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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1919
Page
6
Guidance on washing hair with cocoanut oil shampoo praised as mild and grease free. It claims typical soaps and shampoos dry scalp and brittle hair, while mal sified cocoanut oil shampoo lathers easily with water and removes dust dandruff and excess oil, leaving hair silky and easy to manage. It notes availability in drug stores and low cost for family use.
A Kentucky man promotes Mentholized Arcine as a 99 percent effective hay fever remedy. He notes jokes would fade if people used the boiled water preparation and gargling or nasal sprays, urging readers to consult pharmacists for a pint ready to use.
The ad urges men and women to prevent nervousness and fatigue with Bio-Feren tablets. It claims two tablets after meals and one at bedtime for seven days will double energy, sharpen mind, and increase ambition, with a money back guarantee if goals are not met.
Annie and Bernie balance risk and family on a rebuilt life after financial troubles. She nurtures their baby Robbie while managing the household with care, grateful for stability, even as old savings fade from memory. Their daughter Janie thrives as a milliner, and life in the new flat feels rich with daily joys.
The writer asks if she should marry a suitable suitor despite his parents disapproving of her background. The advisor urges marriage, insists the lovers can overcome class bias, and says the fiancé’s future hinges on his character and effort, not his wife’s origins.
The article spotlights Enos L. Sargent and his family running a 600 acre farm in Lodi township Athens county. Sargent handles vast operations with his son and two grandsons aided by a full tool and machinery set including a multi purpose tractor. He keeps two dwellings large barns silos and an oil and paint house and expects 1200 bushels of wheat this year. The piece notes his carpentry skills and lifelong attachment to the land as well as neighbors Charles Grimm and Edson Ruth helping with carpentry and papering tasks.
The story traces two childhood couples who named twins Francis and Frances, grew close, married, and begat Francis Jr. and Frances Jr. The writer says the county hosts a notably frank family, whose timeless bond mirrors itself across generations.
The report notes miners at the place are working well and plan to work each day. Sunday guests include Mrs Seevers with her son-in-law and daughter John Moore and family, visiting Mr and Mrs Joan Seevers. Several other locals and visitors are listed, among them Miss Lillian Frances returning home, Ruth Brewer accompanying her aunt to Illinois, and Bundy Evans visiting his sister Mrs Lee McWilliams after overseas service. The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs George Byers is very ill.
Mrs Dana Howett and daughter Dena of Akron visit her parents Mr and Mrs James Haning. Emma Douglas visited Elza Welch. Dale Warner of Harrisonville stayed with Dale Knopp. Grange picnic at Harrisonville on August 23 invites all. Thelma and Thora Pratt visited relatives. James Haning spent time with son Hoyt Haning at Pomeroy. Severe storm damaged granaries hay stacks and poles. Herbert Violet of Flora visited. Alvie Saul and Darrel Walker visited Frank Douglas. Ruth Haning traveled to Albany for business. George Duckler family visited Dana Haning. Orville Duckler spent time in Albany.
Carbondale notes list Colonel Richard Enderlin and Henry Greenlawn as guests of the Prestley Enderlin, with visits from Will Todd and Howard Clyde. Private John Lowery returns from overseas. Many locals plan moves or work changes including John Milar resigning from Carbondale Coal to Athens with Steadman Company.
Local residents and relatives traveled to Columbus Dayton Buckeye Lake Yellowstone Park and California for visits. A storm damaged a house and killed livestock near New England Road. The state inspector ordered candling of all eggs sold by farmers.
Village board of education last week passed a resolution admitting all primary pupils reaching school age by December at the start of the school year. No additional entrants would be accepted beyond that date.
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