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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1920
Page
6
An advertisement touts liquid arvon as a simple cure for dandruff. It asserts nightly scalp application dissolves dandruff and stops itching, promising thicker, shinier hair after a few uses and claiming four ounces suffices for any dandruff level.
News reports say the presidential election will be postponed indefinitely due to the country's condition.
The narrative describes the city of Funchal Madeira with its steep cobbled streets used by basket sleds guided by two men. Children explore a garden behind tall iron gates and a vine-clad house, while local scenes and notices follow including school commencement and town visits.
A narrator laments an engagement to cousin Cecil amid clashes over baseball and national roles. She paints Cecil as uninterested in American life while planning a trip to Wall Street and the Woolworth Tower, hoping to convert him to her viewpoint. The piece ends with a tease of continuation.
A sixteen year old seeks help to find her father and siblings after being separated from her family. The letter discusses guardianship, engagement, and possible marriage restrictions, with guidance to consult the probate court, consider legal divorce options, and avoid harming others with broken promises.
A 23 year old man explains three year relation with a caring young woman who believes the diamond ring signifies engagement. He says he has no romantic ties and wants to end the engagement though she argues the vow. He notes the woman wishes to marry in May while he boards with a married woman whose husband is rarely home.
Murray City reports U B District Conferences convening this week in the local church with several speakers presenting on the Interchurch topic.
Chase Mr and Mrs Frank Loux of Marion spent a few days at their farm here. Mrs W B Woodard spent sev eral days with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Blake Tubbs of Peach Ridge. J S Carbaugh and family hosted Elmer Searles of Albany and Delbert Reaves and daughter Dorothy near Downington. C W Walker and family plan moving to Athens soon. Born to Herbert Carbaugh and wife a nine pound son on April 6. Ora Helwig returned to Columbus after caring for her mother. Charles and Lewis Sargeant visited Athens Friday. C W Walker visited Albany midweek.
An advertisement extols a spring tonic as a skin beautifier and blood alterative. It urges women to use Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery tablets or liquid to clear pimples and boost circulation. A testimonial from Mrs. L. J. Davis of Route 4, Franklin, Ohio praises improved health after use.
S H Neese a 79 year old real estate agent in Marietta credits Trutona with curing liver and kidney pains and improving appetite sleep and general health. He says he will live beyond 70 and urges others to try the medicine now being explained at The Cline Pharmacy in Athens after visits by local residents. Measles illness noted for Jewett Parmiter with others visiting for Sunday.
The report lists movements and visits in Sand Rock and Broadwell areas. It notes the France family moving from Sand Rock to Broadwell on Monday and several gatherings at homes including birthdays and Sunday calls among neighbors and relatives.
North Troy township residents jubilant as county commissioners announce a milelong paved road from Coolville depot north for better auto travel. C W Rowell Frost Route 2 carrier reflects on navy service of sixteen months and twenty days aboard a submarine charger, noting nerve‑testing attacks but return home hale and hearty.
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