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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1920
Page
6
A short guide claims a sure method to remove dandruff using four ounces of plain liquid arvon. Applied at night and rubbed into the scalp, the solution is said to moisten and dissolve dandruff by morning with three or four applications destroying all signs. It promises itching will stop and hair will become fluffy and glossy.
A Terre Haute reader recounts coal dust harming his lungs in 1916 and credits Milks Emulsion with restoring health, sleeping better, regaining weight, and returning to mining. The ad promises to refund money if unsatisfied after six bottles, selling at 60c and 1.20 per bottle.
Bitty WHISKERS follows three children stranded after washing ashore on a rocky beach. A shipwrecked cat, eyeing danger and hunger, guides them toward an uncharted island as they search for water and food and wonder if they are truly alone.
Mrs. R. T. Butts of 1924 Troost Avenue Kansas City testifies Tanlac relieved two years of nervous indigestion with gas chest pressure and headaches. She reports improved sleep appetite and 20 pound weight gain and urges others to try the medicine. Tanlac sold in Athens Coolville and Amesville with local suppliers. Local residents visitations noted.
A married 25 year old seeks separation from a 48 year old husband claiming misery and lack of love. The adviser recommends divorce as the kinder path, noting absence of children makes leave easier and condemns marriage without love as cheating. Also included is a teenage query about responding to a returning lover, with guidance to pursue study and avoid pursuing the first man.
The ad argues winter illness weakens the body and spring offers renewal. It promotes Trutona as a quick acting tonic that purifies blood, rebuilds tissues, strengthens nerves, aids digestion, and tones all organs. It claims Trutona restores vitality for spring pleasures and advertises Cline Pharmacy Co. in Athens as the seller.
A reader asks if a birthday gift to a male friend is appropriate. Guidance says the relationship does not warrant a gift. instead send a birthday card to express good wishes.
New England Arthur Worthing of Eyesville, formerly of this place, was here a few days last week visiting with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. James Burchfield were visitors at Athens and Glouster Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Daisey Wooley and daughter Flossie of Akron were guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Morrison last week. Mr. Eli and Miss Lou Spaulding are mentioned as part of the local social notices.
Sunday visitors included Frank and Mary Robinson with children of Stewart, Ora Ashcraft and baby of Guysville, Rev. and Mrs. Miller of Athens, C G Faires and wife of Glouster, and L M Donald and wife. Mary Starlin and Lucila Showalter stayed with Ella Devore near Canaanville. L T Morrison family and Daisey Wooley with daughter Flossie visited Alonzo Wooley area near Amesville. Fletcher Davis and children of Sharpsburg joined Orson Lewis and family. Plowing and garden work kept residents busy as Roland Smith and Nancy Linscott visited L B Poston. Dance attendance near Guysville noted. Services planned here later.
The Stewart High School alumni banquet is set for Friday at 7 30 p m with tickets available at the post office through Thursday night April 22. Other local notes include visits by residents to Athens Parkersburg and West Virginia and reports on hospital patients and school events.
In New York a Broadway restaurant faced a waiter strike with patrons stepping in to serve customers. Volunteers donned aprons and assisted staff to keep operations running amid the labor action.
Scatter Ridge residents hosted several visitors including Mr. and Mrs. H L Linscott and family with G R Smith and daughter Kathryn of Athens. Guests included F J Hubler family with Herbert Everett and John Dillinger, plus Mary and Frank Koker calling on Frank Junod family.
Messrs Gabriel and John South visited Mr and Mrs Joe Koker on Sunday. John Dillinger Fred Hubier Kerbert Everett and Miss Bessie Hubler drove to New England for a Sunday outing.
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