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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1922
Page
7
Bryan Neal Brogan of Massillon defeated George Parr in 10 rounds while Powney of Cleveland lost to Bryan Carbone in fellow bouts. Frank Carbone of New Jersey fought 12 rounds in Canton.
An advertising note urges parents to use Nash's Salve as a humane cold treatment avoiding harsh medicines. It claims relief by external application and inhalation, with directions to apply in nostrils and rub on chest, then cover with flannel. Available in 30 and 60 cent bottles at local druggists.
The bureau of the census reports lower death rates in 1920 across all age groups versus 1910. Infants under one fall from 13 084 to 9 660 per 100 000, and those 75 plus drop from 14 360 to 13 490. Notable declines occur in 45 to 74 with tuberculosis and heart disease, while influenza, cancer, and puerperal deaths rise.
The Veterans Bureau announced that 489 million dollars was spent in the past year on about 1.9 million World War I veterans. Funds supported insurance, hospitals, universities, trade schools, and practical work experience, plus a living wage for the wounded and educational facilities.
An advertisement urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup to relieve constipation in children. It claims a teaspoon today may prevent illness tomorrow and stresses asking for genuine California Fig Syrup with proper bottle directions to avoid imitation.
Director Forbes reports the government trained 104000 veterans this year and insured 598797 veterans. The campaign aimed to contact unfiled or pending claims and those denied disability ratings, resulting in over 85009 claims processed with under 3000 pending. Disabled veterans are moved to government hospitals as spaces become available. President Harding approved the Memphis Methodist Hospital purchase to house a large number of general and surgical cases.
Nehemiah Maxwell born September 29 1848 in Malta Morgan County Ohio died February 18 1922 aged 73 years 5 months 19 days. He married Sarah F Hornsby June 11 1874 and leaves his wife and three children Mrs Ernest Conkey Mrs Ed Phillips and William Maxwell with five grandchildren. His cheerful disposition and affection for grandchildren are noted, with last words referencing his great grandson Vernon N Conkey and a final prayerful reflection.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who helped during illness and death of their husband and father. They thank Rev. Gardener for consoling words and all who contributed by singing or furnishing machines, including Mrs. Sarah Maxwell and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Conkey, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Phillips, and Mr. William Maxwell.
Miss Alice Robertson, Oklahoma representative, read Washington's farewell address to the House on Washington's birthday observance. It marked the first time a woman delivered the address in the chamber.
Police will not intervene at a February Detroit Auto Workers Hall gathering where Margaret Sanger will speak on birth control. The event aims to establish clinics under medical authority to provide contraceptive information, with Detroit officials pledging neutral oversight as long as laws are not broken. Mrs. William A. McGraw notes Michigan lacks a statute against such clinics.
Kansas City report by International News Service notes a wave of bank robberies across small towns. W. W. Bowman of the Kansas Bankers Association cites obsolete vaults, calls for reinforced concrete and steel, and says last year saw 59 Kansas robberies with rising losses.
Asthma sufferers are urged to try Kerker’s Asthma and Hay Fever Remedy, claimed to eradicate breathing trouble. The ad notes also treatment for hay fever bronchial ailments colds and whooping cough, sold by McKee Drug Co Athens and The Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville.
Despite large salary raises for teachers in New York City, a continuing shortage exists. F L Mills notes 1911 and 1918 candidate counts contrast with 1921 figures, while salaries reach up to 3700 dollars plus 500 as department head. Rent and living costs offset gains.
A Sharpsburg column laments slow roads and harsh mud after a recent heavy storm. It notes widespread illness, with families like F. M. White’s in Plantsville suffering, and mentions visits from Ruby Morrow and Delbert White. Protracted meetings wind down, while Lathrop plans bend in stubborn wills.
Miss Emily and Ella Grimes visited Miss Martha Thompson while Eva Linscott stayed with Miss Zoe Dike. Chesterhill and Bartlett High met in a joint debate with Vern Harris representing before Bartlett won decisively on the tariff topic. Young men court on Sundays and many will soon face duties beyond pleasure.
In Aplyria Ohio on February 23 about 25 to 86 residents have installed wireless telephones and listen daily to concerts sermons and speeches from across the country. A local store stays open evenings to showcase these broadcasts.
Glean white ointment Musterole relieves rheumatism and stiff joints. Made with mustard it brings relief as you rub it on without blistering. Doctors and nurses often recommend its use. Available at drug stores in 35 and 65 cent jars and tubes, hospital size $3.00. Better than a mustard plaster.
Franklin L Cramer of Shade has been granted a pension of 72 dollars monthly starting January 21, 1922. He formerly served in Co A 164th Ohio Infantry and fought in the Civil War.
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