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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1924

Page

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Life Sketch of Senator Thos A Jenkins in Southern Ohio

A political advertisement profiles Senator Thomas A Jenkins of Ohio's Tenth District. Born 1850 in Jackson City, he worked in coal mines and farming before earning a law degree and building a broad political career. The piece highlights his outreach, legislative efforts for weak schools, Ohio River Road development, mining law codification, and advocacy for fiscal prudence.

Thomas A. Jenkins Ohio Tenth Congressional District Senator Jenkins Jackson City Himslf Jackson County Ohio State University Ironton Jenkins Bethe Ous Coun

Hocking County Divorce and Liquor Fine Totals Report

Newton Spencer reports a record year in Hocking County with 49 divorce petitions filed and 42 cases decided. Liquor fines reached 24500 dollars from 84 cases, with convictions in 61 and civil judgments totaling 8051 dollars.

Hocking County Common Pleas Appelate

Hamden Social Notes and Local Visit Recaps

Friends host a surprise birthday party for Miss Edna Robbins with a luncheon and hostessing by Luther Allen Bess Thompson Carl Calvin John Foreman Margaret Calvin and Mollie Bagley. Notables include arrivals from Portsmouth Wellston and Toledo and a work injury update for Raymond Butsler of Leet Lumber Company.

Luther Allen Bess Thompson Carl Calvin John Foreman Margaret Calvin Mollie Bagley Edna Robbins Miss Robbins Fred Moorhead James Portsmouth C. C. Moorhead Floyde Copeland Lucy Bierhoop Wellston Alice Harper Sarah Cassell Dena Salts South Main Street Raymond Butsler Leet Lumber Company Tortsmouth Mary Davison Louise Thompson Richard Davison Margaret Stanton Ward Alberta Ruth Nell Stanton Mary Valley Harold Anna Stanton H. S. Arnett W. B. Cassel Toledo Guy Arnett Eva Kirkendall Leon Snyder Chillicothe

Premier MacDonald heads to France for reparations talks

London July 8 Premier Ram say MacDonald left for Paris to push a complete reparations understanding with France ahead of the Allied conference in London. He will meet Edouard Herriot at the French foreign office this evening and said he aims for sincere accord between the nations despite his ill health from bronchitis.

London Ramsay MacDonald Paris France MacDonald Edouard Herriot

First Ukulele in Honolulu Tells Tangled History

The article traces the ukulele’s origins not as a native Hawaii instrument but linked to a roving Portuguese luthier who fashioned the early guitar like uke and taught island dancers to play it while wandering tropical seas.

Honolulu

Funds Sought for Grosvenor Street Retaining Wall

The Grosvenor Street slip threatens east side properties and the street itself. A retaining wall costs about 5900 dollars, and the city council discussed raising funds, possibly via a bond issue, as immediate action is deemed necessary.

Grosvenor Street

Tornado Rattles Lorain After Ten- Day Toll

Six people were injured when a near cyclone struck Lorain Ohio last night. Tents replaced ruined homes and streets lay tangled with telephone and telegraph wires as residents feared a second funnel. The prior tornado had killed about 70 and left 30 missing.

Lorain

Franklin court extends stay on truck fee case

In Columbus Ohio the Franklin County Appellate Court has added three days to the life of its injunction barring the secretary of state from collecting truck license fees. Foltz Grocery and Baking Co of Cincinnati appeals the truck law contending its unconstitutionality and now has until July 16 to pursue the higher court.

Columbus State Supreme Court Franklin County Brown Foltz Grocery & Baking Co Cincinnati Cincinnati Concern

Jerusalem to hear world voices through wireless broadcasting

In Jerusalem residents may soon hear speech or song from distant lands as licenses for wireless broadcasting apparatus installation are contemplated in an ordinance published in the Official Gazette.

Jerusalem Old Holy Land Officie

No More Students Accepted for Battery Camp Knox Quota

The Ohio university summer school will not accept more recruits from its student body for Battery. Captain Montgomery Campbell said Tuesday. To fill a 100 man quota before departure to Camp Knox on August 3, high school and local men over 18 will be admitted. Thirteen men are still needed. The outfit has led Kentucky camps for three years. Noncommissioned officers listed include First Sergeant Earl Nye and Sergeants Tom Johnson, Ferry A. Cady, Abbott Wilcox, Don Vorhees, John Price. Corporals Lloyd Antie, Carl Benner, Dana Ruth, Lewis Pearsall, Wesley Bartels, Frank Watkins, and John Kircher.

Ohio University Montgomery Campbell Campbell Camp Knox Kentucky Earl Nye Tom Johnson Ferry A. Cady Abbott Wilcox Don Vorhees John Price Lloyd Antie Carl Benner Dana Ruth Lewis Pearsall Wesley Bartels Frank Watkins John Kircher

Athens Petition Seeks Racial Restriction on Property Sales

A group of about 50 residents on McKinley Avenue Race Street Wolfe Street and nearby streets asked Athens city council to prevent sales of property in the East District to nonwhite buyers. They claimed sale to colored people lowers property values and causes discord and urged enforcing white residency. The council took no action.

Athens Athens Cit Council McKinie Avenue Race Street Wolfe Stre McKinley Avenue Ohio

Pattern for boys suit and cap pattern mailed for coin

The advertisement offers a messenger pattern for linen drill or khaki trousers and separate waist, in sizes 4 12 14 years. A 12 year size needs 344 yards of 36 inch material and the cap requires a fraction yard. Also promotes Marshreet Prescription T77 for backache relief at 75 cents.

Chautauqua Opens Saturday at Central High Grounds

Final arrangements set for Redpath Chautauqua at Central High school grounds July 12 to 18 with first program Saturday at 3 p m The tent is waterproofed to weather rain Tickets for Athens children will be hidden Sunday morning with a pass to all Chautauqua programs as the prize Di Giorgio orchestra led by Signior T Di Giorgio opens the production Judge George D Alden delivers an evening lecture on Jack and the Beanstalk offering humor and inspiration.

Central High School Athens A. E. Wilcox di Giorgio Signior T. di Giorgio George D. Alden

Mills Sustains Arm Injury in Ford Car Incident

Mills, manager of the shipping association in the Farm Bureau, injured his right arm in a Monday collision with his Ford coupe in a Dover township mud hole. The fracture and dislocation left him in a sling. he runs the office with help from his son Edwin during recovery.

N. FE. Mills Shipping Association Farm Bureau Dover Township Ustual Edwin

Flag at White House lowered for Coolidge Jr death

The White House flag was placed at half staff at 10 AM in tribute to Calvin Coolidge Jr., the President's son. The note adds that half mast is typically reserved for the President and mentions the ancient belief in seventh children of seventh birth bearing special powers.

White House Calvin Coolidge,, Jr

Woman Recovers Strength After Vegetable Compound Use

In Mannington West Virginia a local woman describes seven years of illness with left side pain numbness hot flashes and severe weakness. After taking Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound she regains energy and can do housework and garden work again. She offers her testimony to encourage other sick women.

Mannington Virginia Lydia E. Pinkham Joan W. WaLsu R. No.1 Boz Weat

Indigestion Cure Ad Claims McKee Drug Co Promise

An old timer and a druggist preach that stomach distress can be cured with Dave's Mentha Pepsin. The ad argues against temporary relief and offers a money back guarantee through McKee Drug Co. If the product fails to help, buyers can return it for a full refund.

America Dave McKee Drug Co

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