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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1922

Page

2

Wildcats Trip Included Huntington and Portsmouth Basketball Dates

The basketball squad, led by Coach Torrance and players Battin Brooks Muir Sharp Wilcox Shafer Kahler and Hughes, departs by 11 47 K M for Huntington W Va tonight for a tough game then travels to Portsmouth for Saturday showdown arriving Ath ens again Sunday morning. Freshmen teams were eliminated in the interclass tourney as the senior girls defeated freshmen 6 to 2 and sophomore boys beat freshmen 13 to 6.

Huntington W. Va Portsmouth Torrance Battin Brooks Muir Sharp Wilcox Shafer Kahler Hughes Athens Armory Wallace Shaig Gg Aine Bigls Creamer

Babe Herman to Meet Relisler in Garden Bout

New York on January 20 reports Babe Herman the Pacific coast featherweight and Dempsey's table mate will headline at Madison Square Garden tonight facing Johnny Relisler. The card features a strong coast to coast lineup in a major featherweight bout.

New York Babe Herman Jack Dempsey Madison Square Garden Johnny Relisler

Dr Franklin Miles Offers Free Treatments for Nervous Conditions

Advertisement promises free trial treatments and a book by Dr. Franklin Miles. It targets readers with nerves issues and related ailments such as insomnia, dizziness, rheumatism, and digestive problems. The notice invites letters describing cases and offers a two-pound free treatment and book from Miles at Franklin Street, Hobart, Indiana.

Miles Franklin Miles Dept Franklin St Hikbert Ind

Coal Industry Faces No Quick Recovery, Says State Report

Harrisburg report on 1921 Pennsylvania coal mining cites record demand declines and weak outlook. Anthracite and bituminous outputs fall, coke production drops, and mining fatalities rise while workers’ days shrink. Hall warns of excess mines and workers as key weakness in the bituminous field.

International News Service Harrisburg State Department of Mines Frank Hall Pennsylvania Hail Hall

Bacharach Proposes Tax on Cane Eels for Writers Bonus

Representative Isaac Bacharach of New Jersey introduces a bill in the house proposing a tax of three cane eels $8 meseling to be paid by the producer. The proceeds would fund a writers' bonus. Bacharach serves on the ways and means committee.

Isaac Bacharach New Jersey House Bacharach Ways and Means Committee

Police Shakeup Begins in Youngstown Police Force

Mayor Oles ordered a major reorganization with 60 officers dismissed from a 199 strong Youngstown police force. Cadets will be dropped Jan 31 and Feb 28. 10 veterans will retire or be pensioned. physicals may push others to pension. A cadet exam will be held in about ten days to fill vacancies.

International News Service Youngstown Numeering Oles

Transportation facilities remain unresolved for years

The article notes that ongoing debates over old-time activities will persist, delaying decisions on transportation facilities and leaving the question unsettled for years to come.

Nerv Worth promises relief for stomach troubles

John J Grassel of Washington Pennsylvania narrates four years of severe stomach problems eased by Nerv Worth. The ad claims quick digestion aid, acid neutralization, liver stimulation, and every meal finally enjoyed, with a money back guarantee and availability at McKee Drug Co. in town.

John J. Grassel Washington, Pa McKee Dr Co

Local Visits and Socials Around Mt. Blanco and Athens

Social notes from Albany and nearby areas record visits by Rebecca and Ney Carpenter of Mt. Blanco, C. D. Dailey and Adaline Dailey in Athens, and Faye Baker hosting Mrs. Dent Allen. The Helping Hand class met at C. R. Brown’s home and W. D. Ziggafoos traveled to Athens on business. Faith Rebekah Lodge plans a January 28 box supper for I.O.O.F. Home Springfield, with free coffee and welcome to all. Della Tewksbury visits Lena Miles in Middleport for the weekend.

Rebecca Carpenter Ney Carpenter Mt. Blanco C. D. Dailey Adaline Dailey Athens The Baptist Church C. R. Brown Dent Allen Hebbardsville Faye Baker W. D. Ziggafoos M. L. Cottingham Faith Rebekah Lodge C. F Springfield Della Tewksbury Lena Miles Middleport F. 8. Goldsberry Eldon Dailey Hazael Cline Federated Clubs of Ohio Elinor Bowers J. A. Miller America Miller Blaine Goldsberry Warner Albany Frank On Frank Coe

Quaker City Tops Nation in Cosmetics Tax Data

Philadelphia reports shows cosmetics sales hit about 6 million dollars with rouge alone from one local firm reaching 125 thousand annually. Importers and domestic makers supply the market as beauticians refuse to count lipstick sales.

Fy International News Service Philadelphia Quaker City

State to Present Evidence on Freight Rates February Hearing

Columbus January 20. The state department of commerce will submit more evidence supporting farming complaints that freight rates on agricultural products and necessities are excessive at a hearing February 15 before the utilities commission.

Columbus State Department of Commerce State Utiliies Commission

Engineer freed in school bus wreck case near Van Wert

J D Trimble of Fort Wayne Indiana, engineer of the Pennsylvania freight train responsible for the January 10 wreck that killed six children near Van Wert, Ohio, was released from custody after a legal proceeding.

NEED MORE MEN TO RUN MINES AND MEET RELIEF REQUEST

Two brief items: a West Virginia note reports Governor Morgan urged help from the Lonsdale Coal Co to recruit 125 miners in Logan county for the mines. A second dispatch from Copenhagen cites Russia’s tax effort and a Soviet government in kind tax forcing lower costs or mine closure.

Charleston W. Va Morgan Miners’ Relief Committee Lonsdale Coal Co Logan County W. A. Butler Lunedale Company Py International News Service London Copenhagen

Homemade Best Cough Mixture Promises Quick Relief

A home made cough remedy claims to beat chest colds in minutes. Mix one ounce Parmint double strength with sugar and hot water to make a half pint, said to soothe membranes and cure catarrh and acute nasal colds overnight.

Railroads Hit By Major Freight Rate Suits

The Interstate Commerce Commission hears a sweeping action by the South and Pine Association against all railroads in the United States. The lumber industry in the South files one of the most significant freight rate suits to date, announced from New Orleans.

International News Service Interstate Commerce Commis New Orleans Washington United States South

Bride’smaid Named For Princess Mary at Royal Event

Lady Mary Cambridge de Longehay of the Marquess of Cambridge chosen as a bridesmaid for Princess Mary of England’s upcoming wedding to Lord Lascelles. She is a first cousin to the marquess and related to Queen Mary. The article notes royal connections and the selection details.

Lady Mary Cambridge, de Longehay Marquess of Cambridge Mary of England Lord Lascelles Mary Quescn Mary

Pensions Paid to Thousands of War Victims

The notice reports pensions issued to about 1,700 individuals and mentions large figures of war cripples and tuberculosis victims tied to losses during the conflict.

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