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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1920
Page
2
An ad promotes a small trial bottle of honest St Jacobs Oil to ease backache lumbago sciatica and rheumatism. It claims fast relief within fifty counts and urges immediate use with no burning or harm to the skin. The copy touts unmatched effectiveness and safety.
Mrs Caroline Nayle visits son William Nayle of Vander. Ava Clark visited Stewart on Thursday. Noah Conant, six months at Marion, visits friends at Vanderhoof. Rev Turner conducts meetings at Vanderhoof Baptist church. Ray Oliver family move to Stewart. Gilbert Knight hosted by Clyde Wilson in Athens. C E Knight repaints his house. Gordon has the contract. H C Swisher hauls sawl age to Clarks Mill. W L Messenger to hand farm to Aldo McKinley. sickness delays.
Chicago, Oct 20. The next move in reorganizing big league baseball hinges on five American league teams that have not consented to the Las ker plan. If the holdouts join, a renewal of the baseball war is likely, though 11 clubs back the proposal. John McGraw and Barney Dreyfuss urged the AL clubs to join, warning a legal fight would pit them against William Wrigley Jr. and other magnates backing the new deal.
In Chicago on October 20, the Cook county grand jury reviewed evidence that gamblers planned to fix a second World Series besides 1919 Cincinnati vs White Sox. Testimony from witnesses alleged a syndicate attempted the manipulation but the plot failed. Assistant state attorney Hartley Replogle would not identify which series was referenced.
Friends of Lewis Graham chief of police report he is critically ill at his home 142 Mill Street after an attack of appendicitis. He was taken ill Monday evening and remained in danger of surgery until Wednesday morning when doctors reported his condition better.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a remedy for biliousness and digestive discomfort. It claims relief from headaches, cold symptoms, dizziness, and poor appetite, promising wakeful energy and a cheerful mood after use. It notes prices for children and adults at 10, 25, and 50 cents.
Farmers busy cutting corn and hauling coal. A rally day service drew a large crowd this Sunday. Local residents visited families in Athens and The Plains. An entertainment and bun supper is planned for October 23 at Hickory Grove schoolhouse to benefit the school library.
Co-eds at Ohio University take to winter swimming with Venus like bathing suits and a splashy conclusion. The O U pool is open Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6 45 to 8 00 under Thor Olson head of physical education who supervises with several skilled assistants. The pool is open to men every afternoon.
A crowded weekend mix of visits, church services, and social events in Athens and surrounding communities. Notable items include school athletes traveling to Racine, a play and pie supper, a house fire at William Butts residence, and a large picnic at Athens State hospital grounds with many local families attending.
All former students of Hoop er Ridge school under A. L. Woolley are invited to return to the old schoolhouse on Saturday, November 6, 1920 for a one day reunion. Bring lunch and come prepared for a final fond gathering. former teachers may also attend.
Athens high school continues to suffer from missing laboratory equipment as curriculum changes take effect. Manual training classes operate in wood and machine shops though equipment is incomplete. chemistry and domestic science labs remain unfinished but expected to be ready soon.
A description touts Chamberlain's Liniment as effective for muscular rheumatism, sprains, and bruises. It claims no internal treatment is needed and recommends applying four times daily for quick relief.
Voters are urged to reject joining the League of Nations citing risks to national sovereignty and isolation from world affairs. The Athens Co Republican Committee led by J. M. Foster and Otto Hoisington argues America should decide its own defense measures and policies without foreign mandates.
A new British law requires registration of proprietary medicines and appliances and their owners while imposing strict sale restrictions. Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days. Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching, bleeding, or protruding piles. Instantly relieves itching and aids sleep after first application. 60c.
US Senators argued about Article X and war plans but American women reject any covenant that plans for war. They insist Congress, elected by the people, should hold decision power and not give royal rulers authority to send sons to battle over borders or colonies. Their stance emphasizes mothers and flesh of flesh in opposing imperial ambitions.
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