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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1920
Page
6
Billy the goat leaves Cloverleaf Farm for a circus visit but stops to munch cabbage in a garden. Farmer Grant and worker Lige trap the goat, restrain him with a neck strap, and tie him to a wagon wheel inside the barn. The barn confinement hints at a longer stay.
A discouraged wife asks if her husband should quit his job to seek new work amid uncertain times. The adviser suggests staying put until conditions settle and hints at using want ads and networking to find better fits. Also includes a beauty question about necklines and a thank you note prompt for flowers, plus cowboy correspondence request.
A Warsaw report via Berlin wireless says the Russian soviet government dispatched a delegation with peace proposals to General Wrangel in southern Russia.
Notice announces Dr Studer relocated his dental practice from Lash's Drug Store premises to a new site above Cornwell's Jewelry Store with effective dates from October 4 to October 16.
The American thoroughbred Man o War won the Crown of the sport of Kings at Kenilworth Windsor. He finished seven lengths ahead of Sir Barton in 2 03, the last race of his career before breeding. Sir Barton to Montreal and Man o War to Laurel Md. The purse of 75000 push earnings to about 200000, plus a 5000 gold cup. He celebrated by drinking from the cup.
Albert Logan of near Athens reports years of poor health from kidney trouble with night disruptions and dizziness. After using Dreco, he rises easily, sleeps well, and days are steadier. The remedy is described as twelve herbal plants and is sold by The Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.
Reports from county and city superintendents to state superintendent Vernon M. Reigel show no widespread shortage in Ohio schools. Of 67 cities reporting, 47 vacancies. 26 teacher shortages are noted across 65 of 88 counties.
RS. ROSE E. TUTTLE of Portland Maine says Tanlac has relieved her rheumatism and other troubles and left her feeling like she has a new lease on life.
Mrs. Rose E. Tuttle of 293 Congress Street Portland says Tanlac transformed her digestion and energy after years of illness. She describes relief from stomach disorder, pains, nerves, and sleepless nights and notes she can perform all her housework. Tanlac is sold in several Ohio towns by local pharmacies.
Athens High travels to Toledo to meet Waite High in a matchup viewed as nearly impossible for the smaller Athens squad. The entire Athens contingent is available with Wise returning, Faubion recovering, and Barnes ready to contribute as Coach Mackie drives the team to peak speed for the anticipated clash.
Athens scene notes a mix of social life and street activity. Women in red white and blue, men gossiping about politics, a speaker arranged on a platform, many schoolchildren on the corner, a blind man wrapping coins, university crowds around a long sign on an elderly blind man, and a young woman on Union Street displaying fashion in a brief frock.
Mrs. Agnes Williamson Wilson wife of Secretary of Labor Wilson died early today in Washington. The report gives no further details.
Berlin reports Germany prefers cooperation with the United States over Britain as it weighs postwar economic rebuilding. Germany sees America favoring business relations and German recovery, while France is viewed as pursuing economic destruction, influencing Berlin to push for Geneva Conference clarity.
Hebbardsville Frank Davis and family visited James Knowl ton's in Pleasant Valley with Clark Hudnell and family also spending Sunday on Raccoon. The Irregular travel included Springfield visitors Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Cook returning home, Athens hosts Mrs. Hiram Frost and Conrad Steinmetz with Isaac Frost, and roaming relatives Sam Howard and Marion Vandervort families moving toward Texas.
The piece links constipation to serious disorders and urges a healthy diet and exercise. It endorses Cham berlain's Tablets as mild effective and pleasant to take, noting they cost a quarter and are worth trying for regular bowels.
Earl Roop a Michigan farmer who confessed killing his two daughters was to be examined by alienists to assess sanity. He said he killed the children while his wife was ill with a newborn, citing money woes and a failed crop as reasons. He allegedly attempted chloroform then buried the babies alive near a river.
Tonight at seven o clock the First M E church hosts a special prayer meeting as part of a six session series. The Sunday e leads the program with slides on The Influence and Life of Jesus. Paintings by Rubens Hofman Reni Rembrandt and Dore accompany readings and music, inviting public attendance. A note adds a separate item about a rubber vulcanization process in India using waste materials.
United Press report from Marion Ohio describes Senator Harding and Mrs Harding on tour. Mrs Harding sits close during speeches and jokes with photographers while a local journalist notes the nonpolitical Order of the Elephant and a lively serenade along Mount Vernon Avenue.
The Messengers describe a swift end to a World Series party in Cleveland after the Indians defeated Brooklyn in a final trouncing. The piece notes lingering taint from 1919 and hints at revived interest with a future moonshine raid, while mentioning an electrical tailors tool invention.
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