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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1921
Page
6
A vintage ad touts Nuxated Iron as organic iron that won’t harm teeth or stomach and absorbs quickly. It claims immediate strength gains after a two week course of two five grain tablets three times daily after meals, with a money back guarantee if results are unsatisfactory.
Chauncey couple Chauncey Mr and Mrs Emmett Sweeney welcome a daughter born October 22. Mr and Mrs Sam Williams announce a boy born October 26 weighing eight pounds. Mrs Lillie Sweeney and Mrs Swella Preston attended the district school of the Pocahontas lodge at Nelsonville recently. Mr and Mrs A L Preston host Mrs Emma Bartoe and three children from Gypsy West Virginia and Ruth and Louise Lairson of Nelsonville as house guests. Ladies aid of the Chauncey ME church held a Friday quilting at Mrs George Green’s on Mill street. Mrs Ida White of Buchiel and daughter from Columbus visited Mrs Charles Sweeney Tuesday.
Ottawa October 31 A new farthest north Royal Canadian Mounted Police post has been established at Pond's Inlet in the extreme north of Baffin's Land. A sole staff sergeant will hold full police authority with customs and judicial control of Baffin's Land and nearby territory. Only a few Eskimos are seen there and it is an occasional port of call for traders.
Vice President Coolidge told the American Legion convention in Kansas City that relief of all disabled veterans is the most commanding duty of the government. He praised President Harding for prioritizing veteran welfare and noted the veterans bureau now pays out over 400 million dollars yearly, more than half the prewar government expense.
Sufferers of stomach trouble gas belching sour stomach nervousness dizziness and biliousness urged to obtain a box of Mi O Na stomach tablets today and begin treatment. Guaranteed by McKee Drug Co.
In Asuncion a bloodless coup led by former President Schaerer forces ousts President Gondra. Vice President Paiva assumes the presidency as Paraguay faces a new government following the resignation of Gondra.
Miss Fern Renner and Roy Brown of western Nebraska were married in flight at 1,800 feet in a G. 1 coupe during the national American Legion convention. Brown joked that he meant the air plane business, not the wedding part.
George L. Tessy of 83 Downing Street Buffalo reports dramatic weight gain for himself his wife and daughter after taking Tanlac. He says the medicine cured severe indigestion and dyspepsia and praises Tanlac as the world’s greatest family medicine sold in Athens by Cline Pharmacy Co. and by leading druggists everywhere.
The Ohio State Civil Service Commission lists 34 examination grades in its November bulletin as the largest set yet, with over 100 potential permanent appointments in state departments. Examinations run the week of November 14, with salaries from 600 to 4000 annually and full details mailed on request.
A Superior Wisconsin mother endorses Foley's Honey and Tar for herself children and grandchild. She writes that she never wants anything else during coughs colds croup and bronchial troubles, sharing her experience from 1917 at Ohio Avenue.
Buffalo New York October 31 The state college of forestry warns New York is short on coffin material due to widespread forest destruction Only a seventh of the state's population could be provided coffins from state forests and most lumber is imported from outside the state for caskets and rough boxes
Mrs Lu cinda McCune Hill 71 died at home after a cancer illness. Wife of Loring Hill she leaves four children DPD Ji Hixon Amesville Lee and Carrie at home and Herbert of Fairhope Ala. A brother Frank McCune Adrian Mo and sister Ella Macy Hall Ill. Funeral at 1 pm Tuesday at the Presbyterian church burial in Amesville Cemetery.
Sir Robert Horne the chancellor in the house of commons rejected claims that Britain was negotiating with the United States to cancel war debts. The denial came during an afternoon session addressing wartime financial issues.
J. H. McClue, receiver of the Indiana Columbus and Eastern Railway Co, filed for permission to abandon service from Carlisle Junction to New Carlisle, Columbus to Orient, and Lima to Defiance.
London's female police force has grown to 113 officers, marking a notable increase in the metropolitan service. The expansion reflects ongoing recruitment aimed at boosting gender balance and frontline coverage across boroughs.
The Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association met Saturday and elected Prof. George Crow of Ohio University as president. Resolutions praised Ohio University for facilities and musicians, commended speakers, endorsed the county compulsory attendance law, and decried the repeal of the 1.8 mill state school levy. The group urged education campaigns, teacher preparation, and changes to normal training certification.
Pattern 3772 offers a charming four size girls dress for 6 8 10 12 years. A 10 year size needs 4% yards of 27 inch material with lawn dimity organdy batiste voile crepe de chine or gingham. The panel may be omitted and sleeves finished wrist or elbow length. Send 2 cents in stamps to obtain this illustration pattern.
At first symptom of a cough or cold breathe Hyomie the product touted as best for quick relief and to prevent deep seated illness. Sold by McKee Drug Co in the ad style of a local drugstore promotion.
The local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter has collected more than 100 dollars for the National Victory Memorial building. Members expect further gifts before the subscription period ends.
An old advertisement claims nerves can be steadied and strength restored by Gude's Pepto Mangan. It asserts the tonic builds red blood cells, improves sleep and appetite, and nourishes the body, available in liquid and tablet forms with the name on the package.
A large crowd met Marshal Foch at Union Station in St Louis as he journeys to the Kansas City convention, traveling with General Pershing. The scene reflected wartime Allied leadership amid civic reverence in late October.
Clarence Dubose writes at sea in the Pacific about non Bolshevist Russians seeking lost relatives and trying to reach European Russia via Siberia. Passengers like John Merovitch of San Francisco discuss crossing from Vladivostok to Moscow to learn of relatives, unsure who is Bolshevist.
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