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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1919

Page

2

Medicine Chest for Only 30 Cents

A San Cura Ointment jar costs 30 cents with a money back guarantee from The Cline Pharmacy Co and The Fountain Pharmacy. It claims to relieve bleeding itching and pro truding piles and aid boils ulcers eczema and other skin ailments. Cura Soap is 25 cents and Thompson Medical Co. of Titusville Pa offers it.

Cline Pharmacy Co Athens Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville Thompson Medical Co Titusville

Bandit Hunt On Again in Mexico

In Mexico City on August 23 troops searched the Ajusco region for Dr. Goenaga a Porto Rican held for ransom by bandits. Detachments joined the operation after days of effort while the gang reportedly demanded fifteen thousand dollars. A separate note mentions an inventor patenting a whistle sounding section for toy electric railroads.

Mexico City Ajusco Goenaga

Hall's Catarrh Remedy Ad Claims Cure for Catarrh

A historical advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Medicine from Toledo Ohio as a cure for catarrh. It asserts local remedies fail and constitutional treatment via internal use can restore health, offering one hundred dollars for any counterexample and urging readers to send for a sample.

Hall F. J. Cheney Toledo Ohio Hal CapNer Eco

Mentholised Arcine Aims To Cure Hay Fever At Home

A Kentucky druggist touts Mentholised Arcine as a nearly ninety nine percent effective home remedy for hay fever. By boiling water and adding it to the powder one can make a pint to gargle and snort, reducing attack severity when used early and repeatedly. Pharmacists say it can modify symptoms even if started days after onset.

Kentucky

Bio-Feren Promise of Nervous Energy and Confidence

An advertisement touts Bio-Feren as a cure for nervous fatigue and low energy. It claims two tablets after each meal and one at night for seven days will double energy and ambition with a money back guarantee from any druggist.

Unspecialized Work Leads to Frustration for Bernie

Bernie Carroll scans ads from a local paper and finds few clerical jobs. He discovers heavy demand for varied skilled trades while clerks and office positions appear scarce. After days of rejection he confronts dwindling funds and mounting family pressure as he seeks work.

Hearts and Home Love Dilemma From Dear Mrs Thompson

A twenty three year old writes of loving an eighteen year old girl in another town. She alternates between affection and doubt about kissing him citing age and possible regret, yet she relents during visits. She recently admitted she does not truly love him as she should. He remains convinced of her genuine feeling.

Mrs. Thompson J. D

Advice on social outings for a cautious youth

The speaker warns a young person that going with one friend or partner is unwise. Suggests that the girl accompany other boys and the boy accompany other girls for safety and balanced companionship. Encourages seeking broader company.

Athens barber back claims Doan's Kidney Pills cure

Athens resident L. L. McVey testifies to kidney relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes back pains, nervousness, and scalding secretions followed by a full recovery and lasting health improvement. Price is 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY distributes.

Athens Dean L. L. McVey Prop W. Union St Doan

Federal Ownership Opposed by Committee in Washington

The interstate commerce committee backed by Chairman Esche opposes government ownership of railways for now. He said the panel will hear any clear future operation plans from all parties, including Judge Robert S. Lovett, head of Union Pacific.

Washington House Interstate Commerce Committee Esche Robert S. Lovett Union Pacific

Murderer Escapes From Kentucky Reformatory

Joseph Wendling, serving life for the murder of Alma Jenner, who was found in a Louisville church cellar in 1910, escaped from the state reformatory this morning in Frankfort Kentucky.

Frankfort Joseph Wendling Trusty Alma Jenner Louisville State Reformatory

Pattern Illustration Offer With 10 Cents Mail-in

Readers could obtain a 36 inch pattern by mailing 10 cents in silver or 1 cent and 2 cent stamps to the listed address. the offer specifies only the pattern and required postage.

Local Family Visits Highlight Weekend Guests

Over Sunday guests include Mr. Chas Brawley and wife with Frank Wolfe. Mr. Carl Grandstaff and wife with Mrs. Gil bert Boudinot. Mrs. Lydia Bowman with her niece Mrs. Ira Bennett. Julia Kellerman visiting Susie Kellerman. Lou Totman and family from Columbus visiting relatives. Dora Robinson and daughter Jessie with Mrs. Percy Lunsford in Glouster. Art Copeland staying with Carlos Ogg at Nelsonville.

Chas. Brawley Frank Wolfe Lou Totman Columbus Dora Robinson Jessie Percy Lunsford Glouster Art Copeland Carlos Ogg Nelsonville Carl Grandstaff Gilbert Boudinot Lydia Bowman Ira Bennett Julia Kellerman Near Bartlett Susie Kellerman

England to Send Coal to Italians

Rome reports Signor Schanter, treasury minister, said Britain promised half a million tons of coal to Italy as relief from the coal famine, after returning from London to brief the cabinet. He stated the shipment would be sent as soon as possible.

Rome Italy Signor Schanter Treasury London Great Britain Schanter

Divorce Defense Cites Tiny Shoe in Milwaukee Case

Milwaukee wife Margaret defends her divorce filing admitting she threw a shoe at her husband but argues the shoe was too small to injure him. The incident is cited as part of the marital dispute.

Milwaukee Wis Margaret

Rest order in St Paul court for alleged derelict man

In St Paul Lewis Smith admits to being the described “tiadist pusson” who won’t work yet can eat and sleep. Detective Quarles informs the court of his condition and a fifteen day rest order is approved by the court.

ST Paul, Minn Lewis Smith Ebony Hued Pusson St. Paul Quarles

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