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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1921
Page
2
The ad touts Yoxins removed by kidneys and claims pure water and a product called Anuric from a Buffalo doctor will prevent old age, soothe backache, scanty urine, rheumatic pains, and fatigue, promising rapid, potent results.
The region promotes eucalyptus planting to ease fuel shortages. The measure aims to boost timber and biofuel supply, leveraging fast growth and broad suitability across local farms and plantations.
An old ad promotes Jad Salts as a safe, inexpensive remedy to flush kidneys in children. It claims to prevent backache, headaches, and bladder issues by cleansing the kidneys and balancing acids with a lemon lithia formula. The text urges daily use and cites a local druggist endorsing its popularity.
John Swanson leaves for Chicago to spend a week in the furniture market. Mrs. Harry McKinstry hosts the Athens Needle club on Wednesday at 2 PM. Phi Detta Theta auxiliary meets Tuesday at 2 30 PM at the West Mulberry chapter house. Mrs. Clarence Bumgardner and son Donald Owen return from Springfield. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Mansfield depart for St Peters burg Florida to spend the rest of winter.
Miss Eva McVay visits Athens with friends en route to Urbana to resume work at Moore’s College after holiday time with her Albany parents Mr and Mrs FE W McVay. The piece also notes other travelers sailing to Scotland January 15 aboard the SS Columbia and lists GOP leaders in Columbus for the inaugural of Governor Harry L Davis. Mrs Harvey Ramsey hosts Needie club January 11 with a 6 pm picnic for husbands, and the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society meets January 11 at 2:30 to settle pledges.
Mr J D Brown and Mr Henry Zenner started today for Miami Florida for a remain der of the winter. They will go to Jacksonville Florida and then motor to Miami where they will be registered at the Royal Palm hotel.
Mrs. A J Poston of Lancaster Street shares news of the birth of a nine pound daughter Florence Annabelle born Christmas Day to her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Robert Poston of Keeler Canada formerly Athens.
President and Mrs. B W Chubb hosted fifty one members of the senior class at their South Court street home on Saturday evening from seven to ten. The class had recently elected Chubb their class professor. The gathering featured enjoyable diversions and refreshments to conclude the evening.
At a Saturday Pallas club meeting the topic Movies and Our Children drew involvement from Mrs. P B Lawrence Mrs J B Clayton and Mrs W W Abkey with Miss Nelle Pickering presiding Miss Mary Kahler reader and Mrs Fred McKay leading the discussion The group examined the influence of films on education geography and other studies noting the harmful effects of crime pictures and films failing censorship on young minds.
The Girls Glee Club of Ohio University impressed at Deshler Columbus last winter and has been booked for three concerts on March 26 and 27. The first appearance is planned for Saturday evening in the hotel lobby with a subsequent engagement to follow.
Mrs. Clara D Thompson of the College of Music at Ohio University directs the Girls Glee Club and has been notified by A R Wallick manager of the Deshler of final Easter Sunday performances in the ball room afternoon and lobby evening.
The carnival at the O U gym starts at 6 30 p m featuring Thor Olson's pupils in wrestling and boxing to decide the best men. Duvall of Ashville a strong freshman contends for heavyweight title while six contenders compete for middleweight crown amid expected tight races.
Ohio University men return from a two game trip triumphing over St Xavier 64 to 18 in Cincinnati and defeating Miami University 25 to 23 in Oxford. Davis led with seven baskets, King eight, Meyers four, Burkett three, and Vansickle two. In the Oxford bout Captain Davis scored six field goals and aided a late decisive play as Meyers and Barick shone on defense and guard play.
This notice claims Chamberlain's Tableta improve appetite and digestion beyond bowel movement. They contain no pepsin or digestive ferment and are said to strengthen the stomach and enable natural function.
Rev. Frank B. Miller, pastor of First Baptist Church in Chicago for 21 years, resigned claiming doubt that card playing dancing and theatre attendance render a person pagan. He called himself too liberal and said he left the ministry for another vocation yet to be chosen. He added his view of the Bible as not infallibly true from cover to cover.
