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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1920
Page
6
A business argument highlights a firm with 50000 dollars paid in capital, 20 percent yearly cash dividends, and a 25000 dollar surplus and sinking fund after ten years. Another plant in a second city shows rapid growth, strong earnings, and modern facilities. The text urges joining and accepting additional capital to scale up, offering profit sharing to a select group.
Billy Whiskers and Milly travel toward the Springfield circus as noon bells ring. He notes the big tent ahead while recalling a past snub by Terrence Bull Pup and the parade of animals, and pushes through crowded streets hoping to catch the show.
A sixteen year old asks if she should run away to marry a nineteen year old. Mrs Thompson warns she is too young and most marriages at sixteen fail, urging her to wait and consider her mother’s view. A teacher asks about marriage prospects. the advisor urges independence, education, and marrying for love, noting many women marry after thirty.
The ad promotes Hyomei as a remedy for coughs colds and catarrh based on eucalyptus oil from inland Australia. It asserts the air there suppresses germs and that inhaling Hyomei delivers the same germ killing effect. Hyomelt is sold with a satisfaction guarantee or money back.
Athens High School football squad travels to Toledo at 6 am with Coach Mackie leading 26 players. Town fundraisers funded travel for many substitutes as Waite prepares a 2100 student pool. A 4000 strong crowd is expected with bands, music, and a large rally the day before in Athens.
A social and supper is planned at Finch School on Saturday evening October 16. State School Inspector Crow will discuss the three mill levy and related topics at the gathering.
Mrs. Nettie Phillips of Megadore near Akron says Tanlac saved her life after years of severe stomach disorder. She details relief from pain dizziness and insomnia and notes weight gain and renewed energy. Tanlac is sold at multiple Ohio pharmacies including Cline's Athens and Gem Nelsonville.
James A. Miller, Pastor, leads Albany church service at 10 30 with Bible class during Sunday school at 1 Hebbardsville Wingett Chapel and Guysville host morning Sunday schools at 9, Carthage at 1 30, New England at 9 with preaching and evening services posted.
Mrs James Brown of Clark Mills New York recounts suffering a severe lung cold and persistent coughing before using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. She notes prompt relief and many others have likewise found quick cure from this remedy.
Charles Gallagher picked up drunk Thursday was fined ten dollars and costs. He claimed his home is Ireland and said he was en route to Philadelphia. A bottle found on him contained about a teaspoonful of what appeared to be excellent whiskey.
Belgrade officials advise that Serbia insists Fiume be awarded to Jugoslavia or placed under League of Nations control. Demands include acceptance of the Wilson line, Dalmatia and nearby islands to Jugoslavia, and a settled Montenegrin issue. Serbia signals willingness to avoid Albania intervention if a suitable government forms.
In Cincinnati on October 14, Rube Marquard’s share of the world series melon was attached in municipal court. Judgments against Marquard, totaling $524.91 for Louis Henry and Max Robinson and $316.92 for Joseph Rosenweig, form the basis of the action. John E Brouce, secretary of the National Commission, is named defendant for handling the checks.
District Attorney Swann heads to Italy after the state department reports Alfred Cochi will be tried in Bologna for the 1917 murder of Ruth Grueger in New York City. Detective Owen W. Boham is sent with affidavits and evidence to present the American case.
A federal board of vocational education conference met in Washington to discuss training disabled soldiers for self support. An inventor introduced a two wheeled freight truck with hinged legs at the center of the handles to help it be carried upstairs.
County authorities seized during a raid on October 2, netting $1800 for the county. Among 35 men fined, eight paid $200 each, the largest amount. The smallest fine was $25 plus costs, with more raids anticipated to further enrich the treasury.
A column urges wives to monitor their husbands health to prevent sickness and job loss. It promotes Earle’s Hypo Cod as a quick acting tonic that boosts appetite digestion sleep and vitality. The piece claims improved strength and disease resistance and suggests families start taking it now.
Mrs. J. Packard of Cleveland Ohio says her husband was irritable tired and weak until taking Earle's Hypo-Cod. After two bottles he regained sleep strength and energy and now is jolly and active at home. She urges others to try the remedy and asks their druggist about it.
Government reports note a new anti Bolshevik movement on the western Russian frontier. About 35 000 men operate on the southern Ukrainian front and 5 000 on the northern front east of Vilna. The Whites threaten to weaken Bolshevik forces while peasant uprisings and Red desertions rise in Ukraine.
London reports a secret agreement between Russia and Poland, dated October 15, settling a major dispute. The accord is described as addressing a pivotal question and was revealed by Rigadis.
Adolf Joffe and Jan Dombski signed a protocol before the armistice, guaranteeing payment of Russian gold to Poland. The share will reflect Poland’s prewar balances in the Russian treasury, making Poland the first to retrieve Soviet funds. English researchers also show peat plus wood pulp can produce newsprint for finer grades.
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