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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1928

Page

8

Mystery of the Odell Jewel Heist Heats Up With Skeel’s Warning

In a tense sequence, Tony Skeel agrees to testify tomorrow about who killed the Odell girl and looted her apartment. Detectives Markham Vance Heath and Swacker brace for a critical interview as Skeel promises specifics on who committed the crime.

Swacker Markham Heath Cosmopolis Bkeei Skeel Elim Vance Tony Skeel Durand-Ruel's Fane Hich Fifth Avenue West 12Th Street West Broadway Odell Tony Bona Roda Mannix Cleaver Lindquist -Skeel Markhaim

Services in Demand Armand Emanuel Emerges as Pacific Coast Fighter

San Francisco lawyer Armand Emanuel gains prominence as a fighter due to recent successes along the Pacific coast. His legal battles and high profile cases attract clients seeking courage and aggressive defense.

Armand Emanuel San Francisco Pacific Coast

Letter Golf Parlor Trick Sparks Five Jab Challenge

A playful note describes the game of letter golf from LETTEE to BAT TLE in five steps. It hints that a solution is printed tomorrow and invites readers to try the puzzle.

Word Golf Rules From A Puzzle Page

The puzzle explains changing one word to another by altering a single letter per step, keeping letter order and ensuring each intermediate is a common word. Example chain: COW to HEN through HOW HEW. A valid solution yesterday used gold bold bull bull burl bury.

Al Smith Religion Interference Comment Sparks Debate

Governor Al Smith would not let his Catholic faith interfere with his presidency, proclaims Dr. Herbert A. Miller of Ohio State University. Miller argues opposition to Smith stems from tradition fears and condemns anti organizations including the Ku Klux Klan and the Anti-Saloon League as religiously biased groups.

Columbus al Smith New York Herbert A. Miller Department of Sociology Ohio State University Smith Miller Dr. Miller Ku Klux Klan Know- Nothing Party The Anti-Saloon League Methodist Church

Radio Listings Tie Up Tuesday’s Progr ams Across Networks

National network listings show a crowded Tuesday with varied programs. NBCs National Grand Opera broadcasts Cavalleria Rusticana via a wide NBC network alongside other music and talk features from WJZ WABC WGY and multiple Chicago and New York outlets.

WLIB Chicago New York U. P Mascagni Cavalleria Rusticanas National Grand Opera Company National Broadcasting Company Cavalleria Leoncarelli

Pinex cough remedy promises quick relief and cost savings

A home made cough remedy using 244 ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle with sugar syrup or honey is advertised to soothe air passages, loosen dry coughs, and help throat or chest colds, bronchitis, hoarseness, and asthma. The ad claims instant effect, long shelf life, pleasant taste, and lower cost, with directions from a dealer in Fort Wayne Indiana.

Wayne Ind

Hoover Support Front Page Editorial Promotes Hoover

The Cleveland News on February 27 endorses Herbert Hoover for the upcoming presidential campaign. The front page editorial calls Hoover not only best qualified but exceptionally suitable, suggesting a clear ease and satisfaction in choosing him.

Cleveland U.R Cleveland News Herbert Hoover Hoover

Miss Mabel Cratty Dies at Rockefeller Institute

Miss Mabel Cratty general secretary of the national board Y W A died at the Rockefeller Institute today from pneumonia.

New York U.P Mabel Cratty National Board Rockefeller Institute

Monopolization in Motion Picture Industry Spurs Senate Concern

Senator Brookhart of Iowa told the Senate Interstate Commerce Commission that the growing tendency toward monopolization by large film distributors is a grave public concern. The remarks reflect intensifying scrutiny of film distribution practices.

Washington Brookhart Iowa Senate Interstate Commerce Commission

Sewell Brother Struggles to Reach Majors in Cubs System

Tommy Sewell, brother of Luke and Joe Sewell of the Cleveland Indians, again struggles to break into the majors. He remains in the minor leagues this season as property of the Chicago Cubs.

Tommy Sewell Luke Joe Sewell Cleveland Indians Chicago Cubs

Burleigh Grimes Makes Pirates Debut In 1917 Trial

Burleigh Grimes, acquired from the Giants days earlier, joined the Pirates for his first major league tryout in 1917. He was part of the club's early-season experiments as he demonstrated his pitching potential.

Burleigh Grimes Pirates Giants

A Pretty Little Miss Frock Pattern for Children

The Messenger Pattern Department offers a stylish frock for a little girl in sizes 4 6 8 and 10 years. The pattern costs 15 cents and includes yardage details for 32 and 36 inch fabrics plus underbody and cuff facings.

Jersey

Marmola Weight Loss Promise Prompts Health Claims

An old advertisement touts Marmola as a simple weight loss aid not requiring extreme exercise or dieting. It claims the product corrects nutrition faults and that millions have used it over 20 years, promising clear formula and reasons for results in each box.

Fire Engulfs Oporto Street Car Depot

A disastrous fire in Oporto Portugal gutted the street-car depot and spread toward nearby districts as firemen fought to halt the blaze.

Oporto Portugal U.P

That Baby You've Longed For

Mrs. Margaret Burton of Kansas City advises women on motherhood and companionship. She recounts years of suffering before becoming a mother and suggests she will reveal her happiness secret to any married woman who writes. Letters to 1360 Massachusetts Ave, Kansas City, kept confidential.

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