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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1931

Page

7

Norma Travers Flees Marlboro To Escape Vexed Marriage

Norma Travers, a 20 year old secretary, runs away from her father in law Mark Travers after a dispute over disinheritance. She hides in Marlboro then relocates to Hannah Spencer Hall and later moves to a cheap lodging as she plans to reunite with Mark who sails to France for four weeks. She reconnects with Chris Saunders to share her fears and the precarious future.

Norma Kent Mark Travers Fr. M. Travers Mark Marlboro Metropolis Norma Blue Springs Blossomdale Norian Travers Moth Chris Eighth Street Hannah Spencer Hall Bob Farrel New York Norma Travers Chris Saunders France

Norma and Bob Rekindle Reunion at Local Cafe

Norma meets Bob Farrell by chance and invites him to share a table. He sits across from her, expresses pleasure at seeing her again, and asks to join as Mark is away on business. The encounter hints at a renewed personal connection.

Farrell Norma Farrel Bob Bob Farrell Mark

Gangster curiosity and a British visit to New York

A columnist muses on a League of Nations Society trip to America to study gang life and the underworld, noting English interest in gangsters like Mike the Pike and Gyp the Blood. The piece recounts a deli story about garbage service and hints at gang intimidation of laundries, jewelers, and bootleggers, questioning police responses.

League of Nations Society America Molls New York Styaight Chigo Underworld Mike the Pike Gyp The British University Delicatessen

Hemroid tablets touted as internal remedy for piles

The ad claims piles disappear by addressing the cause through improved blood circulation. It promotes Hemroid tablets prescribed by Dr J.8. Leonhardt and asserts Quick’s Cut Rate offers a money back guarantee if one bottle does not end pile agony.

Carter's Little Liver Pills Advertises Aided Bile Flow

An old advertisement urges readers to wake up the liver bile without calomel. It promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills as a gentle, vegetarian remedy to promote bile flow and digestion, warning against other laxatives and encouraging purchase from stores.

Carter C. M. Co

Stars Forecast for Friday September 25

Genevieve Kemble notes a fortuitous turn in work and property, urging cautious contract making due to fraud risk. Private affairs may twist. those with birthdays could see a fortunate year with growth in wealth and enterprise. Notable nativity: D. O. Mills.

Genevieve Kemble D. O. Mills Capitalist

No Need To Travel Far To See Cave

A field trip to Ohio Caverns near West Liberty, Logan County, reveals vast caverns with crystal rooms such as The Toy Picture and Fairyland. Guides explain stalactite and stalagmite formation as electric lights illuminate alabaster sights, offering a peaceful retreat from daily life.

Margaret McCurdy Ohio Caverns West Liberty Logen County Otto

Mollis Stone Sighted At Blue Springs, Norma Reveals

Norma hesitantly tells Chris she saw Mollis Stone at Blue Springs after their return. The moment hints at a concealed detail tied to Mollis Stone as the narrative moves forward.

Norma Chris Blue Springs

Clam Chowder Craft and Flavor Preservation

A seasoned clam chowder expert urges careful cooking to preserve natural clam flavor. He warns against overseasoning and overcooking, recommending steam methods, bisque, or chowder blending with similar shellfish and detailed steps for preparing clam juice, sand removal, and minimal cream. He also notes scallop additions can alter the taste and stresses maintaining delicate aromas.

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Heart of a Wife unfolds a dangerous rescue

Madge accompanies Dicky and Hank to a cornfield where a Chinese man lies injured. Harry Underwood directs the rushed effort to get the wounded to the house as Dicky urges speed and Madge seizes a driving role. The scene ends with urgent plans for care and a call to ready a bed and telephone.

Madge Dicky Harry Bill Will Hank Mr. Underwood Hankey Lady Fair Underwood Sticky Boya Acheol

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