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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
2
In Des Moines a heavy sale of shovels is seen as the attorney general's remark about a "world of booze" buried in Iowa spurs cautious buyers and speculation about uncovering long hidden liquor caches. The comment stirs interest in digging and potential enforcement of anti prohibition laws.
An advertisement offers Othine double strength as a freckle remedy with a money back guarantee. Customers pay only if freckles fade, claiming a clear complexion after a few applications seldom requiring more than an ounce. The druggist is urged to provide the double strength product.
In Stamford Connecticut Judge Young forced eight boys charged with trespassing on railway property to administer corporal punishment to one another with a hard board.
Toledo reports completion of a massive wooden arena for a boxing card featuring Jess Willard and Jack Dempsey. The octagonal structure rises fifty feet, seats 80000, with water flooding overnight to cool it, fire safety in place, and 600 military police guarding the event.
Young Gotch and Olson finalize a wrestling bout for July 11 at the O U gym. Gotch posts a 200 dollar forfeit to weigh 158 at ringside and wrestle fair under rules with Mayor Shumaker of Pomeroy as third man in the ring.
Mr Luke Shereack and two sisters of Wellston visit Mr and Mrs Will Lohse. Miss Rosia and Georgie Lock of Chauncey visit friends here. Several residents travel to Athens Nelsonville and Kentucky for visits and business. Community members attend services and host relatives while noting health matters and local recreation.
New Marshfield Ohio July 3 There will be a special service Saturday evening at 8 o clock at Richland Avenue M P church Rev Orwick our war chaplain will tell his experience in France Everybody welcome.
A vivid tour of the Centenary Celebration Columbus at the Ohio State Fair Coliseum and Oval Amphitheatre. Highlights include a 7500 seat Coliseum with superb acoustics, a 50000 seat amphitheatre, a grand pipe organ, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra of 75 players, and two large color choirs. Admission costs 60 and 50 cents for full-day access to all exhibits and performances.
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