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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1921
Page
6
An advertisement describes Aspirin as Bayer brand pain relief, noting genuine tablets for headache neuralgia rheumatic pain and other aches. It mentions twelve-tablet tins, larger bottles from druggists, and that aspirin is a trademark of Bayer with its chemical basis.
An advertisement claims a home remedy for piles from Mrs Summers with a pile suppository product. It offers speedy relief and invites readers to request a free trial by sending details to a company box address.
Billy Jr and Stubby wake at moonrise and travel along a stream toward the sea. They reach the Pacific coast after a week, plan to head home and spot smoke from chimneys on an ocean liner, suggesting an escape from enemy lands. The tale blends travel, thirst, and a longing for home with early 20th century adventure sensibilities.
In a swiftly moving chapter Gwenda and John tour Barbizon and Fontainbleu then savor tea and sunset in the forest. They discuss art and beauty while Gweneda slips away daily for work. A Sunday hike ends with Gwenda spraining her ankle and John carrying her home before a public reception.
A reader asks about trust and jealousy in a nine year acquaintance, hoping to know if another girl keeps him away. Advice suggests not dropping all friends, and trusting if he denies an affair, while remaining cautious. The column continues with questions about kissing, age gaps, and a widow fiancé.
Attractive seasonable suit shown with pattern numbers 3589 3572 and 3251. Vest optional with or without a jabot or chemisette. sizes coat 34 46 bust skirt sizes 24 34 waist vest small medium large extra large. Materials include linen crepe mohair serge satin and more. Three patterns mailed for 12 cents in stamps.
Stewart Miss Frances Hayes spent several days at Marietta last week as a guest of relatives. Mrs. Alex Parsons visits her parents at Chillicothe this week. Kyle McAfee of Athens was the Sunday guest of friends here. Miss Elizabeth Leeper of Athens High School was a Friday guest of her parents. Mrs. Addie Biggins and daughter Dorothy were Athens visitors Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Smith and their young son Junior also were Athens visitors.
Doe vBoge discusses eye health and optometry with Charles C. Millikan. It argues abnormal eyes benefit from glasses to approach normal vision and reduce strain, noting resting eyes by closing them is temporary and glasses provide lasting relief.
Hockingport closes a successful term of school with Nancy and Kathryn Walters honored. Saturday they depart for Condit, and Mrs. Jennie Taylor hosts Sunday guests including her son WT.
Ravenswood and Parkersburg area residents hosted and visited during the weekend. The Snyder property was purchased by Mr. Anderson during a Coolville visit. Other guests included the Holwman family, the Hersman and Parer households, and extended family from St. Marys Parkersburg and West Virginia. Reverend E Wilson closed a protracted meeting at the M E B church.
Reductions in the prices of butter and milk were announced by dealers here.
Springtime skin outbreaks signal blood impurities from winter. Readily available S.S.S. is promoted as a longtime remedy, claiming to cleanse the blood and improve circulation. Consumers are urged to obtain a bottle and consult a medical advisor at 853 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta.
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