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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1922
Page
6
A promotion claims Nuxated Iron provides organic iron to help gain weight and strength. Purchasers of Nuxated Iron can receive a large $1 package of Genuine Yeast Vitamine tablets free, with warnings to avoid imitations.
Charles Glenn of Athens and Edward and John Nagle of Sugar Creek face charges after a disputed incubator sale. Glenn is bound for the county grand jury on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Ed Nagle and John Nagle face assault and related counts with hearings set by Mayor Roush and Magistrate Helwig.
A city council special meeting decided to keep the opera house open until June 1 under present management whose lease expired February 1. The fire marshal ordered costly changes including heating upgrades to remove open gas stoves. A new lease at about $90 per month will be issued until June 1 while repair estimates are sought. The state department said the house can stay open if the mandated changes are made.
A dispatch from Heelsingsfors reports minister of interior M Ritauvol has been assassinated while serving in the Finnish government. The incident occurred as authorities investigate motives and suspects.
Three Minnesota cities Goodhue St Peter and Cohato are led by women mayors as they govern local affairs.
Studio photo depicts William Desmond Taylor, famed director murdered in 1922, at work on a production. The caption notes public image focused on his directing career while his private life remained largely unknown.
The 54th birthday of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is marked with a February 16 banquet in the Cline Building for 200 members. Founded in 1868 by 14 men in York, Elks now number about 18 000 with lodges worldwide. The group emphasizes civic and humanitarian work while noting Ireland and other global events. Pecans and English walnuts are grafted on native black walnut stock.
A brief note observes that American musical comedies struggle to attract audience interest in Mexico, contrasting with popularity in other regions and implying cultural tastes influence programming choices.
Congress remains in turmoil over the soldiers' bonus as Senate and House Republicans search for a funding plan after the president rejected tax or bond options. GOP leaders meet in secret with hopes the president will offer guidance to untangle the stalemate.
Jingo Wigal of Coolville Mill fell from a stage plank while loading the steamer Alarm into the Hocking River. He was miraculously rescued by Captain Snyder and revived by fellow workers after losing breath. He returned home to change wet clothes due to freezing temperatures.
Hon Hugh L Nichols ex chief justice of the Ohio supreme court will address the Presbyterian Brotherhood Friday evening on The Centenary of the Birth of U S Grant. Judge J P Wood Jr will preside and introduce. Tickets for supper and address from O O Mantz Mr Peters or the church minister.
Bridgeport reports Oscar Burke age 70, brother of Noah Burke, died in Parkersburg West Virginia after being kicked by a horse. The incident occurred on February 15.
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