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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1920

Page

5

Miss Hickman Graduating Recital Next Thursday Evening

Pianist Mins erla Hickman will present a graduating recital assisted by baritone Cameron C. Gullette at eight o'clock. Admission is free as music lovers are invited. The program includes pieces by Meyer Helmund Schumann and Grainger among others.

Miss Hickman Minserla Hickman Cameron C. Gullette Schuman Meyer-Halmund Trier la Calle de la Paloma Homer Molly Grainger My John Seeee Grainger Country Gardens Josef A

Bulgarian Blood Tea Ad and Chicago Gambling Riot

An old advertisement touts Bulgarian Blood Tea as a cure for vitality and kidney cleansing. In Chicago on May 25, forty seven baseball fans were to be arraigned after disturbances at the Cubs park during the National League game, part of a new gambling crackdown.

Chicago Cub Park

Veto Message Expected Today on Knox Peace Resolution

President Wilson is expected to veto the Knox peace resolution today after it was delivered to the White House late yesterday.

Washington Wilson Congress White House

Orders Probe of Highway Work

Columbus May 25 Governor Cox orders a thorough investigation by the state highway advisory board into alleged fraud and conspiracy in the paved road project between Cincinnati and Hamilton. He directs immediate action toward prosecutions if evidence is found, calling the work a disgraceful exhibit of inefficiency with superficial evidences of fraud.

Columbus Cincinnati Hamilton Cox State Highway Advisory Board

Doan’s Kidney Pills Credited By Athens Man

A resident of Athens, W. W. Baird of 132 W. Union St., testifies that Doan’s Kidney Pills cured his kidney and back complaints. He reports night-time urges, scanty burning secretions, and lasting relief after using three boxes from Lash’s Drug Store.

Athens W. W. Baird Union St Dean Lash Mr. Baird Doan Foster-Milburm Co Mirs Buffalo N.Y

Dreco Praised By Ohio Woman For Health Improvement

Mrs. Cora Reynolds of Gilman Ave Marietta Ohio 51 credits Dreco with relief from kidney and liver trouble and digestive issues after years of illness. She says the medicine strengthened her stomach liver kidneys and blood and notes friends see the change. Dreco made from herbal plant juices and extracts is sold by druggists including Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.

Dreco Cora Reynolds Gilman Ave Marietta All Ruggists Athens Cline Pharmacy Co

Memorial Day Plans And Farming News From Athens County

Residents prepare for Memorial Day observances with decorations and church services while Athens County farmers seek good weather for planting. Wool sales, water main repairs, and road drag improvements along Coolville Ridge are noted, with local officials and workers active in maintenance and public talks forthcoming.

Athens County

West Athens items and improvements noted on North Congress

James Ginnan nears occupancy of Brown property on North Congress street after weeks of repairs. Road quality on Jer seyville road worsens with washed ditches and mud, while local scenery along ridge road and Long Run road impresses visitors. Daggett family plans Mohican dinner and Chamber lunch as arranged. memorial remarks by O F Rowland set for Athens State Hospital. Public invited.

James Ginnan Brown Congress Street Daggett Tonie Chamber of Commerce Commerce Body

Methodist Church announces episcopal assignments list

The General Conference revealed new bishop assignments for cities including Atlanta Georgia Bishop E G Richardson Boston Bishop EB H Hughes Buffalo New York Bishop William Burt Chattanooga Tennessee Bishop F A Bristol Cincinnati Ohio Bishop W E Anderson New Orleans Bishop R E Jones colored New York City Bishop L B Wilson Philadelphia Bishop J F Berry Pittsburgh Bishop F J McConnell St Louis Bishop W A Quayle Eastern Asia Seoul Korea Bishop Herbert Welsh Washington DC Bishop W F McDowell One entry lists Ounees China Bishop F T aiaite and China Bishop ww 8 with unclear names.

Des Moines Iowa Methodist General Conference Atlanta E. G. Richardson Boston EB. H. Hughes Buffalo N. Y William Burt Chattanooga J. F. Berry Pittsburgh F. J. McConnell St. Louis W. A. Quayle Asia Seoul Korea Herbert Welsh Washi D. C W. F. McDowell Ounees China F. Taiaite Chine

Global Names List From Aerial Dispatches

A long string of historical travel and mission names spans cities across Asia Africa Europe and the Americas including Shanghai Bangalore Bombay Calcutta Manila Singapore Cape Town Monrovia Buenos Aires Mexico City Copenhagen Paris Zurich and others attributed to a mixed cohort of officials and travelers.

