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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1921

Page

6

Billy Whiskers Crosses a Salt Lake Railbridge

Billy Jr and companions wake to blinding glare on the alkali plain and debate crossing a vast saline lake. They fear drowning or starvation as they edge toward a distant food country, pondering a railroad trellis crossing built by a rail company across the shallow lake.

Billy Alkali Plain Button Stubi Billy Jr Stubby Tor Japan

Be Rid Of That Nagging Backache

An Athens ad claims Doan's Kidney Pills relieve backache and kidney trouble. W. W. Baird of 182 W Union St testifies the pills cured his kidney pain, frequent urination, and burning, after using three boxes from Lash's Drug Store.

Doan Athens W. W. Baird W. Union St Dean Lash

Denied Himself Things He Craved in War Ren

Local resident James Jones of 602 Niles Ave in War ren shares a testimonial about relief from chronic stomach gas bloating and digestive distress after using Dreco from The Cline Pharmacy Co Athens. He reports improved sleep energy and joint pain relief as he resumed normal eating. Greece's war weariness and financial strains are noted with British loan denials and Allied protests amid ongoing Near East conflict.

Warren Ohio James Jones Niles Ave Cline Pharmacy Co Athens Asia Minor Venizelo National Bank of Greece London Maximos Gounaris Greece Near East Sami Bey

Bad Stomach Sends Her to Bed for Ten Months

Mrs Dora Williams recalls a yearlong illness from stomach trouble and credits a remedy Sauer Vinavons for relief after meals. The ad touts Vinavons to ease excess acidity and gases with a guarantee and low cost.

Dora Williams Aaries Nic

Cherry Turns To Jack In Small Town Life

Two months into married life Cherry feels out of place in Wellsbury and seeks purpose. She and Jack decide to learn the violin together, transforming idle days into artistic practice despite Mrs. Randall’s disapproval. The couple pursues a shared interest as the town watchfully adjusts.

Cherry Ned Jack Chicago

Polite habits and a cautionary tale of love and age

A reader asks how to handle a young man who lacks hat tipping, and then seeks advice about marrying a much older photographer amid rumors of his past treatment of his wife. Mrs Thompson warns against marrying him and highlights the risks of judging character by appearances and gossip.

Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Quick Pain Relief

A description of Freezone as a cheap corn remedy that instantly eases pain when a drop is applied. The text claims the corn can be lifted off with fingers afterward and notes druggists sell a small bottle affordable enough to remove hard and soft corns and toe calluses without pain.

Smart Costume for Sports or General Wear Pattern

This aid shows a blouse and skirt set with seven blouse sizes from 34 to 46 inches bust and six skirt sizes from 24 to 34 inches waist. It notes fabric needs three yards of 36 inch material for size 38 blouse and three yards of 44 inch material for size 28 skirt, plus possible fabric options and mail order patterns costing 12 cents per pattern.

Local visitors and trustees meeting fill week notes

Harrisonville and Newark residents visited friends this week. The trustees held a business meeting at the town hall and paid several bills. Dr Day and Matt Chase attended a banquet at the Masonic Temple in Pomeroy. Clyde Metcalf and family from Athens visited Will Forrest and wife. Fred Graves and wife from Athens spent a few days with Linnie Lathey and Charles Clay and wife.

Arthur Stewart W. H. Dyer Pearl Hull Newark Town Hall Dr. Day Matt Chase Masonic Temple Pomeroy Clyde Metcalf Athens Will Forrest Fred Graves Linnie Lathey Charles Clay

Allies to dictate Near East peace terms in Greece Turkey war

London officials say the Big Four will impose a peace settlement once Greece and Turkey reach exhaustion. The plan foresees Turkish persistence and Greek ambitions in Smyrna and Thrace being blocked, with Allied mediation likely to shape the final terms despite Greek hopes.

Alfred J. West United Press London Greece Turkey Near East Downing Street Athens Foreign Office Constantine St. Sophia’s Constantinople Paris Rome Smyrna Thrace

River Lighthouse Hosts Blind Summer Vacations

In Cornwall on the Hudson New York the River Lighthouse a large house on eight acres serves as a summer playground for the blind run by the New York Association for the Blind. Beginning June 15 groups of blind persons will take twelve day visits with sighted guides. The venerable project joins Bourne Workshop boarding house Lighthouse and an industrial school for adults. President Harding inspected the Lighthouse and is honorary committee chair for a $2 000 000 endowment drive.

New York New York City Cornwall-on-Hudson Orange County River Lighthouse New York Association For the Blind

Last College Play of Year At Ohio University

The public speaking department presents Ibsen's The Doll House at Ewing Hall on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Leading roles go to Mary Tener Hazel Post and Gayland Conway. the production previously played on Broadway with Elsie Ferguson starring.

Ewing Hall Auditorium Ohio University Ibsen Mary Tener Hazel Post Gayland Conway Elsie Ferguson

London Institute Aims to Lead British Commercial Aviation

An London organized institute seeks to become the principal authoritative body for the technique of British commercial aviation, aiming to set standards and oversee industry practices.

London

Thanks for kindness after illness and death of our son

We extend sincere thanks to all who helped during our son and brother's illness and death. Special appreciation to the D. of A. lodge, the Sunday school, those sending floral tributes, those who provided services with machines, the undertaker, and Rev. Dabtritz for comforting words. MR. and MRS. ISRAEL CHESSER and FAMILY.

Vanv Penmarne A. Lodge Dabtritz Israel Chesser

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