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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1920
Page
6
Day and Night the goats are found on a steamer bound for Constantinople. Night hid in a potato bin for two days and nearly munched all the potatoes. A court attaché plans to gift the goats to the Sultan, imagining ornate saffron harness and jewel adornments for a basket phaeton.
A married woman asks guidance as she plans to leave her father and move with her husband to care for their own child while the father considers remarriage. The letter notes the father's strictness, potential neglect of stepchildren, and the sisters' futures, with a hopeful view of reconciliation if needed.
A Greenie suggests the girl invite the man inside before she puts on coat and hat. She should show appreciation each time by saying she enjoyed the evening or similar words.
A reader letters page from a mother argues that girls should respect the mothers who raised boys and reflects on aging and marriage. She urges public airing and cautions that future wives depend on mothers’ care.
Mrs. Sarah Snedden of South Locust Street is ill Mr Sherman Byers of Quinn Hollow has recovered and attended church Sunday morning Commencement exercises at the Opera House last Friday evening were largely attended
Reports from physicians claim the regimen increases red and white blood cells, lifting color and vigor in the frail. Patients gain 10 to 30 pounds after months of regular use, with faster food absorption. three-grain hypo-nuclane tablets are common, sold in sealed packets for home use.
Hebbardsville residents the Vorhes of Athens and Parker families spent Sunday with friends nearby. Ida Robinett has returned home from staying with her daughter near Chase. Oil and gas representatives inspect recently leased territory for drilling soon. Farmers lament wet weather delaying planting. Sunday school at M E church May 2 at 9 30 followed by song and class service. Eighth grade Alexander township pupils to receive diplomas at C P church May 2 with Prof. Morgan expected to attend.
A vintage ad touts Killo as a powerful household disinfectant and pest exterminator. It claims germs ants bugs roaches moths cannot live where Killo is used, with powder placed in closets sinks drains cellars and similar places. The Duffee Manufacturing Company of Duffee’s Cough Syrup and Fifty Fifty Tonic Laxative markets it via druggist or grocer.
A Michigan architect proposes a multi level circular garage to maximize space. The design uses a central spiral driveway to reach upper floors, enabling efficient parking in compact ground area and showcasing innovative urban storage.
Advertises Pepto Mangan as a spring health tonic to purify blood and improve mood and energy. Claims doctors recommend it for 30 years and urges readers to buy genuine Gude's Pepto Mangan in tablet or liquid form from a local drugstore.
The McDougall school house picnic last Friday attracted a large crowd with county agent and Professor Plum of Columbus delivering an engaging talk for the children. Local families including the Lafolletts, Keirns, Armstrongs, Browns, Oberholzer, and others were seen visiting in Amesville, Glouster, and Athens. Several residents attended or hosted events, and Oliver Keirns is recovering from a serious measles illness.
A promotional claim states fear hinders weight loss and Arbolene Tablets offer a proven safe treatment. The notice emphasizes fear as a barrier and asserts the product as effective for weight reduction. The language mirrors period advertising urging readers to trust the tablets for guaranteed results.
An advertisement touts Arbolone Tablets as a safe obesity medicine with many positive letters from users including Mrs. Lilla Richards of Pittsfield Maine. It claims vast sales over five years and promises guarantees with every sealed tube and complete directions.
New England Mr and Mrs John Bennett visit Caldwell this week Mrs May Ruth of Sugar Creek visits brother Charles Showalter Jim Lewis and Mrs W G Lewis guest of Mrs Van Perkins at Guysville Saturday Hugh Poston of Salt Lake City visits nephews L E B and Elijah Poston Athens hosts weekend visitors Mr and Mrs Lonnie Morrison and children and Mrs Nora Smith Athens hosts Saturday Mr and Mrs James Summers visit Guysville last week Mrs Josephine Wyatt stays with parents Allen Secoy family Chestnut Ridge Eli Spaulding Emory Poston and Mary Poston visit Athens Monday W H Wright of Canaanville Sunday guest of mother Mrs Susan Wright Miss Vera Wyatt of St Mary's W Va and Uncle Barney Wyatt visit Guysville Clint Hill family Jennie Dillie of Marietta visits daughter Mrs Harve Cunningham.
