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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1920
Page
4
The passage extols the 1920 corn crop as the largest and most productive foodstuff, driving down prices across grains, meats, and dairy. It credits factors from improved business conditions to public resolve against war prices, highlighting corn’s central role in diet and wealth.
The text argues Mexico's government under De la Huerta shows stability and creditable duties. Senor Pecquiera reports acceptance of international obligations and arbitration with the United States. Officials promise peace, amends to Americans, and a peaceful period of probation before formal recognition.
A scientist warns the recent planetary alignment could trigger another ice age, while noting an eel shortage would also raise concerns if the forecast fails to materialize.
Edith Moriarty denounces industry for advertising the wrong clothing for schoolgirls while praising advertisements as guides to proper attire. She urged teachers to collaborate on dress standards, yet critics say teachers know the issue better and industry bears some responsibility for fashion imagery. Copyright 1920.
The column notes the ocean steadily receding without tied cause and ties the idea to modern bathing suit styles. A playful line about national songs suggests personal indifference to music writers. A winter thesis remarks on cellar space for coal. A reader demands shorter paragraphs while a poet’s origin is debated.
A New York City dispatch surveys the rise of motorization in the United States and worldwide. It cites National Automobile Chamber figures showing rapid growth since 1910, compares car per capita across states and nations, notes western farming drivers as major auto users, and argues roads and markets drive continued expansion.
Local townsman Mr W H Beroggs credits Neutrone Prescription 99 with curing his rheumatism. He describes sudden crippling pain while working for Dodge Bros Detroit and urges others to try the remedy based on his experience. The passage also includes miscellaneous trivia about expositions and Betsy Ross.
A man named W. H. Scroggs describes severe rheumatism that left him bedridden and fed by tube. He credits Neutrone Prescription 99 with rapid improvement after the first day and says after three bottles he was nearly cured and back at work, urging others to try it.
The Athens Messenger notes an Information Bureau run by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington, D. C. It invites readers to send questions with full name and address and two cents for return postage. The bureau will provide information but not legal medical or financial advice or domestic dispute settlements.
The program Jenny Lind presented on September 1 1850 at her first U S appearance included Casta Diva with Belletti from Rossini I Turchi in Italia, Meyerbeer's Camp of Silesia trio concertantes, Swedish Herdsman Song, Greeting to America National Prize Song by Bayard Taylor set to Benedict music. The item covers other Q A about the Temple of Agriculture campaign, ancient road building, appendicitis age ranges, and Chicago Day attendance at the Columbian Exposition.
Taylor Ridge Mises Ida Gaskalla of Jacksonville spent Sunday with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gaskalla. Mrs. Lizzie Wyatt and daughter Bertha of Trimble called on Mrs. Clarence Werner Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Richard McKinley of Roseville were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Chalfant. Walter Davis William Davis Mr. and Mrs. John Davis were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Williams at Jobs. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Heffken and son John were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hanning. Mr. and Mrs. William Swartz son David and daughter Freda of Jacksonville were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson.
Carthage residents Carthage Misses Pearl Reynolds Bes sie Robinson Raleigh and Ira Robinson drove to Athens last week. Families including Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Chapman Mrs Abe Burdette and children returned from a Spencer West Virginia trip. Numerous other residents visited relatives in Parkersburg Marion and Canada.
Millfield Church of Christ schedules Rally Day with Sunday School at 9, basket dinner, and a 2 pm sermon by Rev. W. D. Robinson followed by 7 pm services with special music. Attendance urged for those not elsewhere.
Boston on November 2 Max Colmes of M Colmes and Company reported a robbery in which diamonds and cash totaling more than $21,000 were stolen from a bag in his automobile. Two other bags containing $10,000 were not touched.
Readable text notes substantial mica deposits exist in certain areas and may be suitable for development. Details are sparse, but the source highlights potential ore reserves and the prospect of future extraction opportunities.
Musterole is a clean white ointment with oil of mustard that acts at once to relieve headache from colds or congestion. It is better than three mustard applications and does not blister. It can be used externally and does not affect stomach or heart. it may help prevent pneumonia. Available in 25c 65c jars and hospital size $3.00.
Herbert Hoover spoke at Stanford urging focus on constructive post election policy. He framed the Republican campaign on the league of nations as constructive versus destructive, opposing reopening Versailles and urging modification and eventual ratification of the treaty to preserve European stability and U S economic health.
Ohio cities are urged to study their water systems to prevent drinking water contamination after a Salem typhoid outbreak. The two week epidemic was caused by sewage pollution entering a pipeline from wells to the pumping station, controlled by health authorities.
Mrs McBee of West Virginia and her young grandson visited last week with her son Charles Mc. The gathering featured family talks and seated meals, with relatives from nearby towns joining brief conversations and photos.
Mrs Goldie Moore guest of Parkersburg friends over Sunday. Mrs Leanore Smith of Athens weekend guest of son L H Smith. Orville Townsend of McBee Book Bindery spent over Sunday here. Ray Copeland of Harpester visited his mother one day last week. Mrs Nancy Brandeberry and daughter visited Parkersburg one day last week. Julia Wright visited at Bethany Sunday. A new mail route started from town Monday carried by Alek Parsons through Big Run to residents long without mail. Joe Frost on Route 1 began vacation. Leslie Petty of Bethany fills in. Mrs Sarah Hatch hosted Merritt Hayes and wife Verne Hayes and wife of Coolville Sunday. Clarys Smith of Ohio Uni-
The ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel tonic to neutralize yellow skin and poor appetite. It claims a pink clear complexion and buoyancy without calomel's dangers. Boxes cost 15c and 30c with nightly use recommended.
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