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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1919
Page
5
Mrs Bassin BauM Gardner from Cleveland says expectant mothers should use Favorite Prescription to regain strength after illness. Mars Watts from Ashtabula and Mrs Emma Scurtz of West Street endorse it for teens and women’s health, plus Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic and purifier.
A historical notice discusses health claims about Cascarets as a remedy for clogged waste and poisons in the body. It frames the product as a digestive aid with cautions on efficacy and safety from medical authorities.
The advertisement links excess bile and waste buildup to foggy brains, headaches, indigestion, and sleepless nights. It promotes Cascarets as a gentle, non griping laxative that works overnight to rid the system of toxins and acids at a low price.
An old advertisement urges mothers to seek the phrase California on syrup of figs bottles to ensure a safe laxative for children. It emphasizes a fruity taste and full dosing directions on each bottle, urging mothers to give it without fear.
Social news notes the Martzolff Class gathering at the First M. E. church this evening. Friday visitors in Columbus include Mrs. F. L. Preston and grandchildren Jane and Wheeler Dew. Mrs. Ralph Beaton and sister Miss Iane Kurtz of Columbus visit Mr. C. B. Henderson. The Pallas Club meets Saturday at 2 PM with Mrs. Julia Friday at 39 North Congress Street. Mrs. Orinda F. Peoples and sister Miss Sarah Foster return from a brief Columbus stay.
Supt Morgan travels to New Lexington tomorrow to deliver two addresses before the Perry County teachers institute. Dr J N Brown returns from Columbus where he spent time at the State dental meeting since Tuesday. Mr Fletcher Benton of Springfield is guest at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Beckiey for the Cooksey Koch wedding. Ohio tourists Wm H Mosure and C F Mosure of Athens enjoy Tampa winter climate. Mrs Charles Breinig hosted guests including Miss Lillian Gibbs and Miss Beatrice Stocklein to attend the comic opera Robin Hood with Miss Margaret De Moiet.
Mrs. Harry Graham of Detroit and Mrs. Elmer Bond of Columbus have returned home after attending the death of their mother Mrs. James Holland of Carbondale.
Mrs. John Robbins hosted her grandchildren Margaret Robbins and Roy Graves with his wife and their child Mary Graves of near Albany for the early part of the week on West Union Street.
Miss Rachel Higgins from Marietta high school arrives as weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Ralph P Jennings. She attends the Chi Omega sorority dance at the Masonic Temple Saturday night.
Pi Beta Phi alumnae held their regular monthly session last evening at 11 Park Place hosted by Mrs F M Hutchinson with Mrs Hutchinson Miss Bertha Brown and Miss Helen Reynolds assisting. Mrs H L Steenrod presented a vocal solo to enthusiastic reception and an encore followed after the business meeting. A well appointed luncheon was served.
Miss Helen Cooksey became the bride of George Troyer Koch in a quiet morning ceremony at the Cooksey home 40 East State street. Rev. Dr. A Y Wilcox officiated with best man Fletcher Benton present. The couple planned a brief wedding trip and will live in Utica Ohio after.
Orville J. Wilcox of Powell and Miss Irma Webster of Coolville were married at high noon on Thanksgiving day November 27 1919 in the M E parsonage Columbus with Rev Ben D Cocker officiating George Wilcox was the bridegrooms attendant Alice Dye was matron of honor Nellie Ballinger maid. They joined relatives at a Thanksgiving dinner and left the same afternoon for a new home near Powell already furnished with help from his brother and sister
Advert says Foley's Honey and Tar eases bronchial and asthmatic coughs that disrupt sleep and disturb others. Testimonies from L W Day of Detroit and Chas Hoffman of Oneida claim quick relief, noting a 60c and 35c bottle options.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is a time tested remedy for coughs and colds. It is non opiate and gentle on stomachs, suitable for children, and sold widely.
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound as a natural looking hair dye. It claims to restore dark color and luster, cover gray in a single application, and requires only dampening a brush and running it through a strand at a time.
The Athens coal industry dominates daily life as up to 500 men return each evening with coal dust on their clothes. Local depots and shops depend on the miners, whose wages and spending power sustain the city’s businesses more than residents realize.
North High Street undergoes changes with a new residence by George S Putnam near Carpenter Street and alterations to the Robert Swett home. When paving occurs next summer the street will be raised to meet Carpenter Street, changing the old landscape. A rumor says a local congregation without a church may build a fine church on Carpenter Street next summer, signaling further improvements.
Mrs Hatch must report to State headquarters on Saturday December 6 the number of seals sold. No money is to be turned in at this time. Stamp sellers should report today from 3 30 p m at Room 15 third floor Athens National Bank Building. The manager of publicity notes strong local effort and urges continued cooperation to go over the top.
Federal Judge Faris granted a temporary injunction against enforcement of war-time prohibition in Missouri. Five whiskey distilling companies sought removal from bond and sale of whiskey in the eastern district of Missouri.
Toledo Ohio December 5th close reveals grain and seed prices across multiple varieties. Corn No 3 yellow new 1.50, Oats No 2 white new 0.82 to 0.83, Barley No 2 1.48, Rye No 2 1.56, Clover seed cash 30.80 with futures around 30.60 to 30.50 for Dec through Mar. Alsike futures 31.10 Dec 30.85 Mar, Timothy 1917 5.40 cash 1919 5.75 on futures for Dec to May.
Books are now open for 1919 taxes and taxpayers should present their last tax receipt at the window to receive prompt service. Office hours are 8:00 to 11:80 A.M. and 12:30 to 4:00 P.M. second hand checks of all kinds not accepted. James E. Woodworth, County Treasurer.
Rev Albright of Athens preached at the Christian church on Wednesday evening. The ladies society met at Mrs Grant Knight's home Thursday afternoon. Thanksgiving visits and hosting occurred with families in Jacksonville Haydenville and Albany as residents and relatives exchanged greetings and called on friends.
This article explains that a severe cold involves congestion and fever with weakness, and stresses that a person can avoid suffering with proper care. It promotes Duffee's Cough Syrup and Duffee's Fifty-Fifty Tonic Laxa tive as remedies to break up the cold, relieve coughing, and ease pain without harm.
A tiny motor weighing four ounces is described as the smallest practical electric motor, with potential use in a new dental tool holder design.
Tablets claim to ease indigestion and constipation by toning the stomach liver and bowels. They are said to restore normal function and leave users feeling less dull and constipated with a pleasing effect and gentle action.
Washington December 6 the government will not appeal to the supreme court in a bid to reclaim 150000 acres of oil and mineral lands held by Southern Pacific in California. Assistant Attorney General Nebeker in charge of the public lands division announced the decision today.
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