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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1929

Page

8

Theater case fans flames of possible widow motive

A Chicago police interrogation scene centers on Ruth Lester and widow Mrs. Borden as detectives question alibis in a high tension case. Minnie Cassidy and Rita Dubois are among witnesses while detectives press for gaps in Mrs. Borden’s story and potential motives.

Harry” Borden Prn Ruth Lester Ord Borden Rita Jack Hayward Ruth Borden Rath McMann Jack Moran Otto Pfluger Bill Cowan Cleo Gil Borden Y Smith Ben Ala Ashe Minnie Cassidy Seog Borden eMann Minnie Tommy McMann Feldblum Mrs. Borden Mr. Borden Harry Borden Cowan Birdwell Chester Mr. McMann

Radio Toledo Grain Market And NBC Schedule Highlights

Grain prices and bids feature in Toledo market notes while NBC and Columbia network programs list music hours and performers. The schedule notes Vallee Orchestra and Stromberg-Carf rare acts, plus The Revolt Mother sketches and Masters Minstrels in various time slots.

WEAF New York Vallee Orchestra Bill and Jane T Music NBC System 3 Voters’ Service New Cabinet WIZ Pisd Atchel Sciapero Wy Scott Rts Sunshine Wannah He and Robertson Eeanass Oe Law berg-Carlson Helin d-Eisemann

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Vitality

A vintage ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for tiredness and dull eyes claiming they purify the system from constipation backwash. The text markets the olive colored tablets as free of poisons and suitable for restoring energy and beauty with gentle action.

F. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards Edwardes Dr. Ee

California Fig Syrup for Constipation in Children

An early 20th century advertisement urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup to treat constipation in children. It claims regular bowel movements improve mood, digestion, blood, complexion, appetite, and growth, and advises checking for the genuine label with the word California on the packaging.

California

Fitness Chorus From Prominent Health Campaign Piece

A fragmented health message urges readers to adopt vitality and vigor amid daily life. It references many people pursuing wellness and contrasts those who have succeeded with those who have not yet changed.

Letter Golf Puzzle Sends Fans Good Luck

Readers are urged to finish the hole in par with five strokes as a Letter Golf puzzle note. A solution appears on the last page today.

Letter Golf Puzzle Described With Word Steps

A puzzle explains changing one word to another by altering one letter per step using valid common words. Each intermediate must be a complete word, with letters in fixed positions. A sample: COW to HEN in three strokes via HOW and HEW. The solution appears on the last page today.

Present Age As Progress Highlighted By Rev Chatley

The Rev M E Chatley pastor of the Christian Church preached on progress in the present age citing Ohio University growth from 27 faculty and 441 students in 1900 to nearly 4000 enrolled this year. He praised foreign missions and listed hospital and mission work in the Philippines and Africa as evidence of church progress and support.

M. E. Chatley The Christian Church Chatley Church of Christ Yangtse Church For Foreign Missions Boy Scouts of Athens Africa Philippines Philippine Islands Churches of America

Sore Throat Remedy Promises Instant Relief

Thoxine described as a famous physician prescription offers fast relief for sore throat and coughs with a double action. It claims to attack internal causes, avoids harmful drugs, and guarantees money back if not satisfied. Sold by Clines Drug Store and others at 60c and 1.00.

S.c Clines Drug Store

Sister of Wright Brothers Is Dead

Katherine Wright Haskell wife of Henry J. Haskell editor of the Kansas City Star and sister of Orville and Lorin Wright dies in Kansas City Mo. The brothers attend her deathbed as a National Guard airplane crash occurs at the airport injuring two aboard the plane. The body will be moved to Dayton for burial after a brief service.

Kansas City U.P Katherine Wright Haskell Henry J. Haskell The Kansas City Star Wright Brothers Dayton Haskell Orville Lorin Wright

Aviation Fans Thrilled by Crash in Cleveland Crowd

Twenty thousand aviation enthusiasts turned out in Cleveland on Sunday for a crash display and related events drawing vast public interest. Officials reported strong crowds and excitement over the spectacle despite the grave topic.

Cleveland U.P

Different Son Transforms After Europe Trip

A Maryland family reports their cousin changed from a pale indolent youth to a bright, alert and ambitious boy after a Europe trip and trying Postum with milk. The ad claims Postum built body and mind, with no caffeine or drugs, and promotes instant preparation at home.

Sparrows Point Maryland Europe D. E. Griffin Harold Cape

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She Blow NEA Service, Inc Anne Austin Tommy” McMann Tommy Meim Mr. Feldblum Tim Cassidy Law and Order Sergeant McMann Tim Rose Hayward Letty Miller RADIO Best Radio Toledo Grain Toledo March U. P New System NBC 5 Frederick William Wile Paul Whiteman Minstrelz NBC System Nwwaz Bereeim vVoice Columbia NBC FP Williams Syncopaters NBC Paul Hour Columbia Broadcasting System Strombergs WLW Cincinnati Polly Anna Thies Sere Hotel Sinton Crossey Proacene Gibson Orchestre Ec Circle New Gibson Orchestra Piso Erie Dr. Jackson Harriet M. Gross Eric Jackson Medcine Company Dept. A Zanesville Curtis Sister Bachearr United States Hoover Edward Gann Charles Curtis UIC National Guard Ernest W. Loftquist W. Gilchrist Loftquist Wheeler Fea J. W. Brant Co Dept Albion, Mich Ithout National Board of Fire Underwriters Johnn Street Sdatrr Inqrance Companies Book OF Knowledge Braucher Bessey Creon Polyneices Antigone Rother Grofier
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