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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1920
Page
6
Billy Whiskers overhears a farmer and a circus man discussing buying him for a show. The goat misreads the plan, plans a chase, and watches as a lasso rope loops over his neck signaling his capture and imminent departure to the circus.
In a reflective exchange, Ann laments leaving New York for Hammonds Corners as Jim’s career pivots. Athena pushes sacrifice for character, urging Ann to support Jim and view motherhood as a rich life path. Ann wrestles with sympathy, identity, and the pull of her past success.
Dr B Parker of Athens Ohio promotes a digestive treatment claiming indigestion and constipation cause most diseases. He argues the feces dry, toxins enter blood, and urges trying his remedy sold for 1.25 dollars with a guarantee. Available at local druggists including Cline's Conner's Lash's and McKee Drug Co.
A 36 year old wife describes years of abuse by a German husband, with scarce resources, and asks Mrs Thompson for guidance. She states he withholds money, calls her vile names, mocks Americans, and beats her. The letter urges divorce and alimony, noting the husband earns well and will face legal costs.
D. Q O Chappell and family of Athens were Sunday guests of F. J. Hooper. Dwight Stout of Akron visited his parents E. K. Stout. D N Higgins G C Lawson and family visited Chauncey Lawson. Harry Tribe visited Pleasanton. Bess Tribe of Albany visited G E Tribe. A K E Dent and Dorothy of Athens called on Herbert Moore and wife. John Chambers of Newport spent last week with Will Lash and family.
Ekaterinodar, South Russia. Baron Wrangel, new commander in chief of Denekin’s volunteers, owed his life to American doctors with Red Cross hospitals. Struck by typhoid six months earlier after a string of victories, his recovery followed a five week crisis, solidifying his ties to the United States.
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