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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1926
Page
23
Opinion argues Ohio's primary system empowers political blocs, raises costs, and hinders government efficiency. It claims blocs dominate three or four urban centers, inflate per voter costs from six to sixty dollars, and fail to advance public service or private initiative, urging immediate reform.
Three Mexican bishops met the Pope reporting a fully formed escort service system by the Mexican Catholic clergy to inform the Vatican on church state clashes. They said Catholic resistance remains implacable and only three priests out of 4000 joined the government initiative, accepting 600 pesos monthly.
Radio listings show Fr day schedule of top features across cities. Verdi opera Rigoletto airs on Wiral and WLS WMAQ light opera company broadcasts and KDKA musical institute concert with WSM organ recital and Odin male chorus on WCCO channels.
Moscow reports Russian workers supplied two thirds of the 6 360 000 raised for English miners since the strike began. Relief per striker averaged 8 75 dollars, with individual Russian worker gifts around 65 cents. The pattern deducts one day’s pay monthly. AFL contributed 46 535 dollars and Amsterdam International 107 000.
Buffalo man Peterson proclaims his ointment treats eczema, piles, and skin ailments with a five minute relief claim. He offers a money back guarantee via retailers and cites letters of thanks from users including Detroit resident T G Rockestrom who says after four boxes his piles nearly cleared.
A flock of 2,000 sheep broke free and scattered through Yarmouth England halting traffic on multiple streets for hours as residents watched the spectacle unfold.
At its annual convention the National Council of Catholic Men adopted a resolution asking President Coolidge to act against government sponsored theories from the Mexican republic and to prevent their spread in the United States.
A home made cough syrup recipe using Pinex and sugar syrup or honey claims rapid relief within 24 hours. The ad promotes Pinex as a concentrated Norway pine extract with guaiacol, urging buyers to ask their druggist for 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex and promising satisfaction or refund from The Pinex Co. Wayne, Ind.
The Messenger Pattern Dept offers a simple one piece frock for girls aged 10 or 12 years. Made from serge crepe or wool using plaits at the side for fullness and style. Pattern size 4 includes 10 and 12 year options, fabric estimates given, mail order for 11 6 cents in coins or stamps.
Mrs. Catherin Curl was brought under guard to attend the funeral of her son Walter aged nine in North Lewisburg. She is charged with murder by chloroform and attempted to take her own life. She will be returned to Columbus to await trial after the service.
Logan announces an upcoming concert by Welsh soprano Lady Thomas Cutter and Welsh baritone D Edgar Davis at the United Brethren church on October 21. Accompanist and monologist Helen Gerin will provide piano, organ, and performance.
In Logan on October 21 the Rev T C Harper pastor of the United Brethren church was asked to deliver the funeral sermon for Mrs Fra Taylor a former parishioner while Harper led Lancaster United Brethren Church duties.
Otto Neptune, an oil field worker from Logan, travels with Athens men to Canada for a three week deer bear and wildlife hunt in the interior.
Richard Hughes filed for divorce from Marie Hughes on Wednesday in Logan. The petition names Mickey McClure as correspondent and McClure noted in the filing.
An advertisement in The Messenger’s Real Estate column highlights a well furnished apartment at 321 S Court Street once promising to attract tenants. The piece urges readers to try Athens Nelsonville Logan Pomeroy Glouster for renting vacant rooms or homes.
Logan officials announce a 7 30 p m meeting at the courthouse auditorium for the Logan Chamber of Commerce with six months reports likely from officers. The gathering follows a ladies night program by Mrs O Grady of Lancaster and Mrs Collins. J L Phillips discusses budgeting life.
Ladies night observed by the Logan Kiwanis club. J. P. Schmidt of Seneca county elected president of the Ohio County Agents association. C. B E. Rowland of Lorain county named vice president and Florence York of Miami county secretary.
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