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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
2
The article explains thin blood or anemia as the cause of pale cheeks and lips and dulled eyes. It cites overwork poor diet and lack of outdoors activity as contributors and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood builder that improves red cells, appetite and energy with a free booklet offered and mail order at 60 cents per box from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
Amesville guest Miss Jessie Lovell of Marietta visits the Lovells. Abram James of Columbus reports Ohio Cities Gas Co and Ohio Fuel Co plan three or more wells on Berea sand and testing Clinton sand. Clara Henry returns from Pomeroy music teaching post. Dr and Mrs Weber attend the state medical association in Toledo. Mrs Bryson and Uncle Nicholas Border visit Buffalo WV relatives. William Tabler of Lathrop suffers hand injuries from a bank car at Black Diamond. Margery Young of Ohio University listed by Amenville Music Club to present a play.
A Friday evening program titled Every Woman will be held at the Presbyterian church to aid the Ladies Aid Society. Miss Young is noted for her talent, and the event aims to support charitable work. The notice also mentions Children’s Day services at the M E church and a later observance at the Presbyterian church with Miss Chapin speaking on Indian work in Arizona and Alaska.
United Press dispatch from Cranmore California notes the town’s striking claim of the healthiest community in the United States. Since 1863 its cemetery has seen no earth turned and not a single death recorded locally in fifty seven years while residents persist in living quietly and prosperously.
At Columbia University's 166th commencement five distinguished Americans were awarded the honorary LL D degree for leading and organizing the national World War effort in military naval relief religious and educational fields. The group includes General Pershing Admiral Sims Henry P Davison Bishop Charles H W Brent and Herbert Hoover. The university awarded a single degree to the honorees, marking a departure from its usual practice.
A Navy truck bound for Sharpsburg stopped in Athens to fuel as it prepares to tour towns in Ohio and West Virginia. Chief Officer Harry Wolfe and J W Newsham pursue two men seeking to enlist. The outdoor shows will feature sailors presenting sea life films to persuade enlistment amid pay raise talks.
A physician reports surprised relief in a chronic indigestion case after one dose of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The treatment claims to clear catarrhal intestinal mucus and reduce inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal issues including appendicitis. Money back guarantee offered by McKee Drug Co. and druggists nationwide.
Heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and manager Jack Kearns face charges of conspiring to evade the selective service act as the trial opens in San Francisco before Judge Morris T. Dooling. The government alleges Mrs Maxine Dempsey is his wife, a key factor, with testimony expected to hinge on their marriage status and Utah divorce rules.
Troy Grange held a successful session with six candidates conferred in the first and second degrees by a new degree team and county deputy Wm. J. Warrener. The next meeting will observe Children's Day, and Rev Warrener spoke on Prophecy Fulfilled at the Methodist church citing biblical prophecies and historical fulfillments.
Washington June 8 The last remaining hopes of the wets rested with Congress after yesterday's Supreme Court action. Drys claimed Congress can set the alcoholic content of beverages and may raise the 0.5 percent limit under the Volstead act, while anti prohibitionists ruefully admitted the possibility.
Canton June 9 Denny Phillips 16 Massillon stood trial on a first degree murder charge for the shooting of H A Hainanlow police chief at the Griscom Russell Manufacturing plant last April. Officials say the fatal shot followed a quarrel between the two.
Akron patrolman J W Mueller, a veteran of the city force, was wounded in a nighttime shootout with two young Italian highwaymen. One bandit, Charles Galati, 24, died at the hospital. Mueller is in serious but hopeful condition and expected to recover. A second bandit remains at large.
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White and black shoe laces sold under the Clark's Thread name with lengths 40 50 and 60 units listed. The listing uses unreadable text after the price details, indicating a catalog entry or ad snippet.
Colonial tapestry features a 9 by 12 inch design with bug motif. Priced at 35.00, this decorative piece offers vintage charm for living spaces.
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