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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
6
The Buckeye State Building and Loan Co. at 22 West Gay Street Columbus offers savings accounts with 5 percent interest. It proclaims itself one of Central Ohio’s largest strongest saving institutions and promises prompt, courteous attention upon inquiry.
Columbus Aug 7 Uncle Sam joins the drive against food profiteers after a telegram from Attorney General Palmer. District Attorney Bolin vows swift action to reduce high prices, with possible libels against stored food and actions under federal law. Courts could oversee seizure and sale of offending food through auctions if bonds are not posted.
Charles McGuire died after leaping from an eleven story building in Los Angeles as authorities pursued a possible link to dynamiting Oscar Lawler's home. He was confronted with evidence and told a grand jury indictment would be sought today, deepening the mystery.
Miss Cora Lez Hall of West Plains Missouri recounts severe monthly cramps and indigestion all but disabling her until a friend urged Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with relief and life saving benefits and urges others to seek special advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
In Stuyvesant Square Annie learns from Nena that working girls rent wedding attire and decor. Rentals cover dress, veil, stockings, cake ornament, and a complete look for about nine dollars, avoiding costly purchases and long-term storage.
A troubled wife seeks guidance on leaving her husband for a loving, affectionate man while caring for two children. The adviser cautions against selfishness and suggests the husband not be asked to release her, recommending separation to protect all involved and future happiness.
A reader asks if a bridesmaid is necessary and what a minister charges for a wedding. The reply says neither is required and lists five dollars and up as a starting fee. A separate note declines to share addresses but offers to forward the inquiry to the intended recipient.
Despondent patients with indigestion are told recovery is possible. The ad claims hundreds have been permanently cured by Chamberlain's Tablets and that the pills strengthen the stomach to function normally. It advises immediate use if not tried yet.
Scotland Yard charged Sylvia Pankhurst with receiving 30 000 in Russian gold from Bela Kun via a Norwegian intermediary to fund British strikes. Pankhurst denied the accusation as she faced the charge in London on August 8.
A Westerville man recounts quitting work after a dizzy headache at Otterbein College site. He credits Dreco with easing back pains and digestion, enabling a return to work after three days and continuing benefit from daily use. Dreco, made from twelve herbs, is promoted by The Cline Pharmacy Co. in Athens.
A former Marine hospital nurse endorses Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy for stomach liver and intestinal issues. The ad claims the preparation clears catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation, with a money refund if not convinced. McKee Drug Co. promotes the product through druggists nationwide.
The Athens post of the American Legion seeks 400 charter members by month end. Ex service men are urged to join the K. T. Crossen Post No. 12 covering Athens and nearby towns. A Legion band is planned with William P. Junod to organize about eighteen musicians from former Seventh Regiment and other units. Ex-service men who join now pay one dollar and become charter members.
Columbus Ohio August 8 shopmen in the Toledo and Ohio Central yards joined the Pennsylvania and Norfolk and Western shopmen in a general strike. At T O C yards sixty five mechanics and at least one hundred other cregts laid down tools while others still at work awaited orders. A A Mullen chairman said more than three hundred men would eventually be affected.
American officers issued an ultimatum to the Rumanians demanding they modify their demands on Hungary and threaten to withhold food supplies if not complied with. Vienna advices cited in a Copenhagen exchange telegraph dispatch.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Linton of Frost and Mr and Mrs Ike Barnhart near Stewart were Sunday guests of H W Barnhart. George Gilbert of Vanderhoof visited his cousin Harry Clark. Lorena Lake spent Sunday with her parents in Vanderhoof. Nellie Dunlavey of Cool visited her niece Martha Cole. Alice West of Coolville spent Sunday with her parents the Rev and Mrs West.
Captain O. C. Hansen of the American Red Cross mission to Siberia argues a benevolent dictatorship saved by U S backing could save Russia. He says Kolchak has no rival for benevolent ruler and notes an intelligent minority supports Kolchak and the Omsk government. Hansen adds Japan expands commercial power over Shantung regardless of eventual return to China.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Cole spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charles Cole. Mr and Mrs Fred Johnson and Mr and Mrs Vern Dixon and family visited Miss Gertrude Johnson, who spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs William Dixon of Carthage. Little Bernice Dixon is ill.
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