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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1924

Page

2

Portland minister acts out Bible tales with giant prop

Rev R H Sawyer of Community Christian church in Portland has created an eight foot tall Bible stage prop and enacts Genesis stories with pantomime figures. He rewrites passages into poetry and plans a tour to spread his religious drama to wider audiences.

Portland Ore R. H. Sawyer Community Christian Church Sawyer Hagar Rev. Sawyer Abraham

Washington urged central bureau for criminal identification

The text argues that a central bureau and clearing house for criminal identification would be of great value and should be located in Washington, asserting its proper place there.

Washington

Judge Johnson Speaks Tonight to PTA at Central School

Judge S. M. Johnson will discuss the juvenile court's work in the county at a Parent-Teachers Association meeting at Central School at 7 o'clock Thursday evening in the building.

S. M. Johnson Parent-Teachers Association of the Central School

Oil Reserve Proceedings Ordered in Oil Scandal

Washington dispatch reports the immediate start of civil and criminal actions to restore oil reserves to the government and punish those convicted of leasing them to E L Doheny and H F Sinclair through fraud and illegality. A special government commission will in Washington empanel a special federal grand jury to begin proceedings.

Ashington E. L. Doheny H. F. Sinclair California Washington Special Federal Grand Jury

Monopoly of Air Charged by Whalen

Grover Whalen of the New York Commission accuses the American Telephone and Telegraph Company of exerting virtual control over the airwaves. He calls for a federal inquiry into broadcasting practices and the company’s plant and structures in New York City.

W York American Telephone & Egraph Co Federal Trace Commission Grover Whalen York City Mittee Whalen

Dayton man paroled after 20 year prison term

Phil B Sadders of Dayton was paroled unconditionally today by Governor Donahey from the penitentiary where he served a 20 year sentence for first degree murder. He walked away years ago from the state brick yard as a prison trusty, married and settled at Salem, earning wages until his identification last August led to his return to the institution.

Ayton Phil B. Sadders Dayton Ornor Donahey Peniniary R.ders Brick T Salem

Unclear report of man found injured near Ohio River

An anonymous man identified as Brewer, 50 percent? was found on the banks of the Ohio River with a fractured skull and multiple bruises. Police reported the injuries but did not indicate how they occurred.

Ncinnati Brewer Ohio River

Divorce Case Highlights Cruelty Claim In Reno Area

The report notes a Reno Nevada divorce case where a young wife Mrs Lillian M semian seeks divorce from her husband alleging extreme cruelty. The petition states the couple married just over a year with the husband beating her and she left his house.

Reno Nevada Kansas Young Lillian M.semian Brouse- Ah Brouseman Mans

Ancient horse bones reveal hunter culture at Solutre site

Archaeological finds at Solutre show repeated horse killings by nomadic groups. Skeletons of Aurignacian and later individuals indicate a rich ritual context with inner skull arrow wound evidence. Researchers link these horse-hunters to Cro-Magnon lineages along the Saone and Mediterranean coasts. A New York story notes youth wages but contrasts with child wage claims.

Cro-Mar Val Saone Vizere

Red Pepper Rub claimed to end chest cold discomfort

An advertisement touts a "Red Pepper Rub" as a quick cold remedy. It promises relief from chest tightness congestion and chest soreness and asserts the method is harmless.

World-Wide Finger Print Code to Test Crime Suspects

Washington detective Fred Sandberg outlines a rapid foreign fingerprint check system devised with Hakon Jorgensen of Copenhagen. Prints from suspects would be radioed to European capitals and U S police bureaus, allowing identification within hours and avoiding long mail delays.

Washington Copenhagen London Paris Berlin Fred Sandberg Sandberg Hakon Jorgensen Denmark Jorgensen Europe

Musterole Promises Quick Relief For Cold Symptoms

Musterole touted as an easy to apply remedy that soothes cold and chest discomfort without blistering. The ad claims it prevents colds from turning into flu and lists uses from sore throat to bronchitis with a milder Children’s Musterole version available in 35¢ to 65¢ jars and tubes and a hospital size $3.00.

Bulgarian Herb Tea Health Claim Ad

An advertisement promotes Bulgarian Herb Tea as a safe laxative and health aid for older adults. It claims to remove poisonous wastes, improve digestion, aid liver and kidney function, and help ward off cold, influenza, or pneumonia when consumed steaming hot with lemon. It cites widespread use and pharmacist endorsement.

Theody

Banquet Honors 166th Ohio Infantry at Athens Armory

Members of Company L 166th Ohio Infantry held a banquet at the Athens Armory after a Federal inspection. Guests included Judge S. M. Johnson Major in WWI and Captain James Golden on leave from the Sixth U S Field Artillery, plus Captain Montgomery Campbell and Sergeant Phillips. Talks by guests highlighted the evening.

166Th Ohio Infantry Athens S. M. Johnson James Golden Sixth W S. Field Artillery Montgomery Campbell 184Th Field Artillery Phillips Lancaster Third Batallion, Ohio Infantry

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