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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1920

Page

2

Huntsville Woman Credits Tanlac With 27 Pound Gain

Mrs. Chas Peden of 550 Mill St Huntsville Alabama reports severe stomach trouble and weight loss improved after taking Tanlac. She previously weighed 98 pounds and feared surgery but after starting Tanlac she gained to 125 pounds, regained appetite and energy, and now praises the tonic highly. The Athens Pharmacy Co sells Tanlac.

Chas Mill St Huntsville Alabama Peden Drex Annetite Tousk Tanlac Athens The Pharmacy Co

Bols Gather More Strength in the South

A Moscow wireless report says Denikin’s fleet deserted him and joined the Bolsheviki. General Wrangel succeeds Denikin in South Russia. A separate dispatch says Bolsheviks seized Murmansk in north Russia with most ships in harbor except one vessel.

London Moscow Deniken Russia Bolsheviki Wrangel

New York Man Invents Cylindrical Safe on Electric Spin

A New York man has created a cylindrical safe designed to deter burglars by continuing to rotate when locked. The device is powered by an electric motor, making forced entry more difficult and adding a novel twist to home security.

New York

Observation of Washingtons Birthday Event in Athens Aerie

Athens Aerie of Eagles observed Washingtons Birthday with about 250 members from across the county. The Fraternal Order of Eagles, with a nationwide membership around 500000, aims to surpass one million soon. Initiatory work is planned each Wednesday for six months. Jacksonville visitors listed include Wm Cole and others.

Washington Athens Aerie of Eagles Order of Eagles Athens Aerie Aerie Jacksonville Wm Cole W. J. Brown Sam Brown Herbert Crabtree Homer Davis Vern Robinet Ellis Burton

Phrases From New York and Brooklyn Newsrooms

A letter from the Republican Bag and Paper Co of Manhattan reached a Brooklyn concern after six days via Chicago. The Chicago report says Henry E. Miller was celebrated by tenants who held a party on his birthday after he refused to raise the rest of apartments.

New York Republican Bag and Paper Company Manhattan Brooklyn Chicago Henry E. Miller

Disappearance of maid amid $8000 jewel theft in Chicago

Mrs. Walter A. Scott told police a new maid vanished after $8000 worth of jewelry and silverware went missing. A Chicago investigation unfolds as detectives search for the missing worker and the stolen goods.

Chicago Walter A. Scott

Keeley Institute Ready Turnover for Hospital Use

Chicago reports arrangements to transfer the Keeley institute built in 1885 at a half million cost to the government for a reconstruction hospital. The facility previously treated fifty thousand patients.

Chicago Keeley Institute

Mexican illicit seller fined after jury verdict in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles a jury convicted Caterino Juarez described as a one armed Mexican of selling firewater to Indians. The jurors raised a purse totaling 78 dollars to help pay the imposed fine.

Los Angeles Cal Caterino Juarez

Capitol Building Sells Again to Private Parties

In Des Moines the late capitol building was sold again to private parties. Manuel Hughes, the latest purchaser, was under observation at the police station today.

Des Moines Capitol Manuel Hughes

Man Held After Wife's Tip Leads to Whiskey Still

In St Joseph Missouri John Boto allegedly beat his wife prompting her to inform police about an in basement whiskey still. Detectives seized the still and investigated the incident as a domestic violence report and possible illegal liquor operation.

ST Joseph John Boto John

Wood Starts Large Scale Vate Fight For Presidency

Columbus Ohio Feb 23 General Leonard A Wood filed a declaration of candidacy for president and an authorizing statement to pledge support at the Republican national convention with Secretary of State Smith Sunday. J H Price Wood's Ohio campaign manager said he was not ready to announce candidates at large or in districts. It was noted there may be both Wood and Harding candidates or one in most districts.

Columbus Leonard A. Wood Smith J. H. Price Wood Ohio Harding College Auditorium Peter J. Collins Collins United States Ism Carl Marx Russia Socialistic Party Free America New York America Soviet Russia

Mothers and Children Benefit from Mother Gray's Powders

If mothers know how many children suffer headaches fevers stomach troubles and irregular bowels they will use Mother Gray's Sweet Powders. Easy pleasant to take and effective this powder earns praise from mothers who share it with others. Sold by druggists everywhere.

