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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
2
A Knoxville Tennessee reader praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing chronic back pain fatigue and menstrual troubles. The testimonial notes improved appetite and ability to work after using the Liver Pills and Sanative products.
An odd piece discusses bedbugs and various nicknames for pests. It cites a new product P. D. Q. Pesky Devils Quietusa and claims it can kill bedbugs fleas ants and cooties with a patented spout. The text mixes humor and sales talk about pest control methods.
United Press reports on the 1920 Democratic National Convention with William Jennings Bryan as a moral force on liquor policy and reservations on the Irish and covenant issues. McAdoo leads on first ballot but lacks guaranteed majority. Palmer managers acknowledge potential strength yet doubt final win.
Cuban cane growers sugar mill owners and brokers pledged to stop selling until prices reach 24 cents a pound, with a 12 member committee led by Miguel Arango to act as exclusive selling agent. They hold 2,180,000 sacks unsold, with 1,740,000 sacks under outside control and efforts to bring them into the pool.
New York July 1 Officials rejected a liquor deal murder theory in the Elwell case. Federal agents questioned former saloon-keepers but found no evidence of such a plot. Mrs. Julia Cane, in Ireland, alleged a woman threatened to shoot Elwell if refused, per District Attorney Swann.
The Italian embassy in London rejected a Belgrade originated rumor that Albanian forces captured Valona and took the Italian garrison prisoner. Officials said confirmation would come from Rome by cable and noted Rome is in close touch with the situation.
In Columbus on July 1 initial steps were taken to line up farmers and rural organizations on statewide taxation. The gathering included the State Grange and other groups and marked the first meeting with both classification tax amendment advocates and anti classificationists represented.
Premier Hara announced at a Seiyu Kai gathering that negotiations are ongoing between Japan and Great Britain over the Anglo Japanese alliance. The July 1 statement confirms continuing diplomatic discussions and potential alliance terms.
Eight German ships interned during the war will be handed to Uruguay to reward its service to the Allies. Negotiations for the disposition of the vessels are underway between involved parties.
The Spanish government appears to be repeating earlier attempts to grow tobacco within the country, resuming similar experimental programs and methods identified in past projects. The initiative aims to assess viability, potential yields, and regulatory implications for domestic tobacco production.
In Buchtel on July 1 the Old Timers beat Maple Hill’s amateur squad 13 to 6 as two veterans who had not played in a decade returned. They previously tied the Bear Cats 8 to 8, beat Zaleski 18 to 0, and lost to a four-county team 10 to 8. They seek twilight weekday games starting 5:30 or 6 with no Sunday matches.
Word arrived yesterday that Miss Jeanette Miles and Miss Grace Mahaffey were seriously injured in an auto collision. both were rushed to a hospital and expected to be out in a couple of weeks. The local sportsmen club will oversee reservoir cleanup and the state will stock it with fish this fall. The H S Sayre farm oil well is down 2100 feet with casing run today. Buchted could become an oil center if progress continues. Miners face poor work due to car shortages, while some returnees report local work better. Oral Daugherty, rescued from a mine fall in Illinois, is home with a badly injured left leg and blood poisoning. weeks of recovery lie ahead.
A bomb exploded near the King Street police station in Cork causing heavy damage. The incident followed nighttime shooting near the station. A young girl was wounded as troops encircled the area. no arrests were reported.
Notice claims rheumatism catarrh and other bleed ailments yield quickly to Dr Stuart's Specific Droge. Said to be used for more than 40 years. Offers a one month trial treatment through the United Co. at 404 Sun Bldg Detroit.
David Henry Grimm son of Peter and Martha Grimm born March 15 1850 Racine Ohio. He married Margrete King at 18 and had four children. two children and his wife died first. He married Florence Fwing Sept 7 1878 of New Haven West Virginia and they had eight children. two more children died. He was the last of ten siblings to pass. After years of illness he died June 24 at 1 30 AM, converting to United Brethren at 23 or 24 and remaining faithful. He served as Jacksonville U B church class leader and left a loving wife eight children 21 grandchildren. The family mourns with a grieving poem of farewell.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during our father and husband's illness and death. Gratitude for floral tributes and Rev J W Belehar of the U B church for support in life and death. Also for words of comfort from Mother and Children.
In San Francisco on July 1 Mrs Edward Rooney led the Palmer demonstration through a tumult of delegates. Mrs Force Parker from Los Angeles pressed her points with force while Mrs Florence Putnam of Arkansas spoke up. Chairman Robinson commanded attention with a sharp gavel, briefly misnaming former Mayor Jose Borden of Florida. New Yorkers sang How Dry I Am until silenced by the chairman. Four ten year old Boy Scouts joined the noisy display as they were told to proceed with their part.
A passerby entering the city encounters empty hotel lobbies while crowds he heard about are elsewhere. After an hour, amid a jam and adjourned convention, he remarks he is going home having found the claimed crowds.
Senator Ray Farrington of Minnesota spoke to a huge audience, nearly forgetting his notes as he scanned the high pitched galleries and marveled at the 15,000 people watching him.
At Chicago the peacock alley in the Congress district is highlighted and in San Francisco rainbow lane at the Fairmount is described. The piece calls the areas well named after a survey of the costumes and where they should be.
The vivid sketch notes that residents dodge taxicabs as a popular outdoor pastime next to dodging streetcars on Market Street. It states San Francisco has about 10 000 taxis in operation.
The report outlines a resolutions committee review of a $5 250 levy and total income from local taxes school funds and special mill levies. It argues taxpayers will bear $4 685 from the state fund plus $2 041 57 from outside sources, totaling about $6 727 02, with concern over funds for schools and public needs and a call to local residents to support or questions about self-reliance.
An analysis by A. E. Wagner argues for a three mill extra levy to fund local education in Rome Township. It estimates teacher salaries at 14,000, janitor and fuel costs at 1,400, and other expenses, totaling 16,400. With assessed valuation 1,678,375 at 3.5 mills, local tax yield is 5,856.81, and daily attendance costs project 1,477.02 in treasury receipts.
Advert reads as a bold claim for Tiz foot remedy to end foot pain and odor. It touts quick relief from corns callouses and burning sensations and promises fresh, sweat free feet for a year with a box bought in stores.
Bey, 32, was killed when a rock fall trapped him in Hal pany mine five miles south of Coshocton. He entered the room about 1600 from the mine entrance and a sudden collapse buried him under several tons of rock.
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