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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1919
Page
2
United Press reporter W R Hargraves describes life inside the British dirigible R34 during its Mineola stay. He details cramped quarters, a 600 foot boardwalk, gas bag rooms, eight fuel tanks, and the tiny dining hall where crews eat buffet style amid dim lighting and constant movement.
New York reporters note the Reds departing from Giants City amid rain likely postponing the final game of the alleged series. The four game Cubs series and a Reds battle loom as thousands gamble on play. Ebbetts McGraw and Heydler are mentioned with postponed games and pitcher rests debated.
A man drags another toward a government office claiming the bolshevik aims to reform and swearing off. The exchange hints at harsh confrontations and the pejorative “chickens” term reflecting costs amid the Americanization push.
An Athens couple reportedly journeyed to Parkersburg to obtain marriage papers while friends say the ceremony remained secret for days. The pair are Edith Tipple, an employee at the sheriff’s residence, and John Ashton, an attendant at the Athens State Hospital.
A man seeks the right medicine for constipation and indigestion and uses a substitution in lieu of remembering the exact item. The passage promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a satisfactory remedy.
Alton Illinois farmer Joe Herrman outfits his cows with stockings to deter flies and save milk, joking that the effort is an income tax on expenses rather than revenue.
Minnie Laughlin seeks a divorce from Clyde Laughlin after eleven years of marriage in Athens. She cites desertion and willful absence for over three years and requests custody of their five year old daughter Edna Laughlin. No marriage permits today due to divorces outnumbering weddings.
Mrs. Robins rejects claims that the 600000 member National Trade Women’s League is pledged to any political party. She says the organization is economic in purpose and includes members from Republican Democratic Socialist groups.
Ohio river stages show Point Bridge 6.6 feet falling Herrs Island 6 feet falling Davis Island 9.1 feet falling Beaver Dam 9.2 feet falling Parkersburg 10.8 feet rising Point Pleasant 13.3 feet falling.
Capt. Si Allen reports By the Way Lodi defeat. Scott Haney shows eighteen foot growing sun flower guarded by Si by day and Scott at night. By the Way Sunday hosts Knights of Columbus procession to St Patrick’s church and dinner. Lawrence and Tom Shirkey visit brother Mike at Buchtel from overseas. Whitmore greenhouse expands with a larger addition.
In New York on July 23 Judge Thomas J. Chatfield ruled the war time prohibition measure constitutional. The decision followed a test case begun in New Haven Connecticut where Stephen A. Minery of Meridian faced charges under the law.
The Cincinnati and Pittsburgh clubs were ordered to complete the July 6 game to allow Cincinnati to catch a train. The game, halted after six innings with Cincinnati ahead 2 to 0, will resume for the remaining three innings.
The Midsummer Electric Show opened today in Cincinnati's Chester Park and runs twelve days. Exhibits demonstrate electricity use in daily life, with a focus on assisting housewives in chores. Prizes were offered for essays on "My Most Interesting Experience in the Use of Electricity." Governor Cox and Congressman Nicholas Longworth may attend Ohio Day events via wireless on July 30.
The Guernsey States legislature proposes a 60 cent weekly bonus for families with four or more children. The cost would be met by a five percent bachelor tax on incomes.
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