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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
6
The Ohio University courts at Ohio Field on Richland Avenue have been prepared for summer students. Five courts are wired in with a high fence, rolled and marked and are in fine condition for racquet and ball play. They see heavy use in the cool morning and evening hours.
Historical safety note states that when gasoline is properly mixed with air and compressed its explosive force can reach 14 times that of dynamite, highlighting the dangers of improper handling and storage.
In Dallas on June 16 Mrs. Pearl Elliot an 18 year old hosiery clerk won a divorce after testifying that problems began when an undertaker sent bills for the funeral expenses of her husband s first wife.
The Republican Publicity association quotes Hon. Jonathan Bourne Jr praising Ambassador Harvey for presenting America as a sovereign nation. They contrast his remarks with Wilson era rhetoric, criticizing League of Nations ties and urging focus on U.S. rights and sovereignty while aiding others when appropriate.
Evangelist Hakim spoke on The Verbal Inspiration of the Bible at Richland Avenue M P Church last night. He urged nightly meetings at 7 30 this week and argued the Holy Spirit reveals the Book s truth and its writers claimed inspiration.
The Grand Army of the Republic Ohio department selects Bucyrus as the site for next year’s convention and will elect officers later in the day.
The University of Leeds weighs creating an instruction and research department focused on the silk industry to support education and advancement in textile science and production.
A National Geographic Society bulletin reports a renewed surge of gold into the United States, likely the largest stock ever held domestically. It traces gold’s cosmopolitan distribution from Africa, Peru, Borneo to Alaska and Finland, and outlines world production since 1492 totaling about 29,449 tons worth over 17.75 billion dollars. The piece notes one third of global gold is in the United States and details major producing regions including the Rand and Australia.
The article notes that certain regions contribute about 40 percent of the world gold production. It highlights geographic diversity and the significance of these areas to global supply.
Miss Estella Anderson of Kimberly visited her aunt Miss Mary Johnson. Mrs. John Dishong of Oak Grove joined her daughter Mrs. Maud Breeze of Kimberley for a Sunday visit. Kimberley residents hosted relatives from Nelsonville Glouster and Corning. Kimberley Grays beat Floodwood Juniors 8 6 and Haydenville 7 6 with two home runs. Charley Farms pitched a no hit game on Kimberley grounds. Sunday School at Kimberley Sunday at 9 30 a.m. All invited.
The Committee on Banking and Currency presented to the National Association of Credit Men convention that the Federal Reserve System prevented a panic and protected sound business during deflation. It commends the central bank’s nonpolitical governance and calls for defending the par collection system. The Bankruptcy Law Committee endorsed the act’s benefits and proposed amendments.
Ireland Mrs. BE J Daugherty had a hospital operation in Parkersburg for the removal of diseased tonsils. Mrs. Wanless and children from Athens visited her mother Mrs. Ida Cubbison over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. B. Root and children and Miss Esta Seamen of Stewart were Sunday guests of the Dunfe es. Mrs. Ruth Bingman visiting her Chauncey parents. Ford family and Miss Hazel Hill near Columbus were visitors of friends Wildman and Hornsby families Sunday. Bernice Root to visit sister Mrs. E J Daugherty.
Advertises Tiz as the world’s only remedy that draws out poisonous exudations and relieves sore tired feet. Claims instant pain relief for corns calluses and bunions and lasting comfort with a box available from any druggist at a few cents.
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