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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1921
Page
6
An advertisement extols Musterole as a clean white ointment with mustard oil that eases neuralgia and inflammation. It promotes quick relief for sore throat bronchitis pleurisy rheumatic pains and joint aches with 65 cent jars and a hospital size of 3.00.
C. W. Barton credits a tonic with ending two decades of stomach trouble and declares a reversal of health as he testifies to its effectiveness. The remark highlights personal relief and a favorable view of the remedy.
The advertisement describes Apron Dress Pattern 3561 in four sizes Small 34 86 Medium 38 40 and Large 46 48 inch bust. A Medium size needs 5 percent yards of 27 inch material. Suitable fabrics include striped seersucker figured percale gingham lawn sateen drill and crash. The pattern illustration available by mail for 13 cents in one cent stamps.
A pony narrator recalls a girl patient on a farm and the plan to harness ponies for a cart to help her sit upright. The master sells the ponies to a trainer who harshly uses straps and a whip to break them into harness, teaching them to pull and to wear riding gear as part of a long, uncomfortable process.
Gwenda, Fern, and Fedya travel from Hagland to London and Paris then set for Switzerland. A Paris letter warns Gwenda about marrying an Englishman and losing her independence. The trio heads to Interlaken, enjoying travel and companionship as their summer plans unfold.
Athens grocer A R Ely recounts relief from dull kidney ache and back pains after taking Noan’s Kidney Pills. He reports one box cured the pains and restored health after he saw the advertisement and heard friends’ praise.
In a series of letters a married woman seeks help after years of unhappiness and a suspected affair. The adviser warns against trusting the bachelor, suggests possible separation, and urges self reliance if split. A separate note reflects a remorseful husband apologizing for neglect and urging renewed courtship to save the marriage.
Ralph Cole and Harry Drew suffered severe burns when attempting to light matches to check if an oil barrel was empty in Newark.
Eugene Bliss died here followed by his wife Rosetta Bliss and his brother Chester Bliss within three weeks. The trio’s deaths occurred in the same locality, marking a cluster of losses for the Bliss family.
A state game farm near Wellington initiates a program setting 2000 pheasant eggs weekly with a goal of 15000 eggs set and hatched. The effort expands breeding capacity and production for wildlife management and stocking.
A home remedy article recommends Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar, taken four times daily, to relieve head noises and nasal congestion. It claims hearing loss or catarrhal deafness may improve, with easier breathing and less mucus in the throat.
Evangelist Albert C. Hakim preached his first sermon at Hebbardsville’s Methodist church as part of a joint Presbyterian and Methodist revival. He came from Harrisonville where 75 conversions occurred, amid widespread revival talk and nightly seven o’clock prayer and testimony meetings.
Public forum praises athletics and school improvements at Canaanville High. The piece details parent teacher association expansion, new manual training and domestic science courses, library upgrades, a high school literary society, and a temporary gym with a cinder track. It highlights community funding led by L V Brown and a successful county athletic meet with Glouster, Amesville, and Canaanville placing well. Community Day closes the year with strong student achievement and Cross Drives.
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