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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1920
Page
6
Old promotional copy touts California Syrup of Figs as the best and most harmless laxative for children. It emphasizes a fruity taste and instructs to look for the name California on the package to ensure authenticity and safe use.
In a perilous voyage tale, Billy and Day fight a lightning struck ship. A collision with a sinking vessel destroys the Black Hawk, leaving the children trapped in a chicken coop adrift on rough seas with a black cat aboard. Tomorrow promises further peril.
An entry describes visiting Van Courtlandt with Cecil, a lively social scene, and the narrator’s resolve to enlighten her cousin about American sport while managing romantic tension. The piece mixes golf, flirtation, and family dinner precedents with cheeky social observations.
Measles, a common childhood illness, can leave air passages inflamed after fever and rash. Nightly Vicks VapoRub use may reduce inflammation and cough by local skin stimulation and inhaled vapors, with external application suitable for delicate digestion. Samples offered by Vick Chemical Company in Greensboro, New Jersey.
The Sunray columnist suggests eating eggs and starchy foods with a quart of milk daily to gain weight. For severely matted hair, the guidance notes cutting out the worst mats as a remedy.
Hiram returns to the city and reports traffic conditions as bewildering and perilous during fair time. He notes increased congestion and confusion on Main Street and surrounding avenues.
In Springfield Ohio on April 12 Elizabeth Baker 342 West Jefferson Street speaks of relief from long stomach troubles after using Tru tona The Perfect Tonic claims to restore appetite ease digestion and regular bowels Also notes a local pharmacy promotion and a separate report of a brick assault on Frank Larson in St Paul by an assailant using an Irish confetti weapon
Latrobe T. EB. Fitch and family spent Sunday at D. F. Morrison's near Stewart. Mrs. Huggins and granddaughter Evelyn Huggins of Logan visited relatives here. Mrs. Alfred Rogers went to Parkersburg Saturday. Mrs. J. E. Fitch and Mildred shopped in Parkersburg Saturday. Elizabeth Bailey and Bernice Keller of Coolville visited C. E. Keller. Frank Arnold and family called at D. F. Morrison's near Stewart. A. H. Huggins recently visited his mother in Logan. Donna Young visited Athens Saturday. J. E. Fitch and another went to Athens Thursday. Willard Kenney and wife of Frost visited Ed Dunfee's sister. Mr. Maley and Mr. Coleman of Guysville called on Dean Ewers Sunday. Mrs. Susie Collins visited Parkersburg Saturday.
Miss Nellie Kuhns Hazel Lin scott Zelph Boudinot Maud Boudinot and Charles Kuhns joined a group at Clarks Caves for an Easter picnic with Homer and Harlan Linscott. Mrs. Kate Kasler hosted Mrs. Isarael Linscott visits Athens. A pie supper raised about twelve dollars for school use and a basket dinner and program are planned at Hooper Ridge school on April 29. The Christian Endeavor resumed with a large Sunday crowd.
In Columbus on April 13 about 160 city employees refused to report for work after the city council turned down wage increases. Most workers are laborers earning $3.50 for an eight hour day, prompting a work stoppage.
Bethany resident John Ross of Decatur moved his family onto Mr Charlton's farm recently. Mr and Mrs Grant Russell visited the Ross Daughertys at Coolville last week. Akron's Ward Mclain was noted in nearby circles.
Weekend visits show John Frost spending time with sister Ira. Avery Chalfan's son Hermit returned from Parkersburg Hospital. C F E Norris of Stewart enjoyed Sunday with son Mear Norris. Everett Russell traveled to Coolville on business. Everett Moore and wife from Nelsonville visited sister Millie McLain.
Slogan like offer promises a free hair growth remedy for dandruff bald spots and cut hair. Readers urged to mail 16 cents or stamps to J A Brittain at BZ-301 Station F New York to receive the product.
Athens Ohio approves a special assessment plan for East State Street from the earlier improvement to the city line. It authorizes a bond issue totaling 21178 dollars at 6 percent, with annual installments, and pledges city revenue for repayment.
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