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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1920
Page
2
United States politicians assess the impact of a possible women’s vote in November. They foresee heightened attention to prohibition enforcement and the treaty league, while recognizing women may vote independently rather than along traditional party lines.
Rev Genheimer leads ongoing Union Revival with sermons by Rev Arthur J Rowan field secretary of South Africa General Mission. Easter services at 10 A M drew a large crowd Sunday evening attendance and community interest grows. Earnest McCoy moved to Barberton seeking work. Mr and Mrs Herbert Hartley relocated to Athens.
Mrs. Benjamin I Blakeney of Decatur Illinois hails Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best for colds and coughs in her family. She recalls giving it to her children for croup and notes she has used it herself.
Albany, April 9 A son was born to Mr and Mrs Herbert Carbaugh of Chase on Tuesday April 6.
Dr. Alston Ellis eulogizes James K. Osmond who died Tuesday March 30 at Ohio University. Funeral services were held in the gymnasium with Rev. Dr. A Y Wilcox officiating. Osmond served long as caretaker of the gym and athletic field and was famed for loyalty to students and friends nationwide.
A booster ad touts Sulpherb Tablets as a mild remedy for constipation and inactive kidneys. It cites benefits for women and mentions a Boston user Mrs. E. Phelan who reports relief from backaches headaches and dizzy spells. Sold by druggists at 60c per tube.
A Los Angeles literary woman offers a testimonial poem praising Tablets Arbolone as an anti fat aid. The piece claims the tablets curb cravings and reduce weight, noting the makers use the verse in advertising.
An advertisement claims freckle removal at no cost if the product fails. It promotes Othine double strength from a druggist with a money back guarantee and says most cases need one ounce or less. The ad targets freckled readers and promises a clear complexion.
A Cincinnati invention is touted as instant relief for corns and calluses. A few drops of Freezone supposedly stop pain and lift the corn from the skin with no irritation. Available cheaply from druggists in a tiny bottle.
The Census Bureau released 1920 population totals for numerous cities in Tennessee, California, New York, Massachusetts, Iowa, Oklahoma, New Jersey, Ohio, Me, and other states. Notable gains include Memphis, Johnson City, Cleveland, Morristown, and Portland with substantial increases from 1919 and 1910 levels.
Mary Amanda Peterson born September 15 1883 in Page County Virginia near Luray died March 22 1920 at age 86 years 4 months 7 days. She married Wm J Atkins July 28 1893 in Sperryville Virginia and had 13 children. nine of whom survived. Burial held in Independence West Virginia with service by Rev B F Timmons.
The list includes Mrs. O. M. Stansbery of Rutland Ohio Mrs. C. G. Murray of Sandyville West Virginia Geo. R. Atkins of Chicago NL and E. L. Atkins of Athens Ohio.
We thank friends for kindness and sympathy shown during her illness and death, with warm appreciation for support and comforting words.
O G Tinker arrived at his store at The Plains Thursday morning to find a night break in. The lock was torn off but nothing appeared missing including cash or merchandise. It is believed the theft occurred during the night and the culprits left without taking items.
Diamond Dyes promises a quick cost effective way to recolor fabrics including dresses blouses stockings and draperies. The instruction book guides dyeing over any color with a simple method and a Diamond Dye Color Card helps match material.
Chicago reports a change in the American hobo as wartime pressure and work transform him from a wandering waste to a steadier figure named Steady Sam.
Chicago observers report hoboes shrinking as more seek high wage work and regular hours. A western survey shows beggars moving toward salaried prosperity, with Chief Mooney noting Chicago had about 2,000 beggars two years ago but now sees few.
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