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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1920
Page
2
A mock science puzzle estimates bedbug growth from a single fertile female over a year, then shifts to a spoof advert for Pesky Devils Quietus P D Q claiming to kill bed bugs and other pests with a nationwide druggist supply line. The piece mixes math whimsy with a product promo.
There is one medicine that stands out for kidney liver and bladder cures. Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root is promoted as the gentle healing vegetable remedy with quick effects. Start treatment now. Sold at drug stores in two bottle sizes. To test, send ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. at Binghamton NY and mention Athens Messenger.
Delta Tau Delta fraternity held its annual spring dance at the Masonic Temple with inspiring music and a congenial crowd including many alumni and former students. Chaperones were Dr and Mrs D J Evans Prof and Mrs T N Hoover Mr and Mrs George C Parks Mr and Mrs Frank Gullum Mr and Mrs Alonzo Palmer and Mr and Mrs R P Tompkins. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Mark Hendrickson Columbus Harold Frederick Columbus Mr Spade and Mr Genung Ohio State Madison Humphrey Frank O'Donnell and Hubert Stearkey Geneva Mr Laylin and Mr Gabriel Norwalk John Williams Jackson Darrell Moore Portsmouth Mr Cottingham Claire Evans Denver Colo Miss Louesba Galbreath Lola Bailey Columbus Helen Mauck Bernice Scott Fairmont W Va Virginia Rowland Cincinnati Miss Remney Morgantown W Va Miss Glenna Robe Jackson.
Mr. W. Leo Williams is summoned to Columbus to serve on a federal jury. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Wetzel travel to Columbus on business. Everett Max Carbaugh is born to Mr. and Mrs. Carbaugh of Chase. Mrs. George Coe hosts Higley Study circle at 2 PM Wednesday. Mrs. Ator and Mrs. Mathews attend Lloyd Wadley funeral in Columbus. Delta Tau Delta auxiliary meeting set for Thursday at 3 PM at the chapter house on North Congress Street.
The meeting of Girl Scouts Troops Two and Three is canceled for this evening due to inclement weather as announced.
Mrs. Charles Wood and aunt Lola Antle visited Okey McDaniel who had surgery in Columbus. Ruth Blackwood ill prompted homecoming of Mrs. C E Blackwood. Alice Louise Gillilan, five days old, died in Schnectady. Various travels, visits, and a funeral in Columbus mark the week.
Senator Loring M. Black of Brooklyn introduced a bill in Albany calling for a joint legislative committee to investigate the New York Stock Exchange. The resolution was referred to the judiciary committee.
Clark County farmer Dean Meckillip recalls stepping on a rusty nail half through his foot. He treated it with Houstonia liniment and bandaged the wound, noting pain relief and eventual healing. The ad promotes Houstonia as safe for open cuts or burns and lists sizes and pricing.
Mrs L B Hitchcock of Columbus Ohio endorses Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for nervous debility thin blood indigestion and insomnia. She credits the pills with restoring strength and reducing nerviness after a severe shock and offers the medicine and a free information booklet from the Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
The residence of City Auditor J Clyde Edmundson on West Washington street will likely be finished within a month. The semi bungalow style home sits between the houses of Charles Bethel and Carl Porter and is described as very attractive.
County Commissioner Les Munden paid 19 dollars yesterday for a half bushel of clover seed weighing thirty pounds. The note hints at rising costs as farmers may soon carry large sums to town to buy seed, sparking concern over affordable pricing.
Rain continues for hours in south eastern Ohio delaying spring fieldwork. Some areas have advanced farm work while others have done little plowing. The Hocking river bottoms face possible overflow unless conditions improve soon.
The joint scale committee of miners and operators met in Logan on Monday and resumed deliberations. By Monday evening reports said an agreement was reached on several matters, but the committee had not ended its work and no report deadline was set.
Mrs Samuel Woodruff of 113 Franklin Ave Athens testifies to relief from backache kidney dull ache nights of unrest and bladder trouble after using Deans Kidney Pills at 60c from Cline's Pharmacy She recommends the product to readers stating it cured her misery and she has not needed another kidney remedy since Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY manufactures.
Kinnon addressed Ohio University students at Ewing Hall as the newly formed GOP club elected officers including president Earl Shively and treasurer D Cross. Dean Voight urged women to vote next fall with 17,000,000 may cast ballots and to choose a candidate based on principles.
An order of sale in the Athens County Court of Common Pleas directs a public auction at the courthouse front door in Athens Ohio on Saturday May 15 1920 at 1 pm. The real estate lies in Phillipsburg village lot 1 section 18 town 7 range 12 and covers 87 one hundredths acre with a 15 foot roadway strip reserved. The property is appraised at 1000 dollars with cash terms. Sheriff Herb J Parker and Deputy Sheriff P H McKinley oversee. Woolley Reedland Attorneys for the plaintiff.
Hannah Maxwell age 75 widow of James O Maxwell died at home from pneumonia following a cold. Survived by sons Ben and Charles and daughter Mrs Minnie Sams, plus a sister Mrs Henry Phillips and brother William Robinson in Shelby Iowa. Funeral at Clarks Chapel church with time pending word. She had lived in Athens eight to ten years after living on Robinson Ridge.
Mrs Mary Travis of 232 North Eighth Street credits Trutona with dramatic health gains after two years of catarrh back pain and dizziness. She reports improved sleep and daily functioning and urges others to try the medicine sold at The Cline Pharmacy Co Athens.
Coolville officials announce the Coolville Chautauqua will be held August 7 8 and 9 with a fine 1920 program arranged by the Chautauqua Association to avoid scheduling conflicts.
An advertisement touts a claimed Indians' recipe to treat dandruff hair loss and bald spots. It offers a free sample of Kotalka ointment with a proof box mailed to J. H. Brittain in New York upon sending 10 cents to cover notice costs.
Coolville will mark Memorial Day May 30 with forenoon grave flower decoration and a 130 PM schoolhouse program featuring music, children’s entertainment, and a notable speaker. The committee urges all residents to attend and show stronger patriotism.
The piece contrasts two groups of men and touts Michaels- Stern and Fashion Park labels as markers of quality. It suggests many Athens men will rely on these labels this spring and invites readers to come in for suits and Morris chairs.
Police Chief Bolin has been notified to show leniency toward auto owners lacking 1920 license tags who can prove they ordered tags. Delays in mail and transport hinder timely compliance, yet many counties sold tags widely and applicants deserve time before penalties.
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