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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
8
Bayer branded aspirin is urged for toothache neuralgia pain colds and headache with the Bayer Cross stamp to guarantee genuine aspirin. The ad notes physician use for over eighteen years and safety proven by millions, offering a tin of twelve tablets or larger packs from druggists.
A new 800 candlepower searchlight designed for firemen mounts on the back with suspenders and is powered by storage batteries. It provides portable high intensity lighting for emergency operations.
In Washington on February 20 Justice Bailey granted a temporary injunction preventing the sale of ex German passenger liners by the United States Shipping Board. He warned hearings on a permanent injunction may occur next week and said current laws show no congressional intent to empower the president to sell the ships. The Senate committee heard advocates of government ownership, with Raymond B. Stevens of the Shipping Board opposing sale, stating the board should operate vessels until a better price is offered and criticizing its valuation as guesswork. Legislation to grant permanent preemption over transfers and to fund loss guarantees for operators in board assigned trades is expected soon.
Most Everything Scouts of Troop One meet tonight at 6 30 with a new contest to start and troop photos on sale for 35 cents each. Pupils plan to attend school Monday February 23 despite a possible holiday with a Friday make up for Ohio University basketball tournament postponement.
An advertisement touts S S S as a blood cleansing remedy for eczema and skin eruptions. It claims long-standing reliability, fifty years on the market, and invites readers to write for personal treatment advice from the Swift Specific Co in Atlanta Georgia.
Athens High prepares a competitive team for the upcoming tournament as students express eager support and anticipation to attend and back their squads.
Fairview residents and relatives visit and travel were noted. Eugene Dixon of Athens spent Sunday with his brother Vern Dixon, while Ethel Clark of Belpre visited her mother, Mrs. Nancy Clark. Roy Lester left for West Virginia today and several locals attended a sale at Fred Barnhart’s Tuesday. William Lightner departed to Clarksburg, West Virginia, Rev O B West visited Arthur Cole, and Mrs Edd Morris with her children left for Delaware to visit her mother.
A local school official argues Athens should focus on a teacher shortage crisis. He cites a National Education Association study showing national enrollment in normal and teacher-training schools down twenty percent and links this to salaries, standards, public recognition, and state support. He urges higher salaries, stricter standards, broader public respect, and better funding for normal schools.
Washington reports the United States Bureau of Markets finds meat prices have not yet begun to drop in early 1920. Only lard shows a clear fall since January, while general wholesale and retail meat costs remain steady due to weak export demand and existing surpluses. Packers keep hogs and cattle arriving at market prices, with limited layoffs among workers.
Mrs. John Love died at her home in Athens on February 12. Born March 15, 1856 in Athens County, she was 62. She was the daughter of David Carpenter and survived by her husband six daughters one son and three sons plus many friends. Her children mourn a loving mother who welcomed them with a warm heart and ready help.
Thomas Hall, born March 20 1847 in Mason county West Virginia, died February 14 1920 in Athens Ohio at age 72 years 10 months 24 days. He lived in Mason county over six decades and was a devout Baptist and church member who loved his West Virginia roots and church life. Survived by wife Mary C Cotterell and children Alma Barrows Ola Poffenbarger William Jasper Hall Grove Hall and 16 grandchildren. E. D. Murch delivers a heartfelt tribute to a faithful man of God.
We express thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted in our father's and grandfather's death and burial. Special appreciation to Mr. Baughman for services and Rev. March for consoling words. Thanks to Higley class, Central Avenue church Classes 7 and 8, Sereno Lodge, Mine 210 Engineers and Firemen for flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Grove Hall and children.
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of our wife and mother. Thanks to those who helped at the funeral and for floral offerings. Special thanks to Rev. Shivers for consoling words and Mr. Baughman the undertaker. Mr. John Love and children.
London reports state that Britain's loans to Russia total 568 million pounds with France at 471 million and Italy at 470 million. Other nations hold smaller sums. reconstruction credits add 21.5 million. The council of ambassadors debates allied relations as Premier Millerand of France is away, while secrecy ire grows over withheld notes and Adriatic plans.
Mothers should keep a box of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children for the season. They break up colds relieve feverishness constipation teething disorders headache and stomach troubles. Used by mothers for over 30 years. All drug stores carry them and no substitute should be accepted.
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