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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1924

Page

6

May council session weighs city expansion and paving plans

Athens city council opened a busy May session discussing adoption of more land on North Hill and possible east end additions. They approved Fred Beckler’s $11 675 70 bid for West Union street repaving and planned concrete based roads to deter future gravel paving.

Athens North Hill Dan Davis Fred Beckler West Union Street Beckler Stewart Street Clark Street Marietta Avenue Lancaster Street Grandview Highland Additions Athens ‘Electric Company Council Bothes Exis Dalton & Owners Koons Totman Sycamore Heights Aid VanVorhes Street Grosvenor Street Ena © Davis

666 Is Prescription f Se Gan Dengue Fever Head Fever

A cryptic fragment notes a prescription linked to dengue fever and a head fever condition. The text lacks clear context, dates, or named entities to establish a full report. Further readable details are needed to form a complete notice.

Hocking Valley coal crisis prompts demand for reform

A regional strike of opinion argues that self rule and a joint conference can correct missteps that harmed the Hocking Valley coal industry. The piece cites 1924 production lows, shifting non union dominance, and calls for equal competitive concessions, cleaner coal, and stricter docking rules to restore profitability and efficiency.

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Athens Council Alters Depot Detour for Heavy Traffic

At a Monday evening meeting the Athens city council changed detour routes to the Union Depot. Traffic now goes east on Heating Plant street from President street to avoid main streets due to resumed work on the Jerseyville pike and coal hauling to the state hospital.

Union Depot Athens President Street Jerseyville Pike State Hospital

Tanlac credited with rebuilding Nellie Compton’s health

Mrs. Nellie Compton of Peoria Illinois says Tanlac improved her digestion nerves and sleep after a year of indigestion heartburn gas and weakness She reports renewed appetite and strength and praises the remedy credited to Tanlac’s makers with plant pills for constipation sold by druggists nationwide

Tanlac Nellie Compton Sanford St Peoria Ill Taniac Nod

Plains Methodist to Host Monthly Missionary Programs

The Plains Methodist Episcopal church begins a monthly series where each Sunday school class presents a program to raise funds for a native missionary in India. Rev. W. V. Harter will preach next Sunday night on Romans chapter twelve at 7 30.

the Plains Plains Methodist Episcopal Church India Plains Church W. V. Harter

Crosser & Brickles Sued in Four Common Pleas Actions

Four suits filed in common pleas court against Chauncey firm Crosser & Brickles allege total claimed balances of $964.14 for products sold. Plaintiffs include Thomas Fetts & Company of West Virginia seeking $379.35, The Richmond Hosiery Mills of Chattanooga $100.90, The Ideal Cap Manufacturing Company of Cleveland $225, and Brown Shoe Company of St. Louis $258.89.

Common Pleas Court Crosser & Brickles Chauncey Merchants Brothy Wholesale Mercantile Hougeg Thomas Fetts & Company West Virginia Richmond Hosiery Mills Chattanooga Tenn Ideal Cap Manufacturing Company

Triplets Add To Pittsburg Family Of Eights

Mrs Louis Hoff man 36 becomes mother of eight children in under four years. First were a boy and girl twins, then a girl, then twin boys, then last April triplets all boys.

Pittsburg Louis Hoffman Stork

Hen Clashes with Glass Door in Tealby Nest Quest

A temperamental Tealby hen owned by a local farmer died after crashing through a glass door while attempting to reach her basement nest box on a cold night. The bird reportedly refused to lay eggs elsewhere.

Tealby Eng Lvng

Emerald Oil Promises Quick Relief for Varicose Veins

An ad claims Emerald Oil, a germicide sold in drug stores, quickly reduces varicose veins and enlarged glands. It recommends a two ounce bottle, usage as directed, and asserts noticeable improvement within days with a guarantee.

Capital punishment status varies across the states

The report states that capital punishment prevails in all states of the Union except Arizona Dakota Rhode Island and Wisconsin indicating a nationwide exception pattern and the persistence of capital punishment where legal.

States of the Union Arizona Dakota Rhode Island Wisconsin

Trappers Return from Alaska in Luxurious Steamers

In Tacoma Washington reports say palatial steamers bring back trappers from Alaska. Rather than traveling by canoes with bales, these trappers are described as gentry of the trade, moving in luxury.

Tacoma Wash Alaska Great Northland

Cruelty Charge in Divorce Suit Amid Alimony Claim

Eva Skiver filed for divorce in common pleas court alleging Pearle Skiver subjected her to extreme cruelty by striking her in the face and beating her on several occasions. She seeks alimony. The couple married in Nelsonville on December 11, 1917. They have no children.

Common Pleas Court Eva Skiver Pearle Skiver Skivers Nelsonville

Good Thing DONT Miss Tr Snowflake Note

A brief note highlights that no two snowflakes are alike and urges attention to a trend or claim about uniqueness. The piece underscores individuality and contrasts common sayings about sameness. It presents a concise, period-tinged micro-item without further details.

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