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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1928

Page

4

War department promotes several officers in clicks

Walter Rogers Dr W 8 Murray Don Meuillet and John Arthur Logan receive promotions by the War department Edgar E Atkins is commissioned in the Signal corps US Army Phi Delta Theta members raise a service flag M R Marquis of East Mill Street injured by a fall on icy sidewalks Twenty years ago A A Wolfe M I Hearn Fr P Phillips join Athens city council New Pittsburg Coal announces a new shaft near Athens Parcel post system discussed by Athens meeting with Postmaster General Von Meyer Louise Higgins hosts Queen Esther circle at Athens Methodist church

A. A. Wolfe M. I. Hearn Fr. P. Phillips Athens City Athens von Meyer

A Thought for Today Prov 28 14 and Byron quote

A religious reflection features two quotations on wounded spirits and scars. The lines contrast spiritual restraint with literary reflection on deep wounds and lasting marks.

Why Traffic Changes Never Failing

An old district notes that new roads attract curious drivers and locals alike. As motor car numbers rise toward ten million more vehicles in the next decade, the Hocking region will need more roads to accommodate the growing traffic and newfound road use.

Athens- Pomeroy Road Coolville-Pomeroy Road Burr Oak-Corning Bishopville

Religion Lures Nation as Parliament Revises Prayer Book

The article notes a surge of public interest as Britain debates a revised Church of England prayer book. Crowds gathered to witness sessions in Parliament where speakers from all classes and sides delivered powerful, unifying rhetoric. It concludes that despite secular temptations, communion with God remains central to belief.

Church of England House of Lords House of Commons

The Brotherhood of Man and a Submarine Tragedy

An American submarine is rammed and sunk amid global trade tensions and jealousies. Divers tried to attach chains to raise the vessel and save the crew as world readers followed the desperate tapping from divers and prisoners alike.

Brotherhood OF Man God

Southern Ohio road funds must be protected now

The speaker decries perceived unequal state road funding, urging immediate, nationwide support to prevent Southern Ohio from losing funds to other regions. He argues Southern needs fair road investment comparable to Northern areas, noting tax payments, educational equality, and current road plans as justification.

Ohio road funds shift to Southern region

State highway officials defend current Northern Ohio road quality and announce Southern Ohio will receive a good share of road funds, signaling a regional funding shift and future investments in Southern Ohio.

Ohio

Flightless Cormorants and Odd Notes From Hodge Calif

A coyote tied by the hind feet near a ranch house is mistaken for a police dog in behavior and appearance. A Manhattan doctor claims a pyorrhea cure, while Gundlach of Chicago touts another cure. Miss Agnes Maude Royden, while praised for preaching, is criticized for smoking by Illinois moralists and the Aberdeen bishop comments.

Hodge Calif Agnes Maude Royden Illinois

Preacher Faces Controversy Over Cigaret Smoking Clergy

A bishop ignorant of human nature encounters a drunken man in a ditch who, after rescue by a priest, demands to be thrown back. The tale highlights tensions with a cigaret-smoking preacher and the reactions of Illinois women toward salvation.

A. F. Dean Aberdeen

Period of rest under scrutiny for murderer Remus

Reporter notes the acquitted Remus may be kept under custody to assess his mind and fitness for release while his wife lies in the ground. The piece surveys galapagos expedition finds, darwin, vincent astor plans, stock market jitters, and urban rat-proofing among other eclectic items.

Closing Alphabet Of Diseases Tied To Diet In A Last Article

The final piece in a series lists common disorders related to food and urges diet changes. It covers insomnia constipation and obesity, notes fasting and exercise as weight reducers, and claims tonsillitis is curable by diet. The author promotes study of dietetics and offers full articles by mail.

Seeker asks about tonsil removal and health advice

A reader asks if removing tonsils is necessary for a rapid heartbeat caused by tonsil decay. The answer says tonsils can heal without removal by a short fast and proper diet to restore blood and lymphatic balance. Request the article "Save the Tonsils" for details.

Athens Messenger

Tragedies of the Cold City Behind the Doorways

Gilbert Swan reflects on New York homelessness as winter deepens. He notes the dead bodies found in doorways and Roosevelt Park benches, and recalls Mr. Zero who created a shelter at the zero hour offering hot coffee and warm meals to the penniless.

Gilbert Swan New York Manhattan Julie Taylor Taylor Tatrolman Sherbwam Roosevelt Park Mr. Zero Zero

Swollen gums seek dental check for abscess or pyorrhea

The advice urges visiting a dentist to find if swollen gums and numbness are due to tooth abscess or pyorrhea. if not, the dentist may refer to a physician for proper diagnosis.

