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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1921

Page

2

Calder coal bill faces control measures in emergency times

The Calder coal bill to regulate coal in emergencies moves to require operators to file regular reports with the Federal Trade Commission. It covers production costs mine prices tonnage and other items influencing consumer costs as part of oversight. A second item notes a fatal car accident near Pleasant near Lancaster as a farmer dies after a crash.

Ashington Calder Coal Manufactures Comite Federal Trade Commission

World sugar crop forecast rises beyond 17 lakh tons

The world sugar crop estimate for 1920 21 exceeds the 1919 20 production by more than 1 700 000 tons, signaling a substantial rise in output over the prior year.

League council backs Class B mandates amid US protest

Paris reports the League of Nations council ignored US objections and moved to consider Class B mandates after Secretary Colby protested action without American consultation. The United States did not file explicit protests against Class B mandates.

Paris League Or Nations Council United States Council Colby America

Bonds Boosted In Toledo Mail Robbery Case

Efforts of attorneys to release Joe Urbatis his brother Frank Urbatis and Joe Culbert were halted when bonds were raised from 26000 to 100000 dollars each after a post office robbery in Toledo last week.

Toledo Joe Urbatis Frank Urbatis Joe Culbert

Athens Quest Shines in Inspection at Tourney Start

A flood of young players arrives in Athens for the annual Ohio University basketball tournament opening tomorrow at 9 00 a m in the Ohio gym. The first drawing is expected late this evening or early tomorrow.

Athens Ohio University Ohio Gym

Government work slows as bridesmaids' trove noted by Smoot

Senator Smoot reports that in some departments work moves slowly and that young female employees have been known to shop and arrange their trousseaus during work hours. He said he personally investigated the situation and raised the issue in the Senate.

Washington Senate Smoot Utah

Air mail service extended and funding trimmed

Washington report says the New York to San Francisco air mail will run for another year beyond July 1 and the appropriation was cut from 1.5 million to 1.25 million. The house approved the extension and budget reduction today.

Washington New York-San Francisco House Senate

OHLINGER & WOLF THIS WEEK OFFERINGS

Readable list of groceries and prices including flour varieties coffee canned goods and beans. Mentions Pineapple Delmonte Delmonte Tomatoes Gold Bar Tomatoes and assorted tobaccos with price marks and a note on children's Hamilton Security Shoes.

Franklin Coffee Old Reliable van Camp Prince Albert Tobacco

Dry Goods Offerings Include French Serge and Linen Lines

Local dry goods store touts fine French Serge 56 and 44 inch widths with prices around 2.95 and 2.50 per yard. Linen and Pongee finishes in all colors, Pure Linen Huck Silk Pops in 36 inch width, and assorted cottons praised as complete and well priced as goods advance.

Lancaster Kin Okeis

Fresh Meats and Fish for Friday Sale

Fresh fish for Friday includes No. 1 Yellow Perch at 20 cents per pound. Variety of fresh and cured meats offered with Premium Hams priced at 32 cents per pound for fat taken off or 34 cents by the half.

Moonshine arrests lead to fines in Athens case

Guy Tinkham of near Luhrig was found guilty before Mayor Roush and fined 1000 dollars plus costs after offering no defense. Charles Lyla was convicted with a 200 dollar fine and costs, previously fined 500. Ralph Gutherie and Frank Reynolds face later trials over moonshine involvement in the Hall place incident.

Guy Tinkham Luhrig Okey Hall Place Athens Roush Tinkham Charles Lyla Helwig Ralph Gutherie Frank Reynolds

Russians Planned Global Propaganda to Undermine Armies

Brigradier General D. E. Nolan testified before the Senate Military Affairs Committee that the Soviet leadership issued instructions via the Third Internationale at Moscow to radicals in all countries to destroy military morale. He cited a world wide propaganda system aimed at wrecking discipline in armies including the American forces targeted at office personnel in Europe and the United States.

Washington America D. E. Nolan Army Intelligence Division Senate Military Affairs Committee Nolan Third Internationale Moscow Europe United States

Wilson offers Tumulty post on joint international commission

President Wilson offers Joseph P. Tumulty his private secretary of ten years a tenure on the international joint commission tasked with arbitration of disputes between the United States and Canada.

Washington Wilson Joseph P. Tumulty International Joint Commission United States Canada

Nationwide drive to crush illegal liquor traffic launched

A nation wide drive to stop illegal liquor traffic was launched by the bureau of internal revenue according to a high official. The operation is aimed at enforcing laws and shutting down illicit sale networks across the country.

Washington Bureau of Internal Revenue Bureau

Ajax Rubber Declares Quarterly Dividend Change

The Ajax Rubber Company has passed its regular quarterly dividend, reduced from 1.50 to 1.00 since last November. In unrelated news, the United States informed Belgium of plans to withdraw troops from the Rhine per a Brussels dispatch.

New York Ajax Rubber Company Paris United States Belgium Rhine Brussels Petit Parisien

Directors declare 1% quarterly dividend on preferred stock

New York February 24 directors of the Advance Rumely Corporation meet and declare the regular quarterly dividend of 1 percent on preferred stock payable April 1.

New York Advance Rumely Corporation

Athens Guards Praised After Inspection By War Department

Officers of Company L express satisfaction with a Wednesday inspection by Lieut. Col. Turner of Columbus. At 2:00 pm the equipment passed inspection and at 7:00 pm the personnel were examined. Local unit expected to rank well above average in the final War Department rating.

Athens Turner Columbus War Department

Labor leaders urge veto of Winslow Townsend bill

On February 24 in Against Nick Washington labor leaders adopted a resolution urging President Wilson to veto the Winslow Townsend bill. They accuse the Association of Railway Executives of backing the open shop drive and supporting the measure to allow immediate partial payment to railroads under the Transportation Act guarantee clause.

Washington Wilson Association of Railway Executives Bill Association

Three Men Feared Dead in Centralia Mine Explosion

In Centralia Illinois a premature explosion in mine No 5 yesterday likely killed three men. Harry Warren’s body has been recovered and mine rescue crews search for the other two, not expected to be alive.

Centralia Ill Harry Warren

Stop Rheumatism With Red Pepper Remedy

An old style advert promotes Bowles Red Pepper Rub for rheumatism neuritis backache stiff neck and muscle pains. It claims instant tingling heat within minutes warms the sore spot and increases blood flow easing congestion and pain at little cost. Also suggested for chest colds and general pain relief.

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