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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1920
Page
6
After years of study Dr. F. M. Wood of Chicago reports a liquid fertilizer made from nodules of leguminous plants. When applied to soil the cheap compound yields nitrates, feeding plants and greatly boosting yields with the same labor.
In a traveling act, Bobby teaches Billy the goat to shake hands and perform new tricks alongside other trained animals. The patient process creates quick learning, bonding with Bobby and the animal troupe, and a peaceful, happy mood at the show backdrop. The story hints at two old friends appearing tomorrow.
Dear Mrs Thompson counsels a 27 year old wife weighing divorce to escape a troubled marriage. She notes deep secrets, child welfare, Catholic views, and health risks, urging physician guidance and consideration of divorce to protect life. The column also advises a 16 year old to refuse engagement with a persistent suitor, suggesting she wait and focus on study and friendships.
Local church groups held social gatherings with members visiting relatives and friends across the region. A Missionary Society meeting occurred at the Underwood home, while many residents traveled to nearby towns such as Hockingport and Athens for visits and shopping.
Tired individuals with thin blood show improved appetite and energy after using Dr. Williams Pink Pills. The ad claims debility is systemic, with relief seen as digestion improves, eyes brighten, and sleep deepens. Free booklet Building Up the Blood offered. price 60 cents per box plus mail available from Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
Frost Mrs. F. M. Kenney visits her daughter in Marietta. Mrs. Pearl Hatch visits Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Richardson and family visit relatives. Eugene Linton loses an Overland when hit by an eastbound mail train between Frost and Coolville. he escapes by jumping clear. Coolville visitors include Mrs. Pearl Hatch Clifton Hatch and Grant Dunfee. Mrs. L. M. Painter returns to Philadelphia after vacation with her parents. Mrs. Lucy Crippen visits friends. Cecil and Guy Richardson drive to Athens.
Farmers report a week of silo filling while Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Baker narrowly escape when their horse spooked and overturned their buggy. Will Bower and John Glass aided the injured couple. Mrs. Baker sustained facial cuts from broken glasses.
New England Mrs. Mattie Mace returns from Chillicothe to visit Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Devore as his illness grows serious. Long Bottom families spend Sunday with Delmo Brett. Fair attendance noted at McArthur event. Athens visitors join Mrs. R Hysell, sister to Frank Hamilton. Social at K P hall well attended. Smiths move to Luhrig for mining work. Charles Sherman buys Henry Trout property and will move soon. Baker Hawk West families visit Albany relatives. Ross families from Beilfontaine visit John and William Ross households. Many from Guysville attend Sunday ball game here.
Nine major eastern programs opened the 1920 football season with a slate of matches. Harvard face Haley Cross while Pennsylvania meets Delaware and Brown plays Rhode Island. Syracuse meets Hobart and Washington and Jefferson tackle Bethany. Penn State meets Muhlenberg with West Virginia facing Wesleyan and Rutgers meeting Ursinus plus Lehigh versus Lebanon Valley.
Moscow report says Lithuania appeals to the League of Nations to stop fighting between Polish and Lithuanian forces. A Polish war officer announces an offensive against Lithuania and reports the capture of Kopeciowa.
On Monday evening September 27 the Plains school house hosts a social to benefit the local library.
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