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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1921
Page
6
An ad praises Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe non calomel laxative for constipation and sluggish liver function. The sugar coated olive tablets promise gentle bowel and liver action without griping and are sold in 15 and 30 cent sizes.
A Shelbyville Missouri reader reports extensive monthly symptoms improved after eight boxes of Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She says light housework is possible again and she attributes her recovery to the remedy.
Harmony Hill reports visitors from Mr. and Mrs. David Livingston calling on Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Noland. Oats sowing and potato planting underway as farmers take advantage of fine weather. Mrs Cheries Harris visited Mrs T. J. Foster. N.S. Dutton and Sarah Coggeshall spent Sunday at Curtis Sherman’s. S. H. Noland and the Cornes brothers hauled fertilizer. G. K. Thorpe lost a horse this week. Charles Cunningham plowed for Thorpe. Milo Foster and family stayed with a friend Wednesday. Mrs. Hattie Sherman visited Little Hocking last week. Harmony Hill noted many households with only two sons or daughters married or away.
Hadton Joe Cleveland reports a Providence rival outpunched and outpointed by Joe Lynch in ten hard rounds. Lynch dominated seven rounds, with clear margins, and even the ninth went to Lynch as Montreal claimed the bout.
Billy tracks a thief who steals Violet's prized horse Frisky. The thief, muffling Frisky's hooves, rides away with a white goat in pursuit. Billy follows as Frisky resists, a farmer is alerted by a bleating goat, and the thief hides in woods while Frisky neighs. Tomorrow concludes the chase.
Late night chatter among Fern and Gwenda centers on Fedya and John Neale while plotting a wedding in the studio. Fern muses on art and sacrifice, Gwenda reflects on growing up, home, and distant dreams as they weigh marriage and travel.
A reader asks whether to tell a wife about her husband and a mistress. Violet replies to keep silent, stating a higher power guides destinies and that interfering only harms the unsuspecting wife. The letter notes varied love natures and urges restraint before marriage.
A reader riffs on love and marriage lamenting two failed romances. He recalls a Chicago column claiming poor lovers make good husbands and asserts he has been rejected as a “dead one.” He vows to reserve his love for his future wife.
A letter from an inquirer asks who should purchase wedding garments. An answer states the wedding clothes should be bought by the bride's parents. A separate household seating note advises hostess at the kitchen end and host opposite her.
Frost Mrs Teresa Linton of Beebe visited her son Eugene Linton on Wednesday Athens visitors Clyde Powell and Grant Dunfee came Tuesday M F Frost of Belpre visited his parents Friday afternoon Tena Ross of Bethany assists with house work Chester Richardson Beverly spending days with grandmother Nettie Richardson Vancel and Emerson Clark returned from MecDoel Pennsylvania Mrs Alex Dunfee of Coolville visited relatives Henry Deeters moved his family to H A Hatch farm Avery Chalfant went to West Virginia for employment
The Atlantic squadron of the U S navy conducts spring maneuvers at Guantanamo with night gun firing and target practice. Powerful searchlights illuminate the ships while bright muzzle flashes mark each shot, forming the only visible lights.
Patterns for a blouse and skirt offer sizes and fabric needs. Skirt sizes 24 to 34 inch waist with options for center front seam and material requirements. Blouse sizes 34 to 46 inches with 3 1/2 yards of 27 inch fabric for 38 inch size. Mail order patterns available for 12 cents or equivalent.
The passage notes the long wait of relatives for the return of American soldiers' remains. It explains the War Department has tried to keep families informed about the scope of the mission and the numerous obstacles faced in the exhumation and repatriation process.
Revival meetings in Harrisonville conducted by Evangelist Albert C. Hakim draw record crowds for years with powerful messages that appeal to intellect and heart. Community praise highlights Hakim’s oratorical power and expects further strong results before the revival closes.
The Plains Mrs Elizabeth Thompson of Jackson visits her daughter Mrs Harrison Potts. Mr and Mrs Joe Ruston of Nelsonville spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Smith. Cliff Gabriel and Stewart Bell attend events in Athens and Nelsonville. The group trips to Athens include Mr and Mrs Hudson Riley Mrs James McKnabb August Olson Earnest Whitlatch and Orla Porter. Friday visitors include Mrs Fin Cook at Hocking ill with quinsy. The Micheals and Rob Hawk visit Columbus. Lucius Burson of Athens and Liz Guess host in Salem area. Mr J K Brown and family visit near Salem. Mr Smith and children Will and...
Major General H. L. Rogers announced a May start for exhuming bodies from Suresnes Bei leau Wood and Argonne cemeteries to return remains to the United States upon requests filed with the Army's quartermaster division. The Flanders field cemetery at Bony is also designated a permanent American cemetery. prior family burial requests remain unaffected. Preparations are underway with supplies and labor concentrated near the sites for a large operation.
Charlies Nash of Nelsonville called on Mrs Rob Hawk Wednesday. Will Roberts Lon Humphrey and Joe Hutchins fished at Margarets Creek Thursday. Result One fish apiece given to Joe. A Mr Robinson of Murray City and in a Dodge car made over the hill near Doug Lewis Sunday. Evelyn Aleshire and Uncles Harry and Charles Harrison motored to Athens Thursday. Harry Patton and family of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Colonel Locke of Athens spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs Joe Hutns.
The Central Avenue M E church hosts four special services starting April 13 with The Entering Wedge as the first topic. Dr C H Fowler of the centenary office and Dr Birney lead evangelistic work. schedule includes Factory M E at 10 am Clarks Chapel at 2 30 pm and Central Avenue at 7 pm on April 17.
At a Friday meeting the Athens Retail Merchants Association decided to close stores on Thursday afternoons during the coming summer. The first closing will be Thursday May 19 and the final one Thursday September 15. The plan benefits employers and clerks and follows a long local custom. Athens barbers’ union has long closed Thursday afternoons in winter and summer.
Tex Rickard announces the site for the Dempsey Carpentier fight in New York. He says the public will learn most arrangements today but the exact ground of the stadium will not be disclosed.
Lorain announces the lake season opens May 15 with fishing and boating restrictions in effect. Officials remind residents and visitors to follow posted rules and safety guidelines for the season ahead.
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