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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
3
The Hood Workshit line features brown mail bag duck uppers and a pneumatic heel for cushioned steps. It promises lower footwear costs with durable tread stock soles and versatile use for work and play. The Fenway Cross Strap Sandal and Klaykort tennis shoes target growing feet and outdoor sports, urging buyers to insist on Hood brands.
Reporter notes Mayor E. S. McCune pressing a long standing program despite public anger. The piece mocks his bluff and asserts he remains mayor after a council meeting on Wednesday.
The mayor enforces a no parked cars rule in the public square with Officer Mike Smith patrolling in front of the Dew hotel. Today the city plans to mark parking spaces along the main curb and restore normal use, while urging support for a planned women’s rest room to attract business.
After an interesting session on Thursday the Chamber of Commerce adjourned for the summer with no meetings until September unless needed. Directors will continue meeting with times announced. The treasurer announced the financial condition and the chamber still has money. Property owners should list vacant lots for sale with the secretary at the Y M C A. The chamber is not in real estate but aims to help home builders by keeping a file of available lots. Members were pleased with the meeting.
The chamber of commerce aims for a bigger, stronger future as members reflect on past months' achievements and anticipate a pivotal year. Local leaders note lower summer rates at Ohio University and expanded housing and dining facilities to accommodate students and visitors.
A vintage guidance piece warns soaps and strong alkali can dry the scalp and brittle hair. It endorses Mulsified coconut oil shampoo, used in small doses with warm water to cleanse the hair, leaving it soft, lustrous, and easy to manage.
Mrs. R H Jackson entertained a small group for her sister Mrs Clyde Burnette of Wilkinsburg Pa. Three bridge tables were in use and a luncheon followed the games. The guest of honor, Mrs. Chas Howe of Athens, was the only out of town attendee.
A vintage advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female ailments. It claims happiness and vitality depend on health, cites reader letters praising cures after doctors failed, and urges readers to try the product.
Nora Wagner six year old daughter of Dan Wagner is ill with diphtheria. A Methodist picnic brought together residents from Nelsonville Buchtel Carbon Hill Orbiston Jobs and Murray City at Whitmore Grove on June 15 with out of town preachers and a large basket dinner. Jobs beat Buchtel 8 to 2 and Dr Walker's team trimmed Gloucester 13 to 3. Harry Conley returned to Akron after a brief family visit.
John L. Lewis said in Springfield Illinois on June 16 that there are no immediate prospects of a coal strike settlement. He noted miners are willing to meet operators but cannot act without owner action.
Mrs Wow of Canal Street Troy Ohio says she was cured of a severe inward goitre by Sorbol Quadruple a colorless liniment. She invites others to learn more by visiting McKee Drug Co Athens Le Favor's Pharmacy Glouster or writing Box 858 Mechanicsburg Ohio for treatment details and addresses of other users.
Washington June 16 A bitter struggle between Republican senators erupted as Chairman McCumber refused the presidents request to keep the tariff from being displaced by a soldiers bonus measure Administration leaders warned they would press for a straight bonus bill and the president sign or veto depending on the final form The president’s party leadership faced a severe test in swaying the senate majority amid a looming clash over tariff versus bonus legislation The president leans toward vetoing any bonus bill that reaches his desk
Youngstown Ohio June 16 Oliver Kidd was arrested on suspicion charges during the investigation into the death of William J Scholl 66 president of W J Scholl Plumbing Co struck by a speeding automobile with no lights. Neighbors say the car accelerated after the collision.
Enrollment for Onto University summer school is expected to surpass last year’s 2043 with many inquiries. The two six week terms run June 19 to July 22 and July 24 to August 26 with classes mainly morning and some afternoons. Notable instructors include B O Skinner C E Stailey A R Mead and S G Lehman teaching educational and agricultural courses.
Physicians had given my sister up to die and wanted to operate for gall stones. She was too weak to speak clearly but recovered after three weeks using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. She walked to church and felt better. The claim notes the remedy removes mucus and inflammation affecting stomach liver and intestines. One dose will convince or money refunded. McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville druggists everywhere.
Mrs. W A Hawk of Jacksonville died at Grant hospital Columbus after an operation Thursday night. The body to be taken to Jacksonville on train No 6 this afternoon. Funeral arrangements uncertain. Mrs Hawk had long ties to Jacksonville. daughter Mrs Dean Cunningham lives in the city.
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