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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1919
Page
6
A Kentucky city advertises Mentholized Arcine as a simple home remedy for hay and rose fever. The pitch claims 99 percent effectiveness and ease of use by gargling snuffing or nasal spray, with pharmacists endorsing its potential to reduce attacks if started early.
Attendance surpassed prior Sundays as Dr. F N Lynch of Marietta preached two sermons at Camp Ground. The Coolville Band and the Parkersburg speaker’s quartet drew praise. Welcome notices urged participation and announced Aug 17 with Rev J E Scott. Mr and Mrs George Parker of Akron visited Mrs E K Parker.
Annie buys a new rug and a bed with her own money and shares a growing happiness with Bernie. Janie visits Bernie's boat club, Annie renovates the home and money from pools fuels their life. A future baby promises a new chapter as their modest dream expands.
A teen writes for guidance on becoming popular with boys and pursuing an acting dream. The advice emphasizes being oneself, avoiding self consciousness, and caution about stage life. Follow ups discuss kissing, dating allowances, and chaperoned mixed gatherings with age and propriety considerations.
A reader is advised that going out depends on conduct and trust, urging self-respect and avoiding compromising crowds. A question about removing tan is answered with lemon juice or diluted lemon juice as remedies.
Sergeant T. J. Minor of Newark Ohio reports improved health after using Dreco for stomach pain kidney issues and insomnia following his service in France. He credits Dreco for eliminating side pain improving sleep appetite and reducing dizziness. He notes Dreco as a herbs-based medicine without mineral salts and endorses its use for stomach kidney liver nerve and blood disorders.
The article cites Napoleon on the ideal woman as a middle aged matron in robust health. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for illnesses causing nervousness headaches backaches sleeplessness and moodiness, claiming forty five years of use to restore health and strength.
A sewing pattern description for a dress style using Gabardine linen crepe de chine gingham serge etc. Offered in sizes 8 10 12 and 14 years. Size 12 needs 4 yards of 44 inch fabric. Pattern mailed to any address for 10c silver or 2c stamps.
A reader, George Dyson of Amesville, asks if prosecutor Bartels can pursue him for taking three wheelbarrow loads of limestone from county roads to fix a Main Street crossing for safe passage. The reply says Dyson is safe for the season and to proceed with the crossing work for Bill Clark and Frank Gibson.
Residents attended ball games at Holiday and an ice cream supper at Shade. Families gathered at homes of Williams, King, and Orr with many visiting relatives. Holly King returns from overseas service as Prattsfork braces for the big circus Tuesday evening.
Mr. F. L. Jones and son Frank and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones spent Saturday evening with Shade. They visited Mrs. Henderson and G. T. Henderson in Burlingham. Mrs. W. E. Wingett visits relatives in Alabama. Several from here attended Ruben Wilson's funeral in Jerseyville Saturday.
LUHRIG and family visit Mrs. Beckle with Wm Beckle family. Dorothy Hosque stays with Mrs. Strauss in Athens. Thelma Jones Eliza Rhodes and others visit Nellie Riggle. Ice cream supper attended by several locals at Salem. Mrs. Mont Miner returns from Barberton. Athens shoppers include Beckleton Charles family and Daisy Eliza Rhodes. Hester Ballard visits Paul Ballard. J W Johnson Gladys Johnson and Philip Strauss visit C Hoffner and Mrs. William Beckle. John McDowall and family shop in Athens.
The judge fined Mrs. Lillian Tungdong ten dollars for disorderly conduct in her husband's restaurant and then required her husband to pay the amount.
Bedford family and neighbors share Sunday visits with Beal, Quivey and relatives. Dorothy Hanning, ill from burns, shows improvement after foad poison. Local residents thrash and bale. multiple social visits reported including Morris, Gilliand, and Hart households. Emmett Jones attends Masonic lodge in Harrisonville.
In Harrisburg a Mexico representation faltered as Senor Rodriguez mocked the flag expected by the crowd. He stated the flag resembled a Rhode Island Red chicken, drawing a sharp response declaring the remark unfounded.
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