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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1920

Page

6

Billy Whiskers and the Treats Go To The Corners

Mrs Treat sends Tom Dick and Harry to The Corners for common errands with Billy Whiskers the goat pulling a red wagon. Mrs Treat warns of Billys past but the boys trust the gentle beast as they set out at nine o clock in the Overland Limited wagon harness and silver plated gear.

Billy Cloverleaf Farm Mrs. Treat Tom Harry Thomas Billy Whiskers Tory Overland Limited Saalfield Publishing Co Akron, O

Ohio Leaves For Cincinnati In Season Opener Preview

Ohio University football squad travels to Cincinnati for a Saturday test against Cincinnati University as part of the 1920 schedule. Coach Chambers’ team, favored by sixteen pounds per man, aims to rebound after a win over Bethany.

Ohio University Cincinnati Cincinnati University Marshall College Ohio Bethany Bethany College Bell Poling Parkersburg O. U Chambers Earich Nye Wolf Rathburn Ssibbard Wade Schleyer Jefferson Regan Walsh Young Fisher Hagley Fuller Fibre Boyd Morgan Lockhart Loomis McClare Shaw

Hypo-Cod Sleep Booster Praised by Colunmbus Man

A 75 year old man reports Earle’s Hypo-Cod improves his digestion sleep and appetite. He claims the tonic makes him feel 100 per cent stronger and younger and that he now eats well and sleeps soundly. He lists Columbus Ohio as the hometown and notes the bottle carries a printed formula with Druggists selling at 1.25 plus 5c war tax.

Beow Charles Johnson East Main St Columbus O. Earle Earle

Local Social Notes From Salem And Nearby

Salem residents visit relatives and friends including Mrs Oscar Burt and children at J H Burt home. George Graham and Gertrude Houchens visit Mr and Mrs Wayne Nice. Will Harvey remodels his house. Amanda Nice and Gertrude Houchens travel to Peach Ridge. Will Six buys a Ford runabout. Marion Graham makes a business trip to Athens. Preaching scheduled for next Sunday at 10 30.

Oscar Burt J. H. Burt George Graham Gertrude Houchens Wayne Nice Will Harvey Amanda Nice Peach Ridge Will Six Marion Graham Athens

Road Work Surpasses Expectations in County

A special meeting of the good roads council at the Chamber of Commerce discussed county road projects. Commissioners Munden and Sawyer reported many old pikes being repaired across six to eight townships, with more than eleven miles of new construction underway this year, and conditions improving beyond expectations. A follow up meeting in thirty days will include a detailed repair plan and a full financial statement.

Good Roads Council Chamber of Commerce Carpenter Munden and Sawyer Baker

Lodi Parents Organized to Back Three‑Mill Levy

The Lodi township parent teacher group formed in Jerseyville on October 6 with 21 members. Officers elected include Atwood Grimm president and Mrs. E. J. Persons vice president. The group plans a Jerseyville school meeting October 16 at seven o’clock to discuss the three‑mill school levy and its impact on Lodi schools.

Parent-Teacher Association Lodi Township Jerseyville Bertha Bridgman Athens Public Schools Atwood Grimm E. J. Persons Cora Evans Jesse Pierce Lodi Miller

Ohio University Offers First Portuguese Class

Several Ohio University students enroll in the new Portuguese course taught by Professor Nelson Calheirinhos de Garcia from Brazil. The class aims to aid commercial students preparing for work in South America where Portuguese is used.

Ohio University Brazil South America Nelson Calheirinhos de Garcia Poe

Tanlac credited with restoring health for Akron man

Wm. N. Martin of 1164 Bellows street Akron testifies Tanlac improved his health after a December flu left him weak with stomach issues. He gained fourteen pounds, improved appetite and sleep, and reports his nerves and energy restored. He notes friends who followed his recommendation also benefited. Tanlac is sold in Athens Coolville Nelsonville Amesville and Federal with local retailers listed.

Tanlac Wm. N. Martin Bellows Street Akron Ohio Taniac Athens Cline’s Pharmacy Coolville Taylor & Son Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy Amesville 5’. Walker Federal J. W. W. Gibson Ruchtel Allison K. Wilson

Fuel needs of OWI assured

Distribution of 500 additional cars of coal Ohio is to receive daily will be directed by the state coal clearing house committee which functioned during the war. Fred C. Croxton former state food administrator now in Washington will work out details of the committee's operations with the assistance of John M. Ryan former head of the clearing house Ohio coal operators and the members of the public utilities commission. The extra cars will be distributed through regular trade channels operators and producers to cooperate to see that the coal reached the domestic consumers.

Columbus Ohio State Coal Clearing House Fred C. Croxton Washington John M. Ryan Clearing House Public Utilities Commission

Constipation and its remedy Chamberlain's Tablets

The piece asserts constipation as a root of many illnesses and urges regular bowel habits through diet and exercise. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild, pleasant, affordable remedy, recommending a trial at a quarter.

Republican rally at the opera house features Longworth

The Scott Harmony Quartet and Lostro Band will perform at the big Republican rally Saturday at seven in the opera house. Congressman Nicholas Longworth is the principal speaker with Mrs Longworth expected to attend and speak briefly. Judge L G Worstell to chair the meeting.

Scott Harmony Lostro Opera House Nicholas Longworth L. G. Worstell Judge Worstell Lostro Band Scott Quartet Longworth Athens T. R. Biddle Park Place Alice Roosevelt Longworth

Prof Hoover Denounces League of Nations in Glouster Talk

Prof. T. N. Hoover of Ohio University addressed a large Glouster audience Thursday evening, speaking against the league of nations under the Harding-Coolidge club sponsorship of the village.

Glouster. O T. N. Hoover Ohio University League of Nations Glouster Harding-Coolidge Club

Meeting at Odd Fellows Hall hears Hoover address

Attorney George Rose chaired the meeting held at seven o'clock in the Odd Fellows Hall which was crowded. About 400 people attended Prof. Hoover's address. Special musical numbers were performed by the Glouster ladies glee club.

George Rose Odd Fellows Hall Prof. Hoover Ladies Glee Club Glouster

Social at Canaanville High School October 11

A social at Canaanville High School is set for Monday evening October 11. A good program has been arranged and ladies are asked to bring a pie. Everyone is welcome.

Canaanville High School

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