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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1923
Page
2
An advertisement urges daily use of Kellogg's Bran to relieve constipation. It promotes two tablespoonfuls with each meal for severe cases, touts flavor and versatility, and claims bran can remove the cause of 90 percent of illness, with availability at grocers, hotels, and clubs.
In a tense colonial stand off, Captain Blood notes pirate flotillas returning with armed crews while all ships’ guns close a narrow sea exit. Don Miguel learns the enemy strategy as the attackers feign strength with empty boats, masking their true numbers.
Don Miguel de Espinosa loses a chance as Blood's pirates slip through the channel and reach Oruba. The Santo Nino surrenders after a brief battle and reveals a hold filled with slaves, shocking Cahusac and his crew who curse their prior desertion. The pursuers press on toward Maracaybo as the crowd awaits the next issue.
Aea is a speedy remedy for colds fever and la grippe promising rapid relief and claiming to prevent pneumonia with its use. The claim highlights its effectiveness as a popular medicinal product in period reportage.
Deserving agricultural students at Sherman Tech will receive small land tracts to demonstrate farming dairying or poultry raising skills upon returning from Washington. President E G Dexter head of the vocational school announced the program to showcase individual ability.
Mrs. Joseph Siders died at her Dyesville home January 22 from pneumonia at age 52. Funeral services will be held at the Dyesville church Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at the School Lot cemetery. Mrs Eliza Trainer died at her son Harry Trainers home last Thursday from paralysis aged 73 with funeral Saturday 1 30 p.m. at Temple M E church and burial in Temple cemetery. The piece also notes local visits and illnesses including the Starkey and Steward families with colds and Muscular rheumatism in Willis Sisson.
Athens reports Greece refuses a request by allies to pull Greek troops six miles back from the Maritza river in Thrace to avoid clashes with Turkish police. The move aims to ease tension along the border where Greek forces remain positioned.
An old nationwide promotion touts Enarco the Japanese Oil as a multi use remedy. It targets mothers for rheumatism, Cal for strained muscles, and Kiddies for chest colds. The ad claims 57 uses and a comforting relief after applying a few drops.
Des Moines, Iowa, ranked as a leading convention city in 1922 per chamber of commerce figures. About 300,000 delegates were hosted, with the Grand Army of the Republic holding the largest gathering. Plans for 1923 include Christian Endeavor, National League of Women Voters, and National Builders Exchange events.
J C Todd a rich banker and planter of Hogansville Ga was found after a national hunt revealing amnesia from debt hallucination. Though financially sound he wandered the south to shake creditors and is unable to recount his travels according to Dr W D Todd his son from Marietta Ga. He will be placed with local specialists.
Ad urges quick use of Hyomei at first cough or cold symptom. Claims the best households keep it on hand to end a cold before it deepens. Sold by McKee Drug Co.
Akron court records reveal Rebecca Larlson hurled a sweet potato at Ethel Olden during a dispute over a bill. Olden sued for 315000 personal damages, alleging a fracture and ongoing injuries. The jury awarded Larlson 2500 in damages for the incident from September 1921.
Mr and Mrs A B White express thanks to friends for sympathy and aid after their father’s death and burial. They name H M Walden for carnations spray the Odd Fellows Lodge for emblem wreath the funeral singers Rev Wilson for condolence words and the I O O F Fraternity for efforts.
Lima public schools will begin delivering milk to elementary students on February 1. Superintendent J FE Collins announced the plan to feed undernourished and other children directly at their school buildings.
In Cincinnati at the Madison Avenue branch children from a home pray nightly for Pal the missing Airedale. The dog, once a playmate to 8 or 9 children, vanished a year and a half ago and the youngsters remain inconsolable awaiting his return.
Claiming to revive the Liver and restore energy, the ad lists aches and ailments said to stem from an engorged liver and constipation. It promotes Shamrocks tablets priced at 2 cents and urges purchases at all drug stores.
Two teenage girls seek Annie Laurie's guidance about dating boys. They say their parents prohibit any outings with young men and wonder if going along would cause harm or conflict with parental rules. The column offers advice on teen propriety and safety.
A guidance urging girls to seek parental permission before accepting male callers is advised as the proper and dignified approach. The counsel emphasizes respect for parental authority and avoiding any contact without consent.
In New Plymouth circuit progress reported with a successful revival at Connett church. Membership rose from about 20 to 90 after three weeks of service with 50 added to Connett, totaling 69. A new Epworth League was formed with active officers and members.
Sixteen Panhandle freight cars jumped the tracks near Frazersburg tower fourteen miles east of Newark late last night disrupting rail service. Cause not yet determined and investigation underway.
On January 29 states Wisconsin Washington and Oregon applied to the US Supreme Court for permission to participate in oral arguments in a DC district court case challenging the constitutionality of a minimum wage law. Their motion argues the case has broad implications for state labor standards and interjurisdictional policy.
Reports from Cleveland date January 30 say Senator Atlee Pomerene of Canton Ohio is expected to be appointed to a high trust and responsibility role by President Harding. He was once considered for the Supreme Court and may now receive a position of somewhat lesser rank. Pomerene recently met with the President at his request.
Elizabeth Parlett returned home to Middlebourne after visiting Mrs. Etta Carpenter. J N Lortz and Herman Ahle are on the long path to recovery from illness. S G Linscott visited Basil from Basil. Noah Tolliver of Nelsonville visited relatives. Rev L L Roush preached in Amesville M E church with evening services to catch the Athens train. High school lecture course concluded for the year with plans to resume next season. Mrs Haskin hosted by guest Herbert Lawless from Ohio University. King’s Daughters class entertained at Mrs Wilbur Carpenter’s with Effa Glazier and Mrs Riley Thompson assisting. A mixed shower for Mrs Ernest Grosvenor was the highlight. Special guests included Mrs J M Howard and Miss Beulah Dodds.
Dora FE Crossen born September 4 1861 died January 14 1923 at 61 years four months and ten days She was wife of Charles E Crossen mother of five surviving children Mrs George W Hopkins Mrs BR Clayton Vorhes Mrs Bruce W Davis Cameron and Decine Her siblings include Charles and Joseph Oxley Mrs Martha McGee and Mrs Jennie Betts She was a member of the Athens Presbyterian church and cherished as a devoted wife and mother The family notes she did what she could and God will judge her deeds.
Mrs. Charlies Van Horn, 30, died instantly when the Van Horn Quick Service truck was hit by a southbound freight at Fourth Street crossing of the Big Four line. Her husband leaped from the vehicle and escaped death. The train's impact crushed her head.
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