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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1925

Page

5

Local Club Notices Highlight Conventions and Talks

Pallas Club hosted Mies Man Lin at 6 Church Street with topics on Making the National Constitution and Flaws in the Articles of Confederation. Macenas Literary Club at 175 Second Street held a 2 PM session. Sayre Study Circle met at 94 University Terrace with talks on My Mother and Child Labor. Ensign Lansbury 64 Stewart Street ill with scarlet fever and others noted.

Pallas Club Mies Man- Lin Church Street Isaac E. Ash Bertha Bridgman L. G. Worstell Mary Kahler Sayre Study Circle M. H. Hallett University Terrace James F. Smith McCall's Janette Porter Meehan Gene Stratton Porter Roscall Porter George E. Carruthers Ciub

Child’s Conservation League Meeting Tonight

The Child's Conservation League will meet at 7 o'clock this evening with Mrs. Don Davis. 4 Sunnyside Drive.

Child’s Conservation League Don Davis Sunnyside Drive

Presbyterian church Woman's Missionary meet at 2 30

The Woman's Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will meet in the parlors of the church at 2 30 Tuesday afternoon. Mrs A Y Wilcox will be the leader.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church A. Y. Wilcox

English Whisky Famine Reported By Dry American Demand

English consumers face a whisky famine as prohibition America drives demand. Scottish distillers report diminishing mature stocks while smaller firms bottle off the stills to meet shortages. Bootleggers pay premiums for aged stock as Canadian rye distilleries close and private American supplies dwindle. Larger firms enjoy a strong trading year amidst low unemployment.

America

Epidemic of Auto Thefts Continues in Athens

Two Ford cars were stolen in Athens during Sunday church hour, with one found abandoned on the Athens Nelsonville road near Courtley Hill. The other Ford touring car, a several year old model with winter top and 1925 Ohio license 690 018, remains missing despite police efforts.

Athens After Musgrave M. E Captain Maple Nelsonville Road Courtney Hill Felix Riley Ohio

October Tops Rainfall in British Isles

October proves the wettest month of the year for the British Isles, delivering higher rainfall totals than any other month. Weather officials note persistent fronts and Atlantic systems increasing precipitation across the region.

British Isles

Fifty Years on the New York Central Dies at 70

Ergi John Diehl of La Porte Indiana died at age 70 after a 50 year career in NYC Central cabs. He piloted many of the railroad's crack trains and spent 13 years throttling the world famous Twentieth Century Limited between Chicago and Elkhart. In 1916 he set a 101 mile time record of 99 minutes. A passenger or crew member was never hurt on his trains, though he sustained injuries himself several times.

Ergi John Diehl Laporte Ind New York Central Chicago Elkhart

Two More Mines Are Dynamited in Ohio

Authorities opened an investigation into the dynamiting of two coal tipples at McLaney near New Lexington Ohio causing about 4000 dollars in damage to Zanesville Coal Co tipple No 10 and about 1000 dollars to Mine No 9 owned by Robinson Brothers of Crooksville. The incidents resemble the earlier destruction of Mine No 24 of Middle State Coal Co near Gloucester.

New Lexington McLaney Zanesville Coal Co Robinson Brothers Crookaville Middle State Coal Co Glouster

U. S. Teeth Weaken As Dental Output Rises

Washington reports a 25 percent rise in dental goods production over two years. The 1928 census shows dental products valued at more than 32 million dollars, up from about 26 million in 1921, signaling broader use and more work on molars.

U. S Washington Department of Commerce

Canada debates Arctic rail line to speed Prairie wheat

Ottawa faces a major political issue as a revived plan to finish a northern railway seeks 20 to 30 million dollars. Proponents argue it would slice travel to Liverpool by about a thousand miles and boost grain from Saskatchewan, while opponents warn of limited sea access and empty trains outside peak season.

