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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1923

Page

4

Public Now Prefers Vegetable Laxatives

Advertisement touts Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild vegetable laxative. It claims easy tolerance, no habit formation, and broad use for constipation biliousness piles headaches fevers colds. Urges free samples and lists Monticello Illinois address.

Fbr Dr. Caldwell W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello Illinois Examle J. W. Burroughs Little Rock Ark Enas Costa Watsonville Cal

US Germany row over Versailles cannot commit US to French action

The piece argues the United States is not bound by the Versailles treaty and has its own peace treaty with Germany. It notes US waivers on war indemnities but preserves costs from the Rhine garrison and damages to Americans. The text also touches on ghost lore and faith as beliefs.

Germany United States Ruhr France Rhine Washington

The Black Ghost In England A Ghost Story

Lord St. Audries and guests visited a decaying English manor to investigate a haunted house. He reports a dark passage encounter as a large bat like figure rushed toward him from a bathroom said to be haunted by an insane doctor and past murders.

Lord St. Andries Vhis England Queen Victoria King Edward

Objections to War Mention by Tom Sims and Odds and Ends

A column mix of remarks by Tom Sims warning about potential repetition of a top sergeant if war resumes in Europe. Also notes include a Boston landlord collecting a month's rent, a chorus girl suing a millionaire husband, a hotel robbery by ten bandits, Connecticut autos gained last year, and assorted aphorisms about statistics and spring.

Cooperative Marketing and Farm Prosperity

Cooperative marketing expands grower control of entire crops and binds members to long-term contracts. Merchants bankers lawyers and teachers align with farmers to build broad community support as raisins in California show price gains and New Hampshire experiments unfold with business backing urged by Frank Knox and Hoover's agricultural prosperity vision.

Washington, D. C California Fresno Mother Hubbards New Hampshire New England West Frank Knox The Manchester Union Knox Europe Denmark State Manufacturers’ Association State Bankers’ Association State Conference of Chambers of Commerce State Grange State Federation of Farm Bureaus Hoover United States

How Much Rent Per Month Quote Sparks Home Study

A vintage appeal invites readers to calculate long term rent costs and save for a home. It promotes a free Washington Information Bureau booklet with 69 brick house plans and exterior views. Send two cents for postage to Frederic J. Haskin, director.

Washington Information Bureau Athens Messenger Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C The Inquirer

Miss Lydia A Jones remembered as longtime Middleport teacher

A tribute column recalls Miss Lydia A Jones who taught in Pomeroy and Middleport schools for about 40 years. The article portrays her as a devoted educator, mentor, and moral guide who shaped countless students offering a humane, practical approach to learning.

Lydia A. Jones Middleport Pomeroy Lydia Fifth Street Ora

Nelsonville Police Criticized Over Court Contempts

Citizens berate the Nelsonville police when they miss suspects and threaten contempt charges when they arrest. Tales of the Ladies of Maccabees, a bitter mouse, and a rat chase around the public square fuel the sense that officers should imitate the Pied Piper of Hamlin for better public order.

Nelsonville Mrs. Bartlett Hamlin

Remarkable Rat Incident at News Stand Showdown

The wife of a man named Bart witnessed a large rat flee a news stand. Officer Ike intervened and struck the rat with a spike, killing it and puncturing its heart in a dramatic moment.

Bart Eix Ike

Groundhog Day Reminder Promotes Daily Want Ads

A short notice urges readers to counter low mood by placing a daily want ad, noting many business men adopt this habit. Contact via phone 70 or write for rates.

Q and A column answers readers on planes seeds and politics

The Athens Messenger presents questions about aircraft speeds including Spad takeoff data, germination of pine and cedar seeds, and tree growth timelines. census facts on marriage and divorce. corn color genetics. the origin of United States name. wisdom teeth variation. and Taft campaign management.

