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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1923
Page
2
A fragmentary tale blends medical gadgetry with a murder mystery set in Ohio and Britain. An inventor student touts a fluoroscope linked to love diagnostics while a Riviera hotel scene hints at unresolved crime and a looming Scotland Yard intrigue.
An old remedy suggests four ounces of rad salts in water each morning for a week to neutralize acidity and stimulate kidneys, claiming it helps purge rheumatic poisons from blood. It links damp weather to worsened symptoms and cites widespread use.
Ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel substitute for calomel claiming to brighten skin eyes and energy. It asserts the tablets purify the body improve digestion and provide results after taking one or two nightly with prices listed at 15c and 30c.
Advert reads Marmola Prescription Tablets as harmless lite fat reducers that require no exercise or starvation. Sold for one dollar at druggists or by mail from Marmola Co. Detroit. Claims steady, easy reduction with no unpleasant effects.
Plainly write your name and address with 5 cents and this slip to Chamberlain Medicine Co. Des Moines Iowa to receive a trial package. Included are Chamberlain Cough Remedy for coughs and flu symptoms, Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestion and pains, and Chamberlain's Salve for burns and skin issues.
Thousands of mothers report relief for headaches colds feverishness stomach troubles and other regularities in children using Mother Gray's Sweet Powders. Used and recommended by mothers for over 30 years sold by druggists everywhere Trial Package free from the Mother Gray Co LeRoy New York.
Berlin reports a shocking murder in Seifersdorf near Liegnitz. Karl Kuehn, 17, is jailed awaiting trial for allegedly strangling his 73 year old grandfather Robert Kiempner and stealing 65 000 marks then fleeing to a dance hall. Violence linked to robbery appears daily in Berlin and across Germany.
Cleveland nurse Miss Margaret Sait reports Tanlac relieved her patient’s stomach trouble nervousness and restored her appetite strength and energy. She credits Tanlac with aiding recovery from influenza and enabling her to care for many patients without fatigue. Tanlac sold by druggists. over 35 million bottles sold.
Mrs Emmet Eberts of Oregon visited her brother Darrell Peoples on Saturday. Creola visitors Mrs John Lee and Miss Allie Lee called on Thursday. Miss Bernice Zinn of Radcliff visited grandmother Mrs Geo Zinn Saturday. Mr I M Lantz suffers rheumatism at home. Mrs Ellsworth Waxler of Vinton Station improved after a stroke. James England family of Dundas has smallpox with exposure to others. Miss Cleo Darby teaches at Liverly visited over Sunday with named folks. Mrs H F E Calvin of Handen visited sister Mrs W S Rutherford on Thursday. Miss Mabel Witherspoon, employed at Logan, was here Saturday.
The Social Circle led by Mrs. W H Gaffney met at Mrs. Amy Hasterling’s home on Friday evening for a five o clock dinner. After a 22 course meal the group enjoyed various social diversions with honors awarded to Mrs. Charles Lutz Mrs Fakers Mrs T R Walbrn and Mrs welia Wright. Others present included Mrs Wright Mrs Akers Mrs S G Clark and Mrs H R Harrington.
Scott Cush of Wari township was arrested for possession after a liquor bottle was seized in a home search. He pleaded guilty before Magistrate Miller and paid a fine plus costs. Also, M V Lackey of Gore was arrested on possession charges and fined $100 with costs after pleading guilty at Miller’s court.
Mrs. C. B. R. Fry is currently convalescing following an illness described as influenza. She is recovering at home with reported improvement since the onset of symptoms.
D. H. Moore awards prizes to Ohio University students for best papers on investments. Westcott Roach of Athens takes first prize $25, Ralph Beckett second prize $15, Velma Staneart third prize $10. A committee of Athens bank cashiers judges the contest.
Probation Officer C W Petiit learned that Alva Garrett and Harold Koey, who ran away from the home, were found at Minerton. He left Monday to bring the boys back to the home after being held pending word from local authorities.
President Harding appointed Elmer B Landes an Ohio Republican and Merton L Corey a Nebraska Democrat to new directorships of the federal farm loan board. Landes and Corey are named to lead the agency's governance and oversight as part of a broader reform move.
The article states Mrs May Anthony who formerly lived in Logan and before marriage was Miss May Courter is appointed head of the Franklin county children's home. She previously served as head nurse at Cherrington hospital and is sister to Mrs John Cruise of West Front street with other relatives in town and Union Furnace.
Under Hocking County Farm Bureau guidance a dairy feeding school met in Logan on Saturday with Ivan McKellip of Ohio State Extension as instructor. He explained feeding ranges, best feeds, timing for purchases, and how to calculate cheapest options. He noted nutrients split evenly between corn ear and stalk when silaged and warned nutrient loss as stalk ripens.
Willis Harden was arrested Saturday afternoon by Chief Paul Eberst on a drunkenness and disorderly conduct charge. The affidavit states he was intoxicated Friday evening. Arraignment yielded a not guilty plea and a hearing before Mayor Koppeé is scheduled for Tuesday at 2 PM.
Logan councilman Edward C. Hamilton returned from Chillicothe where he had been with his mother Mrs. D. L. Hamilton who is 70 and battling a severe influenza attack making the illness tough due to age.
James Krieg arrived home from Columbus hospital Saturday after an operation for chronic appendicitis two weeks earlier. The surgery was successful and Krieg is rapidly convalescing.
A long visiting Christian Army speaker who has served Logan for years was denied permission to speak by city officials on Saturday. He expressed confusion and sadness after being informed he could not deliver his message, marking an abrupt shift from prior acceptance.
Dr. F R Fulkerson spoke at First Methodist Church on The Man In The Street arguing that education and a strong moral undergirding are essential for the United States. He urged English instruction in schools and praised civic unity under one flag, noting aliens should adapt or return home. He praised the audience’s reception and announced his Rotary Club talk at Colonial Inn Tuesday.
A list of out of town mourners at Mrs Day's funeral in The Plains includes Mrs Sarah Warneke and Mrs Albert Kiser of Portsmouth Ohio Mrs L F Vermillion Ira Warneke and John Warneke of Harlan Kentucky Mr Emmett Day Trenton Ohio Grover Day Oak Hill Ohio Mr Harry Kiser and daughter Mary Wellston Ohio and Mr and Mrs James Brooks and Mr and Mrs U G Cable and family of Athens.
State university researchers highlight a new oil emulsion spray that may outperform lime sulfur against San Jose scale at lower cost. Ohio says not yet tested locally but 1000 acres may be sprayed this spring. Trials began in Arkansas and spread to Indiana and Illinois with positive results.
Paris dispatch reports Chancellor Wilhelm Cuno will tell the Reichstag tomorrow that Germany intends to break off diplomatic relations with France. The Rhineland report was printed by the Matin today.
A vintage drugstore pitch touts Zemo as a solution for eczema pimples blotches and ringworm with an extra large bottle at 1.00. The antiseptic liquid is described as clean penetrating and easily applied promising dependable skin improvement.
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