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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1929

Page

10

Black Pigeon Mystery Around Ruth and McMann

Ruth feeds pigeons on the airshaft ledge while McMann quarrels with his superior. She ties a note to a pigeon and calls out to Jack, starting a playful, tense scene in the office suite.

McMann Ruth Jack Hayward Cleo Gilman

Letter Golf Puzzle and a Murder Case Twist

The page describes a Word Golf puzzle with par five rules and a concurrent crime scene. Detective McMann debates motives around Ruth Lester Jack Hayward and the Borden murder, noting a five thousand dollar reward and a suspect lineup including Rita Manning and Benny. The scene blends puzzle notes with sharp dialogue on evidence and guilt.

Ruth McMann Walters Harry P. Borden Fairviewer Borden Manning Jack Hayward Weeks

Clear Skin Promise From 8.8.8 Remedy Ad

An old advertisement claims 8.8.8 restores blood to normal levels and improves energy and skin health. It warns that low red blood cell counts cause weakness and disease resistance drops without this tonic. The copy promotes taking several bottles for vitality and clear skin.

Nature

Marmola Box Promotion Stirs Testimony and Demand

Local notices report a surge of consumer testimonials about Marmola as a $1 box offer draws attention. Readers claim the product delivers relief, with several buyers noting quick effects and affordability.

PITY THEMAN ON A DIET

A sales pitch for Dave's Mentha Pepsin claims it cures indigestion by toning the stomach and enabling it to digest any food. It promises instant relief and a money back guarantee if customers are not fully satisfied. It notes widespread availability from druggists across America.

Dave America

Welfare chief warns wards face hunger without funding

Welfare Director H H Griswold warned Finance Director Harry D Silver that state wards in custodial and penal institutions will go hungry and cold unless House and Senate finance committees restore maintenance allowances. He said cuts threaten a crisis surpassing any before and noted a rift with Gov. Myers Y Cooper’s cabinet member. The expansion plan for state institutions is jeopardized by committee actions.

Columbus H. H. Griswold Harry D. Silver House Senate Griswold Myers Y. Cooper

County Debates Set For Friday Night

The second round of county high school debates is scheduled for Friday night. Five dual and one triangular meet will take place with the negative teams traveling and the affirmative staying home. Duals feature Amesville versus Coolville, Chauncey versus Stewart, The Painal versus Trimble, Hollister versus Buchtel, Carbondale versus Albany. The triangle has Marshfield at Lodi, Lodi at Canaan, and Canaan at Marshfield.

Amesville Coolville Chauncey and Stewart Paina Trimble Hollister Buchtel Carbondale Albany Marshfield Lodi Canaan

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Eczema Relief

An advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a rapid solution for eczema and skin eruptions. It claims relief within a few applications and promoted uses for burns, burns, abrasions, and chafing, urging widespread household use at low cost.

Peterson Sears

Mother’s Friend Promises Ease for Expectant Mothers

An advertisement touts “Mother’s Friend” as a comforting external lubricant for pregnant women. It claims months of money saved and less tension, urging readers to request a booklet “Things to Know Before Birth” via Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta Georgia.

Akerts Akerts “Mother's Friend” For All Drug Maiee Bradbeld Regulator Co Atlanta, Ga

Population figures cited for 1927 and 1929 in letter

The letter notes a set aside amount of 5 056 185 for 1989 and 1930. It calls attention to institutional daily average populations: 29 361 in 1927 and 31 317 in 1927, an increase of 2 066. It also states the population on March 1, 1929, was 2 245.

Radio Schedule Highlights NBC and Columbia Network Programs

A dense excerpt lists Radio 8:30 p m NBC orchestra and 9:00 p m quartet, 9:30 p m house concert, 10:00 p m recording artists and Columbians, 10:30 p m musical episode. It mentions WLW Cincinnati and WEAF New York with various acts and stock market quotes. Friday’s lineup shows Top O’ the Mornin and Organton with Ed Schultz directing.

EAP Orchestra NBC Columbia Net Columbia Network WEAF Jolly Bill and Jane Fern's Hong Shop Sentinels E Ping Ceinggrs Stuart Remren National Broadcasting and Concert Bureau Ben Bernie Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra WLW Cincinnati Polly Anna Tenty Thies Cannon New York Organton Pene Ed Schultz

Midol promises fast relief for menstrual pain

An advertisement urges women to try Midol to end menstrual pain quickly. It claims the non narcotic remedy works within five to seven minutes, warns against suffering, and notes the product costs fifty cents in a small aluminum carrying case sold at drug stores.

Bronchuline Emulsion Promises Quick Cough Relief

When a lingering cough haunts you, a druggist can supply Bronchuline Emulsion. Take as directed to overcome tough coughs that keep you awake. No dope or chloroform included. ordinary coughs may require two to three doses.

Fragmented Radio Schedule Clippings From City Listings

The page shows a cluttered timetable with various items including live stock reports weather River and police summaries theater and university announcements. Several names appear such as Walter Demroseh and Henry Thies with shows listed at hotels or theaters across afternoon and evening slots.

Weether River and Police Walter Demroseh Deck Gene Drehestrest Gibson Moire Francisco Polly Anna

Three months vacation by diet alone boosts health

Mary Lyman, a Glendale businesswoman, found a way to take a three month rest and still be paid, by substituting a caffeine free diet with Postum. She reports improved sleep, energy, and productivity while preserving her salary and job.

Glendale Cal Mary Lyman North Street Rey Postum

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HE Blagk Piceo NEA Service, Inc Anne MceMann Mr. McMann Henry P. Borden Mr. Borden Harry Borden Martha Manning Rita Rotten Benny Minnie Winter Haven Mick Moran Heyward AIC IK New England Ohio Silver Eczema RADIO Best Radio Jehovah Ethan Itisan D. C the News Henry Thies Ore Rnestra WEAP NBC Network Cavsaliers CBS Miss Lyman Ing &.Co Braucher Bessey England Bede Jarrow Dunstan Sehen and Gynapens The Grofier Society
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