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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1921
Page
2
West Mentor resident Mrs Mid Sprague writes that Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery cured bronchial affections in her family. She praises its quick relief for colds and coughs in children and offers a trial package from the Invalids' Hotel Buffalo, N. Y. for ten cents.
A short ad claims Freezone relieves corn pain without soreness. It describes applying a tiny bottle from the druggist to remove hard and soft corns and even corn between toes, including calluses, with no irritation.
Final divorce order issued in Cash Wolf versus Mattie Wolf. The couple married August 17, 1909 in Amesville and have four children Virgil 12 Herhel 10 Evaline 3 Catherine 1. Custody awarded to Mattie for two younger children with $25 monthly support from Cash.
President-elect Harding resumed conferences with the best minds at St Augustine and moved to complete cabinet selections. He arrived by motor after leaving Senator Freylinghuysen’s houseboat Victoria stuck in the mud at Daytona.
County Engineer Fred R Baker reports Athens County roads total 1004.54 miles with 885.7 earth roads and 119.84 miles of other types. Main market roads Nos 19 21 23 24 connect Columbus Pomeroy Athens Mt Vernon and Coolville, with ten inter county highways numbered 155 156 157 159 160 161 162 163 505.
A long critique of Nelsonville finances argues the town cannot meet its 35 000 annual tax needs with 64 000 in bonded debt and 16 000 operating funds. The piece proposes a mass voluntary drive, like a war chest, to raise 10 to 15 per person to pay off bonds and fund a fresh start, urging churches and organizations to join.
Mrs. Julia Pauson aged 30 was shot dead by her ex husband Demeter Popp 35 in Lorain Ohio last night. Popp then killed himself after the shooting. Neighbors say Pauson had divorced Popp on February 5 and remarried her husband the same day.
In Williamson West Virginia on February 10 the Hatfield group faces trial for murder in the Baldwin Felts detectives slaying. The jury is seated with union members excluded to favor a fair verdict. The state plans to prove prearranged killings with four Felts men as principal witnesses. A self defense plea is expected from the defendants.
Athens High faces West High of Columbus in a key home game at 7 30 tonight. Captain Wise and Battin lead a balanced offense with Ed Sharp as a breakout guard and Belin nursing injuries but expected to start. West High aims for the Columbus championship Saturday in what promises a hard fought battle.
A new machinery system handles flax through all treatment stages, seen as enabling intensive scale production in Ireland. The development promises greater efficiency and potential industry growth.
Thomas Edison advised fifty percent disarmament and understandings with the chief powers as a way to avert war. The 73 year old inventor warned of a potential conflict with Japan if expansion is blocked and stated he is opposed to letting Japan come to America.
The ad advises Americans to reduce rich foods and take four ounces of Rad Salts or Jad Salts dissolved in water before breakfast to flush and stimulate kidneys. It claims this home remedy neutralizes urine acids, relieves back and bladder issues, and supports overall health. It markets Jad Salts as inexpensive and safe for daily use.
Prohibition agents led by S. Probst arrested two men and a woman at a farm near Dayton Ohio after a productive Crabbe act raid. Three stills with eight gallon per hour capacity were seized along with 1000 gallons of mash and 22 gallons of corn whiskey. One still was operating during the raid.
The article notes that vampire bats are abundant in South America and pose a threat due to their feeding habits and potential disease transmission. Local authorities urge caution as communities monitor bat populations and seek control measures.
Rome reports Italy ready to join a disarmament conference and to answer any summons from President-elect Harding. A high official says Italy’s naval policy is protective and participation would depend on a formal call.
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