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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1922
Page
2
Dr. Mary A. Williams of Bay City proposes organizing an anti kissing society to educate youth away from kissing as physicians warn kisses spread disease. The speech to delegates frames kisses as unhealthy and cites a future where noses are rubbed like savages.
A St Paul Minnesota testimonial notes dramatic improvement after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for fatigue and menstrual pain. The letter claims restored energy, absence of back pain, and ability to work fully. The advertisement emphasizes relief of female ailments and endorses the product as reliable.
Columbus audience hears Judge-elect Florence Allen declare outlawing war essential for peace. She notes whether action comes via league of nations or other association, stressing the need for progress. A Deshler Hotel reception honors the first woman to hold Ohio’s highest court seat, with Chief Justice Marshall among guests.
At the Michigan Federation of Women’s Clubs annual convention in Flint speakers rail against what they term a “petting” epidemic and critique the motion picture industry. Ida Clyde Clarke, editor, says women are more adventurous than men and quips Eve sold Adam something he didn’t know he wanted.
An old remedy advises flushing the kidneys with four ounces of Salts in water before breakfast to relieve dull kidney pain, backache, and urine irritation. The preparation, Jad Salts, is described as a safe, inexpensive effervescent lithia drink made from grape and lemon acids, tithia, and used to cleanse kidneys and neutralize acids in urine.
Sunnyside school children observed Armistice Day on Friday November 10 at 2 20 pm. The program included a history of Armistice Day and a remembrance activity by the students.
A vintage ad describes a slip on frock pattern with belted sleeve, side seam fullness, and seven bust sizes from 36 to 48 inches. The 38 inch size needs 84 yards of 54 inch material and 244 yards for full foot plaits. mailed pattern costs 12 cents in stamps.
Dublin reports latest estimates show the cost of governing the Free State for the current year at 200 million dollars while revenue is projected at 125 million dollars, creating a shortfall of 75 million.
In Herm and Jethou two Channel Islands residents oppose Laird Comp ton Mackenzie, the novelist, over plans they fear would ban summer visitors and create a private casino. He counters that he leases the islands from the crown and offers limited landings on two days weekly for a small fee. The crown collects part of the fee and the rest goes to the landlord.
Stop itching and burning from eczema and related skin troubles with Zemo. An extra large bottle costs 1.00 and the 35 cent option is available from any druggist. Zemo is advertised as healing on application and claimed to clear eczema tetter pimples rash blackheads and similar conditions.
A letter published by the Belgrade Videlo quotes Prince George of Servia addressing the Yugoslav premier M. Pasitsch. He denies desires for the throne, demands his rightful portion of his late father’s fortune, denounces bribery and state funds, and declares he despises the premier.
Paris, Jean Anages a young cafe waiter was attacked on Rue des Vertus the street of virtues and stabbed four times. He lies in a grave condition in hospital awaiting further aid and treatment.
Western Nebraska towns dig out five feet of snow drifts crippling Burlington trains between Farwell and Loop City. Heavy snow and high winds extend from the storm to Grand Island and into South Dakota, with service crippled across rails.
Ruth Sellers Becker was bound and gagged for three days in the San Francisco home of Corporal Charlies Robare U S Medical Corps. Police entered to find Robare dead by self poisoning.
Rabbit and fur bearing season begins Wednesday. Seven men from Dutch Ridge were arrested by Game Protectors for hunting without licenses and out of season. All but two pled guilty and were fined. two trials set for November 22. Also in Brooklyn, Dorothy Gordon, Massachusetts heiress, defended as sane at McLean asylum by aunt Mrs Gardiner amid guardianship dispute.
Austin Texas. The Grand Prairie and Northern Railroad requests state commission approval to connect with a Texas and Pacific spur at Gravel Pit in Dallas County. The required track length is exactly 18 inches. Previous attempts failed.
Congressman elect Richard I. Isaacs of the second district announced he will vote to modify the Volstead act. He follows predecessor Wall er R. Stiness who supported the act and its enforcement.
Senator Frelinghuysen of New Jersey, defeated for reelection by Edward S. Edwards, told President Harding at the White House that New Jersey voters retired him effective March 4 next. He said the campaign was a hard beating and blamed the wet vote for the loss.
Mother McCaw, wife of Bristol grocer Sam McCaw, stands trial in Providence for the murder of her 21 year old stepdaughter Elsie McCaw. Authorities allege Elsie died after ingesting rat poison mixed into her food.
Police traced a hidden still to a Martins Ferry home after a water meter showed thirty dollars of usage in six months. A raid uncovered the illicit still, revealing how excessive water use sparked the investigation.
The American Legion announced tabulations showing overwhelming support for the 13 A sol dier's bonus bill. It calls the election a stupendous victory for World War I veterans, with 69 Senate votes for compensation and an 8 to 1 House margin in favor.
malaria is caused by an animal parasite transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. previously believed to arise from poisonous emanations from soil in certain localities.
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