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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1924
Page
7
An old health ad triggers Americans to guard against kidney issues from rich foods. It promotes drinking soft water with four ounces of Rad Salts daily to flush kidneys, neutralize acids, and relieve bladder disorders, urging medical checkups twice yearly.
Gov Charles W Bryan of Nebraska the running mate of John W Davis heads to Canton Ohio for a two day campaign stop. He addressed a large crowd last night praising Davis as a statesman scholar and diplomat.
Major Zanni, the Argentine world flyer, plans to use three radio equipped vessels chartered for the Pacific leg. His agents in Kobe sought ships but had no success, while Senor Uriburu, the Argentine minister, hosted him with receptions in Kobe today.
Perry county commissioners adopted a resolution calling for immediate improvement of 11 miles of bad roads at a total cost of 435000. The state will provide 165000 in state and federal funds, and Perry County will fund 270000 as approved by the state highway department.
A letter asserts relief from long standing stomach gas and indigestion after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for two years. The writer claims the remedy cures stomach liver and intestinal ailments and notes a money back guarantee with McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists.
In Cincinnati Ohio two men died when trench walls collapsed in Hyde Park last night. John Daley 45 and James Simpson 45 a Black worker were killed while working in the trench.
Experiments are being conducted to raise flax from European seed in Egypt where flax cultivation has largely given way to cotton over the past century. The project signals renewed interest in flax due to changing agricultural practices and potential market demand.
In Lorain Ohio on October 24 a Brookfield School District bus carrying first and second graders was hit by a Lake Shore Electric train at Stop 73. Four children died and three more were expected to die. twenty were injured as driver Elmer Owen stated he paused before crossing. The Brookfield board of education planned an inquiry to determine responsibility.
A bus crash left the vehicle demolished and several children injured. Eight year old Louis Paddock recalled singing before the wreck. he sustained a cut above the eye. The Ohio Utilities Commission was expected to issue a Columbus order for a state probe of the incident.
The article compares building a solid bone structure to laying a foundation for a skyscraper meant to endure for fifty years, emphasizing lasting strength and resilience.
Ad extols Scott's Emulsion as rich in vitamins aiding boys and girls to build sturdy bodies strong bones and healthy teeth. It urges daily use for most children and emphasizes long term benefits for the future.
T C Kelly missing since Sunday was found dead at a San Bernardino mountain precipice. His wife survived and Meredith Waterbury age 5 also lived, saved from death by blood from Mrs Kelly's arm after she gashed herself to feed the child.
Fire at Magnetic Springs in Oct 23 report shows the annex housing Loren Cook meat market and Charles Welsh restaurant burned to ruins last night. Loss estimated at 12600 dollars. Fire began in the restaurant. Bath house survived. Marion fire department arrived late due to a driver taking the wrong road.
An old newspaper advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a cure for chronic coughs colds bronchial issues and throat and lung troubles. It states the эмulsified creosote based formula soothes heals inflamed membranes kills germs and includes a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved with proper use.
Romans held salt as sacred in meals, insisting no dish be served until the salt was placed on the table. This custom underscored the ritual importance of salt in ancient culinary practice.
The Rev M E Chanley opens a series of Popular Question sermons at First Christian Church on Sundays starting October 26. Questions are submitted a week ahead and sermons cover Bible God Jesus Religion and Sin and Salvation with music directed by Mrs C Millikan each evening at seven.
A new oil lamp claims to produce brighter, cleaner light than gas or electricity. Tested by government and universities, it allegedly burns 94 percent air and 6 percent kerosene with no odor or smoke. Inventor E A Johnson offers 10 day free trials and potential agency profits of seven to five dollars monthly.
Ancient Romans used charcoal as the primary fuel. It burned in open fires or simple grates, providing economical heat for living rooms and baths.
Funeral services for Paul Frye, killed Thursday when fell from a truck, will be held Sunday afternoon at Hocking Street Church. Burial will follow in West Anton Street Cemetery.
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