Leonidas Chase born July 5 1854 in Meigs county Ohio died January 5 1921 age 66 years 6 months and 1 day. He married Jessie Chase October 24 1876 and had six children all living. He joined Mt Union Baptist Church about nineteen years ago and remained a faithful member. He lived most of his life in Meigs county except ten years in Albany. An accident five weeks prior caused his death after leg injury and nerve shock. Survived by widow six children eight grandchildren two great grandchildren two sisters three brothers and a wide circle of friends.
Secretary C H Bryson James Ginnean and Attorney A B Wells returned Saturday from Columbus where they pressed the proposed increased freight rates before the public utilities commission. They aim to avoid a veto override on former relief legislation as Ohio coal markets face up to a 60 percent rate rise while rival regions see under 40 percent. The Ohio commission will rule next week with railroads seeking to preserve a 40 cent per ton edge over rivals. If Ohio producers win the rate relief, railroads hope the interstate commerce commission will overturn it.
In Washington on January 10, Senate progressives issued a statement through Senator Airam Johnson of California pledging to press their campaign against reactionary forces. They warned they will not let opponents steer the Harding administration or pass anti progressive measures without challenge as Lafollette prepares to bring up the Poindexter anti strike bill today.
In Canton Ohio the safe of Prosecutor Ruff in his private office was rammed and ransacked between Saturday and Monday. Papers in several criminal cases were destroyed or scattered. The grand jury opened session today.
Governors from 17 states convened with the International Sporting Club for a three day conference that could lead to forming a national boxing control board.
Mrs. J. L. Southward of Toledo testifies that Tanlac greatly improved her health after severe stomach distress gas smothering spells and nervousness. She gained twenty eight pounds and now sleeps well and performs her household duties. Tanlac is sold in several Ohio towns by local druggists.
Federal Trade Commission charges that ten regional lumber associations control production stifle competition and prevent price declines. The special report includes seized correspondence and evidence forwarded to Congress and the Justice Department. It details a Chicago retail lumber dealers group profit sharing and price policies amid a national lumber network.
A Cubrun Kentucky druggist J B Jones reports he and his family have used Chamberlains Cough Remedy for seven years and consider it the best cough medicine he has ever known. He notes many customers speak highly of the preparation, leading to strong sales and recommendations.
Executive clemency extends to Alonzo Gree a Dayton burglar on parole due to illness. Theodore Lynch an Alliance burglar is pardoned and Harry Hillyard a Columbus murderer is ordered released in the coming summer.
A French scientist invented an electro magnetic instrument designed to test a person’s memory and power of attention, offering a new method for mental assessment.
A goat named Billy slips into a bustling fair grounds and seizes a rogue breakfast at a popcorn booth while excited vendors and guards mingle. He lurks unseen amid tents and booths, planning to stay under the radar and avoid trouble as he scavenges bites before noon.
Gwenda slips away from Tim's party and hails a taxi to Fedya's studio. She finds Fedya desolate beside a shattered scene, the once vivid portrait missing, then returns to the room as Fedya opens the window to admit her.
Health warning urges readers to prepare for cold season by living right and boosting vitality. Recommends Pepto Mangan from the druggist, in liquid or tablet form, and to ask for Gude's Pepto Mangan to ensure authenticity.
Summit county commissioners announce a $500 reward for the arrest of the killer of Dr. G Theiss 65 who was shot late Saturday. Detectives probe motives amid reports a cocaine addict sought drugs after being denied treatment. Coroner cites an enraged user as the likely shooter as police pursue the white handkerchief bearing the BA laundry mark found at the office.
Miss Eva J. Holbert filed a paternity charge against Henry Hill arrested Monday by Deputy P. H. McKinley. The charges, filed December 30 1920, allege he fathered her child born October 2 1920. Hill is jailed awaiting judge P. W. Helwig.
Experts report successful experiments turning Lalang grass into paper pulp in Queensland. The plant, abundant in the region, resembles the Spanish esparta and shows potential for sustainable fiber supply.
A French inventor unveils a machine designed for safely and quickly trimming brush bristles. The device aims to simplify the work for laborers by providing a simpler operation.
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