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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
2
Despondent sufferers are urged to try Miro Pile Remedy, a claimed internal treatment from an Ohio chemist. The ad promises the medicine passes through the stomach to reach ulcers, with speedy relief in two to three days and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. It notes itching piles may accompany true piles and offers an external ointment for that condition.
An ad-style note promises quick relief from corns and calluses using Freezone. It claims drops applied to the affected area stop pain instantly and allow easy removal without soreness, suggesting a tiny bottle is inexpensive at drug stores.
Landon of Troy township was brought before Judge Bethel on insanity charges and sent to the state hospital after years of delusions centered on hypnotism and witchcraft. He, a 50 year old farmer, feared neighbors and believed they tormented him and could bewitch his horses to misbehave.
In Buchtel on Aug 14 James Carry was shot in the forehead by Amos Nelson with a 32 caliber revolver during a rough melee. Tom Kelly was battered and severely injured, Carry walked to Nelsonville for treatment while Kelly remained unconscious. The bullet lodged atop Carry’s skull but did not fracture it.
Ohio boys seek to bar J Barleycorn from appearing in Ohio as the Maine supreme court rules there can be no referendum on ratification by the legislature of the federal constitutional prohibition amendment. Ohio’s supreme court has not ruled on the issue.
Chicago report says Abe Linskey, once a junk dealer, was shot in the arm by bandits who refused to take his clothes. The entry notes a traveling razor with a handle for small items like a brush and soap.
An advertisement touts La-may Face Powder as absolutely pure avoiding white lead and rice powder. It claims the powder softens pores fights pimples and wrinkles while lasting longer than rivals and priced at fifty cents for large and twenty five cents for trial sizes. A five thousand dollar reward is offered for any chemist finding white lead or rice powder in it.
A vintage style ad touts Houstonia as a soothing foot balm for hot weather strain. It claims immediate relief from pain swelling and inflammation and promises long lasting softness from a 25c bottle sold by druggists. The jingle features Dr J C Jones Co and a faded family-heritage claim with a yellow wrapper.
Chicago reports talks today between Patrick F. Gill H. J. Skeffington and union and contractor representatives as mediators aim to end a six week Chicago lockout. Carpenters likely to accept 92% cents an hour offer, a 12% raise, instead of the $1 hourly demand.
Governor Cox wired Secretary Baker and Chief of Staff March urging that the Ohio National Guard be designated the 37th Division the title the guardsmen used during the war in Columbus Ohio.
Tallow dips are the order of the night as candle supply is exhausted by unprecedented demand since the Ohio electric linemen strike. The article also notes an odd tip about coating unbroken eggs with paraffin to hatch them.
Advertises a washing machine as a "wonderful labor saver" with guaranteed demonstration in five minutes. Appeals to families needing laundry help and claims the washer "sells itself" if county rights are secured for distribution.
In Davis California experts at the University of California College of Agriculture solve tree and bush troubles from photographs. Faced with travel constraints they advise pruning and care by studying submitted images and returning notes on which branches to trim and how to improve fruit trees.
Viscount Ishii, Japan's ambassador to the United States, returned to Japan after an interview asserting no vital conflict with the United States and that propaganda, not real interests, stirs talk of war. He favors open door in China, endorses the China consortium, and urges China to sign the peace treaty.
Thirty three thousand postmasters report orders for more than 50 million dollars of army surplus food. Assistant Postmaster General Blakeslee says the sale on Monday and Tuesday spurred the demand and that deliveries have begun in many areas. He expects more orders to accumulate by tonight as books close for a check up.
William Z. Foster reports that 99 percent of iron and steel workers favor a nation wide strike based on ballot counts in Youngstown Ohio on August 20.
All for China reports exiled John Barleycorn migrating to China amid war in France's champage districts. Strong Orient demand for California champagne and American liquors boosts profits for firms with stocks before the Sheppard Act takes effect in January. Steamers depart weekly with large liquor cargoes to evade confiscation. Shanghai firms lead buyers.
A small crowd watched two harness events while the running race was carried over. In the 2:30 trot Blue Rock won in straight heats with Happy Roberts and Ashwood close in four of five heats. Time results included 2:16 and 2:19 marks, with $300 purse for the 2:30 trot and notable performances by Prince, Pleasant Jim, Starkey, and Harold Bell in multiple heats.
Two Mexicans linked to Jesus Rentario's kidnapping gang were captured by American troops south of Candelaria. A cavalry sergeant reported the capture at Marfa. Lieut. Peterson described Rentario as a one legged, one armed man, unclear if he is among the captives.
The coroner declared foul play after examining a wax fashion model pulled from the Mississippi river. The inquest was abandoned.
In Lake Forest Illinois the town faces a temporary pastoral vacancy as all three local pastors are away on vacations for several weeks, leaving services and ceremonies temporarily unattended.
Mayor H A Atherton of Newark Ohio gives Ohio Electric Railway Company 48 hours to resume city street car service or face removal from Newark. He accuses the firm of prolonging the strike to push a six cent fare and notes workers demand a five cent hourly wage increase while the company offers three cents.
Mayor Schreiber led a drive to cut living costs by selling 2,380 sacks of flour at cost through fire engine houses in under thirty minutes. A second sale within a week is planned for Saturday as bakers raise bread prices.
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