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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1926

Page

9

Nan Marries Harsh Suitor While Peter's Engagement Stuns

Nan Mar raby faces a coercive marriage offer from Harley Sefton after learning of Peter Lyster's engagement. Sefton pressures a quick wedding, holding her father's and Lyster's rights as leverage, while Nan contemplates her future and the fate of her three stepbrothers.

Peter Lyster France London Marraby Nan Joan Endicott John Arnott Arnot

Chicago and Pittsburgh Livestock Markets July 13 Update

Livestock trade reports show Chicago receipts 9 000 cattle and 18 000 hogs with mixed price moves. fat lambs steady to strong. cattle and calves varying by class. Pittsburgh and Cincinnati markets also noted with hogs active and steers mixed. eggs and produce prices listed. regional grain and butter values included.

Chicago Livestock Chicago U.S.D.A Uae Pittsburgh Cincinnati

New York Produce Prices Steady Across Staples

New York market notes show flour dull pork dull lard steady with regional prices. Sugar raw steady refined dull branulated at 5.50 to 5.70, coffee Rio No 7 spot 19 WC, Santos 2 24 25e. Hay firm No 1 1.45 to 1.50, No 3 1.05 to 1.25. Dressed poultry steady, geese 11 to 15c, ducks 16 to 27c, turkeys 2 to 3c, roosters 18c, broilers 12 to 47c. Cheese firm state milk, common to specials 27 to 29c, young Americas, receipts 19 501, market firm.

New York Middle West Rio Santos Taliow C. Hay Young Americas Huigh

Tasteful Dress and Mood Affects Women in Fashion Trance

In a 1926 piece from Newspaper Feature Service, a writer strolls shop windows full of frocks and hats, noting how clothes alter mood and perception. She recalls two women trying on outfits, one transforming into a younger, prettier version, the other looking overwhelmed by pink, while reflecting on plain white styles and personal charm.

Wygman

Athens Weather Grows Cooler

Early morning readings show a drop in temperature by afternoon. University observatory records 76 degrees with 70 percent humidity while Amesville reports 69 degrees at 10 am. Thunderstorms forecast for this evening and barometer shifts from 28.16 to 30 inches suggest changing conditions, though instrument limits apply.

University Weather Observatory Amesville University

Murdered Woman Found in Boxes at Calvary Cemetery

Police report a woman's body found in two pasteboard boxes placed against a wall at Calvary cemetery Matiapan. Detectives cordon the area and await forensics to identify the deceased and establish a motive.

Boston U.P New Calvary Cemetery Matiapan

Presbyterian Ministers Meet in Athens Presbytery Luncheon

Our ministers of the Athens Presbytery who compose the committee on national missions are holding a meeting and luncheon at Hotel Berry today. The committee includes Rev. Lloyd Evans Nelsonville Rev. John Glenn Gallipolis Rev. E Townsend Marietan and Dr. A Y Wilcox moderator for this presbytery.

Athens Committee On National Missions Hotel Berry Lloyd Evans Nelsonville John Glenn Gallipolis E. Townsend Marietan A. Y. Wilcox

Stocks Rally as High Grade Issues Lead Market Strength

Broad stock advances push investors with strong buying power and rising confidence. Rail, steel, and major industrials lead gains with notable quot.high priced quot. names such as American Locomotive and General Electric advancing amid sustained appetite for top tier issues.

New York Riis Chalmers Ajax American Car and Foundry American H. and L American Smelting Ake and Ohio Chandler Cole Gas and Electric General Electric General Motors Goodrich Eo International Nickel Inter Marine New York Central New Haven Northern Pacific Puto OU Pennsylvania Ray Consolidated Cnc BIH Southern Railway TIN Southern Pacific Wong Somone Og Western Union Westinghouse OMY Willys Overland Goodyear Hudson Motors Dodge Motors

England Sends Sympathy to U S Over Lake Denmark Explosion

King George V expressed deep sympathy to President Coolidge and the United States Navy in a public message today. He said he feels deeply for the families of those who died or suffered in the disaster at the Lake Denmark arsenal.

Washington King George V England President Coolidge United States Navy Lake Denmark Arsenal King George

Cobham Resumes England to Australia Flight After Halt

Alan Cobham resumes his England to Australia round trip flight from Basra Iraq after a weeklong interruption caused by a wandering Arab shooting and killing his mechanic A. B. Eliott while flying low over a swamp between Baghdad and Bushire.

