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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1929

Page

8

Murder in the Chester Hotel Mystery Teases Nemesis Truth

In a publicized crime tale Ruth Lester and Mrs. Borden confront detective McMann over a Saturday murder of Henry P. Borden. Engaged Jack Hayward wheels in a pistol claim as autopsy places death after one o clock. A black pigeon Nemesis signals shifting clues as elevator boys recount events.

McMann Ruth Elizabeth Borden Miss Lester Colby Uth Borden Mrs. Borden Mr. Mc McMahn Doc Génd Covey Icky Moran Otto Pfluger Jack Hayward Corey Micky Micky Moran Henry P. Borden Michael Dennis’ Moran Mr. McMann Ferber Nielson Doctor Black Pigeon Satan Nemesis

Baseball pennants by league and other trivia

The text lists NL pennants won by New York in 88 59 02 05 10 11 13 14 and 24 and AL pennants by New York in 21 22 23 26 27 28 plus Boston 03 04 12 15 16 18 and Philadelphia 02 05. It also includes questions about New York illumination, Caterpillar Club jumps, Chester Rows, courtesy of the port, NYSE seat purchases, Luxembourg abdication, egg freshness bloom, and Philippine coinage history.

RE. C. A New York City 135Th Street Air Corps Col. Lindbergh Chester England M.S. A

Radio features and schedule notes from NBC network

Radio listings show multiple programs across NBC and Columbia networks including Sweethearts, Whiteman Hour, Curtis Institute of Music, Royal Canadians and hymns. It notes times like 9 30 p m and 10 a m Tuesday with various orchestral ensembles and weather announcements.

Columbia Voters NBC Colum- Fess Whiteman Curtis Institute of Music Royal Canadians

California Fig Syrup Used To Restore Sleep In Children

A home remedy claims to ease sleeplessness in children by relieving constipation and relieving sour stomach. The text suggests giving a teaspoon of California Fig Syrup to calm fretfulness and improve nighttime rest by clearing digestive buildup.

California

Stop That Cough QUICK Thoxine Promotion by Doctor

A promotional claim for Thoxine cites a doctor's prescription with double action soothing irritation and addressing internal causes. It promises quick relief for obstinate coughs and sore throat, with a money back guarantee. Sold by Cline Drug Store and other drug stores.

Cline Drug Store

Musterole Promises Quick Relief From Various Ailments

Do not fuss with mustard plasters. Musterole offers relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache congestion pleurisy rheumatism lumbago and other pains using oil of mustard and other ingredients. It claims to replace mustard tasters and may prevent pneumonia.

From US Mints in June 1903 to San Francisco Coinage

A compilation notes the Philippine coins minted in Philadelphia and San Francisco from June to July 1903 under a 1902 tentative law, then the 1906 act establishing value and a Philippine coinage system. SF mint coins on request since then and older dies remain in use.

Philippines Philadelphia San Francisco Philippine Islands San Franciscos United States Washington District of Columbia Marconi International Communication Company Berlin Cariba Carib V. L

Letter Golf Puzzle Teaches Self Knowledge and Word Tricks

In today’s puzzle, readers change one word to another in par strokes. Each step must be a complete common word with one letter altered and letter order fixed. A solution appears on the last page, offering practice and challenge for self aware players.

Court House Doings: Divorces Granted and Foreclosure Ordered

In Athens County Common Pleas Court Julia Elizabeth Baxter and Julia C Hawkins were granted divorces on neglect of duty and Julia Baxter was restored to her maiden name Jones. The court fixed five days to pay $743.49 and foreclose the mortgage on Amanda Sheridan versus Clifford Douglas with $1,995.57 sought in the suit by Mutual Home and Savings Association against Harry and Minnie Sycks and Evan Griffith.

Athens County Julia C. Hawkins Ernest Hawkins Mrs. Hawkins Amanda Sheridan Clifford Douglas William Williams Mutual Home and Savings Association Harry Sycks Minnie Sycks Evan Griffith

Famous Pinez Remedy for Stubborn Cough

An old recipe claims 214 ounces of Pinez mixed with sugar syrup or honey makes a pint of cough medicine. It purportedly soothes inflamed throat membranes and acts on bronchial tubes, with Pinez described as a refined pine oil extract. The ad promises prompt relief and money refunds if a substitute is used.

Royal coronation timing and press gallery rules brief

A monarch is crowned after mourning ends, typically about a year later. Press gallery access is limited to bona fide newspaper correspondents with telegraphic service, overseen by a joint committee and the Speaker, while Nevada uses lethal gas for capital punishment.

Calve Capitol House of Representatives Senate Committee On Aules Nevada

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestion Relief

Indigestion from excess stomach acid is blamed for sour meals and headaches. Pape's Diapepsin is advertised as aiding digestion by dissolving acid, sweetening the stomach, and helping weight gain. claims include relief in five minutes and five million packages sold yearly. Sold at drug stores.

Pape

Real estate liens and lawsuits in Athens strikes multiple actions

The document outlines several cases including a mortgage dispute over four Sycamore Heights lots in Athens with claims totaling $1,998.57 and foreclosure sought, a $500 judgment against multiple defendants in another matter, an $800 note default with four endorsers, and a damages claim of $6,500 plus $276.50 by Elizabeth Drake against the Industrial Commission for death linked to poor sanitation at Ohio University laundry. the timeline spans 1923 to 1928 with various transfers and deeds.

Sycamore Heights Athens Hal H. Rowland Robert M. Patterson Frank Thornton Clara Thornton Jesse C. Mapes Forest B. Mapes William Tom Lenna Tom Frank

Three Ways to Lose Fat Promises Informed Results

An advertisement touts a Marmola product claiming fat loss methods proven in a book included with each box. It asserts widespread use in beauty regimes and promises to explain why results occur and how to use the formula effectively. The copy urges readers to learn the facts and try the plan.

Death Claim Arising From Industrial Illness At University Laundry

The petition details Drake’s exposure to sewer gases in a university laundry. An inspection in 1926 led to orders removing traps and sealing sewers, but Drake’s health deteriorated from February 1926 until his death on December 6, 1926. His widow seeks maximum industrial death compensation after the Commission denied the claim and she incurred medical and burial expenses.

Athens County Ohio University Drake J. W. Drake Industrial Commission

Bronchuline Emulsion Beats Stubborn Coughs

A cough remedy claims to halt persistent coughs when ordinary syrups fail. It says half a bottle stops even severe coughs and helps after a heavy cold or flu with no sugar, chloroform, or dope. A New York nurse reportedly recovered after one dose.

New York

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