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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1921

Page

6

Unclear fragment hints at weekly olive oil details

Fragment mentions a weeklong period and an effect related to olives or olive oil. Details are insufficient to identify people places organizations or concrete events.

Summers Medical ad offers free home treatment trial

An advertisement from The Summers Medical in South Bend Indiana promotes a free home treatment trial for Mrs Summers and provides useful information for at home care addressing the Bos BR area.

Summers Summers Medical Bos BR South Bend Ind

Schenck’s Pills Promoted For Bilious Calamities

An old advertisement touts Schenck’s Pills as a quick cure for dull mood and bilious symptoms. It promises relief from biliousness and headaches with a box offered in coated or sugar coated forms.

Schenck J. H. Schenck & Son Phila. Adv

Bayer Aspirin warning and packaging guidance

Genuine Bayer Aspirin has the Bayer name on package or tablets and is prescribed for colds head ache neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache and pain. Handy tins of twelve Bayer Tablets of Aspirin cost a few cents and larger packages are sold by druggists. Aspirin is the trade mark of Bayer Manufac ture of Monoacetic acid ester of Salt.

Bayer Glso

Tobin Sees Beauty and Love Fueling Public School Gain

Edward J. Tobin, head of Cook County teachers, argues attractive, married teachers boost education. He quotes a “beauty squad” of eight instructors who model teaching methods and inspire colleagues. Tobin notes primary teachers marry early, domestic science teachers often do not, and dress and vitality aid classroom success.

Carl Victor Little United Press Chicago Edward J. Tobin Cook County Tobin Zip Gest Flo Ziegfeld C. Walker Mr. Walter Mollie

Stylish Costume Waist and Skirt Patterns Offered

Publication advertises pattern 3548 for waist and 8292 for skirt in seven skirt sizes from 22 to 34 inches. Six bust sizes from 34 to 44 inches and skirt hem width about 1% yards. Combines figured net crepe de chine with satin foulard linen embroidery or pongee taffeta. Requires 6% yards of 27 inch material for a medium size if made in one fabric. Mail two patterns at 12 cents in stamps.

Former County Surveyor Tops State Tests for Road Roles

Charles Cramer, former county surveyor, recently passed state highway department tests for road superintendent and inspector. He has held similar positions under the state civil service law for six years via competitive examination and now will continue his work for the state after achieving the highest grade awarded.

Chas. Cramer State Highway Department Altho State Department

Government study to test use of low grade coal fuels

A government research station in England will determine how far low grade coals and colliery waste can be used as fuel. The project aims to quantify viability, efficiency, and emissions in practical applications.

England

Chicago Tries to Oust Folk in Houseboats

Chicago fights eviction of river dwellers as Marshal Finucane seeks removal. Court battle looms over water squatters rights while residents defend life on the water with amenities and zero rent beyond boat costs.

Chicago W. Finucane Drainage District Finucane Charlonte Kuss Happy Life

Resolution on the Death of Brother John DeWolf

The Odd Fellows Lodge mourns the death of Brother John DeWolf. The resolution notes his devotion to justice and kindness, offers sympathy to his relatives, and calls the charter to be draped in mourning for thirty days with publication to the Athens Messenger.

John DeWolf DeWolf Athens Messenger L. M. Walden A. B. Whith, Jr R. I. Wolf

Kids Must Have Clean Hands and Faces for School

Fremont county officials announce a health rule barring any pupil with dirty hands or faces from rural Sandusky County schools. Students must attest to at least one death a week, display clean teeth, and wear clean clothing, in a measure approved by the county board of education after a health visit to local schools.

Fremont CO Sandusky County O. H. Thomas

Barnyard Gossip Wins Blue Ribbon at Farm Fair

Excitement spreads as Billy Whiskers reports pets winning first blue ribbon prizes. Animals cheer, roosters crow, and a Barnyard Social Club meeting is set for eight to discuss the day’s events.

Garmer Wheaton Mr.West Violet Fleet Billy Barnyard

Gwenda Wins Paris Scoop and Letter From John Neale

Gwenda spots her Paris story on the Daily News front page and gains pride for beating rivals. She keeps the late Mrs. Stepanoff photo and destroys a Fedya snapshot to shield him from publicity. John Neale writes from Paris, praising the city and longing for home, while Gwenda and Fern react to his letters.

Gwenda Daily News Paris John Neale America Fern John

Beatrice Osborne to Address Chauncey Girl Scouts

Miss Beatrice Osborne of Athens will address the Chauncey Girl Scouts tonight at 7 at the high school building. Mrs. E M Garrett, a high school teacher, will also speak.

Chauncey, O

Free Trial Method Promises Asthma Relief For All Sufferers

An advertisement offers a free trial of a breathing method to control asthma without cost or time loss. It claims to aid long standing or recent cases, including chronic and occasional asthma, and asks readers to mail a coupon to begin immediately.

Dear Mrs Thompson Advice on Attractiveness and Living Alone

A twenty two year old asks how to be interesting and talkative while denying conceit about looks. Marian counsels to stay busy and engaged, noting an interesting person is absorbed in activities and well read. A widow sixty seeks marriage with a bachelor friend despite children’ objections over inheritance and living arrangements.

Mrs. Thompson

Letter Encourages Readers to Share Name and Address

A writer thanks Amy Marie for a brave letter and invites her to send her name and address so she can be connected with people ready to offer suggestions and help, assuring strict confidentiality.

Amy Marie

Statement on marriage race rules by James G.

A remark attributed to James G. argues that marrying the young lady would be disastrous unless the suitor shares her race. The message reflects dated racial attitudes influencing personal unions and social norms.

James G

Pomona Backs Sunday Blue Laws Vote Count 2078 2023

Pomona residents voted 2078 in favor and 2023 against a Sunday closing ordinance for all amusement places. George T. Liddle, leader of the civic betterment league, called the result a protest against outside forces pushing permissive morality.

Pomona Cal George T. Liddle Civic Betterment League

Easter Visit Notes From Guysville Area

Local residents traded Easter visits and time with relatives in the Guysville and Athens communities. Reports mention Leo Warner and son Bernard hosting Leroy Nickoson family, Golda Brown and Edith Koehler returning to Athens after vacation, Will Nickoson visiting his mother Eliza Nickoson, and several families including the Greiners Niggermeyer and Browns gathering for games and refreshments at Kate and Lena Niggemyer’s residence.

Leo Warner Bernard Leroy Nickoson Golda Brown Ohio University Edith Koehler John Hancock High School Athens Will Nickoson West Virginia Eliza Nickoson Walter Greiner Harold J. B. Niggemeyer Louie Paul

Local News Briefs From Area Schools and Families

Attendees from this place joined the sale at F P Dinsmoore s Salur n. The local school progresses well with L R Pierce as teacher. Miss Dortha Fish who attends Stewart High spent the weekend with her parents. Will Hess and family attended the quarterly meeting at Canaanville. Helen and Cledyth Smith are sick with whooping cough.

Te Sale F. P. Dinsmoore Salurn L. R. Pierce Dortha Fish Ing Stewart Will Hess Canaanville Helen Cledyth Smith

Tanlac credited by Akron man for wife relief after 25 years

D W Norris of 716 Amherst St Akron says his wife, once plagued by severe stomach trouble for 25 years, now eats anything without indigestion after three Tanlac bottles. He reports she gained ten pounds and improved sleep and nerves, calling Tanlac the greatest medicine.

D. W. Norris Amherst St Akron Ohio Firestone Rubber Co

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