Basra Iraq U.R Alan Cobham Australia A. B. Elliott Bagdad Bushire

Ohio Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Hold 87th Encampment

The eighty seventh annual encampment of Ohio Odd Fellows and Rebekahs convened at Cedar Point with most sessions devoted to organizational business. George C. Steinemann of Sandusky welcomed delegates as a Sandusky official. A parade and the conferring of the decoration of chivalry were planned for later activities.

Cedar Point U.P Ohio Odd Fellows and Rebekahs George C. Steinemann Sandusky

Marine corps denies desertion charges after Lake Denmark blast

Brig. Gen. Williams denies reports of twenty Marines arrested for desertion following the Lake Denmark arsenal explosion. Advices from Rear Admiral Plunkett and Colonel Rhea confirmed there is no basis for the claim.

Washington U.P Lake Denmark Arsenal Williams Marine Corps Plunkett Third Naval District Rhea Lake Denmark

Abd el Krim to Be Exiled to Reunion Island

Premier Briand announced that Abd el Krim the surrendered Riffian leader will be exiled to Reunion Island off the East African coast in the Indian Ocean.

Paris U.P Abd-el- Krim Reunion East African Indian Ocean Briand

Irishman in Detroit Seeks Alibi With Splinted Shiner

Edward Murphy, cited with a bruised eye described as a shiner, explains to physicians why he must wear splints. The odd alibi centers on a blackseer remark and his effort to convince friends of his condition.

Detroit Blackseyer Edward Murphy

Aged Woman Mary J Schofield Dies After Illness

Mrs. Mary J. Schofield, 79, died after a three year illness at her daughter Mrs. Frank Gooding's home in Wellston. Funeral to leave for Wellston with services at 1 30 p m in U B church. Burial in Ridgewood cemetery. She lived in Wellston Trimble and Athens the last 23 years and leaves two daughters, one son, and the widower Jackson Schofield predeceased her by 22 years.

Mary J. Schofield Frank Gooding West Washington Street Wellston U. B. Church Ridgewood Schofield Gallia County Trimble Athens Jackson Schofield Gooding Effie Patton Cora Comer John Schofield

Philadelphian Named Grand Exalted Ruler of Elks

At the sixty second annual Elks convention in Chicago about 150000 B Pp O E s crowded the hall to elect officers. Charles H Grakelow Philadelphia public welfare commissioner was assured of election to grand exalted ruler. He was nominated by Philadelphia mayor W F Kendrick. The social welfare committee reported 2370 199 44 spent on charity last year aided 5647 jobless men and helped 1585 aliens become naturalized.

Chicago Elk’s Charles H.grakelow Philadelphia W. F F. Kendrick Social and Community Welfare Committee

Italy Struggles With Tribal Rebellion in North Africa

In Benghazi area rebel tribesmen suffer heavy losses with about 100 killed and 75 wounded near Tilliumus as Italy contends with ongoing tribal uprisings in Italian Libya. Minor affrays persist throughout the territory with continuous troop patrols.

Benghazi North Africa U.P Tilliumus Italian Lybia Italy Spain

World hiker logs twelve thousand miles on six shoes

John Hempath, 30, from Gyergyo Transylvania, arrived in Cleveland after three years and three months of hiking around the world. He wore out six pairs of shoes, used fourteen sets of rubber heels, and carried seven extra sole sets. His trek covered much of Europe and Canada, entering the United States from Canada at the Michigan line.

Cleveland U.P John Hempath Gyergyo Transylvania Hompath Europe Canada United States Michigan

Prince selects nurse maid as dance partner

In London on July 18 the Prince of Wales chose a quiet nursing maid as his dance partner. The hostess was surprised to learn the girl was a nurse. The prince said perhaps another dance with her could be arranged.

Nan Miss Dudeney Peter Veter Harley Sefton Lyster Claudie London W.P Prince of Wales

Fire at Coney Island stables injures horses

Police reports say five stables at Coney Island race track near Cincinnati were burning this afternoon. More than 160 blooded horses were reported quartered in the barns, indicating heavy property damage.

Cincinnati Coney Island Race Track Here

Absent Voters Ballots Sent Exceeding Past Years

Clerk of Elections David Johnson reports 205 absent voter ballots mailed this season. Ballots allow voting in home precincts for those temporarily away, and officials expect the total to surpass prior years.

Clerk of David Johnson

Law violator fined in court for liquor equipment possession

Herman Bowers pleaded guilty to possession of property designed for manufacturing intoxicating liquor and was fined 100 dollars plus costs totaling 128.95 by Justice of the Peace Carl Porter. He is held for Zanesville authorities. brother Herb Bowers had similar charges withdrawn after admitting guilt.

