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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1929

Page

6

Murder at the Borden Office Aide Faces Clues

Ruth Lester works at the Borden suite after noon Saturday and discovers the murdered head of a widow's husband. Detective McMann imposes room checks while Jack Hayward assists Ruth, Dr Nielson confirms a distant shot and a closed window complicates the alibi. The scene unfolds with witnesses questioned and a plan to canvas employees and visitors.

T. Ber Berden Jack Borden Ruth Doc Iden Rita Dubois McMann Mrs. Borden Ruth Lester Biggers Covey Jack Hayward Birdwell Micky Moran Mr. McMann Minnie Cassidy Minnie Nielson Mr. Hayward Mr. Borden

Desperate Inquiry Following Borden House Death

In a tense scene detective McMann and Ruth search the Borden home for a pistol and clues after a fatal incident. Ruth reveals a Colt .38 supposedly in her desk but none is found, prompting suspense about the weapon and the killer. The investigation widens as fingerprint work begins and Minnie Cassidy’s routine is noted.

McMann Ruth Mr. Borden Minnie Borden Jack Mayward Mrs. Borden

Radio features and NBC network listings in period broadcast schedule

Radio prime time listings show NBC and Columbia network programs with music concerts and dramas. Notable items include era orchestra broadcasts, The Two Orphans presentation, and a vocal recital by a soprano, with scheduled times in the evening across major networks.

Columbia Network NBC System Coco Couriers Columbia Net- Rac Ores Baten Wear Cone Lusbin Taphone Columbianetwork

Midol advertised as pain relief for menstrual cramps

An ad claims Midol quickly ends menstrual pain without affecting the menstrual process. It describes tiny aluminum tablets costing fifty cents and asserts relief in five to seven minutes, urging women not to suffer.

Benefit Report Aims to Help Communities

The document outlines programs designed to aid residents, with findings suggesting improved access to services. Officials emphasize collaborative efforts among agencies to maximize impact and sustain support for those in need.

Train collision kills one in Cincinnati yard

A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train backed into a Louisville and Nashville locomotive in Central Union Station yards killing one man and injuring four others. The incident occurred late last night as trains operated within the station complex in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Baltimore and Ohio Louisville and Nashville

Messenger Pattern Dress for Morning Frock in Circles

Pattern description details a blue, black and red circle print morning frock with red bias binding. It features a long front waist panel formed by two tab extensions over plaits and a one piece back with belt sections. Sleeves are cut in, design is simple, versatile for housework porch wear or sports use. Pattern available in bust sizes 34 to 42 inches.

Pattern Request for Dress Instructions and Materials

The notice outlines fabric needs for a dress: 2% yards of 36 inch material, 3% yards of bias binding, and a lower-edge width of 1% yard. Pattern will be mailed to any address upon receipt of 15 cm in silver or stamps.

COW TESTS TO BE CONTINUED DESPITE RULING

Columbus, Feb 11. Tuberculin testing will continue temporarily under the present compromise plan despite the Supreme Court ruling upholding the Riggs Law, said Perry L. Green director of Agriculture. He favors increasing the maximums allowed for slaughtered reactors, to align with higher federal allowances as state funds permit, and will sponsor the measure at the next agricultural board meeting.

Columbus U.R Supreme Court Perry L. Green Green Agricultural Board

Letter Golf Par Clue Brightens Last Page

A puzzle note hints that one jump solves a BOARD BILL in letter golf one, but five are needed in letter golf five. The hint suggests a par themed solution appears on the final page today.

Letter Golf Rules And Final Page Solution Shown

The note explains letter golf where one word becomes another by changing one letter per step. Each intermediate word must be valid and keep letter order. A complete-word chain is required, with slang and abbreviations excluded. A sample from COW to HEN is given, and the full solution appears on the last page today.

Locke to Face First Degree Murder Charge

Portsmouth reports Joseph Locke aged 45 will be charged with first degree murder after shooting his wife Lucy 18 and fatally wounding mother in law Mary Gallo way 62 following a quarrel.

Locke Portsmouth Joseph Locke Lucy Mary Galloway

That Baby You've Longed For

Mrs Margaret Burton of Kansas City says she endured years without motherhood and severe depression before becoming a mother. She offers free advice to married women seeking happiness and companionship, inviting letters to Mrs Burton in Kansas City Missouri with confidential purport.

Burton Margaret Burton Kansas City

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