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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1921
Page
8
Billy Jr Daisy and friends join a caravan, hiding from pursuers to reach a safe camp. They disguise their approach, await nightfall, and win the trust of children in the wagon train while Stubby and Button settle in. Prune shrubs now to boost next year’s bloom per Prof. Hottes.
Edward Randall and Cherry discuss Miss Bates as she grapples with engagement to a doctor. Ned questions if Bates should marry for brains or wealth as Cherry vanishes after dinner, leaving the scene unresolved.
In his piece Millikan questions how much attention people give to their eyes and urges readers to consider an eye examination and correction from an optometrist. He notes seven in ten people may need service and invites calls for evaluation.
The Department of Poultry Husbandry at Ohio State University will host a three day poultry school on June 28 29 and 30. The program aims to help poultrymen select laying hens nonlaying pullets and breeders and begins this year’s culling efforts for the state. Write to the department for schedules lecturers and demonstrations at Columbus.
Charts showing normal price changes and shipments for hogs cattle and sheep by season are posted at the county agricultural agent office. Data come from Ohio State University Department of Rural Economics. Knowledge of market patterns may help forecast prices for livestock shipments.
Apple powdery mildew has recently become prevalent in various parts of the state. Young trees are attacked more severely than older ones, with the growth tips most affected. Control is by lime sulfur solution at five quarts per 50 gallons of water. the disease is not serious in Ohio.
A poisoned bran mash is presented as an effective method to control grass hoppers. Mix 25 pounds bran with one pound Paris green or white arsenic, grind three oranges or lemons, and add two quarts syrup and three gallons water. Scatter the mixture thinly on five acres during evening or early morning.
Bees should not divide their forces while making honey. To prevent swarming the beekeeper should clip the wings of the queen or dominant workers in the hive.
The county promotes a plan to water lawns weekly rather than daily light sprinkling. A boy or girl in the county can win $100 for enrolling the greatest number of users of purebred sires, with details available from the county agent.
A reader compares life in Athens to modern times and describes strong fruit harvests in southern California. They note many carloads heading east and shipments by land and sea since a tariff on fruit raised prices. Before the tariff, lemons were picked and boxed for shipment but dumped due to lack of market.
Mrs G P Hicks praises Eatonic tablets for stomach relief and digestion aid. The ad urges digestion normalcy after meals and claims Eatonic prevents discomfort with a convenient tablet form sold by druggists with a guarantee.
D T Moore writes from California criticizing free trade after recounting his nephew RE B Davis delivering 400 tons to Canona for $5 a ton. He says growers pay for picking and packing and end up giving fruit away, urging friends in Athens and Meigs counties to send news to The Messenger.
A dress pattern advertisement notes waist pattern 3642 and skirt pattern 3572 in six waist sizes and six bust sizes. Fabrics include pongee in natural shade with silk braiding, green linen with white facings, or lavender voile with purple piping. Skirt width at foot is 2 1/2 yards. medium size requires 6 1/2 yards of 38 inch material. Two patterns mailed for 12 cents in stamps.
Jules W. Arnstein known as Nicky Arnstein was sentenced in Washington to two years in prison and fined $10,000 after being convicted of transporting stolen securities from New York to Washington.
Vernon Texas dressmaker Mrs. W. M. Stephens credits three years of monthly pains to a condition relieved by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She states she resumed work and house chores after using the products and encourages others, noting the medicine contains no narcotics.
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