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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1922

Page

6

West Worries Over Ducted If Wily Japano

Senators from western states warn that unemployment and unrest in Japan could revive the immigration issue. Senator Morris Sheppard cites population growth, lack of basic industrial materials, and poverty that may threaten the Japanese autocracy, urging concern about Japan seeking outlets for its millions.

Washington Japan Morris Sheppard Texas Sheppard

Indigestion blamed on stomach acid and magnesia remedy

Medical authorities attribute most stomach troubles to excess hydrochloric acid rather than a lack of digestive juices. A simple remedy is Bisurated Magnesia after meals, which neutralizes acid, sweetens the stomach, and avoids sourness and gas.

Japanese soil limits and westward migration debate

Speaker warns of Japanese land claims and migration pressures. He cites Hawaii economic gains and fear of overrun at the U S border, while noting Japanese soil constraints with farms under three acres and family incomes ranging from 75 to 150 dollars annually for farmers and about 27 dollars for farm hands.

Hawaii United States

Be Careful What You Wash Your Hair With

A consumer tips item on choosing shampoo emphasizes avoiding alkali in common brands and recommends Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure greaseless and economical. It claims mild cleansing, easy rinsing, and benefits for hair softness shine and dandruff removal with dosage guidance.

Officer 666 Fares Well in Ohio University Stage

The comedy Officer 666 is set for a June 5 performance at Ewing Hall auditorium. Prof. W. H. Cooper directs the university cast with Edward Springer of Port Clinton as Wilson, John Bolin, Tom M. Afford, Baker Young, and leading ladies Dorothy Slutz Dorothy Soares and Martha Darrah delivering strong comic appears.

Officer 666 Ohio University Ewing Hall W. H. Cooper Department of Public Speaking University Edward Springer Port Clinton Wilson Springer John Bolin Tom M. Afford Baker Young Dorothy Slutz Mrs. Burton Dorothy Soares Helen Martha Darrah Sadie

Girl Accepts Pulpit of Her Dead Father

Rochester New Hampshire May 24 Miss Helen Wallace has been extended a call to become pastor of the Free Baptist church at Ayton She is the daughter of the late Rev O H Wallace who recently died while serving as pastor of the church Following his death his daughter supplied the pulpit and filled out the unexpired term and the church society being well satisfied with her services extended her a call to become the permanent rector of the church She accepted and has commenced her pastorate

Rochester N. H Helen Wallace Free Baptist Church Ayton O. H. Wallace

English lexicon size ranges widely

A linguistic overview notes that the English language contains between four hundred thousand and half a million words. The estimate reflects vocabulary breadth across historical periods, dialects, and specialized fields.

Cotton trade outlook boosts southern cotton industry

Washington reports from officials abroad foresee strong demand for American cotton as Europe recovers industry. France and Czecho Slovakia show rising consumption, with France using about 490000 bales in six months and Czecho Slovakia doubling intake year to date. U S government continues loan support through War Finance Corporation to aid exporters.

I. N.S Washington Europe South France Czecho-Slovakia Great Britain Poland Egypt India War Finance Corporttion

Refuse to Take Word of Expert with Bees

H I Root of Medina released 40000 bees at West High School in Akron to illustrate bee culture. Students fled as he claimed bees would not sting, and no one in the audience tested the statement despite his flight from Medina by airplane with the swarm.

Akron H. I. Root Medina The West High School Root

France postpones sending treasury commission to United States

Paris May 24 France decides to delay indefinitely the official treasury commission to the United States to discuss funding its debt of over 3 billion dollars. The postponement coincides with a bankers meeting in Paris where J P Morgan looms as the key figure influencing possible loans to Germany and the extent of German aid. The American government has declined to deal with Europe making Morgan the leading American representative in Europe.

Frank E. Mason Paris France Treasury Commission United States Germany J. P. Morgan Hotel Astoria M. de la Croix Belgium Morgan Europe

Suit for Breach of Promise In Chicago

Axel Johnson sues for 25000 alleging breach of promise by Minnie Dowling. Johnson says seven year acquaintance and planned marriage ended when she lost interest. Jacob H. Barr of Grand Rapids testified as friend and witness.

Chicago Axel Johnson Minnie Dowling Johnson

Historic round the world flight begins in Britain

London May 24 Major A T Blake started a world circle flight from Crowdon aerodrome aboard a DH9. He aims to complete the journey in 90 days with Captain Norman MacMillan and Lieut Colonel L E Broome as companions. The three seater DH9 uses a 230 horsepower Siddeley Puma engine.

London A. T. Blake Crowdon Aerodrome Major Blake Norman MacMillan L. E. Broome

Pete Defiance Celebrates Birthday With Free Cones

May 24 report notes Peter Both, a local restaurant owner, gave away 600 ice cream cones on his birthday. Teachers remark children forget Washington’s birth but recall Both’s cone giveaways. A hyperbolic line mentions a sea drying to leave five million square miles of salt one mile thick.

Pete Defiance Peter Both Washington Both Pete

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