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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1920
Page
7
Refugees arriving in Christiana report that Bolsheviks are massacring non Bolshevik populations near Archangel and in the north western district after Bolsheviks seized Archangel from the anti Bolshevik government.
United Press reports the American Olympic committee plans final trials for the 1920 team and the national meet at Harvard Stadium on July 3. Cambridge favored for financial reasons. expect at least 10000 to fund the invasion. Team trimmed to core with about 1000 per capita expenses. travel planned for July 24 on Lapland or Kroonland.
Smithfield Kentucky February 27 A telephone operator Miss Lottie Saxton rang every line in town to warn of a bank raid at 1 a m Four masked robbers tried to steal more than 30000 dollars in bonds and currency Shots were exchanged and the band fled leaving thousands on the floor No injuries were reported authorities believe about 1500 dollars was seized.
A woman plagued by gall stones for about ten years found relief after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach trouble. She reports two years of symptom relief and no longer needing morphine injections. The ad claims the simple preparation clears catarrhal mucus and inflamed intestinal tracts, including ailments like appendicitis, with a money back guarantee. Sold by McKee Drug Co. and druggists everywhere.
Police detectives and private operatives hunted Cleveland for Nicholas Arnstein linked to a plot to steal liberty bonds worth 5 million dollars from New York bankers. New York officers awaited warrants if Arnstein is found as the man’s attorney claimed he was in Cleveland, intensifying the search.
Fairview residents report visits and family news. Fred Johnson and William Dixon families hosted Sunday gatherings. Roy Lester returns home from West Virginia. Evalena Clark stayed with Dorothy Gilbert in Vanderhoof. Hubert Lester ill with flu. Vern Dixon visited George Jeffers. Dr Green visiting his daughter Edith Barnhart. Ivan Bond held regular appointment at James Chutes on Sunday.
Miss Clara Williams on measles. Mrs. Gueser helps Mrs. Brooks. Dana Carpenter’s child ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Fred Graves visits ill Lina Lathey. Ruth Myers and Marie Green with Mrs. George Clark. Lawrence McCann with Earl Clark for grange. Howard Clark with Hazel Jordan. Day couples visit Ruth. Rev. Taylor preaches at Presbyterian church. Ruwal Clark family hosts dinner. Sickness in village continues with no funeral.
Mrs I Godard of Atlanta Georgia reports complete satisfaction with Balmwort Kidney Tablets after a suspected Paralytic stroke in December. She says a tube taken in January improved her condition within a week and there has been no recurrence of symptoms. Sold by all druggists.
Horace V. Busby, once a clerk at Nokomis Illinois post office, pleaded guilty in a federal court to embezzling 46 dollars and one cent of post office funds. He was sentenced to two years in a Fort Leavenworth penitentiary.
An upbeat note touts a quick painless process and low cost for a corn removal product or service. It emphasizes accessibility and simplicity, appealing to readers seeking fast results with minimal downtime.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a painless cure for corns and calluses. It claims instant relief by applying a small amount, then removing the corn with fingers. The bottle is sold by druggists for little cost and is praised as the discovery of a Cincinnati genius.
St George Utah resident Mrs A W Milne says Chamberlains Tablets relieve biliousness and constipation. She recommends obtaining them at the drug store where they cost a quarter.
A nineteen year old girl was arrested in Cleveland in a U S secret service operation tied to distributing spurious twenty dollar notes raised from two dollar bills. She is also wanted in Akron on forgery charges. Captain John Washer is leading the investigation.
Resolutions favoring a country wide referendum on prohibition approving of the government of soviet Russia and endorsing the Irish republic were adopted by the newly organized labor party at the unofficial state convention in New York last night. Stiff opposition developed against a prohibition referendum fearing it would alienate voters who support strict enforcement of the 18th amendment.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Stops irritation and soothes. Quiets discomfort and aids sleep after first application. Price 50c.
The text notes families in Mongolia and China saving money to buy elaborate head dresses and other finery to show status. Distinctive long nails encased in silver reflect wealth, while novels and clothing materials indicate rank. Wealthy classes spend $150 to $200 on such adornments.
James Jacob Davies born January 13 1849 died February 1 1920 at 71 years 19 days. He married Adeline Brooks then Katherine Cavey and had four sons Tom Pearl Ernest George W Davies and others. Burial at Lucasville Scioto County February 4. Card of Thanks from G W Davies family.
Members of the Mohicans Class will gather after the regular meeting next Sunday for their sixth annual picture. All members should attend and pay their dues.
Brazil will test jute production as no native fibre suffices for industry. The coffee trade alone uses 10,000,000 jute bags annually, prompting exploration of local fibre options.
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