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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1920
Page
2
Farmer Dean McKillip of Clark County Ohio recounts stepping on a rusty nail and healing with Houstonia liniment. The ad promises Houstonia may be applied to open cuts burns or sores and urges buying from a druggist with the genuine label.
Columbus Ohio January 13 Thomas Gault head of the state dairy and food department asked State Auditor Donahey to collect $10,563 in fines from food law violators. Gault's annual report shows that fines were collected in the past year.
Washington observers urge strict control of expenditures as Congress begins the long session. Leaders Mondell Good Wood and others push for trimming administration requests from Secretary Glass. Treasury fate seen as perilous with fiscal demands to be cut. appropriations work continues on legislative and supply bills for early consideration.
Five more conversions and one affirmation by statement followed the invitation at the Christian church last night bringing total additions to twenty eight. An excellent audience filled the church as Mrs. Harrington sang "Best of All" and the congregation joined in uplifting singing. The evangelist delivered one of the best sermons yet on "A Bee That Pays a Hundred." The sermon titled "Accept Christ You Live Reject Him You Die" closed with a cordial welcome to all.
A large gathering from Coolville Ridge attended Zephaniah Fulton of Athens and former local residence funeral at Clark Chapel on Monday. Local residents and visitors include Elmer McClanahan and daughter from Clark Chapel, Burley sisters from The Garden visiting Mrs. Clifford Love, and others such as Elmer McGrath of Athens, Wilbur Downey route 7, Edson Kelly of Athens, Anna Swartz of Judson, and Earl Rhodehaver of Stewart visiting relatives here.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets to stop cough and headache and cure the cold in one day. Each box bears Grove's signature.
The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. L. Runnion’s Runion home in Lottridge Ohio for an all day session and dinner to support Karl and Mrs. Kincaid after their house fire. Officers elected for the new year include President Mrs. L Runnion and Secretary Mrs. J Davis. A new member, Mrs. Oliver Davis, joined.
A listing of 11 property conveyances across Amesville Amesville Carthage Glouster Rome Stewarts Waterloo and Hocking Township. Transfers include multiple parcels and lots with respective prices from $20 to $1500, and one affidavit noted. Names include Rink Walker Patterson Frost Hooper Frances Mc Daniel Dunlaney Justice Mesicher Scott Lones Davis Yaw Robinson Robin son Bobo and Reynolds.
Harold Reynolds a miner and Allie McDonald a domestic, both of Nelsonville R D 3, secured marriage licenses. The records list their residences and occupations as recorded by local authorities.
A testimonial explains relief from rheumatism and stomach trouble after using Nerv Worth. George W. Williams of Richmond Indiana reports improvement after trying the product, with local druggists Nerv Worth being sold in Athens Nelsonville and nearby pharmacies. The maker offers a dollar back guarantee if no help is seen.
Cincinnati officials said the Foreign Christian Missionary Society will pay brigands' ransom for Rev. A. L. Skelton who was captured near Yunnan Fu in Western China several days earlier.
Historic advertorial claims Duffee's Cough Syrup relieves chronic coughs and colds. For over thirty five years the product has built a strong reputation and is sold with Duffee's Fifty-Fifty Tonic Laxative. No harmful drugs, safe for children. price five or twenty five cents, purchase from grocer or druggist.
Thirteen longtime Los Angeles sheriff's office employees, each with thirteen years of service, will share a banquet on January 13 featuring thirteen dishes on the menu.
A dressmaker recalls long stomach trouble and gastric attacks. After trying Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy on a tip from a client, she reports quick relief and recommends it to others. The ad claims the preparation removes mucus from the intestinal tract and calms inflammation linked to stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose will convince, money refunded. McKee Drug Co. and druggists nationwide endorse the product.
Steve Bosses proprietor of the Eagle restaurant in East Akron was killed when five highwaymen held up the establishment and escaped in a car. He died two hours later.
An old remedy claim explains corns act like electric bells when pressed and describes using a quarter ounce of free zone from a drug store to remove hard or soft corns. It states a few drops applied directly stop soreness and shrink the corn without inflaming surrounding tissue.
Ohio Experiment Station findings show Leghorn chicks hatched around April 20 near Wooster produce good fall layers. A two week margin around this date yields similar results, while February hatch offers little gain due to low fertility and longer brooding needs.
A motor driven scrubbing machine for household use is now operable to polish hardwood floors. The device includes attachments that enhance its cleaning and polishing capabilities for domestic use.
In Paris on January 13 the supreme council of the peace conference told Ambassador Hugh Wallace that the United States would receive two percent of the German shipping for distribution among the Allies. Wallace said the U.S. would waive its claim. The Hungarian treaty was finalized without changes, the Serbian request to recognize Croatians separately was denied, and the council effectively ended, with future questions to be referred to a committee of ambassadors, and minutes to be published.
Washington report from the census bureau details 63 234 telephone systems and lines in 1917. These elements used 28 827 188 miles of wire, connected 11 716 520 telephones and 21 175 exchanges, with nearly 22 billion messages. The Bell system dominated wire mileage, employment, wages, and revenue.
Rome dispatch reports severe storms trigger avalanches in Piedmont near the Swiss border wiping out Demonte and damaging Vernante and Limone. Rescue teams recovered six bodies and warned residents as another slide near Aosta buried a house with seven people inside.
The Matin reports an imminent extradition demand for the former Kaiser. A list of 500 accused Germans including Frederick Wilhelm will be sent to Berlin within two weeks, with requests to turn them over to allied leaders in the Rhine provinces. Lloyd George reportedly abandons expulsion of the sultan from Europe, favoring his stay in Constantinople after early talks among the big three.
Prohibition has cut into tobacco trade as cigar sales decline in Columbus with fewer crowds around saloons. Dealers report mixed results, noting Dayton stores feel the impact while some local shops are unsure if the dry spell hurts sales.
The class is urged to attend tonight's services at the First Methodist Church for Sunday School Night and Thursday night for women’s night. They will sit beside the Sunday School room. ushers should reserve the section. Bring a new member to fill the seats and inspire the pastor.
Commissioner Fred Porter and others traveled to Columbus to obtain four wheel drive trucks donated by the state. The vehicles, adapted for very hilly terrain, are the first of further allotments to the county from wartime Army equipment.
New York January 13. Governor Lowden of Illinois urged bankers to adopt rigorous thrift in government transactions to reduce the national debt. He criticized public officials for niggardliness and said civic efficiency is the most important business.
New York January 13. Four armed bandits attempted a noon hour hold up at a saloon. Mrs. Ernest Berggren wife of the saloon keeper fought them off guarding ten patrons and the cash drawer. One bandit was shot during the confrontation.
The National Association of Retail Clothiers met in Chicago to plan measures to lower spring wearing apparel costs. Secretary Charles E. Wry said the group will involve every textile branch and labor in studying schemes to cut production and material costs.
News from New York on January 13 notes promoter C B Cochrane declares the bout cannot be staged in New Jersey and London promoter had already announced the fight would take place across the river, creating a muddled setup.
In New York on January 13 twelve alleged Reds were detained by immigration officers after overnight raids on the homes of Communist leaders. Commissioner William J. Flynn announced the operation followed 150 warrants yet to be executed against radicals in the city.
New York telephones company admitted service was rotten after multiple subscriber complaints.
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