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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1920
Page
6
Readers seek guidance on dating age gaps and relationship boundaries. A 22 year old asks if she should date a 20 year old or a 24 year old. Advice says two year gap should mean little, accept both as friends, avoid choosing prematurely.
Billy hides from a giant and a fat lady after a fall at Cloverleaf Farm. He outsmarts his pursuer while the elephant’s trunk confusion and a perilous box hold his escape. The tale promises more adventures before his homecoming.
An engaged girl on a night train describes meeting Ettore Imperata, falling for him despite loyalty to her fiancé Jack. They share a window moment, exchange words in French, and end up in a car with Ettore and his friends, while her mother sleeps nearby. The scene ends with a hush as the train lurches and she follows Ettore to his compartment.
In Helena the writer considers ending the habit of lending outfits to a friend. The advised response is to tell the girl you won’t lend clothes anymore, stressing that clothes are for personal use. The tone suggests friendship loss is unlikely and the friend may not be hurt.
Bakersfield Cal October 23 The forty year vigil of Phillip Lefthand an Indian said to be 198 years old ended today with Lefthand buried in Weldon cemetery near Bakersfield His squaw died in Kelso Valley forty years ago in a cloudburst Since then he refused county farm or federal reservation living alone His blankets caught fire while sleeping and he died shortly after from burns.
In Bucyrus Ohio on October 23 Harry L. Davis pledged a thorough audit of the state highway department run by Auditor Donahey. He urged an expert, politically unbiased firm to report on road fund spending and questioned Donahey’s presence at a costly contract reaward.
Mrs Mary Steaper of Wyandotte Michigan describes years of monthly pain and digestive troubles ending after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She states she could perform housework again and urges others to try the medicine. The letter asks that the testimonial be published to help others.
Mrs. Gertrude Gartee of Toledo credits Taniac with restoring appetite strength and sleep after years of poor health. She reports weight gain, disappearance of swelling, and renewed energy enabling her to care for her children and housework. The product is sold locally in Athens Coolville Nelsonville Amesville Buchtel and Federal.
Negotiations nearly complete for the Dempsey Carpentier bout with a final meeting expected to fix details. Promoters Tex Rickard and Charles B Cochrane coordinate while a site and date are still undecided. Madison Square Garden is favored and a year end staging is possible if NY boxing commission loosens rules.
Transylvania cancelled its football with Ohio University on Friday. Saturday the Freshmen defeated the Varsity 14 0 at Ohio Field with Littler Haines and Duvall scoring for the freshmen and Peg Fuller for the Varsity. A large crowd saw Littler run from the ten yard line and Fuller run thirty yards for a touchdown. By The Way speaker invited to address the Christian Endeavor group at First Christian church Sunday evening October 31 on Making Prohibition Effective.
All Bible schools nationally will observe Bible Month in November. Many churches have special programs arranged. The First Christian church at State and Congress streets plans a program with a seven piece orchestra rendering music each Sunday. Attend every Sunday at nine oclock for worthwhile events.
King Alexander's condition is unchanged as court physicians report, with doctors noting serious blood poisoning from bacteriological tests and expanding lung congestion. Parisian specialist Dr Delbets cites the findings.
The text argues against relying on surface remedies for eczema and other skin conditions. It stresses eradicating germs causing the disorders for real relief rather than ongoing ointments and local treatments.
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