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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1923

Page

8

Kilbane Criqui Bout Faces Slow Ticket Sale at Polo Grounds

Broadway reports for the Kilbane versus Criqui match at the Polo Grounds expect a sparse crowd. Prices run 10 to 25 dollars while publicity lags and public doubt about Criqui’s form lingers after Carpentier’s recent showing.

Davis J. Walsh L. N New York Polo Grounds Tom O’rourke O'Rourke Kilbane Criqui Point Black Carpentier Dempsey

Cured Her Rheumatism by Simple Home Method

Bloomington resident Mrs J E Hurst 608 E Douglas St offers free information to relieve rheumatism after a personal cure. She requests only name and address mailed to her for immediate guidance.

J. E. Hurst E. Douglas Street Bloomington Hurst

Community News From Pratts Fork area Highlights Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Wayne Ackley of Flora hosted Sunday guests Mr and Mrs George Ackley Other families shared Sunday dinners with local residents Delbert Williams of Floodwood visited Gilkey and Cain families Memorial services were attended by Gilkeys in Hebbardsville Guests included Pearl Helwig and children of Athens at Frank Helwig’s home Charles Henderson called on Mrs Nancy Gilkey Saturday Evening A C Howett and son of Athens were guests of Jesse Gilkey Sunday Will Colmer hosted a kitchen shower for newlyweds Harry L Smith Jane Williams and family visited Floodwood relatives Edna Louise Beal and Melda Duckler visited Sunday.

Wayne Ackley Flora George Ackley Will Colmer J. Smith Delbert Williams Floodwood Will Gilkey Miles Cain Wayne Wingett Little Son Hanford Dixon Cain Hebbardsville Pearl Helwig Athens Frank Helwig Charles Henderson Nancy Gilkey A. C. Howett and Son Jesse Gilkey Charles Carsey Chase Harry L. Smith Jane Williams W. M. Beal Edna Louise Lovan Duckler Melda

Haze over Athens area as crosses burn in Nelsonville

Residents report a smoky haze over Athens County with two large burning crosses seen on hills in Nelsonville between 7:30 and 9:30 pm. Allegations of Klan recruitment circulate as county road crews repair routes along Kimberley to Athens Nelsonville and Athens Albany pikes.

Athens Nelsonville Supt Figley County Road Gang Kimberley Athens-Albany Athens-Logan

New Foot Remedy Joint-Base Claims Fast Relief

An advertisement touts Joint-Base as a stainless foot treatment that soaks into joints and tendons in one minute. It promises relief from sore feet within a couple of days and notes a tube costs six cents.

Fire destroys Petrograd opera house. many killed

A large panic after a fire broke out at an opera house in Petrograd last night. The building was destroyed and many people were killed, according to a Central News dispatch from Helsingfors this afternoon.

London Petrograd Helsingfors

Be Careful What You Wash Your Childs Hair With

A health tip on choosing child hair shampoo warns against alkaline soaps and suggests Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as a gentle alternative. It promises rich lather from a small amount, thorough cleansing, and hair that dries quickly, leaving it silky and easy to manage.

Scientific expedition to Nova Zembia sails from Petrograd

In June a scientific expedition led by Professor Samoilovitch of the Petrograd Academy of Science will depart for Nova Zembia. The expedition comprises two hundred members who will remain there for one year.

Petrograd Samoilovitch Petrograd Academy of Science Nova Zembia

Hall Mills Case Recalled in New Arrest Interest

New Brunswick authorities consider arrest in the Hall Mills double murder of Rev Edward W Hall and Mrs Eleanor Mills. A suspect questioned earlier in the probe is again in focus, with detectives withholding identity. The killings occurred near New Brunswick on September 17, with love letters found nearby.

New Brunswick N. J Edward W. Hall Eleanor Mills Hall S Mills

Remove Freckles With Othine Double Strength

Advertisement touts Othine Double Strength for freckles with a money back guarantee. Claims rapid improvement and possible full fading of lighter freckles after first use. Urges asking a druggist for the double strength product.

Democrats Must Pick New Leader After Kitchin Death

Washington mourns Representative Claude Kitchin a Democrat leader in the house of representatives. His passing necessitates a new Democrat leader for the sixty eighth congress with North Carolina esteem reflected in the capital.

Washington Claude Kitchin House of Representatives North

Memorial Services for Jerseyville M E Church

Memorial services for the M E church in Jerseyville scheduled Sunday afternoon June 3 at 2 o'clock. Address by Rev L F Miller. All soldiers invited and asked to bring flowers.

Jersyville M. E Jerseyville L. F. Miller

Pleated Flounces Surf on New Wraps and Frocks

Finely pleated ruffles decorate the hems of many latest wraps and dresses as a fashion flourish. The look emphasizes movement and texture, pairing with lightweight fabrics for a refined silhouette.

Black organdie fashion note with bright embroidery

A brief fashion observation notes black organdie seen infrequently. it appears as a novelty fabric often paired with silver cloth or colorful linings and enhanced with bright embroidery.

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