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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1928

Page

8

Poker Night at Markham’s Ends With Four Kings Showdown

In a tense gathering at Markham’s apartment five men including Vance, Cleaver, Spotswoode, Mannix and Allen play a high stake poker session after a murder case discussion. Allen dominates early while Cleaver climbs back, culminating in a dramatic show of hands with Cleaver revealing four kings to outpace Vance’s draw.

Odell Skeel Mannix Lindquist Cleaver Spots Promis Vance Skee Markham Spotswoode Arkham Iswoode Cleaver Tonneau Mr. Allen Spu Allen West Marksham Markhem Clea Cleaver Allien Alien

Donahey Asked To Help Bucyrus Finances

Governor Donahey is asked to use his influence with the Ohio public health council to grant Bucyrus more time to adjust its finances before ordering a sewage disposal plant construction in the city.

Columbus Donahey Ohio Public Health Council City of Bucyrus

Radio Schedule Highlights From Wednesday Night Programs

A dense list of radio network obligations and station lineups features Sophie Geraslau and Namiko San in Columbia WOR hookups, Aldo Franchetti’s opera with Tamaki Miera, and multiple orchestras including Vick Myers and WEAF ensembles. Listings mention WGN WLS WLW WCX Detroit and WEAP from New York with varied hours and features such as dinner music, organ recitals, hymn sings, and dance orchestras.

Namiko San Aldo Franchetti Tamaki Miera WEA Berbeloson Fangeete Birkenhols War Network

Mandrake Pills Promised To Cure Constipation Biliousness

Advertisement touts Schenck's Mandrake Pills as a 90 year old vegetable remedy to relieve constipation bilious headaches and clogged system. Box price 25 cents offered in uncoated or sugar coated forms claiming to make you regular.

Schenck

Hoover Issue Prompts Public Forum On Social Qualifications

The Messenger devotes a two column feature praising Ju J. Wood and Secretary Hoover while questioning whether Hoover’s social qualifications are monopoly claimed. It cites Ohio supporters including Congressman Burton of Cleveland and Maurice Maschke as lobbyist and politician.

Messenger The Conte Procetivre Hoover Ju J. M. Wood Judge Wood Loten Mr. Hoover Ohio Burton Cleveland Maurice Maschke Ieland State House Columbus

New Diamond Dyes Promise True Color for Home Stockings

Promote Diamond Dyes promising quick reliable home tinting for stockings using true dyes rather than synthetic tints. Instructions claim five minute tint with fifteen cents of dye and offer a free Cyclopedia and Color Craft guide from Diamond Dyes, Burlington Vermont.

Diamond Dyes Dept Burlington Vermont

Cascarets Laxative Candy Says Doctors Endorse Strong Bolster

A nostalgic pitch claims cascara candy Cascarets cure constipation by strengthening bowel walls and avoiding laxative habit. It asserts cascara evacuation yields lasting bowel regularity, with no reaction unlike salts, and targets parents and children with widespread pharmacist endorsement.

Cascara

Ohio Politicians and Senator Willis Stir a Controversy

The letter from Athens Ohio dated March 7 questions judge Wood and Messenger headlines about Senator Willis entering the Ohio race. It cites Walter L Brown Thad Brown and William Thompson as active Hoover supporters and notes Cincinnati’s local politics. The writer argues the problem lies with politicians who press for favors rather than ethical conduct. It also mentions a relief effort by Miss Bessie Ha in Jacksonville and a church committee.

Walter L. Brown Toledo Brown Willis Hoover Thad Brown Ohio Ohi William ©. Thompson Ohio State University Cincinnati Taft Myers V. Cooper Essenger Joegeh Wills Judge Wood J. B. Allen Leonard Wood Harding Messenger Bessie Ha Jacksonville

Taffy Pull Held At Adams Home Saturday Night

A taffy pull at the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Adams Saturday night featured games and a talk by Richard Adams on a distressed looking doll baby. Attendees included Willard Pierce and two brothers Albert and another guest.

Andrew Adams Richard Adams Willard Pierce Albert

Local residents and visitors listed in social notes

Maryon, Walter itching Homer Mourne and Clarence, Margaret and Catherine, Oscar Rodgers, James of Enterprise, Ivan Hankerson of Oak Grove, Lucy Woods and Ed ward Covert of New Floodwood, Clifford Seens of Kimberly and Mrs Andrew Adams family. Miss Gordie Bobo of Nelsonville visited Miss Margaret Hitching. Miss Mary Seens hosted by Mrs George Frazes. Miss Georgia Stover, Nelsonville shoe factory employee, is ill at home. Her father also ill. Theresa Adams and Thelma Adams visited their grandmother at Myers Crossing.

Maryon Walter Homer Clarence Margaret Catherine Oscar Rodgers James Enterprise Ivan Hankerson Oak Grove Lucy Woods Edward Covert New Floodwood Clifford Seens Kimberly Andrew Adams Gordie Bobo Nelsonville Margaret Hitching Mary Seens Deanville George Frazes Georgia Stover Theresa Adams Thelma Myers Crossing

Girl Alone and Carnival Life in Anne Austin Tale

A readers note praises Anne Austin for capturing carnival life and love in a story featuring real, strange characters. The piece hints at ongoing events and a vivid narrative voice.

Anne Austin

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