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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1921
Page
10
An advertisement touts Gets-It as a corn and callus remover guaranteed to end suffering almost instantly, comparing relief to the quick sting of a pin or knife. It emphasizes fast action and guaranteed results for corn pain.
Boyd Waterman the Mansfield county surveyor serving his third term pleaded guilty in common pleas court to presenting false payrolls. Judge Chatlibraith sentenced him to one to ten years in the Ohio state penitentiary.
The State Industrial Commission will take the $23,500 bond issue for improving Cleveland Sandusky highway through Huron. No other bids were received.
Billy the goat leaves the farm to seek new travels while animals gorge on feed. Old Skinflint discovers the barn has been robbed and chases the creatures with a pitchfork as the animals turn the barnyard into a carnival of dodges and kicks. Tomorrow promises Billy’s next adventure.
Sunnyside Kentucky claims relief from back pain headaches and nervousness after taking Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The letter reports weight 138 pounds and improved health and urges others to try the remedy while noting its forty year history.
The morning of Ned's arrival Cherry decorates and waits at Hamilton's while avoiding her mother in law Mrs Randall. She plans a private reunion with Ned but fears his mother will intrude when the train arrives. The scene ends with Cherry fleeing to the platform as the engine nears.
An affidavit published in the San Francisco Bulletin reveals part of the liquor delivered to Roscoe C. Fatty Arbuckle’s hotel suite during a party linked to the death of Miss Virginia Rappe. The document places the liquor source in the public case unfolding in San Francisco.
A brief note hints at a shopper asking a grocer to display 128e and mention Blue Devil, with no further context or details provided.
The first quarterly meeting of the Conference Year will be held at the M E Church next Sunday evening. Ruth McBee is seriously ill at her home. Mr and Mrs 8 J Biddison were called to Glouster by the illness of Mr Bidden’s father Thomas. The Ladies Aid Society plans a meeting at Mrs Sarah Hatch’s home Thursday at 2 PM. Mrs Rome Lowman was guest of Mrs Wyatt Minnear at Beebe last week.
A vintage health ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle liver and bowel tonic. It asserts most sickness stems from inactive bowels and liver and touts olive colored tablets as a safe calomel substitute priced 15 and 20 cents.
Mr and Mrs William Spar and daughter Mary of Kingsville Route 2 hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Brill. Miss Nellie Starkey of Canaaville visiting sister Mrs Guy Pierce. Mrs Addie Biggens and daughter guests of Mr and Mrs Wyatt Minnear at Beebe. Ed Nice of Columbus returned home after visiting daughter Mrs Wade Deane and relatives at Cutler. Emory Montgomery of Columbus visiting his parents Mr and Mrs W B Montgomery.
London reports the British cabinet met to outline Britain's stance on the disarmament conference in Washington and to coordinate policy ahead of the talks.
New York report says the Leviathan liner idle at Hoboken docks could serve as shelter and sleeping quarters for homeless and jobless ex soldiers. The American Legion asks the Shipping Board to recondition the ship, hire many unemployed veterans, and fund the project at an estimated 8 million dollars. The Leviathan once carried 4500 officers and 120000 enlisted men to Europe.
United Mine Workers of America told President Harding that the federal government should aid in protecting the rights of coal miners jailed by West Virginia authorities after the latest strike disturbances.
Mrs. Minnie G. Scherr of Charleston becomes the first West Virginia woman to be named deputy collector of internal revenue, marking a historic appointment for the state and national tax administration.
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