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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1921

Page

6

Birthday of Six Observed At Athens Church Class

Fourteen years after its formation by eleven men at First Methodist Church Athens the Class Six observed its fourteenth anniversary with 380 men present on Sunday November 6. Since organizing attendance has exceeded 1000 in a single Sunday. The group from 41 states and 19 countries engages in outreach across the county. Professor C M Copeland delivered the lesson amid a strong welcome from loyal members.

First Methodist Church of Athens F. M. Swinehart Huntington W. Va Lancaster Ohio Cambridge Nelsonville Bristol C. M. Copeland Professor Copeland Merrill Kerr CG. E. Stailey J. B. Stauffer

Siam Comes To Front Fast In Paper Making Field

A National Geographic Society bulletin from Washington notes Siam expands into paper making with a shipment of a paper plant to Bangkok for experiments using rice straw and native grasses. Bangkok features electric lights, trolley cars, boulevards, and a royal elephant park that uses a yacht on the Menam River. The piece describes Siamese modernity and independence, including fashion contrasts and urban progress, plus a note on pickling tea for chewing in Upper Siam.

Washington, D. C Siam Bankkok National Geographic Society Bangkok Menam River America Royal Palace Spain Upper

Blood Purifier Advertisement Promises Health Claims

An advertisement promotes S S S blood purifier as a remedy to remove waste from the blood and improve vitality. It claims purified blood fights disease, offers a free illustrated booklet, and provides medical advice by mail from the Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta.

Nature Swift Specific Co S. S. Laboratory Atlanta, Ga

Venice of the East Bangkok Water Market Scene

The article highlights upper Siam cities like Chieng-Mai famed for lacquer and teak trade and calls Bangkok the Venice of the East. It describes the Menam River as the city’s trading street with floating houses and shops, river cafeterias, and a nocturnal water market lit by lamps.

Upper Siam Chieng-Mai Venice Bangkok Menam River

Instant Relief From Cold With Papes Cold Compound

A vintage note touts Pape's Cold Compound for quick relief from congestion, runny nose, and headache. A dosing pattern claims three doses relieve most colds, opening nostrils and easing feverish symptoms at minimal cost. Certification of safety or quinine absence is emphasized.

Pape

Germans Will Not Localize Industry Says German Expert

Carl Groat reports that Germany plans no immediate socialization of industry or coal mines and foresees gradual public works socialization by evolution. The article notes reduced communist threat, rising taxes, depreciating mark, and improving worker conditions though real wages fall. Mills show strong orders, but experts warn a future market shock may arrive soon.

Carl Groat United Press New York Germany

Court notes: appeals and judgments in Ohio cases

The circus court of appeals reviewed two error petitions this week. Judges Sayre and Middletown found no prejudicial errors in the state of Ohio v John P Tedrow. former judgment confirmed. Other cases involved Cleve Hallett and a pending hearing for State of Ohio v Harry Taylor et al on November 14 15 and several bonds or forfeitures. Lena Matheny child support order set at 20 per month until age 16. Minnie Sudwith v Chas Howard real estate divisions decided. Everett Janner v Sheldon West demurrer argued. Vern Scott v Ben Rose vacated setting. Ed I Stanley v Julia Cable pending.

Circus Court of Appeals Sayre Middletown State of Ohio John P. Tedrow Cleve Hallett Common Pleas Court Harry Taylor Bert Knopp Charles Dugan Frank Lewis O. F. Rowland Lena Matheny Minnie Sudwith Chas. Howard Everett Janner Sheldon West Vern Scott Ben Rose Ed. I. Stanley Julia Cable

Carpentier to Train for London Clash With Cook

George Carpentier departs Paris for Laguerre training then proceeds to England for final drills ahead of the December 8 bout with Australian heavyweight Cook. He leaves Paris November 16 to complete preparations.

Paris George Carpentier Laguerche London Cook England

No-cost relief offer on Hoo mer outfit at McKee Drug

McKee Drug Co. offers the Hoo mer outfit to relieve nasal or throat catarrh with a money back guarantee. If customers are not satisfied, the purchase price will be refunded.

McKee Drug Co

Detroit Post Office Orders Uniforms for 600 Women

Officials say the six hundred women employed at the Detroit post office must wear uniforms at work to curb excessive spending on dress. The mandate details the new attire expectations and enforcement provisions.

Detroit

Williams Treatment promises relief from excess uric acid

An advertisement claims The Williams Treatment cures kidney and bladder disorders rheumatism and other ailments caused by high uric acid. It offers a free 7 cent bottle with name and address and asks for 10 cents to cover postage and handling, mailing to The Williams Company Dept V11653 P O Building East Hampton Conn.

Williams Oe DD. A Willams Company Dept P. O Fast Hampton Conn

Cure a Cold in One Day Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine

An old newspaper advertisement promotes GROVE'S Laxative Bromoq Quinine tablets to cure a cold in one day. It warns buyers to ensure the genuine product bears E. W. Grove's signature and to request BromO. The note emphasizes authentic packaging and a 30 cent price.

