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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1923
Page
2
A tested lamp from inventor E. A. Johnson claims brighter white light than gas or electricity. It burns 94 percent air and 6 percent kerosene without odor smoke or noise and requires no pumping. Johnson offers 10 day free trial and potential local agency with earnings of 280 to 500 dollars per month.
A historical note states Christopher Columbus was paid roughly 320 dollars for his discovery of America. A Department of Labor study is cited claiming 478,700 Black Americans left the southern states for northern destinations.
A compilation of Q and A items covering migration figures for Georgia Alabama Florida and Mississippi. questions on Irish Free State flag scholarly notes on Katrina Van Tassel and Sleepy Hollow. explanations of blind tulips causes and care. Madame de Lafayette works in Olmutz. scarabs in ancient Egypt jewelry. meaning of Manassa Mauler for Jack Dempsey. and sun angles for south facing houses at various dates.
Murray City hosts a masqu erade by the M. E. C. Club at Mrs. Mary Bush home with a three course Halloween dinner for 183 members. Attendees heard revival messages at the M E F church and many attended the Columbus football game.
The cooperative farmers' market closed for the year due to lack of produce. The last sale was held in the Implement and Top Co. store-rooms on North Court Street Wednesday morning October 31, and will resume in early spring when fresh vegetables and farm products return.
Hamden residents joined Wellston Halloween celebrations on Wednesday night. Attendees included Byron Reese Superintendent of Schools and several local families such as the Ogier Robbins Foose and Robbins households along Puritan road, with many neighbors listed.
London reports show labor gains in borough council elections across England and Wales though not a full sweep. Liberal losses are heavy and conservatives hold steady. Analysts see these results as a gauge for the upcoming general election with Baldwin’s policy seen as key.
Mrs William Clark and sons Guy and Willard of McArthur were Hamden visitors on Thursday. Mrs Edna Hawkins of Allensville was guest of Miss Kathareen Jolly. Mrs Lafe Ward hosted aBuffalo street quilting party with noon dinner. Out of town guests included Mrs Ed Warner Mrs Phillip Ward Mrs Elizabeth Dawson of Dundas and Mrs Harvey Zimmerman of Wellston. Mr and Mrs Charles McCafferty and family moved from Prattsville to Hamden occupying the Stanton property on Church street.
Mrs Wricht occupies a newly purchased home in the new addition. Clyde Trainer relocates his family from Puritan to the Charles Roberts property on Church Street. Mrs John T Osgier Sr hosts the Art Needle Embroidery club at her Chitlicothe street home.
Mrs T C Lewis and Mrs Frank Donaldson were seen shopping in Cincinnati this week.
Billy Ryan of Cincinnati has been offered a 10 round fight against welterweight champion Mickey Walker by local matchmaker Joe Murphy for later this month. Walker is suspended in New Jersey, with a likely lift in about a week.
Mrs. Frank Luce of Conneaut Ohio reports relief from back stiffness during expectancy after using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. She praises it as a safe tonic that strengthened her and contributed to hardy, healthy babies and no harmfully ingredients. urges others to obtain the remedy.
Cyrus E. Woods American ambassador is hailed with an ovation in Tokyo as he departs for the United States, an event described in a cablegram from the Japanese capital.
An advertisement fragment promotes a male prophylactic product named San Kit Prophylactic aimed at men. The readable text mentions a street address in New York and an invitation to write for more information.
Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle faces a divorce suit filed by his wife Minta Durfee Arbuckle in the Providence superior court. The petition accuses neglect and desertion dating back to September 1917. Arbuckle has been performing in vaudeville and was in Providence when filed.
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