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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1924
Page
2
An advertisement claims Creomulsion, a creosote emulsion, soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs to treat chronic coughs bronchial conditions and throat and lung diseases. It promises stomach absorption and blood action, with a money back guarantee if relief isn’t achieved when taken as directed.
Marietta High School eyes a crucial matchup with Athens, aiming to secure a victory in a rivalry marked by strong teams. Athens beat Gallipolis 21-7 while Marietta edged Zanesville 7-6, with Marietta optimistic after recent workouts and no lineup changes. The game kicks off at 2:30 p.m. at the A. H. S. field, pitting two rivals against each other for season stakes.
Four Bible presents were given to teachers in the Greendale four-room school in Logan on Wednesday evening. The event followed a program by the children at the old school building, which drew a crowd that filled the capacity. This marks a second county school receiving Bible presentations as the Klan promotes the movement.
The hid society of the Methodist church met for an all day quilting at Mrs. Robert Graves home in The Plains Ohio. They sold quilts for 7.50 to Mrs. Charles Mills of Athens and 5 to Mrs. Robert Graves, plus a rag rug for 1.75 to Mrs. George Smith. Libbie Hawk led sales. a baked bean dinner was served to members including Mrs. Hawk and others.
Sweden's quota of the German loan was subscribed in under thirty minutes after the Mets opened.
Martin Warren of Buffalo opened fire in the law office of Coatesworth Diebold, fatally wounding two women and seriously wounding a lawyer. He fired ten shots before surrendering to police without further incident.
In Washington on October 17 the Democratic party renewed its attack on President Coolidge for not acting on the United States Tariff Commission recommendation to reduce the sugar duty by one cent per pound.
Rome reports the Pope’s strict stance on women’s attire influencing local designers for Holy Year celebrations. Approved models favor ankle length skirts and high neck bodices. Visitors to the Vatican face stricter scrutiny and hats are discouraged.
Athens hosts over 2,000 Southeastern Ohio teachers for a two day convention October 24 25 with 19 Athens speakers including President Bryan and Ohio University professors. Sessions run Friday afternoon through Saturday evening in the university auditorium with sections on rural primary vocational and subject area teaching and an executive committee member to be elected.
In Fairmont West Virginia a Marion county jury found Ivan Poling hotel manager guilty of conspiracy in the February 29 beating and shooting of Dan Washington a Black chef Poling is the third Klan member indicted in the case as the attack followed Washington attempting to arrange a meeting with Mrs Robert Brown who was also indicted
E W Henderson of Olean New York a traveling salesman was killed when his car struck a pole in Canton. No injuries on the body suggested a heart attack caused death as he crashed in the business district.
Valley Ranch near Cody Wyoming owned by Julian S Bryan son of RE Bryan of Ohio university will host a big western film in the style of The Covered Wagon. Bryan and Irving Larom contract with Famous Players Lasky to supply locations equipment and grub for the troupe. The ranch spans over 8000 acres with seventy buildings and is famed for scenery and horses used in Yellowstone tours and earlier Milton Sills pictures.
Elaborate preparations mark Navy Day on October 27 in Los Angeles Harbor home base of the Pacific battle fleet Admiral R F Coontz will lead the observance The new superdreadnoughts Colorado and West Virginia will be in port and the entry fleet will open for visitors Banquets parades athletic competitions and sky writing will feature the celebration.
In his Riverhead will, Francis Burrall Hoffman leaves a fragment of the True Cross and a silver dessert set given by Emperor Wilhelm I to the testator’s grandfather in 1876 as heirlooms. Both items go to his son Albert N. Hoffman.
Beautiful home dyeing and tinting is guaranteed with Y Diamond Dyes. Dip in cold water for tinting or boil to dye rich colors. Each 18 cent package includes simple directions for dyeing lingerie, silks, robes, dresses, coats, and more. Tell your druggist material type.
An old advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a tastier, easier alternative to cod liver oil. It claims a box of 60 tablets costs 60 cents and guarantees at least 6 pounds gain in 80 days with money-back offer, urging readers to buy through Cline Pharmacy Co. or McKee Drug Co.
Messenger Pattern Dept offers a practical day dress design suitable for wash or wool fabrics. Convertible collar, sleeve options, and piping in white or green. skirt width at foot 1%% yard. Six sizes listed. yardage provided for 38 inch bust with long or short sleeves. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in coin or stamps.
A scientific note explains that only select researchers view vitamins while emphasizing every person must have ample nutrition factors to support growth and strength.
Scott's Emulsion popular food-tonic praised for broad vitamin supply and strength benefits for both adults and children. Manufactured by Scott & Bowne in Bloomfield New Jersey with worldwide repute.
The old Fort Apache in Arizona, once a center of frontier battles, opens as a model boarding school for Native children. The War Department left over a year ago and a trained group from the government now runs the school's first Fall term with 459 pupils attending.
Fire department on the job ends labor dispute as city council negotiates pay. Firefighters return to posts after stalemate with wage request to be reconsidered shortly. Local residents hear the news with relief.
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