The Burning Raft Threat Near Kings River Dam
Mercedes trails Esteban Bodine to Webster Creek and learns a planned dynamite raft will destroy the dam endangering the valley. Esteban Romero and Basilio aim to flood the valley while Buck Bodine questions the plan and insists on moving families out first.
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Blaze
Mercedes
Acklin
Goodby
Biase
Kildare
Santa Rosa
Esteban
Baailie
Basilio
Kings River
Peter
Kings
Webster Creek
Bodine
Meteban
Teresa
Webster Place
Buttes
Canon Gate
Romero
Buck
Coal Creek
Pate
Alee
Van Meter Case Boosts Taniac Cure Claims
Mrs Oma Van Meter of Cleveland says ten years of suffering from indigestion biliousness nervousness headaches and insomnia were relieved by Taniac. She reports improved appetite sleep strength and weight gain and urges others to try Taniac Vegetable Pills sold by druggists with over 87 million bottles sold.
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Cleveland
Oma van Meter
28Th St
Clevland
Ohio
Night of peril as Mercedes wanders wounded seeking Bodine
In a tense scene a wounded Mercedes struggles through the night forest to find Bodine and the Senorita, as Esteban braces for a long, anguished vigil. Her torn dress, bleeding limbs, and calls through the darkness heighten the sense of danger and suspense. (Continued in Our Next Issue).
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Mercedes
Basilid
Romero
Bodine
Buck
Arrascada
Esteban
Joint Ease Promises Quick Relief for Throwing Arm Soreness
After a game or practice Baseball players use Joint Ease to soothe kinks and soreness in the throwing arm. The ad claims two minutes of rubbing delivers speeds relief by soaking into ligaments and bones. Available at druggists for a small cost, with thousands of players using it.
Repeal of Prohibition Called Nullification Threat
Wayne B. Wheeler, general counsel of the Auto-Saloon League, said at a Baptist ministers meeting in New York that repealing a state prohibition code would nullify the Eighteenth Amendment. He argued every ratifying state must honor its obligation and condemned states that refuse their share as moral cowards and slackers.
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New York
New York State
Wayne B. Wheeler
Auto-Saloon League
Wheeler
Maine
California
Lodi Township Grads Set for May 23 Graduation
Graduating exercises for the south grade at Lodi township will be held in Jerseyville on Wednesday May 23 at 1 pm. Twenty six students are listed to graduate including Kenneth Swartz Harry Hawk Ray Oxley Lester Vare Dale Thompson Garnet Konkoskia Edna Shuler Helen Shuler Scott Snodgrass Raymond Crawford Mary Douglas Florence Meeks Stanley Miller Clarence Sinclair Hazel Swartz Velma Goldsberry Ala Goldsberry Frank Jones Stanley Bolin Wayne Harris Lizzie Cowan Otto Swartz and Velma Flanders.
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Lodi Township
Jerseyville
Kenneth Swartz
Hary Hawk
Ray Oxley
Lester Vare
Dale Thompson
Garnet Konkoskia
Edna Shuler
Helen Shuler
Scott Snodgrass
Raymond Crawford
Mary Douglas
Florence Meeks
Stanley Miller
Clarence Sinclair
Hazel Swartz
Velma Goldsberry
Ala Goldsberry
Frank Jones
Stanley Bolin
Wayne Harris
Lizzie Cowan
Otto Swartz
Velma Flanders
Morgan Wil Tour the East
Geoffrey F. Morgan the noted lyceum lecturer has begun an all-summer tour of the New England states after six weeks in Santa Monica. He spoke to audiences including Hollywood Women’s Club Kiwanis Santa Monica Occidential College and several high schools. He plans a coast to coast tour returning to California for Christmas dinner in Santa Monica. He will spend a few days in Columbus with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis before continuing to the east. he cannot visit Athens due to lecture engagements.
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Geoffrey F. Morgan
Lyceum
Santa Monica
Calif
New York City
New England
West
Morgan
Women’s Club of
Hollywood
Kiwanis Club
Occidental College
Redlands
Ontario
Mon
Senior day services alter Ohio university schedule
The first two classes will meet Wednesday morning at Ohio university due to Senior day services. At 9 10 the bell for chapel will cue students to march from Ellis hall to Ewing hall auditorium for the remaining morning activities. Regular classes resume at 1 o clock in the afternoon.
