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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1922

Page

2

Mother To Be urged to use Mother's Friend

An advertisement urges expectant mothers to cast fear aside and welcome easier childbirth aided by Mother's Friend. An eminent physician is cited, with Mrs. Hartman of Scranton praising its use in later pregnancies. The product is applied externally, contains no narcotics, and is sold by druggists with a free booklet offered by Bradfield Regulator Co.

C. J. ‘Hartman Scranton Bradfield Regulator Company Atlantis

Ex Official Fined $500 for Selling Liquor

Ashland August 10 George J Frey former prosecuting attorney of Ashland county was fined 500 for selling intoxicating liquors to Edward Dillard 200 of the fine suspended Frey gave notice of appeal C H Huff man director of law and T B Jar vis attorney for the Anti Saloon League Columbus represented the state Frey denied a third continuance of the trial

Ashland George J. Frey Ashland County Edward Dillard Frey Huffman T. B. Jarvis Anti-Saloon League Columbus

Union policy to be set after Washington talks

Railway labor leaders from 16 national unions converge on Washington for key talks aimed at a response to President Harding's proposal to end the railroad repairmen strike. The meetings may shape a broader policy stance amid expected clashes with the railroads.

Washington Harding

Recent Rains Benefit Ohio Crops Across Regions

The Ohio weekly weather bulletin reports favorable conditions for grain harvesting and crop maturation in the north, while central and southern areas face deterioration from prior dry weather. The week ends with moderate to heavy rains beneficial to all crops and corn showing fair to good progress overall.

Ohio Weekly Weather Bulletin

Stork Sighted on Road Captured Near Bucyrus

J F Lof tis driving from Tiffin to Bucyrus spotted a crane in the road. He captured the slate gray bird about two feet tall with a crest and a six inch bill and brought it to Bucyrus. The crane showed no sign of injury and did not attempt to fly. The text also notes the Canadian Pacific Railway employs about eighty thousand workers.

Bucyrus J.F. Loftis Tiffin Rucyrus

Will Use Cash to Get Hearing

Donald Blake a 43 year old dishwasher from Cincinnati left on borrowed funds for Anderson Indiana where a $75000 legacy awaits him He said the inheritance would be used to relieve his deafness and noted the telegram about his uncle's death had little impact He lives in Muncie Indiana.

Cincinnati Donald Blake Elm Street Anderson, Ind Blake Muncie Ind

Moava Dental Cream Promises Quick Pyorrhea Relief

An advertisement touts Moava Dental Cream as a fast cure for pyorrhea and gum disease. It claims the antiseptic formula cleans pockets where germs thrive, tightens teeth, stops pus and bleeding, and freshens the mouth. The product is linked to a Rochester dentist and promoted by McKee Drug Co.

Rochester N. Y Rigg McKee Drug Co

Battle for Cork Engulfs Irish Front in August Clash

Dublin dispatches report a clash between free state and irregulars for Cork. Heavy fighting at Youghal eighteen miles east of Cork as free state troops land from ships and move on Cork from east and west. Irregulars burn multiple buildings in the city during the assault.

Dublin Free State Cork Youghal

Daily Reunion Set for August Picnic in Albany

The Dailey reunion is scheduled for Sunday August 12 in the Orville Dailey grove. An annual event since time immemorial, it draws about a hundred attendees for a picnic dinner and social program.

Albany Orville

Miss Mathilde McCormick Heads for Lucerne in Secret Plan

Paris dispatch reports 17 year old Mathilde McCormick granddaughter of John D Rockefeller speeding toward Switzerland to meet Major Max Oser. She travels with her father Harold McCormick and Madame Ganna Walska amid secrecy.

Frank E. Mason I. N Paris Mathilde McCormick John D. Rockefeller Switzerland Max Oser Mathilde Harold ¥. McCormick Madame Ganna Walska Polish Grand Opera Star. Miss McCormick Lucerne Major Oser Zurich Princess Hotel

Hay Fever Eased by Kerker Remedy Says Mrs. Agin

Mrs. Bert Agin of 1272 Linden Ave Zanesville Ohio credits Kerker's Asthma and Hay Fever Remedy with curing her hay fever after a summer illness. She notes rapid relief after starting the treatment and thanks the Kerker preparation. The product is sold in Athens exclusively by McKee Drug Co.

Bert Agin Linden Ave Zanesville Kerker

Buffalo Jitney Strike Faces Ongoing Streetcar Turmoil

Violence marked the Buffalo street car strike with over twenty attacks on cars in a night. Buffalo Jitney Owners association pledged 36 hours of no operation to test public sentiment on jitneys versus street cars. A 500 strong crowd marched to city hall demanding jitneys be allowed to run. The strike extends into its sixth week as company officials refuse to bargain with the union.

Buffalo Schwab

Miners Seek British Help in U S Strike War Threats End

In Frankfort on Main Aug 10 the international federation of miners congress ended debate on labor intervention in the American coal strike. American delegate William Mitch urged a British embargo on coal for the United States to aid the strikers. Belgian delegates proposed a general strike if war comes, aiming to halt world mining to deter Wax actions.

