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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1923

Page

2

Doings Hell You The Freckis

The fragment references a colorful local saying and implies a colloquial inquiry into a lively, possibly defiant scene. No clear facts or named entities beyond casual slang appear in the readable text.

Officials urged protect Atlantic coast from rum runners

Washington report states President Harding was asked to deploy the navy to defend the Atlantic coast against pirates or rum runners. The joint letter from the national congress of mothers and parent teacher associations warns of a wholesale invasion with no government boats along New England and only one in New York harbor ready to intervene.

Washington Harding United States Navy Atlantic White House National Congress of the Mothers and Parent-Teacher Association New England New York

Canton Surrounds Canton by Sun Army in South China

Canton is encircled by Sun Yat Sen’s Republican forces as martial law spreads. He seeks to seize the city without battle and form a new government. A mass exodus of civilians fills ships at the port while Canton’s defenders appear demoralized.

Hong Kong Republican Sun Yat Sen Republic of South China Canton

Ragweed Pride Sparks Debate Over National Flower Choice

A humorous editorial notes ragweed as a tongue in cheek national flower pick while critiquing the notion with wit. It contrasts popularity with beauty and hints at broader discussions on national symbols without committing to a formal stance.

Those Bilious Blues Ever Have Em

Short motivational note urging readers not to give up when dispirited and suggesting quick relief from bilious blues, with a friendly nudge that improvement is possible and the old world may not be so cheerless.

Shamrocks claim to revive liver and restore energy

Advertisement urges readers to use Shamrocks for an engorged liver and constipation tied to rheumatism nervous disorders gas foul breath and other ailments. It promises elimination of a sapping poison from the blood and renewed energy with a 25 cent product available at all drug stores.

Ss. Ss. S. Fiz

Navy scout planes begin 6000 mile Panama mission

Eighteen naval scout planes depart Hampton Roads on a 6009 mile trip to Panama for joint Atlantic and Pacific fleet maneuvers in March. The flight, led by Lieut. Commander H. T. Bartlett, includes tests with the radio controlled battleship Iowa and gun firing from ranges of 12 to 15 miles. The route proceeds in easy stages via Pensacola, Cuba, Central American ports, to Panama.

Norfolk Fighteen Navy Hampton Roads Naval Air Service Panama Iowa Mississippi H. T. Bartlett Pensacola Cuba Mexican Central American

Kerker Remedy Promoted For Asthma And Colds

A historical advertisement touts Kerker's Asthma and Hay Fever Remedy as a fast-acting cure for dread asthma, colds, coughs, and bronchial trouble. It claims success where others fail and guarantees results, sold by McKee Drug Co., Athens, Fountain Pharmacy, Nelsonville.

Kerker McKee Drug Co Athens Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville

Rescue Seven From The Sea Off Cranberry Island

A storm壽 drove the schooner Don Parsons ashore off Cranberry Island with a crew of eight aboard. Surfman Orne sighted the vessel through a blizzard and Captain Bowen with seven crewmen launched a small rescue boat to save all aboard.

Bar Harbor Don Parsons Winsor N. S St. John N. B Cranberry Island Orne

Jackie Coogan To Be Paid Large Sum By Metro

Jackie Coogan, child actor, scheduled to receive 596000 dollars for signing with Metro. He gets a 500000 dollar cash bonus plus 60 percent of profits from four pictures. His father will direct him and choose stories to film.

OS Angeles Cal Jackie Coogan Metro Buster Keaton Jackie

Miners Leader Predicts Peace in Coal Dispute

William Roy state vice president of the miners union in Bellaire says a coal controversy will settle without a strike. He cites the federal fact finding commission wire to Chicago urging continuation of the current scale for a year and predicts a four state scale as the outcome.

