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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1921
Page
10
An advertisement urges readers to assess fatigue pale skin and joint pain as warnings from nature. It touts S S S as a longtime blood purifier clearing waste, improving vitality and skin disorders, with free medical pamphlet and guidance from Swift Specific Co. Atlanta.
An Army narrator describes meeting Wolfe at a mountain cabin in Nicholas County West Virginia during a Confederate pursuit. Wolfe hides Union soldiers sheltering in a loft as two women approach and Mrs Wolfe signals them up, while the group plans passage along an underground route to Gauley Bridge.
A vintage ad urges readers to quit tea and coffee for better sleep and calmer nerves. It promotes Postum as a caffeine free alternative, claiming insomnia and nervous strain stem from caffeinated drinks and offering Instant Postum and Postum Cereal.
The Oppau disaster at Badische chemical works wrecked Oppau and nearby towns, killing thousands. The plant produced most of the eighteen poisonous gases used by Germany in the war, and expansion of the plant supported the chemical warfare division.
A fragment recalls a loft find of a large tub of apple butter enjoyed with corn pone and an unseen moldy top. It also includes an In Memoriam for Watson Douglas who died October 5, 1918 and a family note dated October 5, 1921 thanking a loving brother son who is missed by parents and siblings.
Pattern 3776 for a coat dress available in seven bust sizes 36 to 48 inches. A 38 inch size needs 6144 yards of 40 inch material. Various fabrics such as taffeta broad cloth satin velveteen tricotine velours silk and linen allowed. skirt width at foot equals 2 yards. Pattern mailed on receipt of 12 cents in stamps.
Columbus Ohio October 5 Industrial conditions in Ohio are improved Percy Tetlow director of industrial relations told United Press. State employment offices placed 27 percent more men in industrial positions in the first two weeks of September than in August and final two weeks of September are expected to show a still larger gain.
Police report an afternoon raid by several auto bandits who held up and robbed paymaster Andrew Detweiler of Hog Island shipyard in Philadelphia of $10,000 and escaped. Detweiler was unharmed.
Logan West Virginia moves to the October circuit court term opening Monday with more than four hundred indictments for murder and insurrection arising from the August invasion by about 5000 marching miners from Kanawha Boone and Fayette counties.
Advertisement claims Hyomel cure for catarrh and bad breath with inhaler use. Offers money back if it fails and lists Kee Drug Co as supplier.
Dr Warren D More longtime First Presbyterian Santa Barbara minister and former extension secretary at San Francisco Presbyterian Seminary will occupy the pulpit Sunday October 9. He will be entertained at the home of Key Wilcox during his visit.
Three bandits looted the Harrisburg Savings Bank early today, taking about $300 in cash and several hundred dollars in liberty bonds and stocks. Bank officials estimate total loss around $1,000 after entering by boring through two doors and prying open vaults and safety deposit boxes.
The Athens Troop Two under Scoutmaster Roy Dupler eyed their remodeled state near State and Court streets as furniture books and games arrive donations urged by committee members Roy Dupler Harold J Paul Harold Mardis and Russell H Rupp. Tests for Tenderfoot and Second Class were held yesterday. Joseph Abraham owner of the local confectionery treated the scouts to oranges.
In Columbus on October 5 Charles Ormond Williams, head of the National Education Administration, urged education of coming generations to prevent future wars. Miss Williams said world brotherhood must be instilled in children to inspire sacrifice for peace, with schools driving the effort and armament funds redirected to universal education worldwide.
Cleveland reports efforts to finish selecting jurors for the murder case of Marian McArdle, accused of complicity in the killing of Dan Kaber, the stepfather, with trial proceedings underway.
Mrs Irene Griffis of Terre ll Ohio praises Tanlac for curing her long standing indigestion sleepless nights and fatigue. She says she now eats well sleeps peacefully and looks well. Tanlac sold by leading druggists everywhere.
The 37th annual reunion of the 63rd Ohio Regiment opened in Glouster with resolutions praising local hospitality. Officers elected include William Smith as president and L G Matheny as vice president. Next meeting set for Chauncey. Attendees aged 74 to 83 recount battles and history. Col O L Jackson’s death noted.
George Johnson a 32 year old partner in Sell and Johnson South Main street clothiers hanged himself in the cellar of his Akron home today citing poor health as the cause Police and coroner reports stated there were no other persons present at the scene and no signs of foul play were found in the dwelling
Some people believe the banana was the original forbidden tree fruit in Eden. The claim ties biblical lore to the fruit’s long cultural symbolism.
Wisely requires building and loan associations to set aside annually at least 5 percent of net earnings as a reserve fund. The Buckeye State Building & Loan Co. notes its reserve and surplus exceed $525,000 and offers mail business. 5 percent paid on time deposits.
A riot by unemployed protesters in Trafalgar Square on Tuesday left about six people seriously injured. Police and bystanders moved to restore order as the crowd clashed near government offices.
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