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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1920
Page
6
In a rural vignette, Billy the goat dreams of riding to the fair in an automobile with the Treat family. He schemes to steal treats, faces a broom from Mrs. Treat, and resolves to rise early for the journey while Browny warns of trouble and the farm circles toward tomorrow’s exhibit.
Fern reveals Fedya’s wife is a recent mental and drug addicted wreck who ruined his first marriage and life. Gwenda expresses sympathy as Fedya, though devastated, rebuilt himself in America and rose toward success, while still pitying his former spouse. The tale promises more details in a continuation.
A reader asks why a date does not call again after a car ride. The advisor suggests not writing first to avoid seeming overly eager. Maintain friendliness, let him initiate future contact, and accept if friendship does not deepen.
Public letter listing dieting guidance advises avoiding liquids with meals and staying away from potatoes starchy foods fat meats milk and eggs. It endorses fruit except bananas and recommends lean meat thoroughly cooked as acceptable.
A young woman writes about her 18 year old self dating a 22 year old gentleman with her parents' approval. She met another man at her aunt's house who asks to take her out and has been with her twice alone. He asked for a kiss good night which she refused and now seeks friendship without further intimacy. The letter ends mid sentence.
The INQUIRER says no permanent method exists aside from the electric needle, and even that may not guarantee lasting results. It implies electrical Treatment is the only potential permanent solution, though effectiveness is uncertain.
An advertisement touts Kamueond Dyes as easy to use for all fabrics from wool to silk and linen. It claims rich, fadeless colors and urges consulting the Diamond Dyes Color Card at the local druggist.
A wireless message from the government station at Port Arthur Texas said a Japanese steamer rammed a schooner in the gulf. The Arethusa towed the schooner. the Japanese steamer suffered no damage. Names of the vessels were not obtained.
Fred Walthers of 1816 Pool Street Toledo employed at Pennsylvania Railroad Shops says Tanlac revived his health after long stomach trouble loss of appetite and sleep. He reports improved appetite sleep and energy and plans to recommend Tanlac widely. He lists Athens Amesville Coolville Nelsonville Buchte Federal areas where it is sold.
Japan will attempt to block alleged territorial concessions in Kamchatka and northern Siberia said to have been granted to Washington by the Russian soviet government. Vanderlip, leader of a Pacific coast capitalist group, is cited as the source in official Japanese quarters.
Arizona lawyer Earl Drake recounts using Bitro-Phosphate to overcome weakness and nervousness. He claims six months yielded 12 pounds, steadier nerves, improved appearance, and renewed energy, urging others to try the inexpensive remedy available at McKee Drugs Co. and other druggists.
The quarterly gathering begins at the Free Methodist Church located at 16 Campbell Street with preaching at 7 o'clock each Friday evening.
A 15 year sufferer from stomach and liver trouble reports relief after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. She says bloating gas and heart fluttering eased and she can eat without ill effects. The ad claims the remedy removes intestinal mucus and inflammation and offers money back via McKee Drug Co. and other druggists.
Bethany Ward and family visited a sick daughter in West Virginia. Herbert Skeels dined with E. C. Johnson and family over Thanksgiving. Ray Smith, traveling for a drug company in Middleport, stayed at home over the weekend. A son born to Oscar and wife on November 19 weighs ten and a half pounds. Addie Humphrey visited Mrs. Phillip Milhoan Sunday afternoon. E. O. Knowles and wife visited Coolville on Monday. Jennie Smith, recently discharged from Parkersburg hospital, is back home. Beatrice and Bernita Kibble of Coolville were guests of Carrie Knowes Friday and Saturday.
The Ohio University paper The Green and White will not publish this week due to time constraints after Thanksgiving. It will resume with its usual six pages of college news next week.
United Press reports Sinn Fein volunteers, termed Irish Republican Army, maintain a covert police network in Cork. They aid recovering stolen cash, thwart alleged military moves, and track criminals, including a 18 000 pound bank theft, leading to swift citizen-police style action and expulsion of offenders.
M E Church notes list Sunday schedule for Plains Sugar Creek and Millfield with Sunday school at 9 30 A M class meeting and evening services at 6 30. L W Roberts of Athens to speak at Plains. Millfield holds preaching service at 6 30.
Carthage township voters rejected the three mill levy in November and at primaries, leaving the township board of education out of funds. They notify Athens county board of education that schools will close Friday unless state aid and county action keep them open. County board plans emergency steps that evening.
Eunice Duncombe an 18 year old from Akron died in a Cleveland hospital from a bullet wound inflicted by Ralph Swaim 21 also of Akron. Swaim killed himself moments after the shooting jealousy was given as the motive.
A domestic advertising snippet urges enjoying meals and claims digestion improves by moderating intake. It suggests spacing meals five hours apart and taking Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to make meals a real pleasure.
Notre Dame star halfback George Gipp shows gradual improvement from pneumonia in South Bend. He had a restful night and was reported better but not yet out of danger.
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