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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1921
Page
6
An advertisement promotes Zemo soap and greasy salves for burning eczema. It claims relief from itching, lower cost, and easier care compared to ordinary soaps, urging trial and noting anti irritation and soothing properties. Cleveland based Beefe? company endorsement appears.
In a narrator style segment Billy Whiskers returns home to a village audience with Frisky. Violet beams as ponies called calico ponies recount their early life on a farm and their new owner Mr. West buys them with a phaeton and harness for Violet. The tale notes Billy’s adventurous side and Nannie’s fear of danger, closing with the ponies beginning their own story about being raised by a strict mother on a farm.
A Star North Carolina reader credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills with relief from four years of monthly troubles after two doctors advised surgery. She used the products for seven months and regained the ability to work, vouching for the medicine's effectiveness.
Gwenda, an efficiency expert, earns recognition in a leading London daily and receives offers to write a serial. She relishes watching John’s amused letters from New York, plotting a witty comeback as Vivian Miles or Gwenda. Fedya and Fern enjoy honeymoon adventures nearby.
A reader seeks insight on engagement breakup and returning affection. Anonymously presented questions cover a rejected suitor, a girl urged to avoid overfriendliness, a seventeen year old seeking restraint, and a student asking how to win a teacher’s favor. Guidance urges caution, patience, and restrained behavior in relationships and study efforts.
The recipe lists a wrinkle lotion using alum 70 grains, almond milk thickened, rosewater six ounces, and one percent ounces. Dissolve the alum in rose water then mix into almond milk with steady agitation and apply nightly with a soft linen cloth.
The writer argues that the girl invited you to leave for a private talk with another young man and suggests you may not be as believed in love as you think. It says you should not blame the girl for his insulting conduct and that you might be happier finding someone else if faith is lost.
A foldable wardrobe designed to hold substantial clothing and be easily carried has been patented for users who move frequently. The invention focuses on compact storage, portability, and convenient relocation for people who relocate often.
A Californian has devised a sectional modular device that can be assembled into a bed, table, or chair for automobile travelers. The compact system aims to enhance comfort and utility during long trips by offering flexible configurations.
Mrs. J. A. Burrington of Los Angeles recounts decades of indigestion and bloating eased by Tanlac. After her husband’s success with the medicine, she took four bottles following a bout of influenza and reports improved appetite, weight gain, and renewed energy.
The pattern 3585 comes in four sizes 4 6 8 and 10 years An 8 year size uses 3 percent yards of 36 inch fabric The pattern suggests fabric options including gingham percale chambray lawn linen pongee poplin serge taffeta and china silk The illustration pattern is mailed to any address for 12 cents in one cent stamps
A A King resumed his duties today as chief of police in Lorain after prevailing in the Court of Appeals in his dispute with Mayor W F Grall. The lengthy legal challenge culminates in his reinstatement and return to office.
Columbus April 18 though no general assembly session last week the senate gavel stayed busy with committee hearings. The finance committee faces a big task reapportioning 92 million dollars for the biennial state government reorganization bill. The measure requires no extra appropriation and reduces operating costs, but many departments and commissions will need re-rating.
The proposed measure remains in doubt and will face action in the house early this week. Lawmakers in both houses scan the bill for material changes to the present system before voting.
The mothers pension bill, drafted by Charity Newsies, broadens widows relief to mothers with disabled husbands and orphans. It widens coverage to mothers unable to support their children and raises the maximum pension from 15 to 35 dollars, lifting many families from charity.
The Fouts bill, approved by the house finance committee, would levy about one-eighth of a mill for two years to fund a building program for Ohio State University Ohio and Miami. It would raise 1 250 000 dollars annually with 900 000 to Ohio State and 175 000 each to Ohio and Miami based on enrollment. Governor Davis and leaders support the measure as relief though not all needs are met.
State employees provide written statements indicating parts of equipment handed over by the federal government to the Ohio highway department for road building have been disposed of to junk dealers. The special joint committee probes conduct of the department under prior administrations.
A. T. Watson of Alliance Ohio credits Dreco with a marked improvement after long suffering from constipation kidney trouble backaches and dizzy spells. He says his bowels are regular now and headaches and gas are gone. Dreco is sold by local druggists including Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.
An advertisement extols Gude's Pepto Mangan as a spring blood tonic to revitalize the red cells and boost health. It urges readers to evaluate health, claim improved vigor, and purchase tablets or liquid from a druggist, insisting on the genuine product.
Liddie Ann Weldon Thompson born Harmony Ohio October 30 1846 died Athens Ohio April 10 1921. She married Hiram Thompson May 2 1871 and bore Hattie Ellen James Pearl and Harry Earnest. Harry Earnest died 1920 aged 28. Survived by brother Sash Haskins sister That Elliott and daughter Mrs R E Chauncey Akron Ohio. The family narrates a gas stove accident and lingering illness ending April 1921. James A Thompson and partner cared for her until the end.
The note expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends who offered kindness after a sorrow. Special thanks are given to Rev Murch the singers and Mr Baughman as well as Mr and Mrs J P Thompson and Mrs R E Chauncey.
Five former dry agents convicted of taking a $1,000 bribe from a hotel keeper were sentenced in federal court in Atlanta. Each received a $500 fine. Joshiah Smith Heaton and Timothy Daly, both of New York, faced prison terms with Heaton getting the heaviest penalty of two years due to his assistant chief position.
Cincinnati April 18 August Herrmann president of the Cincinnati baseball club will wed Mrs Elizabeth Dougherty of Chicago July 20. The wedding will occur on Mt Rainier near Tacoma Washington the highest peak in the United States. Cincinnati Lodge of Elks will be guests returning from a Los Angeles convention. Herrmann is a widower and a longtime power in baseball.
Warren police were summoned to Packard Park to chase a ghost that frightened several women by goblin dancing on the fence. Officers found a flapping white figure which fled when it spotted revolvers, discarding its disguise as it ran away.
In Columbus on April 18 Republican lawmakers planned caucuses to press final action on the administrative reorganization bill and elections code. Leaders aimed to floor the measures tonight, with the elections committee reviewing the proposal during a special session. The temperance committee heard the McCoy bill on medicinal wine and beer use, while the Board of Administration seeks $3,000,000 extra appropriations for state institutions.
Over 800 attended Sunday at the First M. E. Church Sunday school, 150 more than last week. There were 26 officers and teachers, ten visitors, and 767 scholars totaling 803. Female and male counts reached 280 and 205, with 190 in the intermediate and 128 in the primary departments. Largest classes 6 and 16 with 196 each. Mrs Noss 41, Mr Porter 23, Miss Dorothy Dent 21. Total collection $28.07 with class 6 $11.64, class 16 $7.68, Mrs Noss $2.01.
Disabled Lakewood freighter towed into Lorain harbor after lifeboat crews from Cleveland and Lorain rescued the vessel. No injuries reported as the steamer Units await repair.
Experts from the Department of Agriculture have completed soil surveys that detail more than one third of the United States. The effort documents soil types and suitability for farming and land use across multiple regions.
Martha Dresher of Indianapolis died five years ago on April 18. Her daughters Jack Dresher and Mrs Edna Kaelin share a tender memorial noting the deep loss and enduring memory of their mother. She is remembered as near and dear, sleeping in a cherished place.
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