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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1922
Page
6
The narrator and Alec attend a Theatre Guild play and then dine in Chinatown. Alec hints at life’s struggles and introduces a complex world among slummers, a pickpocket, a fence, and a dealer as the glances scan the crowded room. The tale ends with a tease of further chapters.
Mrs L M DeLong and her daughters Reba and Lillian of Urbana arrived Friday evening for a week long visit with her son Russell DeLong near Allensville.
An ad claims Zemo clears pimples blackheads blotches eczema and ringworm. Sold at drug stores for 35c or an extra large bottle for $1.00. Describes Zero as a clean penetrating antiseptic liquid, easily applied and dependable.
Dr. Cox reports Oscar Seitz of Jackson township has influenza. Mrs. John Mayo returns to Columbus after visiting her mother Mrs. Jane Peacock and brother Ned. Mrs. Pete Peacock and three Columbus children, Ralph James and Thomas, stay with Mrs. Anna Lemay. Ed. Arnold Jr. of Akron visits Fred Diles Jr. Frank Allison buys Clarence Reed’s North Market street residence. Mr and Mrs. Leslie Cox return from a Michigan lakes wedding trip to settle here. Deputy Sheriff Harry Wyckoff restrains Walter Forrest of Fagle township for intoxication, Nial Poore of Hamden and Bob Nicholas of Wellston for possession, James Napper of Hawks hunting.
The notes describe residents held in default of fines, including references to families visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Harry Robinson with sons Raymond and Robert traveled from Columbus to visit Isaac Miller in McArthur. Edwin Markham and daughter Mary Virginia from Grove City visit William Markham and T D Sharp relatives in Puritan.
Vinton county agricultural society directors met on a Saturday to set the county fair for early September. Hon. S. J. Benner, the society president and county legislator, led a parade of ad bookers to the rooms on a wheelbarrow amid pride in the project. Two men, M. S. Cox and John L. Foreman, teased Mr Benner as they walked by, acting as if delaying him.
Frank Clark of Allensville, a business visitor, traveled to McArthur on Saturday for meetings.
The Beech Grove family in Jackson township is diagnosed with smallpox and several additional cases are noted in the area. Public health officials monitor the spread and advise precautions.
The western county reports a disease surge with quarantine demand. Harrison township resident J W Graves received a Canada-bound daughter's letter. Francis Lomax of Lomax in Logan and McArthur traveled to Cincinnati by automobile. The Collins family matriarch is ill in Allensville. A group including Judge Buskirk and several Lima residents visited Serpent Mound in Adams County to view the prehistoric site accessible via good roads.
An advertising line touts Blue Devil product for revealing differences in skin types, claiming instant recognition regardless of leather tone. The snippet suggests a sales pitch use case and dates indicate a promotional campaign.
Leo Pierce of the Athens post office leaves Tuesday for Chicago to report as a United States postoffice inspector under A. E. Germer. After several weeks he will be assigned to his new post for a career-long advancement in postal service.
The man strives to perfect himself to advance in the service. Mr. Pierce is unsure of his assignment but expects Illinois Wisconsin or Michigan. In coming weeks he will be joined by Mrs. Pierce and they will settle near the center of his territory.
Messenger Pattern Dep announces a new suit pattern for young boys ages 2 to 5. Waist options use cambric or madras while trousers use crash linen gingham or cloth. Four sizes listed with yardage guidance, pattern mailed on receipt of 12 cents in silver or stamps.
Daniel O Connell reports from Dublin that fighting continues with censorship in place. Free State forces claim the upper hand after capturing about 600 prisoners over the weekend. Irregulars score victories in Sligo Donegal and Thurles with clashes ongoing in the Limerick district.
In County Cork a force of irregulars is surrounded at Waterford. Free State troops in South Donegal seek reinforcements fearing an assault. Free Staters hold Inch Fort. many irregular defenders escaped when the plan was captured. Eamon De Valera, once reported missing, is now said to command irregular headquarters at Mallow.
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