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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1922
Page
6
An advertisement touts P. D. Q. a pest killer claiming a 35c box makes a quart and can kill bed bugs roaches fleas and eggs without harming fabrics. It describes liquid fire effects on pests and notes a patent number and sealed bottle options.
A sea captain suffered a double rupture and failed with doctors and trusses. He studied his condition, found a home treatment, and cured himself. The free book and medicine promise details and prepaid shipping to any rupture sufferer who responds now.
In Memphis on May 4 Judge Harsh urged acquittal for Bessie Lee Sisk amid a murder case against Herbert Bingham, musician. The defense sought a directed verdict and the judge suggested it would be wasteful to continue without jury disagreement, noting Bingham’s alleged neglect of Sisk and her illness after medical treatment.
Washington May 4. Europe’s demand for United States raw materials and foodstuffs will stay strong. exports will likely be large, if not larger than 1921, as European crops are forecast to be below expectations and American wheat surpluses help fill shortages. Experts say larger producing regions and Central European deficits will sustain steady American shipments while Europe gains finance through new credit channels.
Citizens of Stewart rally behind a bond issue for a first class high school and town improvements. The village expands with an enlarged Winner hotel and new stores while residents plan home upkeep, wallpaper purchases, and summer lawns. Fishermen and travelers visit the riverbank as local entertainers and workers pursue prosperity.
Soldiers at the United States Army Air Station Belleville work on the second government balloon for the international race to be held May 8 in Milwaukee. Under A. Leo Stevens direction, the craft will measure 105 feet high and hold 80 500 cubic feet of gas with a three and a half ton lift.
A simple youthful one piece dress with draped panels that may be omitted. It offers slip on wear and suitability for crepe weaves handkerchief linen taffeta and gingham with sizes 14 18 and 20 years. An 18 year size needs 7 1/2 yards of 86 inch material. Pattern mailed for 2 cents in stamps.
Reports from Peking indicate Wu Pei Fu forces won a sweeping victory at Machang Kuan Hsien and took Shan Sin Tien. Wu forces drive toward Fentai as the gates of Peking close.
A compilation of property transfers and deeds from Athens City and surrounding townships listing buyers, sellers, parcel descriptions, and consideration amounts. Names include Ruth, McKay, Mocure, Wilson, Algo, Minear, Link, Baker, Harris, Blair, Smith, Gillispie, Hamilton, West, Minear, Elliott, Coe, Hussey, Lee, Watts, Webb, Bean, Campbell, Hooper, Wem mer, Sass, Keen, Danford, Welch, Kelly, Reed, Andrews, Wolfe, Reed, Andrews, Wyatt, Wyatt, Grant, Wright, Hall, Francis, Claypool, Whyte, Lowden, Yanov, Minear, Kourt, and others across numerous townships and corporations.
One notable change from the overthrow of monarchial rule in Austria is that women may study and practice law, a privilege denied under the old regime. Another statistic notes that one person in fifteen has perfect sight.
An advertisement touts Father John's Medicine as a food medicine that builds strength without drugs. It claims the tonic provides nourishing vitamins and helps restore lost weight by taking it regularly this spring.
Prof T W Hoover and H B Hoskinson unearthed three skeletons on a farm near south Canaan church. Dr J S Basom notes one likely female with worn teeth. two older men around age 65 show signs of pyorrhea. Teeth are well worn, suggesting hard daily eating.
An ad promises Freckle removal with Othine double strength bought at any druggist. If it fails to remove freckles a money back guarantee applies. Rarely more than one ounce needed for severe cases. Also notes Belgian senate support for women with law diplomas to practice as lawyers, while requiring husband’s authority.
Victor Young, a 21 year old American violinist, recounts his escape from a Russian jail after entertaining soldiers and even the czar family. After a prison break aided by a sympathetic officer, he hid his instrument, fled to Poland, became a German prisoner, then reached American lines.
Donald DeWitt Rambo a miner of Jacksonville weds Amelia Canale of Glouster Frank West a miner weds Grace Keeney a domestic of Buchtel Clifford Wilson a clerk of Murray City weds Sarah Wollett of Glouster
Three people are arrested in Paris on charges of being communist spies. They allegedly informed the Soviet government in Moscow about French naval secrets including submarine construction and the volume of naval materials France has purchased.
Mayor Hylan was slightly injured when his car collided with a street car while he was en route from his Brooklyn home to City Hall early today.
May 4 Brandon Man. mounted police report hundreds rescued as the Assiniboine River surged, inundating the lower city and nearby Alexander. Wind and rain caused tents to shelter the homeless. the flood line stretched for miles. Poker remains popular among kings and queens.
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