Herman Bowers Justice of the Carl Porter Bowers Zanesville E. C. Mariner H. A. Lines Joe Jonas Herb Bowers Herman

A School Dress Pattern in Wool Jersey and Silk

A pattern from Messenger Pattern Dept offers a dress design for girls aged 6 8 10 and 12 years. It features plaits at the front and sides and is cut in four sizes with yardages for 10 years and contrasting facings. Mail order details demand payment in silver or stamps.

Jolly Workers 4-H Club Meeting Notes

The Jolly Workers 4-H Club met at Dorothy Beebe's home on June 23. Members held a business session and rehearsed a fundraiser play for camp. A picnic followed on July 7. The next meeting is set for Carol Hope's home on July 63.

Jolly Workers 344 Club Dorothy and Clarice Beebe Carol Hope

Albany visitors recall Harding family roots in Marion

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse C. Throckmorton and their son visited Marion over the weekend, staying with Dr. George T. Harding. The trip rekindled stories of the Hardings’ Albany era with anecdotes from Dr. Harding about his youth and the family’s distant ties to Warren G. Harding. They also toured Lincoln Park Crystal Take during their Marion visit.

Albany Warren G. Harding Jesse C. Throckmorton Marion Wisconsin Dr. Harding West George Mrs. Throckmorton Lincoln Park Crystal Take

Telephone supervisor stays at post after Lake Denmark disaster

In Dover New York on July 18 Miss Catherine Rennie a telephone supervisor refused relief after more than thirty six hours handling thousands of calls on the Lake Denmark disaster.

Dover N. Y Catherine Rennie Lake Denmark

Feeling Better After Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound

Hartford City, Ind. Mrs Ethel May Snider of Hartford says housework and caregiving for a sick relative led to overwork and poor health until she started Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She reports steady improvement after using the medicine, joining thousands of testimonials from women nationwide praising the remedy.

Hartford City Ind Ethel May Hartford Hartfor Lydia BE Pinkham Star Lydia Pinkham Ethel May Snider Pinkham Medicine Company Lynn Mass Maine California Wisconsin Texas Nebraska Florida

Radio Network Schedule Highlights Across Major Markets

Tuesday listings show a wide array of programs from WEAF to KPSN including opera, education, orchestras, and concerts. Stations across New York Philadelphia Detroit Chicago Los Angeles and more present evening lineups featuring Murphy’s Minstrels Chalfonte Haddon Trio Kentuckians Recitals and dance music with baseball updates and weather reports.

WPG Atlantic TV Marine Murphy's Minstrels Chalfonte-Haddon Kentuckians MAK Buffalo War Statler Orchestra WEAF Wiam Cleveland Oentists Theatre Pro Ram Studio Lo Wilson's Orchestra WGHP Detroit Skylark Tuller Orchestra WWJ WE Wcx WJR WREO Lansin WMBF Miami Beach CNRA Moncton CN Orchestra Newark York K. Weaf United Press the Twins Eveready Novelty Orch Moment Musicale Wee New York Frank Cole Leonard Roma the Keystoners Wid York WNYC WIP Philadelphia Atlantic City WFI Philad KDKA Pittsburgh WCAE ROUEN WJAR Providence WGY Schenectady WBZ Springfield Ce Re Plaza Orchestra WHZ CKCL Toronto Baldwin Rouge Hills Orchestra Eell of Music Willard Wee Washington le Paradis WTAG Worcester Ebst Glincinnati Jorchestra WOC Davenport Uahie Wear Ae Thebur Kia Neston Box WHO Des Moines Palbeck' Orchestra WBAP Fort Worth KPRC Houston WDAF Kansas WHB Kansas City Angeles KHJ Los Britain WCCO Mpls- T. Baul Ee Od T and Aries Trie San Asadena Casuar

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Aed Ruby M. Ayres Pacific Coast Browns Virginia Carolina Market Liberty Toledo Timothy Dee Porcigat Ceature Service, Inc Winifred Black Presbyterian U. S ODD Fellows Rebekas THE ELKS Prince Hocking Valley Messenger Jolly Workers Family OF Joe Lydia E. Pinkham Cau Wesc We Minstrels Eveready Orchestra WJZ Wrc—Keystoners KGW Kgo—Opera San Toy Atlanta Ry Kyw Seetee Chapman Day Williams WEBH Oriole Orchestra Theatre Ogram Wis CECO Macters Manac Dino Breer Dien Wenpe Peto
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