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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1921
Page
2
Millions rely on Pape's Diapepsin to relieve indigestion acidity and stomach discomfort. The ad touts fast action against belching gas heartburn and sour stomach with inexpensive tablets available at drug stores.
Bloomfield New Jersey February 15 Irene Cockefair marked her 102nd birthday by reading newspapers and knitting a washcloth. She outlived her husband and three children and attributes her long life to regular habits hard work and temperance. She said she enjoys life and wants to live as long as she can. A strong will and determination helped her fight pneumonia two years ago.
A reader reports five months of cure from gas and stomach trouble after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. Claims include looking twenty years younger and renewed energy. The note touts the product as harmless, easing catarrhal mucus and inflammation in stomach liver and intestines with a money back guarantee. McKee Drug Co. and druggists nationwide carry the remedy.
New York fashion notes describe shaggy toweling fabrics used for spring street dresses and outfits. Toweling garments include white and colored options with embroidery on collars cuffs and pockets, often paired with turbans handbags and matching accents.
Canton Ohio February 15 John W Wank 65 locked his shack to end his life He left hay for his horse so the animal would not starve Police found his body three days later in a bedroom corner The horse was grazing on the last hay in a shed Wank earned his living hauling freight and owned the horse for years Despondency was blamed for the act.
In a downtown precinct fifty men and eighty nine young women labeled instructresses faced police court after a raid on a dance hall that shifted from jazz dance to legal trouble. An attachment to carry a golf bag on a motorcycle or bicycle has been invented.
Monday postmen distributed thousands of Valentine greetings to both big and little lovers. The custom remains strong in this community despite lower national statistics. Local dealers report large sales of candies and flowers and stores selling Valentines did a brisk business.
National League president John A. Heydler said impeachment efforts against Judge Landis were expected and politically motivated. Baseball figures note Landis faced pressure after choosing to head baseball while retaining a judgeship and pledged to fight the attempt to oust him.
A historical note traces beer invention to Cambrinus, a legendary ruler of Flanders, depicting him as the mythical founder of brewing in medieval lore.
In Waukegan Illinois on February 15 doctors said Miriam Rubin eight year old who has talked incessantly since February 5 will soon be cured. She slept nine hours yesterday the most since illness began. Doctors attribute the condition to twisted vertebrae in the spine and expect recovery.
Athens high will join a tri angular debating tournament featuring six schools. Each school fields an affirmative and a negative team. affirmatives stay home while negatives invade. Triangular debates include Marietta Athens and Cambridge. finals set for Marietta College.
Cambridge Massachusetts February 15 Cancer and other diseases may yield to Xray treatment with a new method by Harvard Professor William Duane that increases Xray penetration. Harvard professors believe it achieves penetration equal to radium gamma emissions and could be much less expensive than radium therapy.
Opera stars and actors join Jessie Masters in opposing a bill to double taxes on admissions to concerts movies theaters and other amusements with Rep W Parrish voiced as a key ally in the effort against the measure.
Athens Alexander and Canaan township educators gather at Music Hall Ohio University Friday February 18 for a problem discussion. The program opens at 9 with talks by Hannah Smith Norma D Connor and others including Chas E Miller Wesley Walburn and L E Sears. The meeting aims to cover all school work aspects and invites visitors and school patrons.
In Chicago Maggie Madden saved 500 dollars for a big funeral for herself and her brother Mike. Robbers forced her to surrender the money and thwarted their burial plans.
A botanical note from Jamaica describes nutmeg fruit as resembling a tiny calabash in shape and size, noting its distinctive rind and potential culinary uses.
C Harold Wills leads creation of Marysville to house a high class light weight molybdenum steel auto. He argues contented workmen drive quality while building a model city with 4200 acres, waterfront piers, parks, and a 1200 seat auditorium.
Carthage residents report illness and social visits as L A Townsend of Athens and John Archer join J I Gaston at a Sunday gathering. A two million feet gas well on the Gaston farm attracted a large crowd. Blaine Chapman and family hosted guests from Ready West Virginia and New Asbury along with local friends.
A bored instrument in Didnt Play New Philadelphia, Colorado, concealed a whiskey keg and a spigot. Dry agents uncovered the contraband when the piano aroused curiosity and drew thirsty onlookers.
The docket for the January term of Common Pleas Court includes four actions dismissed and numerous divorce cases. Dismissed suits involve Athens Foundry and Machine Co. versus Hocking Mine Supply Co. and Hazel Ridge Coal Co., and United Mine Workers of America versus Local Union 1334. Multiple divorce actions are scheduled with trial dates and pendente lite payments noted. Other cases include Village of Chauncey, various appeals, and injunctions with trial or filing dates through March.
The Senate approved a 410 million dollar legislative appropriation bill on Monday. It funds government employee salaries and includes a provision for a bonus for employees similar to those awarded in past years.
Harmony Hill resident Thurman Livingston from Short Creek West Virginia visited his parents Mr and Mrs David Livingston last week. Over Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Millard Foster and their young son from Little Hocking along with Mr and Mrs Milo Foster. Charles Hariig sold a horse to David Livingston recently. G K Thorp and T J Foster were business callers in Little Hocking last week. Rural mail carrier J M Miller has served about seventeen years. Orland McGin visited David Livingston on business early in the week. A L Carnes family have been on the sick list.
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