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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1921
Page
4
Major General Hunter H. Liggett, second in command to General Pershing, ends active military career with automatic retirement after 40 years of continuous service in olive drab. He returned from France prior to retirement.
Mrs. Sarah Ross of Akron Ohio reports gaining twenty four pounds after taking Tanlac following an operation that left her weak and unable to work. She says meals caused distress and fatigue but improvement began with the first bottle and she now runs her home normally. Tanlac is sold at multiple Ohio towns including Athens Coolville Nelsonville Amesville Buchtel Federal and Glouster.
General Liggett, key figure from the Argonne through World War I, led the Western department with headquarters in California and Pennsylvania. Born in Reading in 1857, he rose with Pershing and Funston, reorganized border patrols on the Pacific coast, and planned a peacetime army before retiring to California.
Testimony at Columbus trials reveals slang used by crooks. Terms like high jack man, rod, gat, open up a barrage, spring a man, bull, gumshoe, spotter, jimmy and grand define robberies and purses. A 30 grand haul means thirty thousand dollars.
An advertisement urges parents to look for the word California on the bottle to ensure the best and most harmless laxative for children. It notes the fruity taste and advises following full bottle directions.
Secretary Patea to lay before Harding and the cabinet the results of state department inquiries concerning the proposal. Advat ages accrue British business men out of the agreement recently reached between England and the soviets were to be outlined by Secretary Hughes. Secretary Hoover, who views the soviet proposal with disfavor under present conditions, is expected to submit statistics bearing on Russia's resources.
William H. Irwin born September 1840 died March 12 1921 at age 80 years five months. Seventh of eleven children of John and Mary Baxter Irwin, survived by wife Isabella Sisson and six children. He served in Co C 141st Infantry, was a Presbyterian elder, Masonic lodge and G A R member for sixty years. Funeral notice includes card of thanks from Mrs W H Irwin and family with thanks to local friends, T W Coe, Dr. Stanley, Rev. Miller and singers.
Plans announced by Prof. S. K. Mardis aim to aggressively combat illiteracy in Athens county. A Thursday meeting of the executive committee led by County Superintendent Alex Root approved immediate action with evening classes at Sugar Creek and The Plains. Supt. Root will lead rural work in Athens township while Supt. Stailey oversees the city district as basic English and grammar are taught.
A March freckles remedy promises clear skin with Othine double strength from a druggist applied night and morning. The ad claims even dark freckles fade in days and light ones disappear with a money back guarantee if Othine fails.
ET offers fresh rolls pies and cakes to enhance Easter meals. The bakery highlights its renowned pastry and bread and urges customers to place orders early to ensure supply.
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