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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1931

Page

7

Old Mr Fixit Might Make Matters Worse

A wife and husband move in with the husband’s mother and clash over childrearing and petty jealousies. The mother favors her son, the wife seeks independence, and both women argue while the husband mediates poorly. The Friend advises against interference. three people alone know the full story, which remains unresolved.

Mr. Fixit

Man Reunited With Children After Pardoned Release

Thomas Smith formerly of San Toy was freed from Ohio Penitentiary after a state pardon and a 15 year sentence for murder. He returned to Perry County and reunited with his two children at the Children's Home. Smith announced plans to work at Millfield and establish a home for his children.

New Lexington Connes Thomas Smith San Toy Perry County Smith Ohio Penitentiary Columbus James Branigan Myers Y. Cooper State Board of Millfield Branigan Vincent Tague C. A. Donahue

Two Cleveland Families Eat Possum Dinner

In Cleveland on March 5 the Podmores and Blessingtons ate wild game captured from the Podmore back fence. Mrs Blessington used a clothes line lariat to rope the animal, revealing an opossum.

Cleveland Podmores Blessingtons Blessington Mamie Podmore Mrs. Podmore

Stewart Church Set for Home-Coming Service

Stewart March 5 A rededication or home coming service for the Guys ville Stewart Charge communities will be held at the M E Church of Stewart on Sunday March 8 Union Sunday School at 10 am sermon by district superintendent Dr R O McClure at 11 am Basket dinner at noon in the church basement Rev J M Terry evangelist will speak after dinner all are welcome

Stewart Guysville Stewart M. E. Church of R. O. McClure J. M. Terry Evan

Fashionable glove lengths for spring ensembles

The article outlines five glove lengths from four-button to sixteen-button to match various sleeve styles from cap to elbow. It advises neutral beige, white accents, and coordinated browns, with navy as a strong pairing option and navy gloves to match navy outfits. It notes next about spring covers and is by Amos Parrish.

York Amos Parrish

Stewart Church Reopens After Decoration and Lighting

A service planned at 2 o clock will feature special music to mark the completion of the Stewart Church decoration and electric lighting project. This will be the first service held since work began.

Stewart Church

Jail Feeding Bill Beaten in House

The Ohio House defeated a bill by Rep. S. K. Mardis to raise the daily feeding allowance for municipal jail prisoners from 40 cents to 75 cents. Only 8 supported the measure while 99 voted against it, citing declining prices and no justification for raise.

Columbus House of Representatives 8S. K. Mardis Athens County

Sinclair Lewis Returns From Sweden Trip

Nobel laureate Sinclair Lewis lands in New York after his Stockholm remarks angered British writers. He defends not being anti American and notes his speech was abbreviated by cables. He says the 1920s and 1930s era he wrote about is now shot to hell and he will give only one talk.

New York U.P Sinclair Lewis Lewis Stockholm

The Value of Liver In Treating Anemia

Senator Roy S Copeland argues that liver and liver extracts greatly aid pernicious anemia. He cites red blood cell increases within months, improved health, and lower death rates, noting the need for physician guidance and that liver extracts may offer a practical alternative to whole liver.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

Medical Q and A Fragments on Skin Diet and Rheumatism

The readable exchange asks about cold showers for blemishes and rheumatism diet. Answers attribute skin spots to peracidity, urge diet control, and stress locating the cause before suggesting meat or other remedies. Further queries credit stomach rumblings to gases and yellow skin spots to liver issues.

Running-up-a-frock pattern from The Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger presents Pattern 2102 for a side seam frock with four godets and no sleeves. Sizes 14 to 42, fabric yardage listed, no dressmaking experience needed, pattern catalog available, send 15 cents per pattern plus 25 cents for catalog with pattern to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department in New York City.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Supposed Rivals and a Marriage Tested in Melodrama

In this excerpt a narrator, Lillian, and another woman discuss Katherine Sennor and Hal Meredith, interweaving memories of Katherine’s past romance with present duty. Lillian argues Katherine will remain with her husband while Hal confronts true character, and a possible future with Jack or an end by death is contemplated as part of a long domestic melodrama.

Kath Sripe Bickett Henry Meredith Katherine Sennor Hal Meredith Lillian Katrina Jack Katherine Lucia Hal Europe Lilian Jack Rickett Eha Alon Katie Dicky Jerry Ticer

Shadow-Children Swing Tragedy in Canary Cage

A gang of shadow-children led by Knarf visits a canary in a cage. Knarf climbs to the wing, ignores warnings, and falls into the canary’s bath, ending the swing and his life. The tale blends whimsy with a fatal accident and a somber lesson.

Jackson's Digestive Aid Promises Quick Heartburn Relief

An advertisement from Jackson Medicine Co invites readers to try Jackson's Digestive Relief for heartburn sour gas and stomach discomfort. It offers a money back guarantee and provides address at N St. in Zanesville Ohio for free comments.

Jackson Tne Jackson Medicine Co Zanesville Ohio

Stars Say for Friday March 6

Genevieve Kemble forecasts a day marked by abrupt disruptive change and cautious steps. Those born on March 6 face trials requiring sagacity and calm. timely deliberate actions may ease obstacles and support favorable outcomes.

Genevieve Kemble

Stomach Trouble The Magnesia Remedy

Stomach troubles from acidity are treated by three tablets of bisurated magnesia with water after meals or when pain occurs. The remedy works quickly, relieves gas heartburn and bloating, and is marketed as safe, convenient, and inexpensive. Quick's Cut Rate Store and druggists stock it widely.

Quick

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