United States T. FE. A Continental Congress United Colonies Taft Colum

Roosevelt on Fearlessness and Duty

A quotation discusses natural fearlessness and the value of duty. It contrasts inherent boldness with the ability to act effectively beside fearless companions, emphasizing commitment and principled conduct as essential. The reflection cites John 13 47 and quotes Theodore Roosevelt.

John Theodore Roosevelt

Murray City Social Notes and Health Advisory

Miss Velma McLaughlin of Logan visits her aunt Mrs. Eva Roberts in Murray City. Delia Larsson of Massillon visits with her son Frank and family. Charley Tipton of Glouster spends weekend with his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stiff travel to Columbus for death in the Stiff family. Miss Mary Frans of Millfield visits relatives here. Miss Hazel Lopez and Maude Lopez visit Athens. County health nurse Green visits schools finding diphtheria cases and sore throats. urged children with symptoms to stay home until better.

Velma McLaughlin Logan Eva Roberts Delia Larsson Massilon Frank Charley Tipton Glouster Clarence Stiff Columbus

Frazee Named Book-Keeper for New Pittsburg Coal Co

Howard Frazee accepts the post as book-keeper for Circlehill Mine No 9 in New Pittsburg. He is described as steady and previously worked at the railway station. Members of the Pocahontas lodge honored guest Mrs. Della Lairson of Massillon with a Friday night gathering featuring a two course lunch of sandwiches coffee ice cream and cake.

Howard Frazee Pittsburg Circlehill Frazee Pocahontas Lodge Della Lairson Massillon Jennie Bell Sallie Riggs Blanch Shelton Cora Gaffey Lizzie Lairson Bessie Lovett Sadie Shelton Lemma Lloyd Debbie Lloyd Grace Peacock Eva Roberts Forest Tannahill Marie Andrews Mary Hoffman Jane Chaney Tom Bell Bill Sprei

Mrs Morrison Brown Recovers After Columbus Hospital Operation

Mr Morrison Brown underwent surgery at a Columbus hospital and is reported to be getting along nicely.

Morrison Brown Columbus

Mrs Frank Waterman Dies After Illness At Home

Mrs Frank Waterman died at her Corning Street home Sunday evening after a long illness ending with a paralytic stroke. She had suffered a pain in her head prior to the final attack.

Frank Waterman Corning Street

Tragic Child Burned To Death In Ohio House Incident

Gladys Mohney two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Inal Mohney of Jobs Ohio died after being burned while playing with matches. The mother was visiting a neighbor and left the child alone. Firefighters reached her too late. she died within hours.

Gladys Inal Mohney Jobs Ohio

Public Fort Denounces Bursum Pension Bill Veto

A reader replies to the Messenger editorial praising Mr. Harding s veto of the Bursum Pension Bill. The letter defends Civil War veterans and widows, argues the cost is manageable, cites past government neglect, and urges continued support for veteran pensions amid rising national wealth and population projections.

Messenger Harding Warding Andersonville

Experimental Aircraft Size Tests Rise in Flight History

A new aircraft project with a 20 000 pound capacity is described as part of a test to verify if larger planes face greater risks. The note frames the venture as an experiment on structural resilience and failure behavior in heavy aircraft buildup.

German bars close in protest over gin price rise

Berlin and Aix-la-Chapelle bars shut temporarily as demonstrators protest a gin price hike from 150 to 45 percent marks per litre. Public mood uneasy as establishments suspend service amid the dispute.

Berlin Aix-la-chappelle

Thieves Use Drugg ed Cigars in Nighttime Holdups

In Frankfurt Germany on January 22 a report states hold up men use drigged cigars to drug victims. The method involves offering a cigar which quickly induces sleep, allowing the assailants to rob the victim of their wallet and sewer y.

Vrankfort Germany

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Testimonial

Brooklyn woman describes relief from change of life and nervous troubles after four years of use. She reports sound sleep better appetite and recommends the product to friends and family in Ridgewood New York.

Brooklyn N. Y Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Englemann Palmetto St Ridgewood

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