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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1927
Page
9
Readers turn to the Dogs Cats Pets column for listings and guidance on buying selling and caring for small animals Inquiries from owners and potential buyers shape a lively marketplace and community resource through this regular feature.
Classified items include used cars sale at Burson Chevrolet Co with several models and low prices, Ford vehicles described as good value, and auto painting by Bell Auto Sales Co. plus electrical goods, bakery orders, and a divorce notice for Minnie Rellford against John Rellford with case details.
Daily rate per line for consecutive insertions six days three days one day. Ads listed under alphabetical headings for quick reference. Publishers may edit or eject copy. Telephone ads paid within six days earn cash rate. Irregular insertions use one time rate. No ad under three lines. Classification headings appear in numerical order.
Adelia Dunlevy has filed for divorce custody and control of a minor child against Ivyl Dunlevy in Case No. 18714 of the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio. Hearing set for on or after August 4 1927. Attorney for Adelia W Finsterwald. Also notice of Clarence Humphrey probate appointment in Coolville Ohio and Nora E Johnson estate.
An old newspaper ad lists items at the Gem Pharmacy in the Pythian Building and notes hemstitching services by Lulu Parry at 445 Poplar Street Nelsonville, with pricing for colored glasses and bun shades. Potential product offerings include driving aids and onion-related goods.
Sheriff Williams announces a public auction of seized goods from W A Cameron and Nellie F Cameron. The sale on August 6 1927 at Athens County Courthouse includes horses Prince Dock Frank and two wagons plus harnesses to satisfy Bankers Bond and Investment Company and Knight and Bostwick. Cash only.
Sheriff Williams announces a public auction of a 1921 Ford Tourie Car engine 4031722 on August 20 1927 at 1 PM at the Athens County Court House. The vehicle has been used in illicit liquor transportation and the owner and any lien holders are to be notified.
Public auction of real estate in York Township Athens County Ohio on July 20 1927 at 1 PM The land is part of the northeast quarter Section 6 Town 9 Range 15 Ohio Company Purchase and is appraised with conditions tied to a mortgage deed Sale proceeds go to the parties to the action with cash terms on day of sale Sheriff of Athens County Ohio issues the notice
Hogs receipts reach 1,200 with mixed prices across weight classes. Buyers show values from 8.75 to 11.00 for 150 to 200 pound pigs, calves and beef cows push into double digits, fat lambs and ewes show lighter ranges with bulk cull stock around 9.50 to 11.00 and 3.50 to 5.50 respectively.
Liberties 31 3s opened at 100.27 off 3, first 4s for second 4s at 100.9, fourth 4s recorded.
Fragmented OCR notes show price movements for produce with scarce details. References to pork, beef, coffee and various tests appear garbled and require verification before accurate reporting.
Honolulu July 19 WP Ernie Smith and Emory Bronte, noted Trans Pacific flight heroes, will visit nearly every island in the Mid Pacific group as passengers in a navy sea plane. The tour will occur this week with a public testimonial and giant reception planned at the Royal Hawaiian hotel before they sail to the United States August 3.
Steve Stopak, 20, of Cleveland drowned in the East Bay of Lake Milton as friends fought to save him. A fellow rescuer narrowly escaped death after being pulled under twice before breaking free. Hundreds watched the tragedy yesterday afternoon.
Frederick T. Steinway, president of Steinway and Sons, the New York piano makers, died suddenly from heart disease at a hotel in Northeast Harbor Maine yesterday. The death ends Steinway’s long leadership of the renowned piano firm.
Market listing shows varied poultry prices with ducks and fowls priced per pound. Dressery and turkey items appear with caps on costs, while poultry by the item includes several quoted cents values. Prices reflect small-market retail rates typical of the period.
The page lists receipts and prices for butter eggs cheese and poultry. Butter receipts 15,147 creamed 38 cents per pound. eggs receipts 17,989. cheese prices for twins 22 cents and Young America 2% a. fowl and turkeys priced, spring ducks heavy 20 cents, broilers 23 cents. Potatoes receipts 106 cars.
Wool markets in Boston show steady rates with clip wrangled supply meeting ongoing demand through summer. Ohio Delaines quoted around 45 cents, while overall U.S. wool stocks at end of June total about 99 million pounds versus 72 million a year earlier.
Local market listing shows fowls 24 to 25 cents, Legnese 11 to 20 cents, heavy broilers 3? and hen broilers 24 to 25 cents, butter extra in tubs 39 to 42 cents, seconds setcestite ckking 8 begs extra 29 cents, extra firsts 23 to 26 cents.
Chicago reports a bound man found in the Calumet canal in a sack, lips sealed with adhesive tape, death likely from suffocation. Physicians cite possible kidnapping link as police suspect the victim may be a recent kidnaping target. The man appears middle aged and well dressed.
Oxford educator T. Corson at Ohio University convocation argues freedom to do what one ought under law is true liberty. He says obeying the law safeguards civilization, cites Lincoln and judicial bulwarks, criticizes disregard for law and calls for renewed respect in schools, courts, and politics.
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