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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1920
Page
6
Bob the dog recalls his fear of an elephant at a city circus and warns Billy Whiskers. Billy visits a nocturnal thief the Coon in a chestnut tree to learn what a circus is, deciding to ask again tomorrow for the full tale.
A reader asks how to help a boy quit smoking and whether a girlfriend should stay with a troubled partner. The adviser says smoking can be reduced, urges focus on character, and warns against risking a girl's good name by staying with a man who drags her down.
A reader seeks guidance on winning her fiancé's mother's approval without breaking the engagement. The response urges authenticity, patience, and trust that the mother may come to accept the daughter, advising not to force affection and to hold to love for her future husband.
A Moscow wireless reports Russian troops halted Polish advances in several areas and gained ground near Novogrodek and Lunetitz while retreating east of the Niemen as fighting continues northward near Nyesvizha and near Derazahaya. The Wrangel front recaptured Mariupol.
London October 6. Anne and Mary MacSwiney issue a public appeal to Governor Cox and Senator Harding asking for a message of hope for Ireland. The sisters urge a clear statement on British reprisals against Sinn Feiners and request a plan to oppose inhumanity in Ireland. MacSwiney nears day fifty five of hunger strike.
In Chicago a domestic dispute led to the arrest of John W. Floto after his wife accused him of attention to a stenographer. She reacted angrily saying she would not care if the stenographer had been a pretty girl with good lands.
Athens city board of education approved the monthly teachers payroll with 2045 dollars for grade school staff and 2200 dollars for high school staff. Superintendent C E Stailey will oversee student education and health tests this month and again in spring for state statistics. A clock-system installation in all public schools was authorized.
Mrs. James Brown of Clark Mills New York recalls three years ago suffering a severe lung cold and constant coughing. She used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and was surprised by the prompt relief it provided. Many others echo the satisfaction with this remedy.
In Cleveland on October 6 testimony in a Marcus Loew suit against Associated First National Pictures shows stars carry high life policies. Charlie Chaplin has 1 million for his First National contract, Norma Talmadge and Chas Ray each carry 160000, illustrating rising costs and contract price pressures in the film industry.
A community meeting of Waterloo township electors and school patrons is set for October 7, 1920, at 7 o'clock in the Hocking school house to discuss a three mill levy for school purposes.
Cas carets claim to work while you sleep to improve liver and bowel function. The ad promises a clear head, healthy stomach, fresh breath, and rosy skin by morning with no griping. Suitable for children, with prices listed as 10 25 and 50 cents.
The census bureau lists 1920 population totals for Alabama 2,347,295 South Carolina 1,683,662 Nevada 77,407 Wyoming 194,402. Alabama up 209,202 or 9.8 percent since 1910. South Carolina up 168,262 or 11.1 percent. Wyoming up 48,437 or 33.2 percent. Nevada declines by 4,468 or 5.5 percent.
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