Indiana novelist David Anderson visits high school

David Anderson, rising Indiana literary figure, visited the local high school with readings from his new novel The Blue Moon. Superintendent Morgan introduced him and the event drew positive response as he spoke to students and made friends in the community.

Indiana David Anderson Morgan Anderson

Good Man Friday Belied His Name

William Friday was beaten by his son Robert 17 and daughter Agnes 15 after allegedly attacking his wife and driving her from the house. Police say the children defended themselves with a hammer and stove lid lifter, leaving Friday unconscious. Robert was arraigned and paroled to his mother for examination.

New York William Friday Robert Agnes Friday

Peter J Collins lectures on socialism Bolshevism and I W W

Peter J Collins spoke at College Auditorium to a large attentive audience about socialism Bolshevism and I W W propaganda. He argued Bolshevism is socialism in disguise and urged loyalty to America and the Ten Commandments. The Knights of Columbus sponsored the talk with Charles DeMolet introducing the speaker.

Dr Burkhart Vegetable Compound Advertisement

Pay when cured, Dr Burkhart offers Vegetable Compound for liver catarrh stomach trouble constipation rheumatism. Grand preventative treatment now at 621 Main St Cincinnati Pa with 30 day supply 25c. Available at all drug stores.

Palmer renews fight on food hoarders in export stockpiles

Attorney General Palmer intensifies the crackdown on hoarders of food with a new drive targeting those who store large quantities of foodstuffs meant for export. Investigators suspect unlawful hoarding of packing house products.

Washington Palmer

The Danger of Pneumonia and Father John’s Medicine

An old advertisement warns that neglecting a cold risks pneumonia and promotes Father John’s Medicine. It claims to boost energy, grip germs, gently lax, and soothe breathing passages, with a sixty year history and a guarantee of no alcohol or dangerous drugs.

Father John

University Gym Wrestling Card Promises Evening Action

Thor Olson faces Willis of Huntington in a top Athens wrestling match at the university gym. The program includes university student bouts and a fast match with Bill Walsh versus his instructor Bob Loomis. Music by the university band accompanies the 7:30 preliminaries and 8:00 main event.

University Thor Olson Willis Huntington Athens Bill Walsh Bob Loomis

C O Nesbit Praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy

Mrs Nesbit of Vandergrift Pennsylvania says she has given Chamberlains Cough Remedy to her five children for fifteen years and trusts it for coughs colds and croup noting the children take it willingly.

Chamberlain

Athens Fish and Game Protective Association organized

The Ath ens Fish and Game Protective Association aims to protect game in Athens county, restock streams with fish, promote out of season feeding, and curb exploitation of small game. Plans include 150 members, district leaders, and expert guidance from state fisheries to oversee restocking.

Athens County Pleasants Athens Fish and Game Protective Association Athens State Agricultural Department Clark Association William M. Williams M. B. Copeland Ray Bobo M. D. Zimmerman Jed Phillips Cecil Robinson Wm. Dixon R. Wolfe Frank Caldwell D. Brewer D. Clarke Merrill Kerr Frank Rauch John Swanson A. E. Wealey A.W. Bartel Wm. Williams Frank Cross O. L. Hoisington M. McKay

Brooks Cuts Prices on Groceries in Local Ad

W. M. Brooks slashes prices on staples including Naptha Washing Powder 5c per pkg, Cant-te-Beat Coffee 40c, Pineapple 20c, Navy Beans 6c, Salmon 15c, gas mantles 10c, and Nucoa Margarine 35c, among other deal items such as Big can Apricots 35c and 4 big boxes matches 25c.

W. M. Brooks

Broken Pipe Floods High School Basement

A broken water pipe embedded in concrete flooded the High School basement this morning. Maintenance tore up the floor to reach the leak delaying service and causing a near holiday for students who planned to attend school. Superintendent Morgan was unable to get immediate repairs, but damages were slight.

Washington Morgan

Best I Ever Used Pon Tablets For Biliousness

Mrs A W of George Utah praises Pon Tablets for biliousness and constipation. Available at the drug store for a quarter.

A. W George Utah

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Cains Atage AG Progam Underwood Georgette Peter J Gollin K. C Knights of Columbus K. of C Charles DeMolet Neumonia Lasa’s Mr. Farmer Athens Township Brooks & Fierce Caloric Tomobile Ostros Nelsonville the Complete Automobile Department Store New Willys-Knight Federal Trucks
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