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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1920

Page

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Mayor Walsh's Death Sparks Global Outcry on MacSwiney Case

New York reports Lord Mayor Thomas MacSwiney’s death drew worldwide attention. Frank P. Walsh, head of the American Commission for Independence, urged a hearing on protest, calling Britains actions a blow to its own existence. He framed MacSwiney’s sacrifice as a dramatic symbol against imperial cruelties.

New York United Press Today Frank P. Walsh Iigh Independence State Department MacSwiney Walsh Hman Anih Lana

Jacksonville High School class trip to Athens bee yard and dairy

A Jacksonville High School senior class reports a September 28 organization, October 16 field trip to Dr Matheny and the Athens dairy, bee yard lessons, a picnic, and visits to college buildings. Students led by Miss Martin note the motto A new World Lies Before Us and the aim to leave a lasting name for future classes.

Norma Noon Jacksonville Jacksonville High School Janette Brown Margaret Cronin Miss Martin Dr. Matheny Athens Hie Dr. von Scheele Chapman Auto Supt. Root Prof. Root H. T. Lee Ohio University Court Street Asylum Prof. Coultrap Athens State Hospital Court Washington Streets Lillian Deal Jeannetta Wolfe Jeanette Brown Faye Brinkley Thelma Easler Wilma Truscky Tina Matson Violet Imes Kathryn McMeana

Lame Shoulder Relief Advised by Chamberlain Liniment

The ad promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for muscular rheumatism and chronic rheumatism, claiming it requires no internal treatment and offers quick relief. It also notes effectiveness for sprains and bruises with application four times daily.

Board of Education Meeting Scheduled for November First

The Board of Education will convene Monday evening November 1 in regular session at the high school office of Superintendent C. E. Stai ley. Several important matters will be discussed. A European process for producing raised character books for the blind has been developed.

Board of Education C. E. Stailey Europe

County high school heads plan year and county contest

Principals from 13 of 14 high schools met at the county office to adopt a uniform course of study, professional study, and county contests. A committee including E J Person E E Fair F P Clark Miss Blanche Philips and Alex Root will draft rules for a countywide academic and athletic contest with district superintendents. Meetings for teachers and principals were approved for the year.

Blanche Phillips Jacksonville John Paynter Coolville D. O. Chappel Chauncey Wilbur Reeves Stewart Earle Miller Canaonville Thomas Love Buchtel Lacy B. Evans Amesville J. P. Clark Glouster FE. J. Person Jerseyville E. E. Fair Luhrig Guy Dinemoor New Marshfield D. M. Bryson the Plains Florence E. J. Person F. P. Clark Blanche Philips Alex Root Athens County

Vinci advertised as a health tonic for weak children

A mother testifies that Vinci restored her ill child from fatigue to vitality and playfulness. The claim states Vinol builds red blood cells, quickens circulation, and boosts appetite, urging readers to buy Vinci from their druggist and reject substitutes.

Vinci

Porto Rico Rice Experiments Show Growth Promise

Experiments in rice cultivation in Porto Rico indicate the island could become a significant producer. Early trials suggest improving yields and potential for wider adoption among local planters.

Porto Rico

Death welcomed by Viennese as housing bad grows

Boston merchant He A Filene relates a Vienna family living in one room with six to endure winter. He cites coal as the needed remedy and urges international aid and possible reunion with Germany to secure supplies. American relief officials warn 300000 children need food and 100000 need clothing this winter.

Carl D. Groat United Press Berlin Vienna HE. A. Filene Boston Austria Hungary Germany Filen Filene Austr ‘Nan’ Island Europe Mret League of Nations International Tribunal American Relief Administration

Davis Campaign Stops Rally Across Southeast Ohio

Republican gubernatorial candidate Harry L. Davis greeted hundreds at Gallipolia Pomeroy and Athens Saturday. He spoke at 1 pm in Gallipolia, 3 pm in Pomeroy introduced by Colonel Brooks, 7 pm in Athens, and 8 pm in Nelsonville before Murray City and on to Columbus.

Harry L. Davis Davis Gallipolia Pomeroy Colonel Brooks Harrisonville Meigs County Brooks Mr. Davis Ohio Athens Tom Jones Athens County Court House Cleveland Vic Donahey Nelsonville Murray City Murray Columbus

Many School Children Are Sickly

Mothers who value their own comfort and the welfare of their children should keep a box of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children for use through the season. They break up colds relieve feverishness constipation teething disorders headache and stomach troubles fed by mothers for over 30 years. THESE POWDERS GIVE SATISFACTION All Drug Stores. Don't accept any substitute.

Mother Gray

Bayer Aspirin Warning and Genuine Packaging Caution

Bayer brand aspirin alert warns buyers to look for Bayer on the package or tablets to ensure authenticity. It notes aspirin’s uses including colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache and pain. The small twelve tablet tins cost a few cents and larger packages are sold by druggists.

Bayer

Defiling the Holy Temples in Campaign

Washington October 25 A Republican publicity group accuses a Democratic crusade within churches of sanctifying hypocrisy for the league covenant. It claims preparations in Washington aim to mobilize church support for the League of Nations and Wilson’s covenant, warning of betrayal of sovereignty and hidden understandings in treaty versions.

Washington League Covenant Republican Publicity Association Jonathan Bourne, Jr League of Nations United States Wilson China Japan Shantung Korea League Europe

Ohio Farmers to Buy Fertilizers Direct From Makers

Ohio Farm Federation says farmers in Ohio and other states can buy tankage bone dust and other soil fertilizers directly from manufacturers to save middleman profits. Packers proposed farm bureau aid for direct sales via farm agents with direct factory shipments. Murray D. Lincoln will announce details to all farmers statewide.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Farm Federation Chicago American Federation of Farm Bureaus American Farm Organization Murray D. Lincoln Ohio Federation Farm Bureau

White House zealots push national sovereignty agenda

A harsh editorial attacks zealots who idolize the White House leader and demand acceptance of his policies. It argues such populist pressure would defile national conscience and compares it to Christ’s expulsion of moneychangers from the temple.

White House Temple of the Lord Christ

Famous Woman Speaker to Visit Athens County

Mrs. Winfield Smith of Seattle Washington a former YMCA worker with American expeditionary forces will speak in Athens County Friday October 29. The Republican committee has not assigned her to a specific venue yet. She is a national Republican committee member and highly regarded as a top woman speaker in the United States. She will also speak in Cincinnati the Thursday prior to her Athens visit.

Winfield Smith Seattle Washington Athens County Republican Committee Smith National Republican Committee United States Cincinnati

Air Balloons Enter Bennett Trophy Race Over Lake Michigan

Flying northeast over Lake Michigan balloons entered the James Gordon Bennett trophy race. Lake boats stood by in case of accident as the pilot balloon Birmingham landed at Vandalia Illinois after reaching 12 000 feet. Goodyear II led in last reports.

Chicago Lake Michigan Indiana Birmingham Vandalia Ill Goodyear II

Penny-in-the-ot Machines Spur Train Fare Use

A London railroad station installs penny-in-the-slot machines to sell tickets for people who wish to accompany friends to trains.

London

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