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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1922

Page

2

France Opposes Genoa Conference With US Support

In Washington France shows distrust of the Genoa economic conference after Premier Poincare's note to the United States and allies. France and the United States align against the plan, making a March 8 meeting unlikely. Britain and Italy face pressure to cancel or delay the talks.

George R. Holmes I. N Washington France Poincaire United States Comte de St. Awaire Great Britain

Kru saders adopt new name in Toledo mass meeting

In Toledo on February 10 the Kru saders replaced the Ku Klux Klan and Mystic Knights with a new organization. About twenty officers and committee men led a meeting at Iota hall attended by nearly 300 men. Former Klan members joined with $5 yearly dues and a $10 initiation fee. Some members were barred for past Klan activities. Other cities expressed interest in joining the new mystic group.

Toledo Krusaders Ku Klux Klan Mystic Knights Iota Hall

Presbyterian Rural Parish Notices and Services

Sunday school at 9 30 and preaching at 10 45 in New England parish with a 6 30 Christian Endeavor. Carthage hosts 1 30 Sunday school and 2 30 preaching. Hebbardsville offers 10 Sunday school and a prayer service led by Grover Wakefield. Albany to begin Evangust services March 16 with Rev John Cowan. Guysville and Wingett Chapel report no meetings this Sunday.

New England Christian Endeavor Carthage Hebbardsville Grover Wakefield Albany John Cowan Guysville and Wingett

Athens Girls Rout New Marshfield in Season Finale

Athens girls defeated New Marshfield 22 to 6 as Miss Danford led with six baskets and Miss Porter added four. Rhodes and Nanna starred for Marshfield. In prelims, New Marshfield boys fell 83 to 3 to the Flying Quintet of the Hill School.

Athens HI New Marshfield Athens Miss Danford Hill School Porter Rhodes Nanna Marshfield

Health protection through vigor and Pepto Mang an ad

Across the nation health boards urge care and physical condition. Gude s Pepto Mangan claims to boost red blood cells to fight disease. Available in liquid or tablet forms sold by druggists with identical medicinal value.

United States Boards of Health Gude Gade

Athens to face Portsmouth in key armory tilt tonight

Athens hosts Portsmouth in a men's basketball game at the armory starting at 8 o'clock. Coach Torrance says his squad is ready for the tilt. A preliminary features the senior quintet against Albany high five, moved up from Saturday night. Johns Hancock five meets Corning high at the Ohio gym as university school improves.

Athens Portsmouth Armory Torrance Albany High Hancock John Hancock Corning High Ohio University Corning

Harding to deliver personal message with conference treaties

President Harding is expected to go to the Senate late today to deliver a personal message and submit the conference treaties, per White House indications this forenoon.

Washington Harding Senate White House

New Remedy for Malnutrition Promoted by Medical Expert

A nutrition expert and professor from a leading medical college endorses SUSTO as a tonic that boosts appetite and weight in undernourished individuals. Reports claim infants, convalescents, and adults gained significant pounds, including a 75 year old increasing from six to 109 pounds. McKee Drug Co advertises the product as a strength builder approved by a top institution.

Susto McKee Drug Co

Straton Attacks Movie Morals And Murders

John Roach Straton, Calvary Baptist Church preacher, denounces the film industry as corrupted by mammon and links it to alleged evils surrounding murder cases. He says motion picture interests may seek reforms but top root evil must be cut to prevent national debauchery.

Charles Parmer N. 8 New York John Roach Straton Calvary Baptist Church Taylor International News Service Will Hays Straton

Seven foreigners jailed for prune mule distilling in Millfield

Seven foreign-born residents of Millfield were arrested by Inspector Mariner and three assistants for distilling a new prune juice drink called mule. Police found stills in homes of Mike Betti John Betti John Mayti Mike Hadock John Stevenson and Mike Kline. They admitted making the concoction but none sold any. Magistrate Helwig fined them the minimum. one detainee claimed poverty and illness.

