculture
War Department
Fort Windgate Arsenal
New Mexico
Wisconsin
Holden Charged with Embezzlement in Hicksville
In Hicksville Marion police charged 65 year old Rev W E Holden with embezzlement and bigamy after he set up as a holiness preacher and healer in rooms above a drug store. A woman claiming to be his wife arrived from Fort Wayne and found him living with another woman.
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Hicksville
W. E. Holden
Dalyrmple
Marion
Fort Wayne
Ind
Holden
Street Car Conquers Age Slain by City Tram
Los Angeles reports the death of Jockis Nazarine, 107, who died from shock and senility after being struck by a street car. The dispatch also notes world ancient centers including Damascus, Benaras, and Constantinople as among the oldest sanctuaries.
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International News Service
Los Angeles
Jockis Nazarine
Purity League Pushes Beachwear Ban In St Petersburg
The St Petersburg Purity League asks Mayor Frank F. Pulver to appoint a bathing suit inspector and to ban Annette Kellerman style suits in Tampa Bay and Gulf beaches. Pulver vows inspections to judge legality and justify protest.
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International News Service
ST. Petersburg
Fla
iIf
Purity League
Tampa Bay
Gulf of Mexico
Frank F. Pulver
Pulver
Annette Kellerman
Hazel Milford van Freedom
The
World Mining Slump Felt in Alaska
Alaska's mineral output for 1921 dropped to about 16.1 million dollars, the lowest since 1904, due to declines in all lode mining especially copper. Officials say the stagnation reflects world depression rather than local conditions, with Alaska totaling 478 million dollars in minerals over 42 years.
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Washington
Alaska
Geological Survey of the Interior Department
Interior Department
Cardinals Arrive Too Late for Papal Election
Cardinal Daugherty of Philadelphia and Cardinal Begin of Quebec reached Rome at 10 50 am 72 hours after the election began. American and Canadian college students greeted the prelates on their arrival marking the delayed participation in choosing the new pope.
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Rome
Cardinal Daugherty
Philadelphia
Cardinal Begin
Quebec
Pitty
Europe views United States Senate as a bogey in Europe
European leaders and press regard the U S Senate as a barrier to relief for Europe and doubt American participation in postwar aid. Britain and continental statesmen note the Senate’s perceived perversity and will to block agreed European relief despite American leadership.
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London
Eng
United States Senate
Europe
United States
League of Nations
International Association of Doctors
Senate
Great Britain
Washington
Senate Poised as Perverse Parliament Amid European Focus
The Senate is described as the most perverse organization in parliamentary history. Senators storm and rage beneath the Capitol yet fail to rouse American public interest, while Europe gives their oratory notable attention.
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Senate
Capitol
Europe
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