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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1920
Page
2
Skin problems such as eczema and rashes are blamed on blood parasites, not surface conditions. The copy urges using S. S. S. blood purifier to cleanse the blood and relieve the root cause, claiming it treats the disease systemically and offers free medical advice from a Atlanta address.
New York April 28 newspapers bid 15 cents a pound for any available tonnage as a record price for paper. Publishers warn that a 15 cent Sunday paper and a five-cent daily are in sight unless costs are checked, calling it a matter of self preservation.
A user from Arlington Tennessee praises Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough medicine after influenza. The testimonial claims the product stopped a severe cough quickly and eased wheezy breathing, with rapid recovery cited for a child.
Tomorrow evening at the M E church a Class Six Supper features eats music and speeches for 35 cents. Proceeds support church activities.
The Senate approved a voluntary naval training plan for boys aged 16 to 20 with three months at regular navy stations and summer schools. Senate debates boosted naval aviation funding, increasing the act to 25 million with 3 million for air stations and 1.5 million for development. Calder amendment adds six months pay to seamen widows.
Under a bill passed by the recent assembly, a full enumeration of Confederate army and navy veterans living in Virginia will occur during the coming year. County and city revenue commissioners will list surviving veterans, noting names ages and post office addresses as property lists are taken for taxation. Senator Julian Gunn said the enumeration aids authorities in identifying needy veterans and helps pension officials verify who is eligible for pensions.
Sheriff Parker was called to Stewart Tuesday night by a man who claimed to arrest a Rome township man with a still. The officer found the man intoxicated and told varying stories, claiming to be a revenue officer. He wandered off, untraced, with suspicions he found another’s hidden whiskey store. coroner possible if liquor stolen.
Washington April 28 Former Senator James Hamilton Lewis declared that Wilson would be a third term nominee if war breaks out in Europe as seems inevitable He called on Secretary Tumulty and added that the second war followed every peace If war returns in Europe the people will call on Wilson He predicted Hughes or Kellogg as Republican nominee with Minnesota likely backing Kellogg.
Diamond Dyes promises a new rich fadeless color for wool silk linen cotton or blends. The Directions Book with each package explains how to diamond dye over any color so you cannot go wrong. Have your druggist show the Diamond Dye Color Card to match materials.
Safe usage directions emphasize following package instructions for Bayer Tablets of Aspirin marked with the Bayer Cross. Aspirin is noted for relief from colds headaches earache neuralgia lumbago rheumatism joint pains neuritis and general pain. The note mentions small tin boxes and larger packages and identifies the Bayer trademark. Also included is a local notice about diploma awards for about 100 pupils from six townships and two villages on May 8.
White Hall residents hosted visitors from Athens and Columbus families over the weekend including C. S. Moore and guests Pearl and Clarence Parker with son Emmett. The Gypsy Rover play by John Hancock High School was attended last Friday in Athens. Proceeds from a school social netted 24.30 for Pupils Reading Circle Books. Sheep-killing dogs have endangered livestock nearby, crippling or killing 19 sheep in the area.
The schedule covers Rome Carthage and Troy Townships and Coolville Albany and Lodi areas. In Troy township events include Hockingport April 30 7 30 p m and Coolville May 10 1 00 p m. Carthage May 6 7 30 p m. Rome township Stewart April 30 1 00 p m. ASEARSet Hebbardsville 7 30 p m.
Three Athens county school districts won bond issues on Tuesday. Rome Township issued 20 000 for high school rooms at Stewart to prevent conditions from harming status. Lodi Township issued 10 000 for repairs to the rural high school at Jerseyville to avert charter revocation. Jacksonville village approved 15 000 for a new high school to relieve crowding and free space for grade work.
Jobs Miss Gaynelle Johnson of Logan visited her parents over Sunday. Mrs. Bessie Rummer shopped in Nelsonville Monday, followed by Mrs. Ed Williams and Mrs. Harry Showalter. Several families spent time in Nelsonville with relatives, and Miss Tessie Farmer accepted a position at Brandis in Logan. A surprise 33rd birthday party honored Myrtie Hanna with many friends and neighbors attending.
Farmers learn that both cream and eggs are being received at the Sun light Creameries station in Cool ville Ohio with top prices paid upon delivery.
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless cure for backache lumbago and sciatica. It claims instant easing of soreness stiffness and pain through a gentle rub with the penetrating oil and urges readers to buy a trial bottle from their druggist.
OHINERO ARE TILL GOING OHINERO ARE TILL GOING By Henry L Farrell United Press Staff Correspondent New York April 28 Shine ball pitchers are still shining with out their shines Three old addicts of the doctored ball Hod Eller Eddie Cicotte and Al Soth eron were given tickets to the discard pile Theyll never get by without the freak stuff they wont last an inning on regular pitching some Solomons predicted But theyre going as good as they ever did Eller made his start in the eighth inning of a game with the Reds on the short end He held the opponents hitless and runless The Reds won out 11 to 6 John Heydler president of the National league saw him beat the Cubs 5 to 3 in his second start He allowed eight hits didnt issue a pass and struck out one Cicotte has pitched 18 innings and allowed one run against the heavy hitting Tigers He shut em out in the first game and won the second 7 to 1 He allowed five hits and passed one in the first game and in the second was found for a quintette Despite frequent affections to the contrary batters claimed the trio of freak experts were getting a hop on the ball by rubbing a shiny spot on it Eller did rub the ball on his trousers before each delivery part insisted it was just to worry the batters
Circle Hill Mrs Floyd Bridge and others shop in Athens on Monday while Miss Ida Campbell remains ill. The Hawk couple visited Sun day in Maple Hollow. Grimm family visited Athens Sunday. Prindle attends miners convention in Logan. Fisher family and Dorothy guests of Mrs Rice Thomas Sunday. Joe Garlinger in Nelsonville Saturday. Susie Freno visited Barberton relatives recently. Mrs W V Gordon attends Nelsonville embroidery club Friday.
A recorder notes a miniature safety razor with a frame just larger than the blade. The device fits in a vest pocket and is operated with one thumb and finger for convenient grooming on the go.
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