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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1920
Page
6
A mammy discovers two children Day and Night hiding and broke pitcher neck injuries occur from a goat and a dog. The scene ends with Night neck wound bound and children confined. note marks start of their second day ashore.
A writer reflects on the birth of her daughter and the new sense of immortality. She imagines guiding her child, comparing motherhood to life, love, and strength, while family joy and plans for an amusement park accompany the moment. The passage ends with a cheerful scene as the baby is momentarily awakened.
In a diary entry a woman recalls an evening with Jack and his friends Mrs James and her husband. She objects to conventional domestic roles and argues her own modern view of home and individuality. Tense disagreement follows about personal priorities and future living arrangements.
A nerve recovery method emphasizes good blood, fresh air, nutrition, and a non habit forming tonic. The ad cites Mr FL ON Clark of Oneonta NY who improves after using Dr Williams Pink Pills and touts the medicine as sold by druggists or directly from Schenectady NY with a free booklet.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder issues or related symptoms like back pain headaches and nervousness. The ad urges prompt treatment with Dr Kilmer Swamp Root and offers a sample bottle by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York while mentioning the Athens Messenger.
A hard wind storm in Hockingport uprooted trees and twisted cave spouts around homes. Local residents notes include visitors Clarence Dutton and Ethel Parker, several family moves, and Easter picnics on Torch Island.
A young man seeks help escaping a troubled marriage to wed another woman while a daughter asks if a daughter may marry without her father’s consent. The adviser urges a stable home, cautions against infidelity, and supports seeking father's consent for marriage before eighteen.
Nightly gathering at the school house starts at 6 30. Mr Pearl Anderson traveled to Glouster yesterday. Sunday school meets every Sunday at 2. Mr Joe Powell bought a new car.
Water loo township board meets at New Marshfield with all members present and agrees to place Hamley Run pupils in other schools until Miss Evelyn Young recovers. Waterloo schools face teacher shortages last fall and this season. closures may extend to normal dates. Mineral board adopts five year use of county books with Pierson Kirchway alternatives. salaries and revenues discussed.
Broadwell and Sedwick families visited friends in Utley and Athens on Sunday. Harry Smith and Ed Smith from Red Town visited D. D. Smith and family. Mrs. Totman and children visited Viola Tuttle in Athens. Gerald White of Millfield visited friends Friday and Saturday. Morris Rathburn from Athens stayed with his grandmother Mrs. James Rathburn. A road inspection from Broadwell to Stewart found Rome township dragged and in good shape for heavy loads.
Columbus April 6 State Auditor Donahey demanded to know why the joint legislative committee of administrative reorganization still exists after promising to wind up. He said payrolls are being held up and warned the committee’s changes could plunge state government into chaos if fully enacted.
United Press analysis notes youth often leads in sports and arts but aging champions remain influential. Examples include Jack Dempsey and Jess Willard, S Davidson Herron, Helene Pollak, Harry Helm, Walter Reid, with veterans Britton and Kilbane still shaping the game as Pat McDonald continues throwing the shot.
Sunday School supper at Hamley Run drew a large crowd last Saturday night and a good sum of money was cleared. Edward Phillips moved his family from Nelsonville to this place. Revival meetings are ongoing.
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