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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1921

Page

6

Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Calomel Free Laxative

Citizens are told these toothpaste shaped tablets aid digestion by stimulating bile, like calomel without dangerous after effects. After 17 years of study Edwards Olive Tablets are described as olive colored pills for daily use, sold widely at 15 to 30 cents.

No-To-Bac Claim Promises Smoking Habit Cure

An advertisement asserts No-To-Bac aids breaking tobacco use including cigarettes cigars pipes and chewing. It promises relief from cravings and financial savings with a money back guarantee if No-To-Bac does not reduce tobacco usage.

Freezone Erases Corn Pain Quickly and Easily

A small bottle of Freezone relieves corn pain instantly with a few drops then allows removal with fingers. Dismisses hard and soft corn or corn between toes and calluses. sold by druggists for a few cents.

Grove's Genuine Lexative Bromo Quin ine Tabs Ad

Advertisement touts Grove's as the original cold remedy and promotes Bromo Quin ine tablets as the only genuine laxative. It emphasizes authenticity and urges consumers to choose the first and original product for relief.

Grove’s

Billy Whiskers Escapes Night Pursuit to Seek Sea

Billy Jr and Stubby flee a camp after a stealthy ambush by two men. They dodge a lasso, outpace pursuers, and decide to head toward the sea or England. They find a stream to cool off, then sleep, continuing their runaway journey in the next installment.

Flark Billy Billy Jr Stubby America England

Paris Cafe de Flor romance lures Gwenda during European sojourn

Gwenda and John enjoy a Paris evening at Cafe de Flor with celebrity writers in sight and discuss future travels across Europe. She dreams of staying but agrees to return to the States after a year or two, then resume European adventures. They plan trips to Barbizon, Meudon and Versailles as part of their travel rhythm.

Cafe DE Flor Champs Elyseés Pont Royal Boul’ Midh Boulevard St. Germain John Gwenda France Charles Vildrac Romaine Rolland Paris States Europe Barbizon Meudon Versailles

Rebirth of normal business hinges on workers attitude

James 8 Alexander of the National Bank of Commerce in New York urged a return to a normal business ethic at the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers in Boston. He warned that postwar upheaval requires the human element, with a focus on honest work for honest pay, balanced wages, and mutual responsibility between workers and employers.

James 8. Alexander National Bank of Commerce New York National Association of Cotton Manufacturers Boston Alexander Mr. Alexander

Ohio bootlegger army to retreat in six months Parker says

Columbus April 26 Don V Parker state prohibition commissioner told United Press the bootleggers army in Ohio will retreat within six months. He outlined plans for local enforcement under Miller law and Day bill authorizing secret investigators and expanded police tools. He cited investigations in thirty cities and said co operation with governors and federal agents is improving conditions in about half the cities.

Columbus Ohio Don V. Parker Parker United Press United States General Assembly Davis

Dear Mrs Thompson I Should I Marry or Wait for Love

A reader asks whether to marry a wealthy suitor or wait for the man she loves after gossip harms her reputation. The adviser cautions against marrying without love, suggests moving beyond rumors, and urges seeking partners who respect her boundaries while encouraging self respect and new friendships.

Mrs. Thompson

Dear Mrs Thompson I Seek Help For a Teen’s Smoke and Drink

A reader asks how to curb a thirteen year old friend who smokes and claims to drink. The writer wonders if teasing masks habit and whether warning him about brain damage and stunted growth would help.

Dear Mrs. Thompson Queer Eye Color Question

A reader asks about having one brown eye and one blue eye. The response clarifies that such a heterochromatic eye color does not imply anything about orientation. The note adds that the combination is unusual yet interesting and can be attractive.

Mrs. Thompson Avalon Margie

Local Residents Attend to Mines and Farms

Amesville men Harris and McGill of Nelsonville visited last week to oversee a Goddard farm mine. C H Meltzer, recently home in Mt. Vernon, came to manage oil and other interests. F O Balderson of Parkersburg handled business tied to his father Seth Balderson's estate. Albert Poston moved his family from West Virginia to a large farm near Eldon Wyatt just over the Bern line to farm it.

Messrs Harris and McGill Nelsonville Goddard C. H. Meltzer Mt. Vernon F. O. Balderson Parkersburg Seth Balderson Albert Poston West Virginia Eldon Wyatt Bern Line Will

A UNIQUE STYLE Pattern 3577 Illustration Pattern Details

Pattern 3577 shown with seven sizes 34 to 46 inches bust. A 38 inch size needs 6% yards of 40 inch material. skirt foot width about 2 yards. Sleeve can be finished with or without cuff. drapery on skirt may be omitted. Mounts on body lining. Fabrics include serge satin taffeta pongee linen gingham sateen chalice. Mail pattern to any address for 12 cents in stamps.

Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Athens Worker

An Athens resident T. L Hall reports morning back pains and kidney discomfort tied to labor. He says after using Doan's Kidney Pills he required two more boxes, then was cured, noting relief from pain and improved secretions.

Doan Athens T. L Hall Brown Ave

Market Nervous as Stocks Open Slowly

The New York stock market opened reactionary with traders nervous after recent advances and widespread selling. United States Steel rose 2 4 at 84 1 4 while other steel issues remained firm.

New York United States Steel

Hoover Chosen to Represent Ohio University at Alumni Banquet

Prof. T. N. Hoover selected to represent Ohio University at the alumni banquet to be held in Youngstown Saturday evening.

Old Style Plays Most Needed Now

Stephen Leacock argues in Cleveland that modern plays lack action and setting. He says the old blood and thunder drama with vivid locations like a lighthouse or a madhouse at midnight is essential, condemning contemporary focus on domestic affairs and infidelity.

Cleveland, O Stephen Leacock Leacock

Will Carr Dawson Sentenced to Life for Wife’s Murder

Will Carr Dawson, 27, once a paymaster, faces a life term in the state penitentiary unless the governor grants clemency. He was convicted for the January murder of his wife, Mrs. Alice Schneider Dawson, at the Norwood home.

Cincinnati Will Carr Dawson State Penitentiary Alice Schneider Dawson Norwood

Safe Sulfa Solution for Hair Removal and Complexion Aids

An advertisement touts a sulfur solution to remove unwanted hair instantly without irritation, claiming complete hair removal. It also promotes fresh home made skin creams using zintone and Sarcetine for deeper skin improvement and a neroxin powder for quick blackhead removal.

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