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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1919
Page
2
The note asks Charles or James if hosiery is commonly included as Christmas gifts and suggests they lack enough socks. It requests fashion preferences among black white navy or gray, and fabric options cotton silk or silk priced 25c to 2.00 per pair, promising a Christmas box tailored to approval.
Key West Florida resident Mrs J M Camus says five years of terrible back pain and irregularities vanished after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports renewed strength for housework and urges others with similar symptoms to seek the remedy and contact Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass for guidance from decades of experience.
In Athens Ohio University and the Athens State hospital face fuel shortages amid a coal strike and high freight rates. Purchasing Agent Haning has secured government coal to keep the university heating plant running, while Supt Berry says the state hospital has about a week of fuel on hand. Governor Cox is asked for action as coal cars idle on side tracks between Athens and Columbus.
Mothers are urged to give Mother Gray's Sweet Powders to children suffering headaches fever stomach troubles and irregular bowels. The powders are described as easy pleasant and effective and are said to be sold by druggists everywhere.
The Presbytery of Athens plans two installation services for Rev James A Miller Ph D pastor of Alexander and Waterloo churches on Thursday at 7 in Hebbardsville with Rev Jay C Hanna presiding Rev W D Beery to preach and Rev Franklin Kerr to give the pastor charge The following night December 12 at 7 presbytery meets in Guysville to install Dr Miller pastor of Guysville Carthage and New England churches Rev John H Gross will preach Rev Leon Arpee to give the pastor charge and Rev Charles R B Taylor to give the people charge Dr Miller also serves Albany church Next Sunday he conducts services at New Maeland Carthage and Guysville churches.
An old advert copy touts Brom0 Quinine tablets as a germ destroyer tonic and laxative to prevent colds grip and influenza. It notes a single Bromo Quinine and a box signed by B. W. Grove priced 30 cents.
Washington December 4 operators in session reacted calmly to Judge Andersons special grand jury call to probe alleged conspiracies with miners under the Lever act. Indianapolis operator Ogle said public sentiment favors a prompt report from the grand jury and that the operators welcome the investigation. Cleveland executive Maurer asserted operators have done nothing wrong and have worked to keep mines operating.
The passage promotes Pepto Mangan as a reliable tonic for youths, claiming it restores strength and blood health when given daily for a few weeks. It notes two forms, tablet and liquid, and warns to look for the "Gude's" name on every package to ensure authenticity, a claim supported by decades of physician use.
Mrs. Ethel Fannin of 2117 Gallia St Portsmouth testifies Nerv-Worth steadies nerves boosts appetite aids digestion and sleep. She and her husband report relief from nervous symptoms after using the tonic for two years and urge others to try it with local agents listed in Athens Nelsonville and surrounding towns.
Bayer on genuine aspirin with Bayer Cross. Safe for neuralgia colds headache toothache earache rheumatism lumbago neuritis and general pain. Handy twelve tablet tins cost only a few cents. druggists offer larger Bayer packages. Aspirin is the trademark of Bayer Manufacture of Monoacetic acid ester of Salicylic acid.
A reader reports two years of stomach suffering ended by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He writes doctors warned of ulcers with no cure, but the product cleared catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the intestinal tract, claiming lasting relief with one dose money back. McKee Drug Co. and druggists carry it.
A folk remedy advises purchasing Parmint double strength from a druggist and mixing 1 ounce with 44 pint hot water plus a small amount of granulated sugar. Take 1 tablespoonful four times daily to relieve head noises, open nostrils, ease breathing, and stop mucus drainage.
Washington December 4. Attorney General Palmer said sugar profiteers will be prosecuted under the Lever act even after the sugar equalization board ends December 31. He noted the Justice Department lacks power to control sugar purchases or distribution without the board and Congress has not extended its life.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Stops irritation soothes and heals. You can get restful sleep after the first application. Price 60c.
Victor Nichols, rubber worker, shot his wife Eva Nichols after firing six times at himself in a city hospital cot. Police say jealousy caused the attack. Eva was wounded in the neck and may die, Victor's injuries include a cheek and jaw wound. He is under police guard and expected to recover.
Druggists recommend K. B Tea as a gentle health booster to purify system impurities and improve mood. A two week treatment is advised to help liver and bowels stay in order and may ease bilious attacks and headaches, with children benefiting when peevish.
Mr D O Chappel of Athens and Mr Fremont Ruth spent Thanksgiving with the L H Ruth family. S S Miles Elza Miles Jans Marks and Donald Smith of Columbus visited the Ruths and enjoyed a chicken dinner. Edson Ruth returned from Akron after a week away.
Despite high costs, Athens continues expanding with many new homes finished and more under construction. Builders, laborers, and material suppliers report sustained demand as residents resume projects next spring. Real estate activity remains brisk with rising prices fueling new home construction.
Scouts of Troop One held one of their best meetings in history Thursday evening as work resumed after a several week interruption. Ernest Wilson advanced from tenderfoot to second class and a set of stereopticon slides shown by Mr. Morgan highlighted the program before the troop turned to reducing the pumpkin pie supply. It was considered by all present to be a memorable gathering.
An advertisement claims a 14 year cigarette addiction ended by free book from Edward J Woods Station F New York. It touts health benefits calmer nerves better sleep clearer sight stronger heart longer life and increased efficiency, urging readers to try it and share with others.
Miners in the Fairmont sub-district of the United Mine Workers agreed to the fourteen percent wage increase offered by the government and will return to work immediately. About 11 000 miners are affected with 211 local unions represented at the meeting. District President C F Keeney was present as sub-district No 4 representatives reached the decision.
Akron police report Walter Cheat ham, 30, a Black man, used six straight passes in a dice game with Jack Cobb at Cobb’s home early today. As Cheatham attempted to leave with $37 Cobb shot him, hitting Cheatham in the shoulder and hip. Cobb is jailed on shooting to kill charges.
Since the start of the term several cases closed quickly. The DeWees action may stretch to a few days. Jurors under Deputy McKinley were taken to the movies after being charged with handling the case overnight.
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Paris reported reliably that the allies intend to seize Frankfurt and Essen if Germany rejects the peace treaty protocol.
Early today in North Hill Akron two black bandits held up C. F. Manks, taking his roll of thirteen dollars. They counted it and returned one dollar. Police seek suspects in the daytime robbery with minimal details available.
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