Bellaire William Roy Miners’ Union Federal Chicago Roy

Fathers Sons on Faculty at Hobart Genver N Y

Father and son hold chairs at Hobart College Newton 1D Hubbs son of Dr John B Hubbs chaplain and history professor now instructor in mathematics and physics Walter H Durfee son of Dean W P Durfee is assistant professor in his father’s mathematics department A third Durfee, Miss Mary Durfee, teaches Greek at William Smith Hobart’s coordinate institution for women

Hobart Genver N. Y Hobart College Newton Hubbs John B. Hubbs Walter H. Durfee W. P. Durfee Durfee Mary Durfee William Smith Hiobart

America’s Irritation echoes in Paris Ruhr dispute debate

An editorial in Paris Midi titled America’s Irritation argues the United States is unhappy over European issues, recalling the Rhine occupation and criticizing U S policy on debts and alliances. The piece questions Washington’s aims and blames American isolation for the Ruhr crisis.

Paris United States Rhine Ruhr Edio Phillipe Paris Midi America Atlantic France England Borah Capper Robinson Harding Hughes Europe

Mrs. Faryman Dies From Gas Explosion Burns

Mrs. George Faryman aged 85 dies at Newark city hospital from burns suffered in a natural gas explosion Tuesday morning. She leaves three children and a husband.

Newark George Faryman

Polish doctors study longevity problem in Warsaw dispatch

A Warsaw dispatch notes doctors are examining ways to extend Polish lifespans. The curious remark suggests creosoting as a humorous, cynical jab at the idea.

Warsaw

When Croup Comes At Night Found in Dr Drake’s Glossco Ad

Sudden hoarse bark in the night may signal croup. The ad claims one dose of MW Dr. Drakes Glossco relieves croup within fifteen minutes without vomiting. Endorsed by doctors and druggists, 50 cents a bottle, valued at 50 dollars at 2am.

Death step in Marion mine riot case noted

Five union miners on trial for murder in the Herin mine riots sent a wreath to relatives of James Taylor who died yesterday. Taylor among seventy one indicted, reportedly died of heart disease after being accused of killing John Shoemaker, Lester strip mine assistant superintendent.

Marion Herin James Taylor Taylor John Shoemaker Lester Strip

Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound For Dark Hair

Grandmother kept hair dark and glossy with Sage Tea and Sulphur. A druggist recommends Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as an inexpensive, natural looking dye. Apply with a damp comb and let the gray disappear by morning after one or two uses.

Wyeth

Ship subsidy bill flounders in Senate as clock runs short

In Washington on January 12 the administration ship subsidy bill struggles in the Senate amid doubt it will pass this session. Republicans push ideas to speed action and consider night sessions, with President Harding and Albert Lasker pressing for quicker action if progress stalls.

N. S Washington Jan Senate Helmsmen Watson Indiana Harding Albert Lasker Shipping Board A. D. Lasker

Minister Seeks First Marriage for 5-Year Pastor

Rev. E H Newsome of the African Methodist Episcopal church in Barnesville reports he has never performed a wedding in his five years as pastor and hopes Cupid will unite couples soon.

Hope Barnesville E. H. Newsome African Methodist Episcopal Church Dan Cupid

St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Pain Relief

Old and honest St Jacobs Oil offers a quick remedy for backache lumbago sciatica and rheumatism. A trial bottle is enough to soothe and remove soreness within fifty counts, without skin burning or harm.

St. Jacob's St. Jacobs

Mysterious European financier Sir Basil Zaharoff faces heavy losses

London reports say Basil Zaharoff once worth about 100 million dollars now sees fortunes shrink to 40 million. He is blamed by London papers for Britain’s stance on Greek ventures and for upheavals in the shipping industry amid postwar turmoil.

London Sir Basil Zaharoff Europe Basil Zarahoff Lloyd George Sir Basil Great Britain

Measles Epidemic Claims Third Victim in Martins Ferry

In Martins Ferry on January 12, Catherine Davis aged one died from measles. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil A. Davis.

Mepasedes Martins Ferry Catherine Davis Cecil A. Davis

Shipley School Damaged by Fire in Bryn Mawr

Fire tore through the service portion of the Shipley School for Girls in Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania at dawn today causing damage to facilities and disrupting morning activities. Local fire crews battled the blaze and no injuries were reported.

Bryn Mawr Shipley School For Girls

Ideal House Dress Pattern 4179 With Simple Comfortable Fit

The design emphasizes a neat comfortable housedress with fullness above the bust and at the hips. Short sleeves are attractive while long sleeves can be turned up for work. Six sizes 84 to 44 inches with yardage noted. pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.

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