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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1920
Page
5
An old cure advertises S.S.S. as a blood purifier to remove rheumatic germs from the bloodstream. It argues liniments fail to treat the disease, urging readers to trust the tonic to cleanse the blood and relieve suffering.
Medical scientists differ on what causes every form of rheumatism but agree that when a tiny disease germ is responsible the effective treatment is to attack the disease at its source and cleanse the blood of its cause.
Go to your druggist today and get a bottle of S. S. S. and begin a course of treatment that will delight you with its results. S. S. S. will remove the disease germs that cause your Rheumatism, affording relief that is genuine. We maintain a medical department in charge of a specialist on Rheumatism, and after beginning treatment with S. S. S. you are invited to write for free medical advice about your own case. Address Chief Medical Adviser, 1840 Laboratory, Atlanta, a.
The Child's Conservation League met at Mrs. Frank W. Cone’s home outlining Kindergarten and two papers on The Educational Value of Play in the Kindergarten by Mrs. E. B. Young and The Value of Hand Work to the Child Under Six Years by Mrs. W. B. Cable. Refreshments followed. Mrs. R. P. Imes attended as a guest. The Priscilla club meeting was postponed. Nabby Lee Ames D A R invited Nabby members to Athens Council of Women Welfare Workers event. attendance urged. Nick Martin’s pipe falls into a seine at Million Dollar Pier. a cod entrapped it after a sniff.
W T Copeland of the Federal Land Bank missed the noon Chamber luncheon but local talent kept the event lively as talks on Athens spurred optimism. F W Bush praised Athens for $75,000 of J H Grayson Manufacturing stock taken in eighteen hours and predicted an industrial awakening and new era. Supt Morgan urged housing for mine workers to attract families, while Secretary Bryson reported $16,500 raised for a new health board and plans to reopen the Johnson Bros mine. The Charleston Chamber invited Athens merchants to a April 21 banquet to back the Columbus Charleston federal highway, and efforts to improve K M rail service between Corning and Meigsport continued. President Ellis urged housing for 900 spring term Ohio University students, noting Athens hosts thousands of students in summer and the campus population nears prewar levels.
Mine 22 of the Hisylvania Coal Co. was the only one on the slate last night and may not work full day due to car shortages and a switchmen strike curtailing output. Susan Male, 23, underwent surgery by Dr. Crawford with Dr. Von Scheele assisting. two tumors removed. Local club requests fishing stream allocations via Congressman Foster, who has become an honorary member. University of Michigan pair Floyd McCarty and Pat Smith home briefly. Various local visits and illness notes trail the day’s notices.
An old advertisement claims obesity is unnatural and urges dieting. It promotes Arbolene tablets as a remedy that supposedly curbs cravings, reduces fat by targeting the kidneys and bowels, and promises improved health. It touts widespread pharmacy availability in sealed tubes with directions.
Portland police failed to cuff an unruly prisoner after arresting Barney due to a single available handcuff. The incident highlights confusion over new arresting orders and raises questions about equipment and police procedure in the city.
Barney Armstrong has only one arm, and officers restrained him by sitting on his chest. The brief passage notes the restraint method used by officers.
A medical note explains that waking to urinate during the night signals a kidney and bladder issue. It advises prompt correction and stresses that waking more than once requires immediate attention and wisdom.
Balmwort Kidney Tablets claim prompt relief for kidney region soreness and aching by reducing inflammation restoring normal secretion and correcting waste alkalinity. The ad cites thousands of benefited users and recommends the product sold by all druggists at $1.00 per tube. CORRECT KIDNEY TROUBLE Sold by all druggists.
An early 20th century advertisement urges readers to write Dr Burkhart at 621 Main St Cincinnati for a 30 day treatment of liver kidney stomach trouble constipation catarrh rheumatism and preventative grip flu claiming cures and payment after recovery. It notes the product is available at all drug stores priced 25 cents and mentions an apparatus that determines alcoholic content of beverages by volume in minutes with almost automatic operation.
Miss Martha M. Cromley resigns rural route No 3 out of Athens after seventeen months with a perfect attendance record and enters college. Ralph H. Ross succeeds her. Lena Duncan, new substitute on route No 8, replaces J C Wilkes who takes a vacation due to eye trouble. Postmaster Lash praises Duncan and Cromley. patrons report satisfaction with both replacements.
An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Tableta as a quick effective remedy for constipation and indigestion. It claims the tablets are easy and pleasant to take and will restore happiness by correcting these disorders.
A historical notice touts 8 grain hypo-nuclane tablets as a remedy for debility linked to blood deficiency. It claims rapid weight gain and improved color after months of use, advising purchase in sealed packages from well stocked apothecary shops.
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