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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1921

Page

6

Bad Breath Odor Affects Ole Tabl Contest

A garbled OCR note mentions a table and Cheris Ker with weak breath. Details are unclear but imply a lighthearted or informal local event brief.

Farm Women Test New Utensils In Home Circles

Ohio State University launches home demonstration service to form testing circles of four to five housewives. A project leader will coordinate group choices from a listed equipment set. Members borrow or arrange trials with dealers, then decide on purchases, collectively or individually, to test items like fireless cookers and dishwashers.

Ohio State University Montgomery County Dayton

Special deliveries surge at Athens postoffice in October

Postmaster B R Lash reports October 1609 saw a spike in special deliveries at the Athens postoffice, while not the highest month ever the volume reflects growing business. Last June set a new record with 1683 specials as Cupid’s darts enter the mail mix and Sunday letters peak.

Athens BH. R. Lash B. R. Lash Lash Cupid

Hold Up Checks of Barnstormers for Moral Effect

Chicago reports Judge Landis paused payments to Babe Ruth Bob Meusel and Bill Piercy for barnstorming violations of the prohibition. Each $3262.27 check withheld while action on their cases proceeds. Ruth cancelled his barnstorming tour after notification.

Chicago Yankee K. M. Landis Babe Ruth Bob Meusel Bill Piercy Landis Yank Ruth

First Snowfall Reported in Buffalo Area

The first snow of the year was reported in Buffalo New York and nearby villages. Snowfall averaged about two inches across the region with reports from surrounding communities confirming the measure.

Buffalo Buffalo N. Y

Farmer gored to death by bull in Ohio field

Sidney Ohio November 2 Charles Fogt age 48 a farmer of Salem township was gored to death by a bull on his Montra area farm early today He is survived by his widow and eight children

Sidney, O Charles Fogt Salem Township Montra

Williams Treatment Promises Relief From Uric Acid Ailments

An advertisement claims The Williams Treatment cures kidney and bladder diseases rheumatism and other illnesses due to excessive uric acid. It offers a free bottle with a cutout offer and asks 10 cents for postage, directing readers to send name address and a single bottle limit per household.

Williams Dr. D. A. Mi Fama Company Dept V-1652 East Hampton Conn

Thieves Take $20,000 Jewelry From Kuzer Home

In Bernardsville New Jersey on November 2 thieves looted the residence of Col Anthony R Kuzer vice president of a public service company taking jewelry valued at about $20 000. The family awoke with severe headaches and police suspect they were drugged.

Bernardsville N. J Anthony R. Kuzer Public Service Corporation

Election Day Ballot Rules And Fines

Instructions warn voters about voting place proximity and penalties for electioneering within 100 feet. It covers returning unvoted ballots to the judge, safeguarding ballot secrecy, and penalties for possessing or identifying ballots. Fines range from 25 to 1000 dollars and jail terms up to one year.

Unkissed Bride May Be Divorced by Parents Aid

In Cleveland, Mr and Mrs Frank Yahraus file for annulment of their daughter Norma Barnes claiming she is underage. The suit in common pleas court seeks to end the marriage to Isah Barnes who also states he never kissed his bride. Norma will be 17 in April according to her mother.

Cleveland Frank Yahraus Norma Barnes Common Pleas Court

Danderine Promises Thick Hair In Ten Minutes

An old advertisement claims thin lifeless hair becomes thick and luxuriant after a single use of Danderine priced at 35 cents. It asserts the product reaches the roots, strengthens them, and makes hair grow longer and fuller, urging women to avoid dull hair and enjoy twice the beauty and radiance.

House moves donation of surplus Army supplies to Russia

Washington Nov 2 a House resolution introduced by Rep Kahn seeks donation of 40 million dollars worth of surplus Army medical supplies and blankets to American relief agencies aiding Russia. Secretary Hoover urged federal government aid stating millions near death in Russia.

Washington Russia House Representative Kahn Hoover

Fight Films Scheduled for Ohio Showing in Cleveland

Ohio permits immediate exhibition of Dempsey Carpenter fight films after Frank Flourner of Tex Rickard secures state censor board approval following a guilty plea in federal court for transporting the films into the state. The screening will open in Cleveland.

Columbus, CO Dempsey-Carpenter Ohio Frank Flourner Tex Rickard State Censor Board Cleveland

Nash's Salve advertised as superior menthol cure

An advertisement touts Nash's Salve as purer and stronger than ordinary menthol preparations. It claims quick relief from colds and grippe, advises applying inside nostrils and to rub chest and throat, and notes Nash's costs 30 cents per bottle sold by Mckee Drug Co Athens Hickman Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists.

Nash Mckee Drug Co Athens Hickman Pharmacy Nelsonville

Ohio State Football Hopes Dimmed by Last-Minute Injuries

Ohio State’s football hopes for the Chicago game are dimmed by injuries to four varsity players. Right half-back Frank Honaker suffers a broken shoulder, with Dick Cott Pixler regular left guard and Jackson also injured. The Wilcemen plan a light practice before departing for Chicago.

Columbus Ohio State Chicago Frank Honaker Dick Cott Pixler Jackson Wilcemen

Woman Breaks in Big Murder Case

Madee Lynne Obenchain, accused with Arthur Burch of the murder of John Belton Kennedy, collapsed under strain and is under physician care. Prosecution awaits next move as Burch’s lawyer, who last said his client is insane, awaits action by District Attorney Woolwine.

Los Angeles Madeelynne Obenchain Arthur Burch John Belton Kennedy Burch Woolwine

Mi-O-Na Stomach Tablet Ad Promises Relief

An advertisement touts Mi-O-Na Stomach Tablet as a guaranteed remedy for persistent bloating stomach distress and belching sour food, promoted by McKee Drug Co.

