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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1928

Page

6

Mystery at Miss Odell Home Deepens in New York

Detective Markham questions Odell household staff after Miss Odell is found dead in her living room. Amy Gibson, a mulatto maid, describes Miss Odell’s dinner and theater plans with an unnamed gentleman. Heath questions jewelry and safekeeping as exits focus on one door to the apartment.

Markham Heath Vance Apartent Boucher Dubois Amy Gibson Jessup Miss Odell

Televised Radio Listings Highlight Tibbetts Family Party

Radio schedule notes Lawrence Tibbett of the Metropolitan Opera and the Family Party program airing at 9:30 with an aria. Stations and times across WSB Atlanta WEAF WEAP WTAM and others feature orchestras, dance bands, and studio performances from New York and Detroit.

New York U. P Lawrence Tibbett Metropolitan Opera Eught WSB Atlanta Vick Myers NBC York Esse

To Go to Prison or Support Child Is Man's Problem

Cincinnati January 23 Dean D Sampson a Circleville salesman faced a choice to support his two year old child or go to prison. Assistant prosecutor Basler said a reconciliation occurred between Sampson and his wife but he vanished after her visit. The judge set bond at 1000 dollars and postponed until Sampson decides his fate.

Cincinnati Dean D. Sampson Circleville Dennis J. Ryan Carl E. Basler Ryan Sampson Ruth Sampson

Nine Members Plan Oil Conservation Push

A committee of nine from the government petroleum industry and the American Bar Association met in executive session to plan conserving the nation's oil supply. Opening hearings are set for Monday as groups propose solutions to over production in the industry.

Washington U.P Petroleum In Industry American Bar Association

No Land Needed Says Agriculture Official in Columbus

Renick W. Dunlap assistant secretary of the U S Department of Agriculture told the chamber of commerce that no new agricultural land is needed due to a surplus of farm lands and products. He urged completion of ongoing projects and opposed expansion of land use.

Columbus Renick W. Dunlap U. S Department of Agriculture Chamber of Commerce

LSU Chooses Ben Enis as Assistant Grid Coach

Russ Cohen, new LSU coach, selects Ben Enis of Alabama fame as his assistant coach for the grid squad following the Washington 1925 season.

Russ Cohen Lousiana State Ben Enis Alabama Washington

Hooper Dismissed as San Francisco Manager

Friday January 13 proved unlucky for Harry Hooper who was fired as manager of the San Francisco baseball club.

Harry Hooper San Francisco

Cubs First 1928 Contract Signed by Guy Bush

Chicago pitcher Guy Bush became the first member of the Chicago Cubs to sign a 1928 contract. The agreement marks the initial as of the new season with the club preparing for the upcoming campaign.

Chicago Guy Bush Chicago Cubs

Chicago Street Car Workers Win $3.8 Million Wage Increase

Street car employees in Chicago secured wage increases totaling 3.825 million dollars ending a city-wide strike threat. Negotiations had been in progress since last June and faced several breakups of a general strike order.

Chicago U.P

Gargle Aspirin for Tonsillitis or Sore Throat

Advice on gargling with aspirin for sore throat suggests dissolving two tablets in four tablespoonfuls of water and gargling thoroughly. Repeat after two hours if needed. Use genuine Bayer Aspirin with the Bayer Cross, sold in twelve tablet boxes for a small price.

Millions Depend on Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is presented as a mild liquid laxative for women children and the elderly. The ad claims it is the world’s best selling liquid laxative with millions of bottles used yearly and offers a free sample by mail from Monticello Illinois to prove its value.

Caldwell Dr. Caldwell Monticello Illinois

The Brown Thrasher and Its Song We Learn

A short piece about the brown thrasher also called red thrush and brown mockingbird. It covers its appearance, nesting, range, diet, eye color, singing, and remarks on its song and behavior.

Pha The Daily News Feature Syndicate

Color Guidance for Landscape and Birds Scene

Instructional description outlines color choices for a landscape with sky, distant trees, a gray white house, meadow, green foreground, and two birds. It specifies sky blues and pinks, purple blue trees, gray white house, green gray meadow, green and yellow foliage, and a large bird with tan breast brown spots darker wing areas, brown eye, light tan head, black beak tip, yellow feet, plus a gray-brown post and warm gray limb.

Midol touted to end menstrual pains in minutes

An old advertisement promotes Midol claiming to end menstrual pains in five to seven minutes. It emphasizes that menstruation is natural, that the product is non narcotic, and that taking tablets beforehand can prevent pain entirely. The ad notes a fifty cent price and convenient aluminum case.

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