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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1928

Page

3

Arthur West Experiments in Detroit with Television

Nelsonville reports Arthur West of Detroit is achieving marked success with television experiments, receiving transmissions from WGK Schenectady via a home built receiver. A WGY letter confirms his November 11 sighting of an American flag on screen. he is said to be Detroit’s first to get pictures by radio.

Nelsonville Arthur West Beaconsfield Avenue Detroit Detroit Free Press West P. W. Hickman WGK Schenectady WGY

Arcades sweep North Ends in three games

Arcades won three straight matches against the North Ends in Nelsonville on November 28. The scores show a lopsided set with Arcades dominating each quarter, while North Ends struggled on offense and defense throughout.

Nelsonville North Enders Knight Fecuse Weecrocesses Howe

Farmers Institute to Convene in Amesville Church

A two day meeting of the Ames Farmers Institute was announced by secretary H G Henry. The session starts 9 30 Monday morning at the Amesville Methodist Church with speakers Chester Strong Mrs Tom White and Floyd DeLashmutt and music by local talent. Contests and a farm products display are planned.

Amesfie Farmers’ Institute H. G. Henry Amesville

Peterson’s Ointment Offer for Piles Relief

An ad by Peterson of Ufilo urges druggists to broadcast a pledge: customers can try Peterson’s Ointment at the advertiser’s expense, with a money back guarantee if it does not stop itching, burning, and dry up piles better than prior remedies.

Peterson Ufilo Anary

Texan Sets Odd World Record Pushing Peanut by Nose

Bill Williams of Rio Rondo Texas set a world record by rolling a gopber with his nose for 11 miles. He began in Rio Rondo and reached Harlingen in nine days arriving two days ahead of schedule. On day four an automobile van ran over him but he did not mind.

Bill Williams Rio Rondo Texas Williams Harlingen Bill

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