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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1920
Page
6
A promotional piece urges readers to combat spring fatigue by taking S. S. S. as a spring tonic. It claims winter wear and impurities weaken the system, and that the remedy cleanses the blood, restores appetite, and rebuilds strength for the coming season.
A call for a thorough cleansing and toning up of the entire system is made as the season arrives with depleted strength and naturally low vital energy.
Public notice offers free medical guidance by writing to Chief Medical Adviser at 181 Swift Laboratory Atlanta Ga. The item directs readers to seek medical advice without cost through postal request.
A Brunswick tire is pitched as a superior option from The Brunswick Balke Collender Co. The text argues for high standards and long-standing top status since 1845, urging motorists to test Brunswick tires for complete equipment value and quality. Cincinnati headquarters are noted.
The Peruvian government weighs several million dollars for fresh water, drains, and sanitary improvements in Lima and 30 other towns. A motorcycle sidecar can be rigid for smooth pavements or flex to handle uneven roads.
In a Frances Trego Montgomery tale Day and Night, two goats on a mountain quest pass Christopher Columbus's former house and Night falls for a spotted kid named Spotty. Day frets over Night's affection and Day's jealousy promises trouble as they view a cascading valley from the mountain edge.
A visitor recalls a late night Greenwich Village dance, meeting celebrities from Bobby Edwards to Eggplant Ahrens and Fern Forrester. The writer notes lavish costumes, bohemian crowd, and nerves about future European travel, ending with exhaustion and a tease of continuation.
A woman asks how to curb her nineteen year old sister who comes home with guests, wastes money, and does no chores. Experts suggest a conditional allowance to compel responsibilities, noting clothes spending undermines other budgets. Without change, the sister’s behavior risks greater unhappiness for her and the family.
A young man writes of lingering affection for a girl who has moved away after four years of schooling. He asks if it is proper to write her now, noting his past hesitation and desire for happiness through contact. The piece also includes an anti fat medicine ad praising Arbolone for weight loss and appetite control.
The Jacksonville high school crowned a successful play June last Friday with a large audience. Supt. John Williams praised the production and a repeat performance is planned for Tuesday April 27. The cast includes Alice Kalt Bernice Sanders Alice Heiser Faye Reed Glenna Rabe Bessie Davis Alvira Hooper Imo Woodgerd John Williams Irving Kasler Raymond Van Hall Asten Hawk. An Odd Fellows anniversary is set for May 1 with Rev Parkins visiting and initiatory work planned. An operetta stars Thursday April 29 under Mrs Della Lent at Pastime hall.
A period advertisement urges readers to fight sluggish blood by using Pepto-Mangan the blood purifier and tonic. It claims physicians endorse it and notes both liquid and tablet forms are available with authentic Gude's Pepto-Mangan branding.
An inquisitive writer asks if writing to a non accompanied lover is appropriate and to consider a reunion. A sixteen year old asks about age gap with a man ten years older and a future marriage. Goldilocks advises delaying engagement, staying friends, and dating others for two years.
A guidance note suggests that limited schooling should not stop ambition. It recommends entering a tool shop, requesting drafting room work from the foreman, and attending night school to study English to improve prospects in engineering.
Mrs. Annie Davison of Long Beach California reports a restful night after using Foley's Honey and Tar. The preparation eases harsh coughs and wheezy breathing and soothes irritated throat surfaces with its coating action.
Buchtel High reports commencement in the opera house on Wednesday April 21 at eight o'clock with Sept Morgan from Athens delivering the address. The graduating class includes George Robson Howard Whitmore Elsie Bookman and Gertrude Blackstone. Rev Arthur McCullough delivered the Baccalaureate on Sunday April 18. Senior class presented the play San John on April 20. Scotts orchestra of Nelsonville to furnish music. Deanville school socials raised funds totaling 156.60 for the school with various raffles boxes and a cake vote event.
The Buchtel grade schools presented an entertaining program at the opera house last week. Performances included folk dances by grades one and two, poetry themed pieces by older classes, and a teacher authored song by the seventh and eighth grades. The event was a grand success and raised a nice sum for the school.
Commencement exercises will be at I. O. O. F. hall on Wednesday evening April 28 at eight o'clock with Prof. Homer Cherrington of the O U delivering the address. The 1920 graduates are Myrna Doolittle Mildred Brewer Coleta Klotz Esta Tremain and Bert Lowery. Rev Dabtriz of New Marshfield will give the baccalaureate sermon Sunday evening April 25. The class play The Winning Widow is set for Wednesday evening April 28.
An eighth grade commencement will be held for all the graduates in York township at Deanville on April 23 at one o'clock. All teachers will be present at this time. A meeting will follow the exercises to review reports for the year.
Lutheran services will be held in Music Hall on the college campus this evening at 7 30. Rev. George Allenbach of Columbus will preach. All students are invited.
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