Answers to Questions By Frederick Jo Haskin

A Q A style compilation gives brief facts on population density in England bread spending in 1925 the Leaning Tower of Pisa ins 1820 and 1910 the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier White House marriage first in 1811 the Litshi tree in Virginia and the Venice of America Thousand Islands.

Frederick Jo Haskin England Pisa Unknown Sollier Arlington Alp Congress White House Washington Madison Todd Kentucky Virginia

Plane wrecked near Canajoharie claims three lives

Aura Fairchild monoplane found wrecked seven miles east of Canajoharie New York. The pilot Captain Edward M Pauley of Albany and two passengers Lieutenant George R Benedict Curtis field filer and Raymond Henrics of Buffalo are dead.

Canajoharie N. Y Here Edward M. Pauley Albany George R. Benedict Curtis Field Filer Raymond Henrics Buffalo

Banished Opposition Leaders Barred From Soviet Russia

United Press reports 52 leaders of the Soviet opposition have been banished from Russia with some already exiled. Among those banished is Leon Trotsky, once a co leader with Nikolai Lenin in the ruling group.

Berlin Russia United Press Leon Trotsky Nikolai Lenine

U S S Mine Layer Oglala Sails with Marines for Nicaragua

Going away from Norfolk Virginia the U S S Mine Layer Oglala left Hampton Roads with four companies of U S Marines aboard bound for Nicaragua.

Norfolk U. S&s Oglala Hampton Roads U. S Nicaragua

Cross Word Puzzle Heavy on Word Pairs and Clues

A dense word game presents clues and word fragments across vertical and horizontal directions. Entries hint at borders cooking science art law and more with themes ranging from deities to geography and everyday objects.

Washington notes drift in Senate on eight year limit

The piece catalogs hostile contrasts in Congress as Dill proposes a constitutional eight year limit for presidents while Smoot backs Poindexter for a campaign edge. It links Reed’s Hearst slush fund probe to Vare seating and hints at Dawes’s strategic moves shaping Hearst coverage and committee lines.

Washington Jan Congress Senator Dill White House Coolidge Mr. Coolidge Dill Smoot Miles Poindexter Tam Poindexter Deru United States Dix Dave Reed Hearst Dave Borah Norris la Follette Heflin Reed Senate Vare Wes Dawes

Salesman Learns a Lesson From Lip Laxative Pills

Mr Vandivier of New York recounts selling face creams for skin blemishes who fails until he uses Vegetable Laxative Pills for constipation. Within days his skin improves significantly. CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER PILLS advertised as 25c and 7c red packages at druggists.

Petition to block portion of Remus estate filed in Cincinnati

A petition to prevent distribution of the $125,000 estate of Mrs. Imogene Remus, shot and killed by her husband George Remus, former millionaire bootlegger, was filed in probate court in Cincinnati today.

Cincinnati Imogene Remus George Remus Boozelegger

Akron man killed in single car crash

Akron driver Frank Zumsteg, 59, was killed early today when his automobile overturned.

Akron Frank Zumsteg

Baalmann’s Gas Tablets Promised Relief for Stomach Pain

An advertisement touts Baalmann’s Gas Tablets as a cure for gas in the stomach and bowels. It claims to relieve pressure, anxiety, and palpitations, stop bloating, and restore normal breath and activity, with a call to purchase at CLINE'S PHARMACY.

Beause Baalmann Tom

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National Advertising Robert Ward, Inc Fifth Ave South Wabash Avenue Chicago Lindy Walter Rogers W. 8. Murray Don Meuill John Arthur Logan The War Department Edgar E. Atkins Signal Corps United States Army Phi Delta Theta M. R. Marquis East Mill Street New Pittsburg Coal Company Louise Higgins Queen Esther Athens Methodist Church Byron Southern Northwestern Northeastern South Coyote Police Dog Arthur Brisbane Kan Gundlach California Academy of Sciences Galapagos Island America Darwin Vincent Astor Island President Coolidge Mr. Durant Plato's Plato's Cave Los Angeles Frank McCoy McCoy By the Way Dingland PB. J. H China Cochin-China Philippines Florida California Venice T. Wo Thousand Islands Canada T. Lawrence River Hangman Walter. Guage Rome Fas Ty Romney Dutcher Messenger Vare-Smith Davs Mellon Interests Mellon Chichesters CAL Chesters Cay Wheae Cline
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