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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1920

Page

6

Circus tale ends as boys buy guns to hunt

Tom and Harry insist on purchasing guns with circus funds, aided by Mr Treat and Mr Circus man. Billy Whiskers sad parting, Dick the boy’s favorite, witnesses a heartfelt farewell as the trio heads to the gun store with plans for new rifles.

Billy Tom Marty Mr. Circusman Mr. Treat Cloverleaf Farm Harry Mrs. Treat Billy Whiskers Goat Bob Wood Lot Saalfield Publishing Co Akron

Heartbreak Advice in a Domestic Dilemma

A reader shares a troubled marriage with a widowed husband and two stepchildren. The counselor advises sending the sixteen year old daughter to live with her sister, fostering harmony, and suggests a visit home to the father for support. The letter also notes a desire to meet the Jazz Babies, with a cautious response.

Mrs. Thompson Plesse Sa Toukeie

Indictments Expected in Chicago Whiskey Ring Probe

A federal grand jury is expected to return indictments against more than 100 persons linked to a million dollar Chicago whiskey ring. The probe reportedly includes Chicago policemen and officials, with charges anticipated today.

Chicago Navy

Four-Legged Stand Lets Vacuum Bottle Stand Upright

A newly designed four legged stand straps to a bottle to hold it erect. The device aims to stabilize the bottle in any position for easy access and use.

Athens Citizen Praises Dreco Remedy and Crete Product

A well known Athens decorator Mr J G Moor man credits Dreco with restoring his health after a severe nervous shock. He reports improved sleep digestion pain relief and reduced swelling with Dreco supplements from The Cline Pharmacy Company. Dreco uses herbal plant extracts to aid stomach liver kidneys bowels and blood.

J. G. Moorman Athens Cline Pharmacy Company

Diamonds and Jewelry Stolen From Chicago Hotel Room

Diamonds and jewelry valued at 25000 belonging to Arthur Reisch of Reisch and Rottenburg New York were stolen from a Chicago hotel room, police report states.

Chicago Arthur Reisch Reisch and Rottenburg New York

Women and strength claim with cod liver iron tonic

The piece argues that Vind cod liver iron strengthens blood and fights fatigue in women. It asserts weak conditions stem from poor blood and claims Vinci raises red blood cells and vitality, urging readers to avoid reliance on doctors and druggists. It also notes Germany produces sole leather from leather waste for various shoe heels.

Vinci Germany

War on speakeasies to start in Cleveland

Police and city maintenance league plan a citywide roundup of speakeasies in Cleveland. About 600 arrests are expected as over 1000 league members gather evidence and Prohibition agent Counts cites the Crabbe act to ease convictions. League members surveyed stores and crowded venues.

Cleveland League Leniné Trotzky Russia Poland France Warsaw Weygand Foch Leutenant Wey Lenine

Evans Throws Away Crutches After Tanlac Cure

Thomas Evans of Akron recounts a rheumatism ordeal with swollen feet and stomach trouble. After six bottles of Tanlac he says he has fully recovered, is back at work, and can eat freely. Tanlac is sold by local pharmacies in Athens Coolville Nelsonville Amesville Buchtel and Federal.

Thomas Evans West Chestnut Street Akron Coe Tanlac Athens Cline’s Pharmacy Coolville Taylor & Son Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy Amesville F. W. Gibson Buchtel Allison K. Walker Federal J. W. Wilson

Bolshevik Rule in Russia Seen Collapsing Soon

New York dispatch notes Bolshevik leadership under Lenin and Trotsky since November 1917, with Petrograd seizure, Constituent Assembly dissolution, and Moscow relocation. Describes peasant resistance, army withdrawals, Allied support shifts, and rising anti Bolshevik unrest as Polish front failures and internal discontent grow.

United Press New York Russia Petrograd State Bank Lénine Trotzky Kerensky Germany Trotsky Lenine Bolsheviks Bolshev Moscow Stotzky United States Great Britain France Admiral Kolchak Denikine Wrangel

Death of bank messenger tied to Camden confessions

Frank J James an automobile salesman and Raymond W Schuck alleged accomplice are in jail after confessing to the murder of David M Paul a bank messenger who vanished October 4 with $40000. James claimed greed prompted the crime and the body was buried in Tabernacle area with the money recovered.

Camden N. J Frank J James Raymond W. Schuck David Paul Bank mix Philadelphia James Schuck Swiuc Tabernacle

Paris approves ornate coiffure lure delights fashionies

Paris fashion notes reveal women increasingly favor elaborate hair adornments to attract attention. A striking two tone Indian ornament is showcased as a pretty, girlish styling aid despite a bobbed look trend.

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