Frankfort Congress of International Federation of Miners William Mitch United States British Federation of Miners Miners’ Congress

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised by Kenosha Mother

A Kenosha Wisconsin mother, Mrs Frep P Hansen of 662 Symmonds St, extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as highly effective for post birth troubles. The advertisement urges other women to try the remedy, noting its nearly fifty year history and reception by mothers and grandmothers.

Kenosha Wisconsin Lydia E. Pinkham Frep. P. Hansen Symmonds St

Figured voile pattern offers youthfully styled drop yoke

The pattern describes a youthful drop yoke dress with waist fullness suited to slender figures. Cut in six sizes 34 to 44 bust with a 24 yard skirt foot width. A 8 inch size uses 5% yards of 32 inch material and patterns mailed for 12 cents in stamps.

Peterson's Ointment Heals Old Sores and Skin Ailments

Peterson's ointment markets to millions as a remedy for piles eczema salt rheum pimples sore feet and chafing. He promotes its mighty healing power and lists prices of 60c 1 2.50 and 6.00 through bold claims and testimonials.

Peterson

Local Visits and Sunday Guests Across Area

Broadwell and Seaman families host visitors while Dan Davis calls on parents. Leonard Keirns visits J F Linscott family. Adams from New Lexington greets friends. W S Foutch and family visit Elizabeth Foutch. Shuttlesworths visit Roland couple near Chesterhill. Gladys Priest ill. Conant visitors from Sharpsburg and Athens. Sedwick and Marl Clark visit. Harkins party travels to Stockport for baptisms. Amesville and Stockport game ends 6 to 0 for Stockport.

John Seaman B. F. Seaman Dan Davis Belpre C. L. Davis Leonard Keirns J. F. Linscott Co. C. Adams New Lexington W. S. Foutch Athens Elizabeth Foutch Goldie Helen Shuttlesworth Sam Roland Chesterhill Gladys Priest Clyde Conant Sharpsburg Jerry Conant George Chambers Gladys Jennings House George Sedwick Federal Otto Se

Jail Emptied as Holbert Is Transferred to State Asylum

Ashland August 10. With Misa Alma Holbert of near Hayesville moved to the Massillon state asylum the Ashland county jail becomes vacant for the first time in months.

Ashland Misa Alma Holbert Hayesville Massillon

Harmony Hill Attends Camp Meeting and Local Outings

Harmony Hill has been attending the camp meeting at Coolville and visiting Parkersburg for a curb market on Tuesday. A list of local residents and brief trips to Athens, Chauncey, Cutler, Ravenswood, and Washington county towns follows, noting hospital visits, gatherings, and shopping trips.

Athens Visitors and Local Socials Report

New England residents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Copeland and daughter Mildred visited Athens on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Harve Starlin and family stayed with Ralph Wilson in Canaanville on Sunday. Harold Henry visits his father Brad Henry in Columbus. Jennie Dodds visits sister Etta Grosvenor while Mr. and Mrs. Willie Morrison and Forestine Starlin visit Athens. Fern Copeland and son Wade visit relatives in Guysville. Leir Ogg of Nelsonville visits daughter Ora Copeland last week. An ice cream social at the Presbyterian church lawn in New England is planned for Saturday evening August 12, all invited.

Arthur Copeland Mildred Athens Harve Starlin Ralph Wilson Canaanville Harold Henry Brad Henry Columbus Jennie Dodds Etta Grosvenor Willie Morrison Forestine Starlin Fern Copeland Wade Guysville Leir Ogg Nelsonville Ora Copeland Presbyterian Church New England

Local Pharmacies Named in Ohio Listings

Gibson's Pharmacy the Prescription Drug Store in Athens Ohio and Fountain Pharmacy in Nelsonville Ohio are listed among area druggists. The notice highlights storefronts and locations serving prescriptions and health needs in the region.

Gibson’s Prescription Athens Ohio Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville

Social visits noted in Sand Rock and surrounding areas

Mrs. Margaret Oge hosts Mrs. Florence Smith from Struthers for a few days. A. B. Christman and son Lowell spent Sunday evening with Charles Moore. Robert Roberts of Tick Ridge visited Hal Brawley’s family. Mrs. Oge and Mrs. Smith visited Mrs. Vinnie Van Dyke on Thursday. Charles Brawl and children Gail Franklin Kathryn Naidene visited Clyde Sayre at Congress Run. Gilbert Boudinot and family visited Athens with Edgar McLead.

Margaret Oge Florence Smith Struthers A. B. Christman and Charles Brawl Gail Franklin Kathryn Naidene Carl Grandstaff and Son Clyde Sayre Congress Run Gilbert Boudinot Athens Edgar McLead

Pottsville Locomotive Engineers Vote for Immediate Strike

Pottsville Pa. August 10 The local brotherhood of locomotive engineers has declared for an immediate strike to aid the shop men.

Pottsville, Pa Pottsville Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

New Insect Killer PD Q P D Q Promises Bedbug and Roach Elimination

Ad for PD Q insect killer claims a 6c package makes a quart enough to kill bedbugs roaches and ants while remaining safe for bedding. It cites a patent spout for practical use at home and hospital size five gallons for 25c offering.

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