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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1921
Page
6
A vintage note describes using a product named Outgro to relieve inflammation and pain around an ingrown toenail. The remedy supposedly hardens the sensitive skin beneath the nail and helps the nail grow outward overnight. Outgro is said to be a harmless antiseptic made for chiropodists but available in drugstores.
A 1893 personal testimony claims a self-developed home method cured muscular and sub acute rheumatism after years of suffering. The writer offers to mail the treatment free in exchange for the recipient's name and address, with payment only after proven relief and no money requested otherwise. Durstin Syracuse Y Jacknow signs as responsible.
Two boys discover a horse and a goat in their barn and debate ownership with their mother. A cruel peddler arrives with a lame horse pulling a wagon, then the animal collapses. The father confronts the peddler and vows punishment as the tale promises the peddler’s fate in tomorrow’s installment.
Gwenda juggles packing and office tasks as Fedya and Fern enjoy a three day Atlantic City honeymoon. Sam Davis lays out last instructions and Gwenda senses a haunting premonition as the bridal party readies for departure. Fedya radiates happiness while Fern contemplates balancing love and her career in pursuit of both happiness and ambition.
A fifteen year old asks if a teacher who encouraged correspondence should be written to again after months of silence. Mrs Thompson advises delaying further letters until Christmas and suggests being friendly if they meet, noting the teacher may be busy or moved by new interests. A second issue concerns a girl of eighteen dating a older man who has since wronged her. the response urges honoring parental wishes and avoiding the relationship until the man proves character.
An old advertisement pitched Gude's Pepto Mangan as the cure for run down blood and low energy. It claims the product restores red blood and vigor in children and adults, offering liquid or tablet forms and urging buyers to insist on the genuine Gude's.
A call to adults to join the reading and writing class led by Superintendent C. E. Stailey. The session is set for 2:30 Sunday afternoon at the Central school building, inviting interested individuals to attend.
A vintage advertisement promotes Tiz foot bath for tired aching feet. It promises immediate relief from soreness caused by corns callouses and bunions and claims feet become comfortable enough to wear smaller shoe sizes after use. The copy urges readers to buy a box at drug or department stores.
Pattern 3277 offers a seven size range for busts 36 to 48 inches with a 38 inch size needing 6 percent yards of 36 inch fabric. Described as simple lines, comfortable skirt width and suited for mature figures in gingham seersucker linen drill poplin lawn or chambrey. Pattern mailed for 12 cents with one cent stamps.
Columbus April 14 The State senate taxation committee will recommend passage of the Fouts bill authorizing a direct state levy to provide building funds for Ohio State University and Miami. The committee continued hearings on the Griswold debt limitation measure with indications it would be reported for passage without provision for city ownership of public utilities.
Chinese cotton growers around Shanghai experiment with Georgia seed in hopes of improving yields. The move reflects cross Atlantic agricultural exchange as farmers adapt new varieties to local climates.
Columbus April 14 State Prohibition Commissioner Don Parker urged county prosecutors and sheriffs to boost action in enforcing state prohibition laws after officials expanded their work to twelve more cities, totaling 31 inspected since the bureau began last month. He praised Sheriff Holy Cross of Franklin County for his active stance against violations.
Parker says 48 Crabbe ac violations were acted on last week with 32 referred to local authorities and 12 convictions. Sixteen prosecutions are imminent as inspectors subpoena visitors to speakeasies, aiding arrests of bootleggers and soft drink parlor operators, curbing the liquor traffic.
By removing the top of a new gasoline stove designed for heating rooms it can be used for cooking. This modification transforms a heater into a cooking appliance, expanding its utility beyond primary heating.
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