Grove E. W. Grove

Millfield Ladies Aid Meets with Pleasant Program

Mrs. Howard Brookins and Miss Olive Brookins hosted the Ladies Aid Society, with many attending. After business and roll call a brief program entertained, followed by a lunch of chicken sandwiches fruit salad and coffee. The group set to meet December 1 at Mrs. Sawyer’s home with Mrs. Cannon assisting. Mr. and Mrs. H O McDaniel visited in Columbus. The Needle Club gathered at Mrs. Mingus with members listed. Ruth Wade, eight, ill with pneumonia.

Howard Brookins Olive Brookins Ladies Aid Society D. M. Sawyer Lottie Cannon H. O. McDaniel Columbus Needle Club Herbert Mingus C. E. Sanders John Stewer Earl Downey Dan Fulton Ford Totman Roy Totman John Daugherty Grover Patton Mary Evans Harvey Wade Ruth George Wade

Tanlac credited with restoring Field’s health in Milwaukee

Edwin W. Field of Milwaukee says Tanlac cured his stomach problems after two years of decline. He reports regained appetite, better digestion, renewed walking energy, and improved nerves. The testimonial notes Tanlac is sold in Athens by Cline Pharmacy Co. and by leading druggists.

Edwin W. Field Milwaukee Wis Tanlac E. W. Field Jefferson St Athens Cline Pharmacy Co

Halloween Masquerade in Jacksonville Under Mens Bible Class

Mrs L A Morrison and Mrs Alpha Werner visited Jacksonville Wednesday. Several Shaner family members traveled to Columbus Sunday to visit relatives. A large masquerade party was hosted by Mr and Mrs Howard Brookins Saturday night for the Mens Bible class in honor of the Womens class. The event featured Halloween decor, Victrola music, and seasonal refreshments.

L. A. Morrison Alpha Werner Jacksonville George Shaner

California Fig Syrup Promotes Quick Child Relief

A vintage advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a cure for constipation in children. It claims a teaspoon cleanses bowels and restores activity, urging mothers to buy the genuine product with proper labeling to avoid imitators.

California

New England Revival at M. E. Church Under Rev Wills

Revival services continue at the M E Church led by Pastor Rev Wills with growing interest. Sunday school reports the largest attendance on the Stewart charge. Visitors include J W Wilson of Trimble and C C Mitchell of Chattanooga Tennessee staying with Mrs Cynthia Ginn and friends in Athens County.

M. E Rev. Wills Stewart J. W. Wilson Trimble Cc. D. Mitchell Chattanooga Tenn Cynthia Ginn Athens County

Women to enter all Civil Service branches equally

The government plans to admit women to all branches of the British civil service under existing rules for men but has not yet addressed equal pay.

Luxuries Still Surging in US Imports in 1921

The Trade Record notes luxury imports held up in September 1921 as total imports fell 51 percent from last year while luxury categories such as precious stones, diamonds, laces and embroideries, wines, fur, silk, mushrooms, cheese and olive oil rose or held strong. Carat counts for diamonds and lace shipments more than doubled year over year. Mount Spokane claimed as Spokane’s nearby high point.

United States National City Bank of New York

Noted Christian Church Anniversary Talk by Two Orators

BE S Muckley and I J Cahill will speak in Athens at the Christian church on Friday November 11 at 10 am 1 30 pm and 7 pm The two famous orators are high among Christian ministers and the public is invited to hear them on this anniversary.

BE. S. Muckley I. J. Cahill Athens Christian Church

Reverend Charleylauds The Messenger's broad service

On Sunday evening Rev Charley praised The Messenger before a large audience for its valuable service in reaching many homes with his announcements He urged all to use The Messenger to stay informed on the territory it serves

Charley

Poland marks fifth anniversary of republic declaration

Warsaw reports Poland celebrates five years since the republic declaration with flags at government buildings and nationwide official dinners. Marshal Pilsudski issues patriotic Order of the Day to the Polish Army.

Warsaw United Press Republic of Poland Marshal Pilsudski

Do You Feel Tired After Eating

A vintage promotional note claims tiredness after meals signals poisons in the body. It touts Adlerika with buckthorn bark and glycerine as a remedy to expel poisons and gas from the bowels and says it guards against appendicitis, sold by The Gibson Drug Store and others.

Gibson Drug Store

Platinum versus gold price relation noted

The piece states that platinum has traded around eight times gold value in recent years and about four times as much currently. It highlights a volatile metal market and contrasts past peaks with present levels.

Eat Heartily Without Fear McKee Drug Co. Tablets Guarantee

Mi Q Na Stomach Tablets are guaranteed by McKee Drug Co to promptly relieve post dinner distress and indigestion or money back.

McKee Drug Co

Ohio department building and loan operations profit noted

Columbus report shows state department buildings and loan associations operated at a profit in the last fiscal year. Director John W. Prugg states the department did not spend the full appropriation, leaving a balance of 1747.04 dollars.

Columbus State Department Building and Loan Associations Ohio John W. Prugg Legislativ

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