McKee Drug Co

Forged Letters Spark Ohio National Guard Disappearance

In Columbus Ohio on November 3 authorities report forged signatures attributed to President Hoarding Governor Davis Senator Pomerene and former Governor Cox were used. The incident led to the disappearance of solicitor C B O'Shaughnessy from Ohio National Guard circles amid an appeal to readers for Blue Devil Cleanser.

Columbus, CO Davis Pomerene Cox C. 8 O’shaughnessy Ohio National Guard

Ohio memory highlights from early territory days

Entries note the Northwest Territory General Assembly meeting in Chillicothe for its second session in 1800. They recall Gen Nathaniel Massie founder of Chillicothe dying in 1813. They mark 1891 William McKinley elected governor and 1896 McKinley elected President, with Goochland Virginia birth in 1763.

General Assembly Northwest Territory Chillicothe Nathaniel Massie Goochland County William McKinley United States

Feels Like New Woman Says Vinci Restores Strength

Mrs Mary Morris of Frederica Delaware reports a weak nervous run down condition improved by Vinci a tonic described as a blend of cod liver oil iron beef peptones and glycerophosphates The ad claims Vinci increases appetite enriches blood and builds strength for nervous weak old and delicate individuals offering a money back guarantee though it repeats claims without independent verification.

Frederica Del Vinci Evry Mrs Mary Morris

Pattern 3735 Dress Pattern in Three Sizes 16 18 20

The pattern comes in sizes 16 18 and 20 years with an 18 year size needing 5 percent yards of 44 inch material. It suits several fabrics and lists skirt width at the foot as 2 yards. For a 16 year size the illustrated dress requires 3 yards of plain and 4 yards of figured material 32 inches wide, and the pattern can be mailed for 12 cents.

Authorities puzzled as grand jury to probe Louise Doyle case

In Portsmouth Ohio on November 3 authorities confessed bafflement as a special grand jury readies sessions to investigate the murders of Louise Doyle and J W Newman. A pile of suspect alibis is all officials have. Sheriff FE E Rickey remains hopeful of an arrest before the weekend.

Portsmouth Baf Louise Doyle J. W. Newman FE. E. Rickey Grand

Church Problem Up in Meeting

In Columbus on Nov 3 the Ohio Federation of Churches opened a business session with President W O Thompson presiding. Discussions include consolidating small rural churches of different sects and employing a permanent pastor for each community.

Colmbus Ohio Federation of Churches W. O. Thompson Ohio State University Federation

Jewelry store held up in St. Paul diamond haul

Two bandits robbed the A. L. Shapiro & Sons jewelry store in St. Paul, Minnesota, taking about $30,000 worth of diamonds before escaping. The incident occurred on November 3, according to initial police reports. The thieves fled in an unknown direction as officers began investigations.

ST. Paul, Minn A. L. Shapiro & Sons Jewelry

Tramp Proved Good Provider

An unusual incident on West State street saw a tramp ask a resident with three children for food. She offered a meal but declined clothing, saying she could only manage her own kids. About an hour later the tramp returned with a pair of trousers he had borrowed from a professor and gave them to the lady for her kids.

West State Street Tramp

Bailes Buys Albany Postoffice Building for Store Move

George R. Bailes has purchased the Albany postoffice building and plans to move his store as soon as the post office transfer is complete. The current official, Mr. Reeder, has resigned and will vacate on short notice, allowing Bailes to place his store and residence under one roof.

George R. Bailes Albany Postoffice Postoffice Reeder Mr. Bailes

Dan Hanna Dies at Croton on the Hudson Estate

Dan R. Hanna, son of the late Senator Mark Hanna and noted newspaper publisher, died at his Croton on the Hudson estate. Death was attributed to heart trouble.

Dan Hanna New York Dan R. Hanna Mark Hanna Croton Hudson

Terling Belle Vernon Company to consider mediation in milk strike

Cleveland November 3 unit ed Press The board of directors will meet to consider offers of mediation in the ongoing milk strike.

Cleveland United Press Terling-Belle Vernon Company

Harding Golfing With Lauder In Bare Knees

President Harding played golf early with Scottish comedian Harry Lauder in Washington. A cold wind did not deter Lauder, who wore his usual Scottish attire and appeared with knees bare.

Washington Harding Harry Lauder Lauder

Fragmentary note on near-term plans for work and home

A rough line about staying under one roof with his wife, staying ready for business at all times, suggesting continuity of work and residence, though wording is unclear and incomplete.

Mine Strike Over Abolished Check-off Sparks Protest

About 250 workers at Gaylord No 1 mine of Sauters Coal Company near here halted work today in protest of ending the check-off system. They gathered at the mine mouth and voted not to enter, signaling a refusal to work in solidarity with the action.

Martins Ferry Gaylord No Sauters Coal Company Here

Cascarets Laxative Candy Promises Gentle Sleep Aid

The advertisement touts Cascarets as the nicest cathartic laxative worldwide to cleanse liver and bowels for dizziness colds biliousness indigestion and upset stomach. One or two nightly doses claim complete bowel emptying by morning without upsetting energy, and children are said to love Cascarets. Cost is ten cents a box.

Dreco Heralded as Quick Relief by Ohio Readers

In Cambridge and Lancaster reports, Dreco herbal medicine is praised for relieving constipation and systemic ill health. Citizens credit Dreco with renewed energy, better digestion, and sleep, urging purchase from local druggists and pharmacy outlets.

T. B. Tyson Beaty Ava Cambridge Ohio Cline Pharmacy Dreco

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