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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
2
The notice promotes a large stock including V necks and coat effects for boys and grown ups. It urges parents to visit salesmen, with prices ranging from 2.50 to 15.00. The ad highlights wide selection for school boys and adults alike.
A local column notes thick coal smoke over the city and a rare sight of skunks in streets. Vignettes include travel talk among residents, a Shrapnel Club yarn exchange, cold morning temps, and light humor about prohibition and winds that could lift chickens.
An old proverb about fools and physicians frames an ad for Number 40 For The Blood. The letter from J. C. Mendenhall praises its use in blood trouble skin disease rheumatism and digestive issues. A testimonial from J. L. Dupree claims relief from sciatic neu ralgia after three months use. Mrs Arthur Boyles returns from Columbus with sister Mrs J A Miller in Mt Carmel hospital recovering from surgery.
Read ing Pa resident D Edward Raudenbush describes back pains from lumbago not kidney trouble. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills his back pains eased and he regained health. a booklet on building up the blood is available from the maker and pills cost 60 cents a box.
Many Athens people use simple glycerine buckthorn bark in Adler-i-ka to flush both bowels remove toxins from the alimentary canal and prevent appendicitis. Adler-i-ka relieves gas and sour stomach and often cures constipation. Henry W. Cotner, druggist.
A barn owned by L R Andrews on Front street caught fire shortly before 2 PM causing about 200 in damages. The fire department saved the building and a large H A Chapman jitney bus inside had its paint burned while being moved out. Several tires stored in the barn were destroyed. The cause of the blaze is unknown.
Mrs. Anna Timbrink and her son Ben Timbrink plan to settle in Detroit after selling a Republic avenue residence to J. B. Stoltz. Ethel Wood leaves for Asheville N C to work in a drug store and live with her brother Elmer Tracey. B W Morgan of Shawnee visits in town with John M Gordon. Capt Roy Drury is discharged from the army at Walter Reed and will visit Akron relatives before moving on. he previously worked at People's Hospital in Akron.
Dr Henry M Taylor argues tuberculosis is preventable and curable through prevention, diagnosis, and public health measures. He urges national government control to curb spread, advocates deep breathing and outdoor activity, proper diet, air, sunlight, and disciplined living to boost resistance.
Advice highlights keep children healthy by ensuring regular bowel movements through a simple, inexpensive package of wholesome vegetables and traditional dietary habits. The text promotes gentle care to prevent fretfulness and feverish discomfort in kids.
An old advertisement promises Celery King at druggists for cleansing blood and toning stomach liver and bowels. It urges brewing tea and giving to children as directed, claiming improved health and renewed vitality after three weeks of nightly use.
Dec 4 report shows Point Bridge 8.4 feet Davis Island 6.5 feet and Parkersburg 13.4 feet all falling with Herr's Island 5.5 feet Beaver Dam 10.2 feet and Point Pleasant 17.7 feet also decreasing. A metal foldable pocket basket is announced for shoppers.
E J Weyman a passenger engineer and Charles McKay yard brakeman both of Wheeling West Virginia were arrested by federal officials on charges of robbing interstate commerce shipments. Searches of their homes turned up more than 6000 fine cigars and enough shoes to stock a small store.
Wheeling, W Va December 4 United States commissioner heard Frank Montgomery claim he received six dollars a pint and twelve dollars a quart for inferior liquor. He was held to bail at three hundred dollars despite the union rate.
President Wilson sent the nomination of Representative Joshua Willis Alexander of Missouri to the senate to succeed William C. Redfield as secretary of commerce. The White House had indicated Alexander would be appointed this week.
Mrs. Harry Heller of South Bend Indiana is detained by Akron authorities on a charge of converting a $600 fur coat for personal use and awaiting Hoosier officials for action.
The Ohio Insurance Department certifies that National Life Insurance Company of Montpelier Vermont complies with state laws and is authorized to transact insurance in Ohio for the current year. It lists assets 71 096 028.84, liabilities 67 235 741.26, net assets 3 860 282.58, surplus 3 860 282.58, annual cash income 11 804 648.87, and cash expenditures 9 717 536.51 as of December 31 previous year. W H Tomlinson, Supt. of Insurance, signed and sealed the document.
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