Millfield Inspector Mariner Mulfield Mike Betti John Betti John Mayti Mike Hadock John Stevenson Mike Kline Cleveland

Boiler Explosion Kills One in Cleveland Plant

A boiler blast at the George A. Rutherford Co. at 2725 Prospect Avenue at about 9 am killed one man, seriously injured two others, and left several with minor injuries. The explosion rocked nearby buildings, drew all available fire apparatus, halted streetcar traffic, and drew a large crowd.

Cleveland George A. Rutherford Co Prospect Avenue

THINK WANTED MAN 13 INSANE

Detectives on the Taylor murder case consider Edward F. Sands may have killed his employer in a mental state. George S. Brettner, who knew Sands, described restlessness a weight cutting obsession and a belief people were worthless after 235 pounds and a threat to blow his head at that age.

Los Angeles Taylor Edward F. Sands George S. Brettner Sands Brettner

Brom Quinine Tablets Promoted for Cold Preventive

Advert asks readers to take Laxative Brom Quinine Tablets as a preventive for colds grip or influenza. It assures authenticity by the signature FE. W. Grove and urges shoppers to ensure they get Bromy. The note includes a price cue of 300.

FE. W. Grove

No-To-Bac Claims Quick Tobacco Habit Break

No-To-Bac advertises quitting aid claiming thousands helped to break tobacco use. It promises instant relief from cravings by placing a tablet in the mouth with a money back guarantee if all craving returns, highlighting mental and physical and financial benefits.

Fall denies resignation rumors amid Harding administration

Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall rebutted a published report that he planned to resign. He stated he has not resigned, has not been asked to resign, and has no intention of resigning, clarifying his stance within the cabinet.

Fall Washington Interior Albert B. Fall Harding

Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing for Fabrics

The Diamond Dyes ad claims simple directions let any woman dye or tint faded skirts, dresses, coats, draperies, and more. It guarantees perfect home dyeing even for first timers, notes wool silk or linen cotton fabrics, and promises no streaking, spotting, fading, or running.

Obituary for John Fletcher Smith of Buchtel Circle Hill

John Fletcher Smith born August 3 1900 in Buchtel Ohio died at Circle Hill aged 21 years 5 months 28 days. Survived by father Alexander Smith brother Clyde sisters Blanche Yates Verna and others. mother and five brothers preceded him. Memorial verses praise his kindness and affection. The family thanks neighbors friends floral donors and Undertaker Stout for support and care.

John Fletcher Alexander Nettie Smith Buchtel Circle Hill Clyde Blanche Yates Verna Dabritz Undertaker Stout Alex Smith Verna Smith Clyde Smith Elmer Yates

Fire destroys Eagle Manufacturing stamping plant in Wellsburg

Fire of unknown origin at 5 am destroyed Eagle Manufacturing stamping factory and a fec in Wellsburg West Virginia. Losses totaling about 56 000 dollars with the main factory spared and continuing operations. Fire crews from Follansbee and Steubenville responded to the scene.

Wellsburg W. Va Eagle Manufacturing Company Fec Con Twenty-sixth Street Follansbee and Steubenville

New Lamp Burns 94 Percent Better Than Gas or Electricity

A new oil lamp tested by the U S Government and 85 leading universities outperforms 10 ordinary lamps. It burns without odor smoke or noise needs no pumping and is simple clean and safe. Inventor E A Johnson offers free 10 day trials and a free lamp to early adopters plus agency potential to earn 250 to 500 dollars monthly.

U. S E. A. Johnson W. Lake Chicago

Arabians Salute With Cheek to Cheek Touch

Arabians greet each other by pressing cheeks together in a traditional respectful salute, a practice noted as customary in equestrian circles and certain cultural exchanges.

Tronton-Russell Bridge Nears Completion in Ohio

Ininish Ironton Ohio February 10 bridge work progressing with completion and acceptance expected by April 25 exactly one year after the bridge companys organization.

Ironton, O Tronton- Russell

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