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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1929
Page
10
A compact note on how small classified ads produce clear results. It highlights quick responses and simple steps to place a sale or service notice.
Announcement of ad submission cutoffs and placement rules for same day or next day classifications. Details include times around 11:30 to 11:39 A.M., error adjustments, and acceptable ad categories from political to automotive and real estate notices. It lists misprints handling and three day claim windows.
Local items include baby chicks and feather mattress materials for sale, auto and carpet cleaning services, electrical and repair work, a Sheriff Sale of goods from Fast Boa Store Co, and probate guardianship account rulings. Public notices cover church property sale authorization and a public auction of real estate in Athens County set for July 13 1929.
Toledo market notes show grain prices for Wheat No 2 Corn No 3 and Oats with various bids and new and old Timothy prices. Wool, hides and poultry listings include steady demand and price ranges with multiple grades and weights, plus cattle, veal, and lamb values. Market activity notes reflect commodity futures, buyers, and selling interest across regional exchanges.
Fragmentary text shows cattle and hog prices with weights ranging 130 to 350 pounds and 1 600 head held over 692. Prices listed include calves around 11.50 to 14.60, hogs $11.15 to $11.56, feeder steers $13 to $15, bulk fat lambs $13 to $14, and general market steady notes amid varied yields.
Cur tains should be stored for summer and cheaper ecru or colored trims used. Wash glass curtains gently in summer, do not starch, and restring them only after fall installation.
In Athens a lively debate centers on post office laundry bags and student behavior. Dean Frank Co asserts summer students wash independently and stay home less, while winter enrollments swell the post office with laundry loads. He labels summer students as self reliant and not shifting chores to parents.
Dr J M Pigense county and city health commissioners warn landowners to remove weeds in vacant lots under a city ordinance. Dr Higgins says mosquitoes were stamped out years ago and enforcement of the weed rule is a military style measure to avoid fines and protect public health during the summer season.
Cutting weeds increases city attractiveness and reduces hay fever by limiting weed pollen. It lowers fire danger and signer a smaller weed crop next year by preventing current weeds from scattering seeds.
Viola Gentry and Charlea Parkhurst took off at 9 22 today in a Cabinair biplane on a refueling endurance flight at Noosevelt Field Long Island. There is no existing record for light planes of this type.
Governor Cooper announced he cannot accompany the 671 Division Battle Monument Commission to France and Pelham in September, canceling his plans to join the delegation.
The article notes ordinary tub silk washability and states washable printed frocks can be rolled in Turkish towels after rinsing. They dry evenly, can be ironed within an hour, and become easier to press while remaining damp for final smoothing.
Northbound trains depart Athena at 10 32 a m and 7 14 p m daily. Southbound trains depart Athens at 11 59 a m and 8 15 p m daily. Additional services include No 33 No 37 from Athens 8 30 p m daily and No 50 arriving Athens 12 18 a m, with No 34 at 9 15 p m.
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