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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1925

Page

6

Americanization of World Seen Inevitable by Britons

London pundits foresee an Americanized globe with Britain trailing as America dominates finance culture and industry. Sir Sidney Low predicts US leadership in textiles machinery transport and capital, reshaping theatre literature and ethics as European producers chase American models.

Harry R. Flory London Eng Sidney Low India Egypt Italy United States America Britain Germany France Belgium Japan Sir Sidney New York Great Capitalist Federation Sidney Great Britain Federation of British Industries Yorkshire Midlands

Apologies End Athens Garbage Mystery Case

Health Officer Isaac Tucker solved a long running Athens waste case as two colored youths admitted collecting fees for garbage disposal and dumping on nearby lots. They served a brief jail term, were publicly admonished by Mayor L A Koons, and ordered to clean sites and apologize to residents.

Athens Isaac Tucker

Athens Girl Wins Phi Beta Kappa Honors at Ohio Wesleyan

Mary Elizabeth Holcombe of Athens is named among 17 seniors elected to Phi Beta Kappa at Ohio Wesleyan University. The honor, earned by high grades, marks an elite ~7-8% of the graduating class. Initiation is March 26 followed by the Phi Beta Kappa banquet and address by President E. B. eet.

Delaware Mary Elizabeth Holcombe Morris Avenue Athens Phi Beta Kappa Ohio Operas University Sevnteen Ohio Wesleyan E. B.eet

Final Debate Tonight in Ohio High School League

The final debate of the High School Debating League in Ohio, sponsored by Ohio University and Marietta College, will be held tonight at 7 30 in Ewing Hall auditorium. Portsmouth and St Clairsville meet as Western and Eastern division champions to determine the trophy winner. The issue is whether the Federal Child Labor Constitutional Amendment should be ratified by Ohio.

Ohio Ohio University Marietta College Ewing Hall Portsmouth St. Clairsville

Empty Reservoir At Time Of Fire Norwalk Ohio

Fire destroyed the grain elevator and storehouse of J. P. Euston and Schneider Brothers lumber yard in Monroeville causing about 150000 to 160000 dollars in losses. Three grain cars and flour car burned. Fire crews from Norwalk and Bellevue aided as traffic on major lines was halted. The Monroeville standpipe ran dry due to power service interruption.

Norwalk Monroeville J. P. Euston Schneider Brothers Maston Bellevue New York Central L. 8. KE

influenza to disappear in five years says doctor

Dr. Sisson of Jacksonville Florida predicts influenza will vanish within five years. He notes the illness has grown milder each year since 1917 and that most people did not notice this winter’s epidemic. He cites 60000 affected locally and says no serious cases or deaths occurred.

Jacksonville Fla S. Sisson Sisson Clinic Florida Composite Medical Association International Sisson

Ohio President Loses Grandson

John Gay infant son of Mr and Mrs Jerrold G Belcher Worthington died March 18 after a nine week illness. Mrs Belcher is the daughter of President and Mrs Bryan of Ohio university.

John Gay Jerrold G. Belcher Worthington Belcher Bryan Ohio University

Goitre Relief Claims by Newark Woman

Miss Zoa Westbrook of Newark Ohio reports complete relief from goitre after six weeks using Sorbol Quadruple from Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg Ohio Headache and nerveiness disappeared and she offers to discuss results by letter or talk to others. product sold at drug stores.

Newark Zoa Westbrook R. R. No Ohio Mechanicsburg

Roads funding boost approved for 1925 26

Columbus March 19. The Senate Finance Committee will add 5 million dollars to the general appropriation bill for highway construction in the 1925 26 biennium. This action increases the two year total to 10 million dollars for roads.

Columbus Senate Finance Committee

Arsenic Poisoning Confession From Medina Woman

A Medina woman admits to poisoning arsenic in water buckets at her mother and at Gienke's home, denies harming Marine Gienke in hospital, says she bought the poison to kill rats and acted alone, expressing remorse and claiming it was the devil in her.

Grentse Mrs. Hazel Fred Hazel Hazel Gienke’s Marine Gienke Memorial Hospital Flyria Medina

Ohio coal strike talks press plan to lift non-union fields

The Ohio miners convention debated relief funding and the need to clean and limit coal output to boost demand. President Lee Hall urged organizing fields south of the Ohio River to raise wages, reduce fatalities, and avoid lowering standards, with several elder speakers sharing wartime memories before adjournment.

Ohio Marshall Conrad Wein Murray City Lee Hall Ohio River Hall West Virginia

Windstorm Kills Thirty in Gallatin Tennessee

Thirty people died in a night windstorm in Gallatin Tennessee, per a Red Cross report received today.

Washington Gallatin Tenn American Red Cross

MenTho Sulphur Cream Promises Quick Skin Relief

A skin specialist touts Men tho Suglow Sulphur cream as a cold cream that stops itching and begins healing after the moment of application. It claims rapid relief from fiery eczema and germ-destroying properties that cool irritation and clear skin. Available in small jars at drug stores.

Winnipeg scientist found guilty in death case

William Eider a Christian Science practitioner was found guilty of manslaughter in Winnipeg in the death of 12 year old Doren Watson daughter of Robert Watson who died of diphtheria on November 22 1924. Robb another practitioner faces trial next followed by Robert Watson who allegedly refused medical authorities permission to administer anti toxin to the dying girl.

Winnipeg Man William Eider Doren Watson Robert Watson David Robb

Liquor Apparatus Found in Mechanicsburg Home

Officers raid Floyd Wilson home uncover a hidden chamber with a 15 gallon still, a one inch coil, a keg condenser, a barrel of mash, and shelves with rye whiskey. Wilson pleads guilty to possessing property related to liquor during arraignment before Magistrate Helwig. fined 500 dollars plus costs. Sheriff P H McKinley later arrests Wilson in Athens.

Mariner and Leiber Athens Mechanicsburg Floyd Wilson Helwig Wilson P. H. McKinley

Second Offense Charge Leads to County Act Commitment

Wilson faces a second offense accusation with alleged failure to pay a $109 fine and costs from a possession case in August 1923. He was committed to the Athens county Act until the total fines and costs exceed $600.

Fense Lit Wilson Whilson Athens

Senator Culbertson Dies After Pneumonia Illness

Senator Charles A. Culbertson of Texas died at his Washington home this morning following a brief pneumonia illness. The veteran lawmaker had served in the Senate and was known for his long public service. He was born in Kentucky and leaves a widow and several children. Funeral plans were not immediately announced.

Washington Charles A. Culbertson Texas

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