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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1924

Page

2

New Forest 10 to Start in Nearby County

Under I W Dean assistant forester at Ohio experiment Station Wooster a forestry project begins on Mrs M E B Kessler farm in Marion township between Logan and Bremen County agent W S Ferguson supports the effort Plans call for thinning and improved cuttings to remove weed trees and encourage species like tulip poplar red and white oak white ash sugar maple and black walnut The department will supply hardwoods and pines for planting with demonstrations planned next fall and in the spring to promote woodland improvement in Hocking County's second growth forest areas

Logan I. W. Dean Ohio Exp Epriment Wooster Mary EB. ‘Kessler Marion Township Logant Bremen Ferguson Dean Kessler Department of Forestry Chillicothe Hocking County

Dreco Proven To Aid Rheumatism And Digestion

Dayton Ohio resident Henry H Meyers reports Dreco relief for rheumatic pains indigestion and gas bloat now sleeping well and enjoying increased appetite after a week use. Dreco is touted as a natural remedy from 12 roots and herbs available at all druggists.

Dreco Henry H. Meyers Haynes St Dayton Ohio

Forested areas in Hocking County Ohio 1922 survey

A 1922 forestry survey found Hocking County Ohio had about 125,600 acres of forest land, roughly 45 percent of the county. Salt Creek Ward Benton and Laurel townships contained the most forest area, much of which was unprofitable. Timber sold that year was valued at 200000 dollars.

Ohio Hocking County Forestry Department Salt Creek Ward Benton Laurel

Reduced frost damage in Ohio tomato trials

Ohio State soils experts found heavy acid phosphate soil treatments reduced frost kill in early tomato crops. In May frost wiped out many plants. plots with manure and acid phosphate showed lower losses, while lighter treatments suffered higher mortality.

Ohio State University Ohio University Charles L. Thrash Soils Department

Dietary habits of monks studied for cancer treatment

The Ministry of Health studies Carthusian monks diet to apply fruitarian principles to cancer care. Breakfast at 11 includes bread cheese omelette fish cauliflower and fruit pudding with wine. No hot bread or meat. the 4:30 p.m. meal is dry bread or chocolate and wine. Longevity is common. the youngest monk buried was over eighty.

Cowfold Eng Ministry of Health

Federal survey shows 92 percent birth registration accuracy in Ohio counties

A federal survey by the Division of Vital Statistics reports 92 percent average accuracy for birth registrations across 29 Ohio counties. Delaware Lorain and Summit lead at 100 percent, with Lima Martins Ferry Bellaire Elyria Dover Marietta Greenville Wooster among fully recorded cities. rural area results are noted.

Columbus Ohio Division of Vital Statistics State Department of Health Delaware Lorain Summit Lima Martins Ferry Bellaire Elyria Dover Marietta Greenville Wooster

Birth reporting gaps by district in survey results

The survey found rural districts reported births at higher rates than urban districts. Mahoning County had the lowest record at 78.5 percent while Youngstown reached 92.1 percent. Rural mail carriers and pastors helped compile the birth list.

Mahoning County Youngstown

Glad Sister Escaped Operation After Remedy Help

A testimony claims a sister survived gallstone risk after doctors urged surgery. The patient regained strength with Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, enabling a mile walk to church in five weeks. The ad cites the product as a harmless preparation that clears mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract and promises a money refund. McKee Drug Co and Gem Pharmacy listed.

Mayr Church McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nalsonville

French flyer leaves Shanghai for Peking in Chinese plane

London May 29 Lieutenant Pelletier D'Oisy a French long distance flyer departed Shanghai for Peking at five this morning using a borrowed Chinese motor in his plane. He passed over Nanking about one hour and forty five minutes after leaving Shanghai.

London Pelletier D'Oisy Shanghai Peking D'Oisy Nanking

Chinese Attack London Gunboat Aims at Canton Route

Chinese troops attacked the British gun boat Troubin en route from Canton to Waico, wounding Commander Tudway. The gunboat returned fire as the assault occurred, per Central News from Hong Kong.

London Troubin Canton Waico Tudway Hong Kong

Nature’s Danger Signals Warn Women to Seek Remedy

The piece urges women to rely on Lyda E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound to ease symptoms like nervousness melancholia back ache headache and side pain. It claims the tonic strengthens the system and removes the cause to restore health.

Lyda F. Pinkham

Boiler Code Meeting Called by Ohio Board

The state industrial commission will hold a special meeting of the state board of boiler rules on June 17 in the senate chamber at the state house. They will consider adopting the American Society of Mechanical Engineers code for power boiler construction.

Columbus, CO State Board of Boiler Rules State Industrial Commission American Society of Mechanical Engineers Senate State House

Notables in Ohio Highlight Local Child Health Demonstrations

Mansfield hosts the conference of Child Labor Health Demonstrations under the National Child Health Demonstration, led by Dr. Walter H. Brown, drawing many noted physicians. An acre of grass should yield one to two tons of hay.

Mansfield Walter H. Brown

Goff Leads GOP Nomination for U.S. Senate in Charleston

In Charleston on May 28 Guy D. Goff of Clarksburg appeared assured for the Republican nomination for United States senator. W F Chilton led Mrs Izetta Jewel Brown by 409 votes for the Democratic nomination for the same office.

Guy D. Goff Clarksburg United States W. F. Chilton Izetta Jewel Brown

Prisoner Paul Peard Found Hanged in Cell

Columbus Ohio May 29 Paul Peard 31 of Crawford county serving one year for robbery was found hanging from improvised rope at the top of his cell.

Columbus Paul Peard Crawford County

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