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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1921

Page

8

Billy Whiskers Follows Northern Road To Pleasantville

A goat named Billy escapes the farm under moonlight and heads north toward Pleasantville, choosing the northern road after reading signposts. He plans to rest and drink water by a brook before continuing his sixty mile trek toward new horizons. The excerpt shifts to Cherry and Ned's troubled marriage as she contemplates solutions and decides to act alone to heal their relationship, postponing confrontation.

Billy St. Joe Pleasantville Saalfield Publishing Co Akron Cherry Ned

Cherry Faces Showdown Without Laura King

Cherry confronts a personal crisis alone, deciding to settle the issue without help from Laura King. The scene focuses on Cherry’s solitary resolve as a roomful of chatter fills the moment.

Cherry Laura King

Pattern 8650 for children sizes 4 to 12 years

Pattern 8650 employed for this design and cut in six sizes 4 6 8 10 and 12 years A 6 year size needs 2 percent of 36 inch material Muslin cambric nainsook crepe

Adventures Of Union Soldier In Civil War

A Confederate prison revolt near Danville aimed to break out and halt white prisoners from fortifying rebel defenses. Two volunteers vanished to scout, a planned four P M breakout succeeded briefly, with most prisoners recaptured. The ruse involved seizing guards and guns, then fleeing to Union lines while avoiding further outrage.

Danville Union Dan River

Peterson's Ointment Promises Cure for Eczema and Sores

Buffalo resident Peterson endorses Peterson's Ointment with a full refund guarantee if it fails to heal eczema sores rashes and skin diseases. Testimonials claim long term sores healed after 11 years with amputation avoided. Mail orders handled by Peterson Ointment Co Inc in Buffalo.

Peterson Buffalo F. E. Root Michigan Street Buffalo, N. Y Peterson Ointment Co., Inc

Canaanville Plans Athens Visit for Sunday School Choirs

Canaanville's Sunday school plans a trip to Athens next Sunday with 100 to 150 participants. Class Six sang for visitors last Sunday, inspiring Athens singers to return the performance. Athens Methodist church aims to welcome the delegation with coordinated arrangements.

Canaanville Athens Cananaville Methodist

Private Hospitals Not Satisfactory

Washington September 29 Col Forbes of the veterans bureau recommends to President Harding that the government close private hospitals for disabled veterans as soon as possible after a tour of inspection in the west and middle west found conditions not wholly satisfactory.

Washington Col. Forbes Veterans’ Bureau Harding West Middle West

Lott Pleads Not Guilty in Non Support Charge

Arnold Lott of Redtown appeared before Justice Helwig on a non support count alleging failure to provide for five children. He pleaded not guilty, waived examination, and a hearing was set for 2 00 P M October 4.

Arnold Lott Redtown Helwig Lott

Former Solon Clement Brumbaugh Dies in Columbus

Clement Brumbaugh, 58, a former congressman who served from 1912 for four years, died in Columbus after a long illness. The report notes Eagles observed flying at about six thousand feet as part of the same dispatch.

Solon Columbus Clement Brumbaugh Congress

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Aids Grafton Woman

Mrs. Blair Fisher of Grafton Pa reports relief from iron pains and backaches after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She notes improved health, a healthier four month old baby, and resumed household duties after treatment citing sister's recommendation and her own positive outcome.

Grafton Lydia E. Pinkham Blair L. Fisher

Foster pushes inquiry into West Virginia coal fields

Representative Israel M. Foster of Athens says he will press a resolution for a thorough investigation by the House Mines and Mining Committee into conditions in the coal regions of West Virginia and adjacent areas. He warns of potential $15 coal, assigned cars, and a looming shortage affecting the public this winter.

Israel M. Foster Athens House Committee On Mines and Mining West Virginia Kentucky Foster Ohio United States Senate House of Representatives

Lee Ferguson Recovers After Fractured Skull Incident

Lee Ferguson an Ohio University student who suffered a fractured skull in an Ashville Kentucky auto crash along the way to Marshall College is reported recovering after a successful operation. A telegram to Mrs H L Atkinson 167 Lancaster Street notes the improvement following initial life risk and careful medical care.

Lee Ferguson Ohio University Ashville Kentucky H. L. Atkinson Lancaster Street Ferguson Ohio Marshall College

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