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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1920
Page
3
Advertisement extols Cascarets as a cure for headaches constipation and bilious feelings claiming they clear the head wake you like a live wire and restore regularity with rosy skin and a sweet disposition. It notes no griping and lists prices 10 25 and 50 cents and adds children love Cascarets too.
In a mixed game, Amesville boys lost 24 to 6 to Risan High Ac Cohen while the girls were defeated 4 to 0. The Wolf family, Mr and Mrs Roy Parsons, were noted hosting candy and cigars later in the day.
A Toledo reader describes relief from weariness and nervousness through Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. The letter praises restoration of sleep, mood, and general strength, encouraging others to try a trial package by mail from Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, New York.
Mrs. Louise Thompson aged 87 died Tuesday at the family home on West Washington street after living in the city 40 years. A Methodist church member and pioneer resident, she is survived by a daughter Miss Carrie and four sons in Ohio and elsewhere. Funeral at four Thursday, burial in Newark. Also notes new minister C C Munson from Jamestown N Y joins Church of Poplar and Watkins.
Mrs J M Hyde hosted a 6 pm dinner for Dayton visitor Mrs Susan H Wuist and Republican officers. A WCTU meeting led by Mrs Chas Monks heard devotionals and a strong program as canvassing surged in York township with 750 Nelsonville women already enrolled and over 1000 expected. Wuist spoke on campaign issues before a Y M C A rally that night led by Mrs Hyde.
Nelsonville listings include a five room house with ten acres on Lower Plains pike for 1200 dollars and a house and lot for 900 dollars at 85 Hocking Street. Also two horses, two girls for Busy Bee Restaurant job, lost billbook with reward, mine rails arrival, plus inquiries on a two car shipment and local contact details.
A Montgomery County RepublicanWomen meeting praised Harding and urged women to vote Republican. The speaker contrasted the two men’s records on women and labor and discussed the League of Nations. Mrs Wurst urged citizens to vote and influence others, with Mrs Hyde thanking her and pledging continued support.
Attendees at the Democratic women's organization in Athens attended a Tuesday session of the Athens League of Nations Study Club. Prof. Jefferson of Ohio University spoke on the league and the U S role in Shantung. his argument found little support and no visible reaction from the audience.
In Columbus Ohio on October 13 Frank B. Willis Republican US Senate candidate canceled all speaking dates for several days due to his 86 year old father’s illness. Mrs Harriet Taylor Upton will speak with Hiram Johnson in Toledo Thursday night. Prominent women speakers from other states will visit Ohio to support the GOP ticket including Medill McCormick Raymond Robins and Manly L Fosseen.
Delegates from every Ohio county gather in Columbus for the first state meeting of the Near East Relief Ohio Division under Judge A C Shattuck. They will outline an Old Clothes drive for Armenian refugees and a holiday financial campaign. Miss Elizabeth Kelly will recount rescuing Armenian girls from Turkish harems in Aintab during the massacre.
In Grand Rapids Michigan on October 13 during the opening session of the Synod of the Province of the Midwest of the Protestant Episcopal Church the Reverend Leonard was elected to a leadership role and Reverend Vincent was named member of the court of review.
Ohio State University marks its 50th birthday with an academic procession from the library to the gymnasium led by President W. O. Thompson. Hundreds of alumni have arrived and more are coming home as a campus celebration runs through Saturday.
Chicago reports 893 841 registered voters with 556 903 men and 366 938 women. Yesterday's record registration added over 400 000 voters. about 200 000 were women who began to take more interest in politics since the suffrage amendment.
A land turtle marked with initials carved in 1884 by C W Mitchell on an Alexander Township farm was found by William Dixon decades later. The shellback had remained near the farm, showing little sign of extensive travel over the years.
Laborers excavate for the new Stewart high school building measuring 105 by 86 feet. Foundation to be laid this fall, construction started in spring. Stewart enlarges with at least one new residence this fall and a rural mail route opens November first. Post office hours extended as residents demand better mail service.
In Chattanooga on October 13 Senator Warren G. Harding praised Cleveland’s four game victory over Brooklyn as a testament to the honesty of the game and its players. He lauded pitcher Coveleskie for his three decisive wins and extended Ohio’s pride.
The Republican citizens of Murray O plan a large rally Friday evening with a roster of local speakers from nearby towns.
An old ad extols “pleasant business relations” with customers and offers time deposits at per cent interest. It cites building location 28 West and assets exceeding $20,000,000. The text emphasizes trust and invitation to deal in financial services.
Gifford Croaby in police custody confesses to killing an unnamed old merchant in Warren County near Philadelphia and his accomplice Blum Long. He says they intended to take money, struck the man with a hammer, took about $1,000, then fled into the woods where Long was killed with a tree limb.
A man named Crosby was arrested in Norfolk after an apparent murder and robbery. He allegedly killed a man, removed funds, then fled by boat to Norfolk. Authorities report a large reward and note a forged navy discharge tied to the case with the true name Elum Long on the back document.
A reader from Urbana reports a dramatic cure of a large goitre after using Sorbol Quadruple for ten months. He says two bottles removed the growth, improving breathing and sleep, and notes the product comes in small bottles and does not interfere with daily work. Further information is available from local drug stores or Sorbol Company.
Fragmentary OCR shows a banned or restricted cough and cold remedy ad or label. Mentions preventing crusts from mucus and cautions about treatment. references trial and druggists distributing the item.
The advertisement highlights dresses in Serge Tricolette Suedene Satin and Charmeuse with sizes from 14 to 44, plus a large selection of stout models. It notes coats relaunched at low prices and promotes children’s union suits with E Z underwear and drop seat at 1.49 for ages 2 to 14.
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