Revival services began Monday evening April 26 at the M. E. church here. Rev. Miller filled his regular appointment at the Presbyterian church Sunday. Sunday school attendance was 74. Mr. and Mrs. James Burchfield and others attended a dance at Guysville Saturday evening.
Rosa Armono sues John Armono claiming assault in 1907 marriage with four children and seeking alimony and custody plus injunction to stop disposal of Florida bank funds. Bessie Johnston sues Burg Johnston citing misconduct with Eva McGlaughlin and threats, seeking alimony, child custody, and injunction to freeze $7000 cash and $1000 auto.
John R. Barker of Battle Creek Michigan says heartburn indigestion and liver trouble vanished after using Chamberlain's Tablets. He urges others with indigestion or constipation to try them and notes they will do good.
In Pittsburg on April 28 the second hand furniture trade faces ruin as high living costs keep customers retaining goods. Demand stays strong but supply shrinks, with damaged pieces repurposed and auctioneers seeking other markets. Storages fill, rents stay high, and some dealers store items in furnished rooms.
Bethany Howard Johnson and Miss Phil lys McLane visited Coolville on Friday. Taylor Sherwood of Athens spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Frost. Elza Chalfant visited his sister Mrs. Leslie Petty. Mrs. E. L. Morris returned home after visiting Beaumont with her daughter Mrs. Bert Lewis. Esmond Brandebury was in Stewart recently. Over Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Johnson at Baltimore with Wyatt Johnson. Miss Ordia Chalfant visited her sister Mrs. Erma Petty. Fred Frost of Athens spent days with his son Mr. John Frost. Perry Chalfant and two children of Taylor Ridge visited Avery Chalfant. Harley Moore of Athens was Sunday guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Job Moore.
Chase Mrs. Blake Tubbs and her young daughter stay with Beecher Woodyard’s family at Peach Ridge. Elmer Searles from Albany visited in Albany area. Orland Johnson and son stayed with John Helwig’s family over Sunday near Albany. Ida Robinette returned home from Hebbardsville after weeks with relatives. Everett Carbaugh’s family welcomed a son on April 16. Fred French traveled to Coolville for business earlier in the week.
A Chinese province sells over 150000 tons of peanuts each year, based on a seed gifted by an American missionary to a native convert, linking local production to a historic act.
Columbus resident Mrs. E. Lahman reports relief from gasitis constipation back pain indigestion and nervousness after taking Dreco. She says one bottle boosted her health and recommends the herb medicine sold by The Cline Pharmacy Co Athens. Dreco, a drinkable root herbal remedy, is praised for digestive ailments and sleeplessness.
Carthage residents and guests share greetings with friends and family across Athens, Coolville, Spencer West Virginia, and Indianapolis. Highlights include preaching service attendance, visits by Mills, Robinson, Reynolds, Townsend, and Harper, plus the Carthage Literary Society planning a April 30 meeting at Mills school house.
Sections of an English inventor’s double cooking boiler fit tightly so the contents receive full steam. A safety valve prevents explosions, ensuring secure operation of the device.
Salem social items report Rev. and Mrs. Leslie Dabritz dining with Mr. and Mrs. George Boyles last Sunday. Mrs. Harley Holcomb visits her brother Clarence Burt and family with son Charles Raymond. Eva Burt improves slowly after illness. William Six and two children Eleanor and Donna visited his brother’s family near Chauncey. Lewis Prindle of Circle Hill visited sister-in-law Mrs. Sherman Richardson and family.
Mr and Mrs John Burt and family hosted Sunday visitors including Mr and Mrs Clarence Burt with Bernice and Guy, Mrs Estie Brandenburg and daughter Fern, and Ruth Pollard. The mines at Circle Hill and Luhrig are operating well.
Rain in Excelsior Springs on April 28 helped reveal a theft aftermath. Thieves took John Emme's stock before abandoning a liquor truck full of family silver and safe blowers tools after the vehicle skidded.
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