Shanhai China L. J. Birney Asia Bangalore India H. L. Smith Bombay J. W. Robinson Catcutta F. B. Fisher Lucknow Inia F. W. Warne Manilla P. I G. R. Lock Singapore Straits Settlement G. H. Biskley Africa Capetown South Africa Johnson Monrovia Liberia M. W. Clair Latin America Buenos Aires Argentina W. F. Oldham Mexico City Mex

Declamation Contest At Athens High Wednesday Eve

The annual Shakespearean declamation contest at Athens High School will be Wednesday evening at Central School at 8 o clock. Seven entries will recite about fifty lines from Shakespeare. Prizes are 7.50 5.00 and 2.50 with more Brown prizes contested by A H S students.

Athens High School Central School J. D. Brown Brown

Senate to Reconsider Free Seed Aid Amid Deadlock

A weeks long clash between house and senate over continuing free garden seed distribution may end today as the senate plans to revisit striking the 239000 free seed appropriation from the agriculture bill. House members urge the program, while Senator Norris signals bringing the issue up for action.

Washington House Senate Norris Nebraska

Japanese Naval Budget Cut Reported

TOKIO May 21 The cabinet voted to reduce the Japanese naval budget from 3 000 000 to 22 000 000 dollars. Officials said the original program of expansion will not be interfered with.

Tokio

Sugar price up another cent

New York May 25 The American Sugar Refining Co raised sugar prices by one cent to 22 1 2 cents marking the third advance in a short span. The rise is attributed to the growing cost of raw sugar and a stated need to cover higher production expenses.

New York American Sugar Refining Co Aman

Hoover urges new farmers commission to readjust agriculture

United Press reports Herbert Hoover warns food production is falling fast and urges immediate formation of a commission of highly trained farmers with economists and financiers to craft a policy for agricultural readjustment. He fears dependence on overseas supplies and calls to shield farmers from price declines.

Herbert W. Walker United Press Washington United States Herbert Hoover Riddick Montana Hoover Food Administration

Railroads Lose 900 Million Under Federal Control

Washington May 26 The government's gross loss in operation of the railroads during federal control was 900 478 000 with 677 513 000 charged to excess operating expenses over revenues for class one lines. Smaller lines and related entities added 45 460 000. miscellaneous items and adjustments totaled 52 a thousand. the American Express deficit was 38 111 000. The report notes equipment reluctance and late acceptance of 100 000 cars and 2 000 locomotives bought by the government.

Washington Swager Sherley Railroad Administration Sherley American Express Co Shobiey

Local Social Notes From Amesville and Nearby Towns

New England born to Mr and Mrs Fred Star Jin a fine son Arthur Worthing born on Sunday May 16. Mr and Mrs Herman Wyatt visited near Guysville and were guests of Mrs Wyatt's parents. Mrs Nora Smith and son William visited Athens midweek. Dr George Parker of Athens was here on business. Wilford Morri son is ill with typhoid fever. Mr and Mrs A J Gould were visitors to Guyaville. Miss Golda Davis of Stewarts spent weekend with her parents. John Pheteplace L E Poston and R E Evener visited Athens. Mr and Mrs Stanton James of Athens were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Leonard Mild.

Fred Star Jin Arthur Worthing Amesville Herman Wyatt W. N. Morrison A. J. Gould Guyaville Golda Davis Nerr Stewart John Pheteplace L. E. Poston R. E. Evener Athens Stanton James Leonard M

Bureau on Cotton Growing Proposed at convention

Resolutions recommending the establishment of a bureau on cotton growing were presented at the opening of the 24th annual convention of the American Manufacturers Association in Richmond Virginia. The bureau would operate under the national council of cotton growers and aim to promote cotton production and research.

Richmond National Council of Cotton Growers Americana Manufacturers’ Association

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Mr. Covert Nelsonville Royal Royal Typewriter Athens Book Timor Dutch East Indies Ociety Hastings M. Pilcher Roy Pilcher Sam Barnhart Lena Mason Memphis, Tenn L. Fenzel West Washington Steet Helen Ludwick Sophia Boelzner Gifford Jane Markeson C. E.markeson Jr Hanover Fred R. Baker C.'E. Markeson Camp Ase Raymond Ohio Association of Woolmen Lodi John Hawk Lysander Hawk South Court Street Court Street John Carsey Glen, Romine Waterworks Department John Gilbert New Marshfield Romine Waterloo Township Waterloo Judge C. E. Peoples Pomeroy Church of Christ Judge Peoples William Green Coolville Ridge Clarks Chapel Long Run Angell Ridge Coolyile Ridge Jerseyville Road Coolville O. F. Rowland Athens State Hospital New England Bureau Wm. Mills Citizens Central Bank Bldg Nelsonville, Ohio Brooks & Fierce Caloric Champion Plaas Pennsylvania Kerr
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