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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1919

Page

6

San Cura Ointment Promises Quick Heals and Money-Back Guarantee

An advertisement touts San Cura Ointment as a powerful antiseptic for sores cuts burns and skin conditions. It cites testimonials from Gilbert Hard and Ellis Frankenstein claiming rapid relief and healed wounds, with a money-back offer. Also promotes San Cura Soap and local pharmacies in Athens Nelsonville and Rinard’s Mills.

Cline Pharmacy Co Athens Fountain Pharmacy Gilbert Hard Rinard’s Mills Ohio Ellis W. Frankenstein Titusville Cline Pharmacy U Co Nelsonville

Wounds From Rusty Nails Warn of Blood Poisoning Dangers

Local farmer Dean McKillip shares a testimonial about using Houstonia liniment on a rusty nail wound. The ad urges readers to keep Houstonia handy to soothe and hasten healing and to buy from Dr. Jones Co. at 8 Charleston Ohio with specific bottle sizes and a branded wrapper.

Dean McKillip Clark Co Ohio

Cadmium Common Sparks Family Financial Strain

Annie fears a failed Cadmium common investment has wiped out their nest egg and worries Bernie’s job and Simms’s disapproval. Bernie reassures her, pledging to keep steady work and recover funds through safe, small investments. The couple promises to avoid risky schemes as they navigate looming threats.

Wee Bobbie Bernie Simms Annie Bern Nan Bernard Chemical Company

Heart and Home Problems in a 1920s Advice Column

A 28 year old suitor seeks guidance about a serious relationship with a young woman who will not marry yet. He describes renouncing dancing and gifts, while she keeps pursuing other men. Mrs. Thompson advises jealousy control and issuing a test of commitment to strengthen mutual interest. The reader also asks three wedding etiquette questions about decorating expenses, suitable travel clothing, and number of attendants besides the best man.

Mrs. Thompson

Questions on wedding roles and teen party etiquette

The note discusses who should pay for a wedding and who should attend a travels suited dress. It also asks if a fifteen year old may host a co ed slumber party with a chaperone and whether separate sleeping arrangements are necessary. The answer advises against a sleeping porch party even with a chaperon.

Mrs. Thompson

Renewed Testimony On Dean's Kidney Pills From Athens Resident

Mrs. Wm. French of 18 Fern St. testifies that kidney trouble began six years earlier with irregular kidneys, swollen feet and dizzy spells. After using five boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills she reports all signs of kidney trouble disappeared and her health remains good as of 1917. Sold for 60c at Hart-McKee Drug Co. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo NY.

Athens Wm. French Fern St Dean Hart-McKee Drug Co

Bayer Cross Mark Ensures Genuine Bayer Aspirin

The Bayer Cross on genuine aspirin signals safety and proper directions for use. Bayer Tablets of Aspirin are sold in tin boxes of 12 with affordable prices at drug stores, and larger packages available. Aspirin is the Bayer trademark for monoacetic ester of salicylic acid.

Bayer

All For The Fair Train Service For August Fair

The B and O train number 11, leaving Athens at 8 59 P M, will stop at Luhrig Marshfield and Mineral on August 21 and 22 to accommodate fair visitors.

Athens Luhrig Marshfield Mineral

Lemon Juice Sunburn Remedy Promises Quick Tan Whitening

A vintage ad touts a home remedy mixing two lemons with Orchard White to create a quarter pint lotion. It claims to remove freckles sunburn windburn and tan while whitening the complexion at low cost. The note emphasizes harmlessness and easy availability from grocers and drug stores.

Romania thanks American aid and calls for further U S cooperation

Dr Dimitri Ionescu of the University of Bucharest addresses the American Red Cross mission banquet in Bucharest. He urges Americans to share expertise in organization and research, praising Allied efforts and Romania's role as a culture center and ally in spreading Western civilization to new nations.

Bucharest Dimitri Ionescu University of Bucharest Red Cross Romania Ionescu

Subway Strike Ends in New York After 25 Percent Wage Gain

New York City transit returns to normal after a two day strike. Workers win immediate 25 percent raise and arbitration on a 25 percent demand. Public figures pursue grand jury evidence of alleged collusion between company and union. Mayor Hylan accuses conspiracy to raise fares. Union vows action if 400 surface line carmen not rehired.

New York Striking Brotherhood Interborough Company Lewis Nixon Swann Hylan Louis Fridiger Amalgamated Association of Street Car Employees Interborough Fridiger Organized Labor

Interborough Brotherhood Ties Halt Strike Pledge

The Interborough brotherhood reached a pact with the amalgamated union to prevent a strike while the brotherhood members remain out. The agreement outlines stalled labor action and preserved ongoing negotiations.

Interborough Brotherhood Amalgamated Union

Kimberly Notes and Local Ripple Effects

Kimberly gossip notes include Mrs. Hannah Perry visiting Mrs. Rebecca Mallon and Emma Biffle working at Cozy Corner in Nelsonville. A coal mine outage at No. 1 mine in Kimberly and a postponed Kimberly versus New Floodwood game due to rain are reported. Several residents travel or visit relatives over the weekend.

Francis Brown Hannah Perry Rebecca Mallon Kimberly Andrew Farms Nelsonville Emma Biffle Dave Perry Akron A. P. Figgins Jacksonville New Floodwood Wilson Fain Ruby Kinsey

Sisters Save Girl From Drowning at Edgewater Park

Miss Alice Schleffley, 19, owes her life to Helen and Laura Cabell who pulled her from the water after she wandered beyond her depth at Edgewater Park. They kept her above water until guards arrived and resumed rescue efforts.

Cleveland, CO Alice Schleffley Helen Laura Cabell Edgewater Park

Tokyo Beverages Industry Boasts 2500 Establishments

Japan hosts about 2500 manufacturing sites in beverages with many clustered in Tokyo. The count reflects diverse drink production across regions and scales.

Japan Tokyo

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