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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1924

Page

2

De Valera Urges Unified Irish State Under One Parliament

In a Dublin interview De Valera declares Ulster must come under a supreme Irish parliament in Dublin. He asserts all Ireland must be a single sovereignty and rejects foreign authority while pledging to seek power through ballots if Republicans gain the Dail Éireann majority.

Edward Allen Jewall Dublin Eamon de Valera International Today Ulster de Valera Rliament London Free State Ireland Munster Leinster Onnaught Republic Dail Eireann Dial Éireann Dial Eireann de Valeria Rfepubitans

Hobo 73-Year-Old Hikes Freights Defying Age

Chicago tale of Mrs. Herbert Jester a 73 year old "lady hobo" who rode freight trains from Goldfield Nevada to Chicago on a mission to attend to business. She recalls fifty miles daily in Nevada mine days and nursing the sick at night. She plans to live fifty or sixty more years and speaks multiple languages.

Chicago Herbert Jester Mrs. Jester Wny Goldfield Nevada Jester Colorado John L. Lape West Chicago Coblenze Rmany

Bankers oppose radical platform at 50th convention

Six thousand prominent bankers gathered in Chicago for the American Bankers Association semi centennial, denouncing Senator La Follette’s progressive platform. They oppose government ownership of railroads and other basics, attack political panaceas for agriculture, and warn that taxation and regulations threaten enterprise and constitutional power. President Walter W. Head urged backing of constitutional limits and sound policy.

Chicago American Banker’s Association Robert M. la Follette Walter W. Head Association Edwin T. Meredith Head United States Congress Supreme Court John W. Davis Davis Coolidge

Bomb Explodes At Toledo Tipster Home No Casualties

The Toledo residence of Thomas I. Burton was partially wrecked by a front porch blast on Tuesday. Burton and his family escaped injuries as windows and furniture were shattered. Federal authorities suspect bootleggers, aided by Burton’s tip suspicions, rather than a recurring bomber.

Toledo Ohio Thomas I. Burton Burton

Train wreck near Quitman caused by heavy rains

Atlantic Coast Line officials rushed rescue parties to a passenger train wreck ten miles west of Quitman Georgia after two weeks of record rainfall. Early reports said the train turned over due to washouts but all passengers were reported safe.

Quitman Atlantic Coast Line Here South Georgia

Davis Plans New York Campaign with Democratic Speakers

John W. Davis approves a structured speaking program for New York as the Democrats deploy an army of prominent speakers. He will launch a three day upstate tour, then a return from the western tour, sharing the Madison Square Garden stage with Governor Smith, followed by stops in Maryland New Jersey Providence and a final national broadcast campaign.

New York New York State John W. Davis Board of Strategy Democratic National Committee Empire State al Smith Madison Square Garden Smith Davis Locust Valley L. I Maryland Frederick Baltimore New Jersey Providence New England

Finger Print Expert Collings Retires From Scotland Yard

Superintendent Charles B. Collings retires from the finger print department at Scotland Yard. He developed a telegraphic code system for fingerprint transmission and built an index of 470,000 prints of world criminals.

Scotland Yard London Charles 8. Collings England Collins

Premier Ramsay MacDonald Defends Ulster Policy in Commons

In London on September 30 Premier Ramsay MacDonald moved second reading of the first bill, saying it is the government’s duty to fulfill obligations and that its charges of coercing Ulster are unfounded. He stated the act is not a party bill and would authorize a commission to settle the Free State Ulster boundary dispute without Ulster’s consent. Parliament met after a seven week recess.

F. A. Wray London Ramsay MacDonald House of Commons Ulster Free State-Ulster

Hobson Shops to Resume Work Tomorrow in Pomeroy District

Report from Pomeroy Ohio notes Hobson car shops of the KK and M railroad idle for weeks will resume tomorrow October 1 with air force aid. Improved coal trade and miner operator accords in the Pomeroy district buoy outlook, promising steady work through winter at Hobson shops and local mines.

Pomeroy,o Hobson Air Force Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend

New Yorkshire Coal Fields Reported In Southeast Yorks

Discovery of extensive coal seams announced near Moor End Thorne seven miles from Goole. Sinking operations struck a rich seam estimated to yield about 25.9 billion tons of coal, potentially supplying England for about four centuries.

Yorkshire London Moor End Thorre Goole England

Ohio State enrolls thousands for fall registration

Ohio State University opened registration as thousands of students arrived on campus. The registrar predicted enrollment would exceed 9,000 by tonight.

Columbus Ohio State University Ding

Vegetable Compound Helps Woman End Long Illness

Mrs car W Wasz of Mannington West Virginia says she suffered seven years of illness with turn of life symptoms including pain numb spells hot flashes and weakness. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained strength improved health and could perform daily work again. She recommends the remedy to other sick women and provides her mailing address for correspondence.

Mannington Virginia Lydia E. Pinkham Car W. Wasz R. No West Virginia

London Doctor Claims Cure for Hoof and Mouth Disease

London physician Dr. John C. Shaw announces a preparation that he says prevents and cures hoof and mouth disease in cattle. He reports experiments showing immunity for about six months, with injections near the shoulder and no adverse effects on milk or cud chewing. He urges British authorities and farmers to test the remedy before slaughtering infected stock.

London John C. Shaw Shaw United States Ministry of Agriculture England Anial

Political rally schedule on the stump in Ohio

Republicans hold events with Harry L. Davis in Defiance at 8 p.m. and Cable in West Union at 2 p.m. plus Crabbe and Morgan in Mansfield at 1 p.m. Democrats feature Senator Pat Harrison in Youngstown at 8 p.m. and Senator William H. King in Coshocton at 8 p.m.

Ohio Harry L. Davis Defiance Brown Cable West Union Crabbe William Morgan Mansfield Pat Harrison Mississippi Youngstown William H. King Utah Coshocton

A Pleasing Play Suit Pattern for Young Children

Practical and comfortable play suit pattern shown in four sizes for ages two to five years. Finished with wrist or short sleeves in back view. Requires 2% yards of 36 inch material for size three. Pattern mailed to any address on receipt of 12 cents.

Huntington Firemen Prolific Papas Spark City Growth

In Huntington West Virginia firemen have become a running source of fathers over six weeks. Fireman Herbert Bates started the trend and was joined by Doc Crush Harry Punkle Will Wheeler Lysle Damron and Ben Johnson. The group coincides with population increases.

Herbert Bates Doc Crush Harry Punkle Will Wheeler Lysle Damron Bates Ben Johnson

Dear Annie Laurie Advice on Birthday Cards

A reader asks if it is proper for a girl to send a birthday card to a young man she has never dated. The column addresses etiquette and boundaries for friendships with male peers and clarifies appropriate social conduct.

Annie Laurie

Two Girls Ask Advice on Dating Teens and Parents

A short 19th century request from Two Girls Wanting Help asking how to start courting a young man with parental consent, and what present would be suitable when not engaged. The tone seeks prudent guidance on propriety, gifts, and consent.

Two Girls Propose Birthday Card and Gift Ideas

The text suggests it would surprise a young man to receive a birthday card from a girl who has not dated him. It proposes proper behavior, potential invitations to the girl's house for entertaining friends, and offers gifts such as a book, handkerchief, or tie. Annie Laurie.

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