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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1928

Page

10

Poker Duel Ends With Four Aces and Bluff

The card scene centers on Vance and Spotswoode as stakes rise. Vance shows four aces after a tense bluff, Spotswoode explains his logic, and the group weighs risk and psychology before the game breaks. Mannix increases bets chasing rapid action, but the table cools as the night advances.

Lose Your Appetite Find Strength with S S S

For over 100 years S S S has helped men regain strength and charm. The tonic claims to restore appetite, combat weakness, and improve appearance with vegetable ingredients. All drug stores sell two sizes, with the larger size marketed as more economical.

S.S.S

Notable NYC Detective Cast Revealed in Homicide Bureau Record

District Attorney Vance and NY County list Aret Odell the Canary Cleaver Mannix and importer Ambroise Lindquist among a group labeled in a homicide bureau file. Other figures include neurologist Skeel professional burglar Elmer Jessup, telephone ops 2 Y Spively and operator 7 Heath.

Vance Hi F.X. Markmann New York County ARET

Mystery of the Strangled Margaret Tangle in Red Door Clue

Skeel’s finger prints link him to Margaret’s murder while Vance suspects a closet hiding place. A red interior door blocks alley access. Dr. Lindquist Cleaver Spotswoode Mannix and others serve as night witnesses. Skeel is later found dead. Biter’s plan to reveal the killer hinges on a poker night ruse. Cleaver wins a large stake with four kings straight flush.

Vancein Allen Cleaver Markham Spots Woode Vance Spotswoode Mannix Mr. Spotswoode Mr. Vance Skeel Margaret Biter Promisine H m Cleaver Mannix

Around the Dial Thursday Night Victor Herbert Program

Radio listings describe a dense schedule of orchestras vocal ensembles and soloists led by Victor Herbert with Nathaniel Shilkret at the helm. Performers include Lucy Marsh Olive Kling Virginia Hea Della Baker Isie Baker Helen Clark Gladys Rice Lewis James Lambert Merphy Royal Cadman Elliott vw Wilfred Gronn Frank Croxton and many stations from WRZ WRAL KDKA WLW Wik KYW KWK WREN plus WEAF WGN WLIB WJZ WSAI WAM WSAI WSB and others. The listings show times from 0:00 to 11:45 with various programs dinner music news and dance ensembles across multiple markets including Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Atlanta Detroit Newark and New York.

Lucy Marsh Olive Kling Virginia Hea Della Baker Isie Baker Helen Clark Gladys Rice Lewis James Lambert Merphy Royal Cadman Elliott Vw Wilfred Gronn Frank * Croxton Wid WRZ WRAL KDKA WLW Wik KYW KWK Wren

Before Baby Comes Mothers Friend Comfort for Expectant Mothers

Externally applied soothing prep relieves prenatal distress by relaxing tissues and muscles. Daily use makes skin soft and pliable. Praised by three generations of mothers including Selah Mathewsonville North Carolina. Mrs. Selah Mathewson says Baby was born with little pain attributed to Mothers Friend. Start using tonight sold by all drug stores. Write for free booklet Things to Know Before Baby Comes Drodfeld Regulator Co. Desk 23 Atlanta Ga.

Selah Mathewsonville N. C Drodfield Regulator Co Atlanta

Mystery Writes into Evening at Club Lunch

Vance and Mannix share a playful yet tense social encounter ending with Vance writing a thousand dollar check. Markham is invited to a next day lunch at the club, while Vance hints at a missing vital part of a puzzle. The ride home leaves the narrator with silence and unresolved questions.

Mannix Markham Vance

Thousands Blame Stomach for Gall Bladder Trouble

Thousands suffer gas pains indigestion and right side pain but the issue may be a lazy liver thickened bile or gall bladder inflammation. The ad promotes Klax-Ko home treatment to stimulate the liver thin bile and encourage gall bladder emptying with a guaranteed refund and availability at Cline Pharmacy.

Cline Pharmacy

Girl Alone Inspires Carnival Spirit in Anne Austin Serial

From that time on things keep on happening. It is a story high in love interest and Anne Austin has caught the true spirit of carnival life. There are strange characters in Girl Alone, but they are real characters. It should be one of the outstanding serial successes this year. Watch for it.

Sally Ford Sally Anne Austin

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