Billy Whiskers Runs Away to See a Circus
Billy Whiskers leaves Cloverleaf Farm at dawn to reach Springfield for a parade and circus, hoping to avoid consequences while Polly Parrot and others worry. Tom and Harry follow with their father, and Mrs. Treat joins to ensure little Dick can go. The journey promises a first circus sighting for the boys and a happy ending.
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Cloverleaf Farm
Springfield
Billy Whiskers
Polly Parrot
Plymouth Hock
Plymouth Rocks
Polly
Agasonine
Cloverleaf
Billy
Tom
Harry
Mr. Treat
Saalfield Pubishing Co
Akron, O
Local Socials Share Weekend Visits in The Plains Area
The Plains residents hosted and visited neighbors during a weekend. Athens guests included Mr and Mrs Tom Bayles and Mr and Mrs Elsa McGranor. Others visited families in Connett Logan and Union Furnace for picnics and gatherings.
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Tom Bayles
Elsa McGranor
Athens
Zine Courtney
Roscoe Shields
Cliff Wolfe
Connett
Jeff Harrison
Frances
Lon Humphrey and Sons
Union Furnace
John Weat Sr
Chillicothe
Joe Hutchins
Seth Robinson
Logan
Andy Kavilish
Nelsonville
Lit Guess
Registration Not Needed in County Voters Learn Precinct Changes
Voters in the county hear that no registration is required and that newly drawn precinct lines will affect many areas. They are advised to learn the new polling places and understand shifts in precinct boundaries this fall.
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Athens County
Enus
Sage Tea Beautifies and Darkens Hair
The ad claims Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound can instantly darken gray hair to a lustrous tone. It asserts millions of bottles sold yearly and promises natural, even coverage with noticeable results after one or two applications.
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Wyeth
Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Promises Gentle Hair Care
An advertisement extols Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as a superior, greaseless option that protects the scalp and hair. It claims regular soaps dry the scalp and damage hair, while two teaspoons create rich lather for thorough cleansing and easy rinsing. Sold at drug stores, it’s inexpensive and long lasting.
How Indigestion Can Be Corrected
Indigestion often stems from thin blood and weak digestion. Dr Williams Pink Pills restore vitality by rebuilding the blood and aiding digestion. Mrs Potter of Port Dickinson reports rapid relief and improved appetite after use. Free booklet What to Eat and How to Eat available from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY. Pills sold at druggists or by mail for 60 cents.
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William
B. Potter
Chenango Street
Port Dickinson
N. Y
Dr. Williams
Simple Apron Pattern Across Fabrics and Sizes
This notice describes an easily made apron pattern compatible with seersucker chambra gingham lawn percale drill linen and alpaca. It lists four sizes from Small to Extra Large with bust ranges and notes Medium requires about 2 percent yards of 36 inch material. A mailed illustration pattern is available on receipt of 12 cents in stamps.
Ohio Leader In The Grange Organization
The report from C. M. Freeman shows Ohio far ahead in new granges formed in the year ending September 30 1926. National total 382 with Ohio 85 and other states listed led by Oklahoma 63 and Pennsylvania 62. Thirty eight granges reorganized including 8 in Pennsylvania and 6 in Washington and South Dakota with Ohio at 3.
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C. M. Freeman
National Grange
Ohio
United States
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
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Hogs price shifts as hog supply tightens then grows
Pork prices had been high due to scarce hogs but come winter will ease as more hogs reach market. Farmers report prices declining as hog supply improves with the season. A new electric drink mixer for soda fountains can mix liquids in a single receptacle or in two simultaneously.
English women bet on horses to beat boredom in countryside towns
In London reports show women increasingly place large bets with bookmakers during the 1920 racing season. They seek excitement from country living, favor high odds, and gamble on names rather than favorites, with a notable client backing a horse named Golden Guinea. Also noted are widows' pensions linked to remarriage and a Nottingham man who jilts then marries, but is left at the altar.
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League of Nations
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Mediterranean
Marry Women for Homes London By Mail
A London report claims marriage rates attract little interest for the Chancellor of the Exchequer while noting a popular song titled Widows are Wonderful and a lighthearted press view of matrimonial plots.
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London
King George Sells Grapes From Hampton Vine
London By Mail reports King George has sold most of this year’s 600 grape bunches from the Hampton vine. The strong demand for the royal fruit has led to a brisk trade, with a large portion already disposed of.
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London
King George
Hampton Cow Palace
H. M. Office of
Miss Brown to Speak at Glouster Wednesday
Hallie Q. Brown the colored woman speaker delighted a large crowd of Republican voters at a courthouse meeting Monday evening. She will address the people of Glouster Wednesday evening in her inimitable speaking style.
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Hallie Q. Brown
Glouster
Road dip near Blackburn Hill repaired after months of wear
The mean little dip along the Athens Albany road just beyond the Blackburn hill south of Athens has been repaired at last. The fault may have strained automobile springs as drivers approached at speeds exceeding the limit.
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Athens-Albany
Blackburn Hill
Athens
Nice Residence Property Nears Interior Finishing
The Slingluff residence at the corner of Morris Avenue and State Street in Athens is nearing interior finishing. It is expected to be one of the finest small homes in the area and may be ready for occupancy by mid December.
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Slingluff
Morris Avenue
State Street
Athens
Corn Harvest Yields High but Prices Fall
Farmers praise a bumper corn yield across the county yet fear depressed prices. Many have spent much on labor and equipment, while markets show squeeze on income. In Ohio Columbus Gov Cox commutes Vincenzo Dennario sentence from 1916 to five years, with release due in June 1921 after clemency board recommendation.
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Columbus, CO
Vincenzo Dennario
Erie County
Cox
Dennario
Board of Clemency
Better Speech Week Observed In Ohio Schools
Ohio public schools will observe Better Speech Week from November 1 to 8 as the state department of public instruction asks educators to cooperate in the national event. A collapsible steel frame bed for two weighs 37 pounds, designed for automobile tourists.
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Columbus
Ohio
State Department of Pubic Instruction
Dentist Dr Studer Moves to New Location Above Cornwell's
Dr Studer relocates his dental office from Lash's Drug Store to a new site over Cornwell's Jewelry Store. The notice spans October 4 to October 16.
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Dr. Studer
Lash
Cornwell
Quick Money Scam Ad Requesting Mail-In Remedies
A fragmented 20th century style flyer urges readers to cut out text and mail it to Foley & Co for a trial package. It touts Foley Kidney Pills Foley Cathartic Tablets and claims cures for grippe coughs colds croup and other ailments. The offer asks only 5 cents and includes an address in Chicago Illinois.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Hill in bad shape on Athens Marshfield pike
The Athens Marshfield pike is described as the only smooth macadam road with one bad stretch on the Marshfield end where holes and gullies appear near the hill into the village. The road was built last year. The Queensland government plans to import insects that destroy prickly pear.
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Athens-Marshfield
Marshfield
Queensland
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