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Ohio University
Ellis Hall
Ewing Hall
Icc to Resume Hearings on Railroad System Consolidation
Washington May 21 The interstate commerce commission announced it will resume hearings on Thursday regarding its plan to consolidate the U S railroads into nineteen systems.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Zemo Promises Fast Eczema Relief at Low Cost
Advertisement touts Zemo for eczema available from druggists for 35 cents or one dollar for the large size. It claims quick relief, stopping itching, and asserts no other product is as effective or satisfying when used as directed.
American War Claims Loom Large in German Settlement
Washington reports total American war claims filed with the mixed claims commission reach 1.479 billion dollars. Prospects for collection are minimal, with most claims from individuals and businesses and insurance firms leading the docket. Excluding Rhineland occupation costs, the U.S. expects to recover about 255 million from German reparations to the Allies. Germany magazine 400 million in claims against the United States, mainly for property seized by the U.S. government.
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Washington
Germany
Rhineland
United States
Troops May Be Sent from the Islands to China
Unofficial reports say troops may be dispatched from Manila to China if intervention is decided in the bandit situation. The Philippine garrison includes about 2500 American troops and 9500 native troops.
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Manila
P. I
China
Philippine
Copper cent from 1851 found in Spring St garden
I E Rathburn of Spring Street unearthed a large copper cent bearing the date 1851 while digging in his garden on Saturday. The owner can claim it by applying to Mr Rathburn.
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Rathburn
Spring St
L. ©. Johnson
Messenger
Puncture Described as Tiny Hole in Tires
A puncture is defined as a small hole in an automobile tire occurring far from service centers or repair shops.
Obituary for Mrs. Iusetta Ellis of Mineral
Mrs Iusetta Ellis daughter of John and Ruth Williams born July 18 1860 died April 11 1923 at home near Mineral aged 62 years eight months. She married Eph Ellis February 13 1877 and leaves Florence Brooks New Marshfield Charles Floyd Athens and James Williams at home. The family expresses gratitude to friends and Rev Warner for comforting words in a tribute to a devoted mother and grandmother.
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Iusetta Ellis
John
Ruth Williams
Mineral
Eph Ellis
Florence Brooks
New Marshfield
Charles Floyd
Athens
James Williams
Letta
Bond issue for Canaanville high school fails by eight votes
In Canaan township a special election Saturday defeated a $37,000 bond issue for a new high school by eight votes, 201 against and 192 for. Supporters say the proposal performed better than expected and might be reconsidered for 112 voters. The plan aimed to allow the current building to serve all grades while the new facility would ease overcrowding.
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Canaanville
Canaan Township
Athens County tops April vital stats with high birth rate
Athens County led southeastern Ohio in April with one of the state’s highest birth rates at 2.68, reporting 108 births. The county recorded eight infant deaths and 50 total deaths last month, while nearby counties Meigs Hocking Morgan and Vinton posted varying death and birth figures. City data show Logan 17 births and 7 deaths at a 3.00 birth rate, Nelsonville 11 births and 4 deaths.
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Athens County
Ohio
Vital Statistics
State Department of Health
Hocking County
Meigs County
Morgan County
Vinton County
Athens
Logan
Nelsonville
Golem Circus To Exhibit In Athens Tuesday May 22
The Golden Bros. Big Four Ring Trained Wild Animal Circus will perform in Athens after noon and night Tuesday May 22. The show covers seven acres with a tent seating 10,000, four rings, an elevated stage setup, a vast hippodrome track, and over 1,200 personnel including trained animals, entertaining thousands of patrons and their families.
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Athens
Golden Bros
School boards should pick able teachers in districts
A writer argues that school boards fail when driven by selfish politics and emotions. District superintendents, like experienced horse buyers, offer needed judgment in hiring, ensuring equality between rural and city schools and protecting the integrity of education.
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Inter Ss
Silk and Satin Summer Coats On Display
Long coats of silk and satin shown with lining in chiffon or crepe and collars featuring the tightest and softest summer furs, a stylish parade of warm weather outerwear.
Mid summers styles in organdie and taffeta frocks
Summer frocks in organdie and ta f fe ta show pleatings trimmings and panels to accentuate the straight line. Bouffant organdie frocks are worn over straight line slips of satin or silver cloth.
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Dragon Joseph
van Meter
Nature
Karane
Tae
Hare
Wayne Wheeler
GRADS
Pangan
East
W. C
W. H. Tuckerman
Ohio State Medical Association
W. H
Zemo
Laman
America
Jesus
Mother
Warner
AAA
AOMNS
AIOTH
Hocking, Meigs, Vinton and
Athens Fair Grounds
Pnuhlite Farr
Oscar Fulton
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