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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1922
Page
2
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel to tone the liver and bowels. The copy asserts that proper bowel and bile function guards against a sallow complexion dark circles pimples dull eyes and bilious skin and promotes natural buoyancy. Prices listed are 15c and 30c.
Advert claims a home cough remedy using Pinex with sugar syrup or molasses as an effective treatment for severe coughs, bronchitis, croup, hoarseness, and asthma. It promises quick, lasting relief and healing of throat membranes, with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back from the Pinex Co.
New York report notes light heavy Tom Gibbons from St Paul arrived in town on October 12 and immediately began final preparations for his scheduled match with Billy. The sparring and drills kicked off promptly, signaling strong readiness for the impending bout.
Athens County has 32 local farm bureau leaders, with other counties listed including Fairfield 7, Gallia 168, Hocking 70, Meigs 123, Perry 116, Vinton 4, Washington 95. Ohio totals show 9,487 farm bureau leaders in rural townships, plus 1,343 poultry project leaders, 1,700 boys and girls club leaders, and 1,214 livestock improvement project leaders.
Miske headlines a Madison Square Garden event tonight after several days on the ground promoting the bout.
Tedrow of Bailey Run was fined 200 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to unlawfully possessing intoxicating liquor. Magistrate M P Tucker of Chauncey imposed the penalty following an arrest when Constable H A Seibert found two quart bottles hidden in his coat pockets. The incident occurred at Tedrow’s home.
An advertisement touts Nerv-Worth as a remedy for constipation indigestion dizziness headaches and nervousness in women. A user from East Liverpool recounts weight gain from 95 to 120 pounds after two weeks and credits the product with improved sleep appetite and health. The ad notes availability at local drug stores with a money back guarantee if first bottle fails and highlights suitability for delicate women and children due to its pleasant taste and mild effective action.
John H. Clarke of Youngstown urged support for the League of Nations during a Franklin County Bar Association gathering in Columbus. He urged U S membership to prevent Turkish atrocities and criticized Britain’s stand at the Dardanelles while hoping President Harding would appoint a U S representative to the reparations commission to stabilize Europe.
Columbus marked Columbus Day with government offices closed and a parade mid afternoon. A memorial service in Goodale Park, led by Mayor Thomas, followed by a formal address under the Alien Societies of Columbus. Women are prohibited from mining as engineers by British law.
Alec confesses Doris does not love him and has blocked happiness by marrying him. Billy reveals Doris loves Alexander Graham and plans for her to be free to choose. Alec shows shock and relief as the truth unfolds.
Frank Miner, arrested here when he tried to sell a stolen horse for 12, was sent back to the Moundsville penitentiary from which he had escaped. William Jones, auto accessory dealer, received a 50 reward for his capture.
The thirteenth annual meeting opens in Washington with a congratulatory message from President Harding to Secretary Hoover, the retiring president of the association. A thunderstorm is mentioned with trains as safest during such weather and beds as a good second.
Amesville reports George Henry of Cincinnati earned the Master Mason degree at the local lodge, a social hour followed with cake ice cream coffee and cigars. Local basketball: Friday win for the home team 10 to 8 over The Plains high school and girls lost 8 to 2. Upcoming Cannonville visit. Propriety change at Hotel Evans Henry by Fred Joy and move of Carlos Nori into the new halls. Several local travel and minor incidents noted, including a fog-hunting incident resulting in fines.
A Sunday flurry halted work at Bishopville mines causing a Monday standstill. By Tuesday operations resumed as the Federal Valley Co restarted after a strike, with reports the Jennings Co has expanded the Federal Valley Stewart Railroad potentially reopening product markets. Roads to wholesale houses via Cannaville feared blocked if rain persisted, and repair plans for Chauncey road and Courtney Hill were discussed as Mrs. Blanche Huston of Albany visits the area.
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