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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1924

Page

2

Religion Must Come First In Nation's Life

President Coolidge dedicates a monument to Francis Asbury and argues religion, not law, should lead reform. He states government rests on religion and that virtue, justice, and liberty arise from divine grace, not legislation. He cites Asbury and early Methodist circuit riders as foundational to American unity.

George E. Durno I. N Washington Coolidge Francis Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Dlecmed Congress

Stomach Remedy A Fast Seller in New Jersey Town

Six thousand bottles sold last year as McKee Drug Co promotes Dave's Mentha Pepsin. The remedy claims rapid relief from gas, bloating, acidity and indigestion, with benefits for dyspepsia, gastritis, dizziness and sleeplessness. It is described as pleasant, tonic, and easily procured via local druggists.

New Jersey McKee Drug Co Moncey Dave Dare

President Urges Personal Responsibility in Religion

The President warns that government cannot do religion's work and individuals must act rightly. He argues prosperity rests on personal conduct and rejects the view that society can thrive without individual moral effort.

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Judge lowers bonds for two assault defendants in Chauncey

On Wednesday Judge Worstell reduced the bonds of Jess Hiisen and John Hook, bound over for assault and battery by Magistrate M. B. Tucker of Chauncey, from 2500 to 500 dollars. The court deemed the initial bonds exorbitant.

Worstell Jess Hiisen John Hook M. B. Tucker Chauncey

New Varicose Veins and Ulcers Treatment Claim

Advertises Emerald Oi as a powerful remedy for varicose veins ulcers and swollen glands. Promotes a two ounce bottle for use with daily application and claims rapid relief and goitre disappearance with steady use.

Bride Bertha Gott Elopes to Alfred E. Smith Jr

In Syracuse on Oct 16 Mrs. William H. Gott blesses her daughter Bertha Gott 22 who secretly married Alfred E. Smith Jr. through an elopement from the governor’s circle while her engineer father works on the Twentieth Century Limited project.

Syracuse N. Y Willam H. Gott Bertha Gott Twentieth Century Limited Alfred FE. Smith Alfred E. Smith, Jr

Seed Range Found In Each Wild Poppy Stem

Scientists report that every stem of the wild poppy carries a seed count ranging from sixteen thousand to sixty thousand. The finding highlights the plant's prolific seeding potential and implications for its spread in natural habitats.

Marion Teachers Restores Old School Hours In Referendum

Marion Ohio voters approved reverting to the old schedule with classes from 8:30 to 11:30, after debates over a new start at 8 and lunch at 12. The board of education announced the decision following townwide unrest and a referendum.

Marion Board of Education Marion Public Schools Jesse Mason

Nuxated Iron Promises Rich Blood and Restored Nerves

Advertisements claim organic Nuxated Iron strengthens nerves and increases endurance without harming teeth. It allegedly equals eating iron-rich foods and is sold by druggists with a money-back guarantee, warning of counterfeit rates and stressing the N. I. stamped tablets.

Meda

Sullivan Stops Ballerino To Retain Junior Title At MSG

Steve Kid Sullivan retained his junior lightweight crown by knocking out Mike Ballerino in the fifth round at Madison Square Garden. Ballerino was dropped three times from rights before the count. odds shift sparked doubt, but most spectators agreed the stoppage was genuine. Neither fighter led until the final round.

New York Steve “Kid” Sullivan Mike Ballerino Madison Square Garden Ballerino

No Burials of Buried Alive in US in Past Decade

A claim states no reports exist of humans buried alive in the United States during the last ten years. It cites absence of confirmed cases and emphasizes lack of verifiable records on such incidents within the period.

United States

Corn Cutting Progress and Social Visits in Sharpsburg

Sharpsburg notes show corn cutting in progress with limited wheat sowing. Local residents, including Roy and Hiram Love, Lenor Strode, and many visitors, attended sales, a big ox roast, and a Hi school carnival. Nearby trips included Bartlett and Perry County outings, plus reflections on church and home improvements near Mt Herman.

Roy Love Hiram Love Lenor Strode Wellaton Henry Burns Daisy Elmer Halbirt Canaanville Fletcher Graham Martiett Grahams Athens Nora Sedwick Ray Columbus Harry Glover Bartlett Clarence Kern John Opal Martha Thompson Arthur Thompson Sharpsburg Abner McGee Trimble Asa Dille Elsie Dille Chesterhill A. C. Carr Grace Glover Lillian Bardin Vern Harris T. E. Dickson Carol Burrell Strode Elton Beard Harold Meismeier Basil Dille Wayne Edgerton Frank Porteraville Perry

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