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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1920
Page
2
An old advertisement touts Jacobs Oil for backache rheumatism lumbago and stiffness. It promises rapid pain relief with a single application and claims the product is harmless and non burning. Casual lines reference Mrs W A from Paul Minnesota and a political delegates meeting.
Amesville residents report on village events and county ties. Joint school boards of the village with Canaan township approve withdrawal subject to county board decision. Visitors include Miss Evans and Miss Kennedy of Athens. Community updates cover hospital stays, weddings, travel, and a flood event affecting fences and lands. Local sports note a Plowden game win and upcoming venue. County farming group meets to plan shipping aid for livestock and feed.
Mrs. C Congleton was thrown from her buggy when a harness strap broke on a hill near Coolville Ohio. She suffered a serious head injury and was taken to a Parkersburg hospital. Her condition improved late after reports said she regained consciousness.
A. C. Newell of New Kensington Pa urges keeping Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home and recommending it to friends. He notes avoiding delays when medicine must be sent for and implies the product cures effectively.
Mexican officials expect the government to amend Article 27 to curb confiscatory oil seizure measures and push constitutional revision toward a 1867-like framework. The aim is to secure large foreign loans and improve ties with major powers, including the United States, by moving debt from Europe to the United States.
Washington May 26 Senate committee investigating primary expenditures planned to probe the Ohio contest where General Wood and Senator Harding led the Republican delegation. William Cooper Proctor and Horace C. Stebbins were to testify, with Harry M. Daugherty expected to follow.
An effort to establish a new inter county highway linking McConnelsville Morgan county and Glouster Athens county prompts a June 18 hearing at the Morgan county courthouse. The proposed route runs from the intersection on Nd 854 and Happy Hollow pike southwest to Ringgold then Bishopville Mountville road to the Athens county line. The Glouster to Bishopville stretch is described as in good condition with road metal and tar, needing minimal Athens county work.
The Success Oil & Gas Company, incorporated in Ohio under blue sky law, maps a three mile square Union Furnace field in Starr Township Hocking County near Nelsonville. It owns three leases totaling 205 acres with plans to drill four wells, sell stock to fund legit expenses, and avoid salaries until profitable, inviting inquiries by mail or visit.
Students at Olu honored by Torch and Cresset, two honorary groups founded in 1913. Torch members named Brahs Sprouse Emish Jan Trone and Robinson. Cresset members listed Mrs Martzolf Higby Webben Hinman McGrath Richelderter Keck Strickland and Hilswell.
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