Billy Whiskers Narrowly Escapes Kidnapping Plot
Billy Whiskers overhears kidnapper plans as two men Jim and Mike plot to seize him for profit. They intend to lock him in a box at a station and run, possibly selling him to a circus or taking him to New York or Chicago. Billy plans to outwit the kidnappers tomorrow.
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Famiar
Mike
Big Pine
Jumbo
Billy Whiskers
Jim
Mike T
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New York
Chicago
Saarfield Publishing ’Co
Akron
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Rich Color for All Fabrics
Advert a colorful promise for Diamond Dyes stating directions are simple and suitable for wool, silk, linen, cotton or blends. Claims any woman can achieve a fadeless, rich dye with perfect results when using this brand. Druggist has color 5.
Local Market Notes Highlight Quiet Thursday
Fragmentary lines show general market chatter about dealers and items in demand. Readers see vague references to lines and quality of goods with no specific names or events.
Dear Mrs Thompson guides on dating and self respect
A letter column offers advice on why a young woman may be seen as too young for dating. It advises setting standards, trusting a higher power for matrimony, and not chasing male approval. Separate notes mention social visits and relatives spending Sunday with friends.
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Mrs. Thompson
Athens Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Dance
Angel Ridge resident Miss Jessie Hoisington of Athens spent Sunday with Miss Louise Ballenger and Miss Sylvia Lenigar of Athens visited her parents Mr and Mrs Lenigar. A large crowd attended a dance at Clyde Ballenger’s Wednesday in honor of Kate Mulligan who recently left for Columbus. Hoisington of Hebron hosted Sunday gathering with Mabel Thompson.
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Jessie Hoisington
Athens
Louise Ballenger
Sylvia Lenigar
Thomas Lenigar
Clyde Ballenger
Kate Mulligan
Columbus
Hoisington
Heb . T
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Mabel Thomp
Heavy Meat Eaters Suspected Of Slow Kidney Action
An article cites a cathartic claim that regular meat eaters have sluggish kidneys. It advises stopping meat if back pain or cloudy urine appears and recommends four ounces of Jad Salts in water before breakfast to flush and stimulate kidneys and neutralise acids in the blood.
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Breakfas
Luhrig School Hosts Social and Upcoming Games
Luhrig school invites a Wednesday evening social with card entertainments and high hopes for Athens county success. Girls beat New Marshfield 9-0 on Oct 24 and lost 9-7 at Luhrig last Friday. Luhrig to host Plains High girls Friday afternoon with no admission. Teachers plan a parent teachers association and School Week observed the first week in December with a community meeting.
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Luhrig School
Etter House
Wade
Athens County
New Marehfi
New Marshfield
Luhrig
the Plains High School
Fly’s Cream Balm Opens Nasal Passages Fast
Advert says nose clog from cold or catarrh clears with a small amount of Fly’s Cream Balm applied in nostrils. Fragrant antiseptic formula soothes swollen mucous membranes and relieves headaches and nighttime breathing trouble. Ely’s Cream Balm also praised as the remedy cold and catarrh sufferers seek.
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Ely
Very Attractive Suit Pattern 2403 for Children
This illustration shows a 3 size pattern for ages 12 14 and 16 years. A 14 size uses 4 percent yards of 44 inch material and the design suits serge tricotine duvetyn heather mixtures Poiret tweed and velveteen. The skirt features a new A pattern and can be mailed to any address for 10 cents in silver or stamps.
Mentho Sulphur Eases Fiery Itching Skin Quickly
A skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur cream as a fast remedy for eczema and irritated skin. The product halts itching on application and, after two to three uses, clears eruptions, leaving skin smooth. Sulphur is valued for destroying parasites causing burning and disfigurement. A small jar can be bought at drug stores.
Judge Marcus Eva’s Wife Informs Of Stolen Electric Car
In Columbus on November 11 the Common Pleas Judge Marcus Eva, occupied with appointing defense attorneys for thieves, received a phone call from his wife reporting that his electric coupe had been taken from in front of their home.
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Columbus
Common Pleas
Marcus Eva
1917 pennies sign misleads shoppers in Bridgeport
A Bridgeport store window advertised a deal claiming “$15 for 1917 pennies” attracting buyers until it became clear that 1917 pennies were required for the purchase.
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Dridgeport
Conn
Dubberty Named Blind Bootlegger in Savannah Case
In Savannah Ga a blind bootlegger known as Dubberty was fined 300 dollars for dispensing liquor to many clubs. The case notes indicate the nickname and the prohibition era style offense and the total penalty imposed.
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Savannah
Boveral Ae
20th Century Liniment Claims Swift Pain Relief
An advertisement touts 20th Century Liniment promising fast relief for neuralgia rheumatic aches and sprains. It cites nationwide demand and stock shortages and urges readers to obtain the product from Henry W. Cotner for supply and satisfaction.
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Henry
W. Cotner
Harding and Harding Land Largest Tarpon Catch in Party
United Press reports from Point Isabel Te via Raymond Clapper describe Senators Harding and Maine with Mrs Harding in a fishing outing. Harding caught a four foot five inch tarpon after a 15 minute battle. Mrs Harding reeled in a five foot nine inch tarpon with a 30 minute struggle. A Mexican boat crew helped land her fish as two locals speared the catch on the shore.
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Raymond Clapper
United ‘Press
Point Isabel
Harding
Iding
Maine
Debor ah Class AttendanceNSunday Contest at First Christian
The Deborah Class of the First Christian church reported 64 members and one visitor for attendance and a collection of 3.58. The nine over last Sunday shows a gain of four and all members were present on November 14. Mrs. P B Siddera invites all to bring one for the Deborahs and Higley for a lesson and tea.
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First Christian Church
Higley’s
Deborah's
Higtey
Rae Lesson
P. B. Siddera
Heirs seek division of Howard Lands in probate case
Heirs of Lewis V. Howard file petition in court demanding division of estate real estate. Four tracts totaling about 349 acres in Canaan and Ames townships are claimed with Ross Howard and guardian A L. Kennedy named among defendants.
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Howard Lands
Lewis V. Howard
Lewis Howard
Thom
Ross
L. McKinley
A.B . V. Howard
Tiffs
Lone Oward
Joseph Johnson
Igna T Johnson Linscott
Frances Ohneon Caldwell
Mattie Grimm
Augusta
Bitter Battle Here Saturday Between Portsmouth and Athens
Athens meets Portsmouth in the annual clash set for Saturday. Portsmouth’s eleven, fresh off a win over Marietta, seeks to keep its hot pace after a slow start. Athens counters with first string in top shape led by Captain Oldfield and Gandee at tackle while Guthrie vies for a regular berth.
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Portsmouth
Snpe
Athens
Marietta
Athena
Gandee
Captain Oldfield
Gutherie
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Athens seeks revenge as Portsmouth visits for a key basketball clash in Ohio. The memory of last year’s finale lingers, with rival teams facing off in a test court game that still echoes.
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Mackle
Portsmouth
Athens
Ohio
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