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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1923
Page
3
The article traces medical fashions from leeches and calomel to surgery and serums, then argues history repeats itself with new remedies. It contrasts old practices with chiropractic, claiming it relieves pressure on the nervous system and restores health, inviting consultation.
Hyla Harrold states she did not present her name as a candidate but now is nominated for City Treasurer and asks friends to vote for her on Navy. The notice implies a local electoral appeal and solicitation of support.
A 100 percent American meeting for women is set for Saturday at the Klan rooms on West Columbus street. A state speaker will be present as organizers announce a large gathering.
All Knigs of Pythias are summoned to Castle Hall on Friday November 2 at noon to attend the funeral of C. C. Cummins.
The Ku Klux Klan will attend the funeral of C. C. Cummins on Friday. They plan to go to the house and to Greenlawn cemetery.
A farewell social for Rev. GC Johnson and family is planned in the social room this Friday evening. A program is being prepared and the refreshments will be served at oclock. The event welcomes all church members and the larger Sunday school classes.
Special missionary meeting tonight at the Pilgrim Holiness church features Rev. C. C. Brown and daughter representing foreign missions. Miss Brown will sing specials as the revival opens Friday evening with Rev. W. R. Cox, Greensboro NC, Southern orator and general superintendent, proclaiming the gospel. Rev. G. A. Schoombie to conduct services.
A missionary meeting is scheduled for Sunday at 2 p m. The speaker is a returned missionary from the West Indies and a native of Africa.
The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan visited the OER church in Connett New Mexico Sunday afternoon. Rev. Harter of Chauncey spoke on the Principles of the Klan. About 45 robed Klansmen attended and donated to the church.
The D. D. class of the Christian church held a Halloween party at Pauline Morrison's home on Tuesday evening. Music and games filled the night with prizes to Li elle Smith and Lois Linscott. A luncheon followed for Catherine Courtney Lucile Smith Mary Elizabeth Wess inter Lois Linscott Ruth Coope Tillian Moore Elizabeth Shepherd Elizabeth Bowers Madge Starrett Lulu Steenrod Marvy Cramner Ruth Call Margaret Shafer and Pauline Morrison. Guests included Nellie Kuhn Virginia Johnson Elanor Steenrod Lora Devol Bessie Shafer Mrs Morrison and children Marguerite Judson and substitute teacher Gladys Rowers.
Mr and Mrs George Badenelie and their granddaughter Josephine have returned from a Western tour, likely sharing stories of travel and experiences from the journey.
Mrs Netle Cooley Mrs J M Hyde Mrs N Hill and Mrs R Vs Jackson left today for Jackson to attend the district meeting of the federation of women's clubs.
Funeral services for the late Cash Cummins will be held Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Methodist church conducted by Rev. George F E Tifft. The remains will not be viewed at the church and friends may call at the late home until 12 o'clock Friday.
An unusual ear of corn with a perfect red cross in the center is on display in the window of Cable Hardware. The ear was found by Homer Linton while husking at the Pickett farm near Hardenville and has drawn many observers.
A northeastern visit reports public sentiment against the pension bill with farmers broadly opposing it. The speaker notes farmers already bear heavy taxes and would face added financial burdens under the plan.
Cleyson L. Brown of United Light Power and Telephone Co enacts a compulsory thrift plan forcing employees to save at least 19 percent of wages or face dismissal. The scheme, aimed at debt and waste reduction, credits home debt payments and sinking funds while excluding autos and toys from counted savings. Brown, once a farm youth, built Abliene’s modern utility and became a leading local figure.
The article summarizes broad opposition to a new old age pension law. Taxpayers resist extra burdens, teachers and other beneficiaries note taxes for retirements, and many Christians argue supporting dependents is voluntary. Critics cite existing charities, German models, high living costs, and fear of excessive government involvement. CHAS. W. SUPER.
Judge John P D Humphries denied a request for receivership and an injunction against the Ku Klux Klan in Atlanta court. The suit was brought by David M Rittenhouse of Philadelphia and other Klansmen.
Toledo dispatch reports four year old George Witter caught in the act burglarizing Grantham Kulep clothing store and being returned to the Ohio penitentiary where he has twelve years to serve on a Cleveland holdup sentence.
A chef advises adding a teaspoon of flour to the hot frying grease to keep eggs from popping and to improve flavor during frying.
Henry G. Boonstra, a pilot in the air mail service, landed at Rupecx Springs Wyoming with a cargo from Cheyenne when he received news of his father's death. He immediately commandeered another plane and flew twelve hours to Lafayette Indiana for the funeral.
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