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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1920
Page
7
Fragmentary text describes a per watt hour charge and monthly consumption totals. It mentions cents per kilowatt hour and references days, shares, and totals, but lacks complete details or identifiable names or dates for a coherent summary.
One of the great horses in American turf history, Man o War, after winning the Preakness, is aimed at the Withers and Belmont Stakes. Trainer Louis Feastal plans a mile and a furlong debut, with Jocky Kummer to ride when available, and consideration given to keeping him in three year old stakes.
News from Charleston at noon describes a heavy ballot as voters in scattered districts go to the polls. Republicans lead in turnout while Democrats expect a strong showing. Campaigns for General Wood and Senator Sutherland claim victory, with Wood favored to win by about 25 000 votes.
Adam B. Littlepage refused to concede and declared victory. Officials expect several days to determine many winners as counting ballots will be slow across the state.
News reaches Athens of the death of Mrs J Lindley Jones an old resident died at the home of her son Dr ee Co Jones in Mar Ill She was about 90 on her visit years ago and owned the Ohio hotel on North street with her husband later sold to Mr O B Bloane The couple moved to their daughter Mrs Albert Crippen near Sanford then to their son’s home Mrs Crippen and Dr Jones survive with two children The text notes earlier hotel ownership and relocations in Athens and surrounding areas.
White Sox outfielder Happy Felsch belted his sixth homer tying Babe Ruth season mark. Giants defeat Cardinals 7 4. Neff injures ankle. Cubs win 6 0 over Phillies. Reds stop skid 4 2. Red Sox beat Browns 5 1. Hand windshields for motorcycles debut from Washington detective.
Millfield defeats Glouster 3 to 2 after a ninth inning rally as Woodworth scores on a fielding error and Corbin doubles. Skinner and Cunningham lead both teams in a hard fought baseball game at the local field with fast defense from Millfield and Glouster.
Portland May 25 Senator Hiram Johnson appears to lead the Oregon primary with 42 049 votes to 40 177 for Wood 15 063 for Lowden and 14 328 for Hoover as returns come in from all but one county.
Baseball results show Cincinnati 4 Paradetynis 0 and Brooklyn 1 Pitt New York 7 with Detroit 3 New York 1 Chicago 10 Philadelphia 2 Boston 5 St Louis 1. American Association games include Toledo 6 Kansas City 1 and Louisville 2 Indianapolis 6 St Paul 2 Columbus 4 Milwaukee 1.
The undersigned merchants in Jacksonville C agree to close all places of business at noon on Thursdays starting June 3 and continuing weekly except when pay day falls on Thursday the day before shall be observed. Signatories include Shirkey Brothers Sunday Creek Coal Co No 121 W J Johnson Charles White A B Johnson B C Gibbs Fred Woodhouse P Campbell R A Binkley.
Cincinnati cattle receipts show good steer demand with prices around 13.66 per hundredweight. Hog values rise to 14.75 while sheep and lambs trade steady with top lamb near 20.00 and sheep up to 13.00.
The notice lists produce and poultry prices with figures including 48c and 42c for firsts and seconds and 3?c for live poultry. It references a Chicago area listing and a 40466 code with a 274% rate in an unclear transaction summary.
Toledo grain prices show mixed cash quotes for corn rye and barley with references to cash and futures values including May and Dec contracts. The report also notes hogs cattle and veal prices, receipts, and feeder stock market activity with several figures and months mentioned.
Local commerce reports a rising price trend affecting goods in Inneapolis. Officials note tighter supply chains and higher transport costs influencing consumer costs across multiple sectors.
Fragmentary 1920 local notice mentions Athens Rural Delivery district clerk election bids with date May 23 1920. Remaining details unread.
The fragment notes a 25 cent price for a benefit in Stamford and mentions French and British ideas forming a quick combined plan. It describes compressed air carried in bottles attached to wares to keep them afloat if they fall, reflecting speculative trade methods.
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