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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1926
Page
7
Ohio residents face high costs and low voter engagement under the current primary system. The piece argues blocs and political bosses dominate centers of population, shaping state leadership while ordinary voters struggle to know candidates. It condemns rising per voter costs and calls for primary reform to restore accountable government.
In Rome on October 21 the Mexican Catholic hierarchy disclosed an escort system to inform the Vatican of the church state struggle. The three bishops reported only three priests from 4000 joined the government's National Church, with a monthly salary of 500 pesos.
Radio listings show Friday evening programs across stations Wahuai Baltimore WLS Chicago WMAQ Chicago KDKA Pittsburgh WSM Nashville and WCCO Minneapolis St Paul. Notable items include Verdi opera Rigoletto and organ recitals with times ranging from 10:30 p.m. CST to 10 p.m. CST.
Russian workers contributed two thirds of six million three hundred sixty thousand dollars given to English miners since the strike began. Relief to each striker averaged 876 dollars, with individual Russian worker gifts about 50 cents. The plan deducts one day’s pay monthly. AFL contributed 46,635 dollars and Amsterdam International 107,000.
The ad claims Peterson's Ointment stops eczema and piles within minutes and boasts a money back guarantee if buyers are not benefited. It cites testimonials from patients including T. G. Rockestrom of Detroit praising relief after using four boxes and notes the product sells for 35 cents a large tube.
In Yarmouth England a herd of about 2000 sheep broke loose and roamed the streets, halting traffic for hours. A separate item notes a resolution by the National Council of Catholic Men urging President Coolidge to curb government sponsored theories from Mexico.
An advertisement promotes a homemade cough syrup using Pinex and sugar or honey in a pint bottle. It promises quick relief within 24 hours and lists uses for throat irritation bronchitis and asthma while urging readers to ask their druggist for Pinex 226 ounces.
Logan notices report the Rev T C Harper pastor of the United Brethren church was called to Lancaster to deliver an itinerant sermon for Mrs Fences Tistor and then leaves for Hunt. The piece also mentions Otto Neptune and a hunting trip to Canada with Athens men. A separate item notes a divorce suit filed by Richard Hughes against Marie Hughes with Mickey McClure named as co respondent.
Guiladus Thomas Cutter, Welsh soprano, and D. Edgar Davis, Welsh baritone, will appear in concert at the United Brethren church in Logan on October 21 announced by Rev. T. C. Harper. Helen Gertin will accompany on piano organ and monologue.
J B Schmidt of Heneca county was elected president of the Ohio County Agents association at a meeting here. C Ladies Night observed by L Rowland of Lorain county with Florence Logan Kiwanis club York secretary and vice president, Tuesday night.
Mrs. Catherin Curl was brought to North Lewisburg under guard to attend the funeral of her son Walter nine, whom she is charged with murdering by chloroform. She attempted suicide and will be sent to Columbus to await trial after the funeral.
A furnished three room apartment at 3214 S Court Street attracted attention in the Messenger Real Estate columns. Despite its attractive living dining and kitchen spaces, the owner Mr Homer Cooksey faced difficulty filling the vacancy. Other cities were urged for rental listings and inquiries.
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