Wheat Belt MacKenzie King Canada Dominion le Pas Saskatchewan Port Belson Hudson's Bay Liverpool Fort Churchill

Aviators to lead fight against boll weevil in Cotton Belt

Dayton Ohio January 12 Lieut John A Macready named chief of the flying section at McCook Field He succeeds Lieut Harrold R Harris whom the Barling bomber made famous Harris leaves to join the Agriculture Department in its insect dusting campaign against boll weevil with bases at Americus and Macon Georgia Harris receives one year leave to operate the Huff- Faland Duster He helped pioneer dusting earlier with a katalpa grove near Piqua Ohio where the first experiment was tried The cotton pest battle plans grow from that initial success to aid planters in the region

Dayton John A. Macready United States Air Service McCook Field Macready Harrold R. Harris Harris United States Department of Agriculture Americus Macon Georgia Piqua Ohio Catterpillers Cotton Belt

Tanlac Brings Youthful Vitality To Elders

Tanlac is advertised as a natural tonic that purges poisons from the blood, energizes the liver, and improves digestion. The ad claims elderly readers report rapid health benefits and renewed vigor, promising safe, nature based remedies for weakened bodies and sleep or appetite issues.

Tanlac

British Tories Fear Change in Embassy Appointment

London reports that Alangon BR. Houghton, the ambassador to Germany, may replace Frank Kelloggs as ambassador to Britain. Some hardline Tories worry Houghton is too sympathetic toward Germany, though the British government is said to be inclined to accept.

London Alangon BR. Houghton Germany Frank B. Kelloggs Court of St. James Houghton

Four Miners Die in Cleve incident at Bellaire

In Bellaire on January 12 a tragedy at the Cleve mine ends four miners' lives after a late night accident. Rescue crews worked through the night as authorities investigated the cause and distributed formal notices to families.

Bellaire Cleve

Pleasant Week Promised Here In Athens

Weather forecast from the Weather Bureau in Washington D C predicts a harsh January week for Athens with rain or snow and cold spells. Periods of rain Monday or Tuesday and again in the latter half of the week are possible as temperatures run near normal early then turn colder later. Normal Cincinnati highs reach 39 and lows 22 with a mean around 30.

Athens Weather Bureau Washington D. C Ohio Valley Tennessee Cincinnati

Marietta Officer Killed. Rewards Posted for Slayers

Marietta Colorado citizens post rewards totaling 2500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Hamilton Boyd city patrolman killed late Saturday night during a robbery attempt. The county pays 1000, the city 1000, and the local American Legion post 500.

Marietta, CO Hamilton Boyd American Legion

Mansfield Journal Under New Management

Mansfield Ohio January 12 The Mansfield Journal issued today under new management Henry G Brunner former Mansfield mayor acquired controlling interest in the Journal company Brunner takes charge as head of the paper continuing the afternoon edition format

Mansfield, O Mansfield Journal The Journal Company Henry G. Brunner Mansfield

City Provides Free Sand To Help Residents Safety

Watertown New York will distribute free sand to residents to reduce slipper hazards. A curb receptacle is needed so city trucks stop properly. City Manager Ackerman said all walks must be shoveled by 11 am or owners will be charged at least fifty cents for city shoveling.

Watertown N. Y Ackerman

Sage and Sulphur Compound Brightens Dark Hair

An old home remedy promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easier way to darken gray hair. The ad claims the preparation works naturally and evenly, applying with a sponge to restore a youthful, glossy look after one or two uses.

Wyeth

Unclear Title From Fragmentary Year Start

Readable text shows a fragment about spring, dogs, and a snake story tied to the year's start. lacks clear names, dates, or events to form a concrete news item.

Gibson's Pharmacy Eye Care Ad Says Vision Aid

An old ad fragment promotes camphor eyedrops and eye wash mixture with a Voptik product for weak or strained eyes. Mentions an aluminum cup offer and Gibson's Pharmacy as the source.

Gibson's Pharmacy

Heart disease remains top preexisting cause of death

The article notes that heart disease continues as the leading precondition linked to mortality in the United States, underscoring its prominence in national health discussions.

Uni

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