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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1920

Page

6

Billy Whiskers Flees Exhibit Platform Chaos Folds

Billy the cat escapes danger during a freak show incident as a fat lady and others topple from a platform when he blasts through the crowd like a cannon ball. He hides in a nearby box awaiting calmer moments before planning to assist the distressed fat lady the next day.

Billy Tom Treat Jack Wright Borneo Jess Billy Whiskers The Saalfield Pubishing Co Akron, O

Advice on young love and fashion trends in old column

A reader asks about marriage against parental wishes and the advice given to avoid early unions. The column then pivots to fashion trends describing elaborate suits, trims, fabrics, and silhouettes with commentary on current styles.

Mrs. Thompson

Is the traditional suit fading in the fashion market

Marjorie reports a fashion divide as sport and street clothes blur the lines of the American tailored suit this season. The piece notes market trends showing sport styles gaining ground and a traditional tailored look wavering amid newer hodge podge effects.

Owe Marjorie United Press New York

Wanderer 3 Declared Sane in Murder Trial

Chicago reports that Carl Wanderer was deemed sane by psychiatrist Dr. Clarence Neumann during his murder trial. Wanderer testified clearly showing rationality and emotion as he answered questions. A reporter testified about a letter Wanderer allegedly wrote to Julia Schmitt after his wife’s death.

Chicago Carl Wanderer Clarence Neumann Psychcopathic Hospital Wanderer Neyman Harry Romanoff Julia Schmitt

Fur Market Collapse Triggers State Trapping Appeal

The Ohio fur market has collapsed with prices dropping dramatically. A. C. Baxter, chief of the state fish and game department, urges trappers to delay trapping to conserve fur bearing animals and reduce waste as November hunting opens. Prime pelts fetch higher prices. many species will be scarcely worth taking this season.

Columbus A. C. Baxter State Fish and Game Department Der Baxter United States

Taft urges Harding to win league of nations support

Former President Taft told Northwestern University listeners that only Harding’s election can advance a postwar league to avert war. He criticized Wilson for insisting on Article X and argued Cox would repeat the same errors. Taft praised Harding as capable, honest, and committed to a revised league while predicting a large Harding victory.

Mrs. Thompson Sunshine Harding United States Taft Patten Gymnasium Northwestern University Wilson Mr. Taft League of Nations Senate League Cox Andrew Jackson Senator Harding

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