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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1919
Page
6
Horticulturalists at the Ohio Experiment Station report Grimes and Rome Beauty apples well suited to Ohio. Rome Beauty thrives in southern Ohio with better color than in the north. A 40-tree Washington County orchard, 28 years old, yielded 1,430 bushels after careful fertilizing and reclaiming trials.
Snap fasteners similar to glove fittings are newly devised to secure rugs on floors and tapestries on walls. The invention aims to simplify mounting and reduce wear on fabric surfaces.
Health advisory urges avoiding crowds and practicing hygiene to prevent influenza. A Kentucky druggist endorses Mentholized Arcine gargle and nasal spray as a quick remedy, recommending three-quarters ounce in a pint bottle and daily use for catarrh and colds.
Ann Salsberg of Centerville Indiana writes about Athena’s masked ball, newfound confidence, and a planned meeting with Eric Sands a wounded British soldier from France. The piece hints at marriage, independence, and the lure of adventure beyond domestic life.
A reader asks how to reply to a boyfriend who left for service and moved on after a quarrel with another girl. An adviser suggests replying briefly to smooth over the incident, avoid jealousy, and not dwell on the past. Gift ideas for the girlfriend include candy, books, pottery, or items like a gold mesh bag and fountain pen for occasions.
A reader asks if she should write to her fiancée's mother before marriage. The adviser says the fiancée's mother should initiate contact, and suggests waiting for a letter from her welcoming the reader into the family before proceeding.
A reader asks if two sisters can ride with two boys after dark, arguing about age and self respect. A second letter seeks guidance on jealousy in long courtship, urging steady pursuit and marriage potential. A third asks for a suitable Christmas present after three years of keeping company.
A Dayton mother Earl says Milks Emulsion restored her 10 year old boy with chronic pneumonia and weak lungs to good health. The ad touts tasting, nourishing emulsion now sold nationwide by The Milks Emulsion Co. and guaranteed by Cline Pharmacy Co. Athens and L. J. Eberle Nelsonville.
The Marion C D and M traction line warns a coal shortage could force cessation of streetcar operations. Officials say reduced coal supplies may halt cars until supply stabilizes, prompting contingency planning and rider advisories.
Mrs G B McKinstry of Athens credits Dean's Kidney Pills with relief from back pain dizziness nervousness and blurred vision after her kidneys reportedly improved and pain subsided. The ad promotes the Buffalo manufactured remedy priced at 60 cents at dealers.
Mrs Clinton Daugherty was an Ath ens visitor. Mr and Mrs Ed Sams are the parents of a fourteen pound daughter born recently. Mrs Lewis Woods was calling on friends in Glouster. Mrs Zeb Gardner of Glouster is visiting at the Wade home. Mrs Martha Smith has returned to Nelsonville after visiting here. Miss Muriel Hartley is ill with tonsilitis. Mrs John Daugherty returned home after visiting Newark. Dr John Howard of Amesville was called for Milton Brookins illness. Mrs Dan Fulton hosted the Needle Club meeting with officers elected for the new year. Mrs Grant Knight entertained the Ladies Aid with a lunch. The next meeting will be January 1. George Wemmer of Nelsonville visited, Harmon Kasler was a business visitor. Born to Mrs Steve Czernick a daughter. Mr Czernick was killed last June in mine No 6. Ladies Bible Class met with Mrs Fulton. Mr and Mrs P D Hill attended the Masonic banquet in Nelsonville.
Dr E M Bean of Pleasanton visited Athens on business though over 80 he seems 20. He is likely the oldest Messenger and Herald subscriber in Athens County. H W Webb of Columbus hunted quail here with J H Cline and D H Moore. they bagged 30 birds in Lodi township. Mr and Mrs Harry McKinstry welcomed a baby boy born November 22. An Athens County farmer mused last summer that cultivating a twenty acre field with a sixteen inch furrow would require 175 miles of walking.
For colds or influenza and as a preventative take LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets. Look for F. W. GROVE'S signature on the box. 30e.
Alex Fulton of Paducah Kentucky pleaded guilty to grand larceny for allegedly stealing 30 000 cigars from a Pennsylvania freight house and was bound over to the grand jury in Akron Ohio.
Many disabled veterans seek retraining through the Federal Board for Vocational Education in music. If an applicant has prior musical experience and adequate education, an expert evaluates the case and, if favorable, the veteran gains training. Some requests for expensive instruments like a $1200 harp or $1400 piano threaten government finances, as Congress allows only necessary instruments for education.
Miss Ethyl Anderson has resumed her studies after a severe illness. Family visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Burchfield and two sons Hubert and Earnest, with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Burchfield. Other gatherings feature Mr. and Mrs. George Gabriel Jr and Ethyl Barker at Athens with the Wilber Michel household. Vernon Shaw of Union visited his grandmother Mrs. Mary Dowler. Wendell Moore, once seriously ill, is improving. Rhoda Augustine and Raymond Augustine with daughter Mary Elizabeth of Poston visited Mrs. Fannie McCaileran and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Burchfield, while Mrs. Fannie McCathran is much improved.
Mr and Mrs Frank Moore of Athens spent Tuesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Harry Moore. Miss Rhoda Wymer spent Thursday evening at Poston. James Burchfield returned Wednesday after a several days stay at New England and Amesville. Katie Kachran is on the sick list. Several residents visited Athens on Wednesday and Thursday including Mr and Mrs Graves, Mrs Cain Connett, August Olson, Charles Shafer, Port Dicken and son Ben, Mrs Ben Briley, Mrs John Shafer, Orla Shrieves and family, Lon Humphrey and son Herman, and Lucius Burson.
Ohio experiment station pleads with farmers to order spring fertilizers immediately due to potential shortages from labor strikes and railroad issues. Most phosphates pass through Baltimore and Nashville with rock mined in South Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee, making early orders crucial for economical use on corn potatoes oats orchards lawns and pastures.
Thomas Fleming, 74, a well known Civil War veteran from Marietta, died Thursday after a short illness. Born near Lebanon in Monroe County in 1844, he is survived by three daughters and a son.
A testimonial from George Klinger of Lima Ohio claims Number 40 for The Blood cured rheumatism catarrh stomach trouble and lead poisoning. He says six bottles raised his weight from 127 to 148 pounds and credits the remedy with saving his life. The note cites U S Dispensatory as listing uses and notes vanished scrofulous swellings. Prepared by J C Mendenhall Evansville Indiana. Sold by McKee Drug Co.
A woman at Armin store in New York on December 6 attempted to “get a better look” at diamond rings, then fled the scene in a waiting automobile as Armin notified police.
Notice states books are open for 1919 taxes and taxpayers should present last tax receipt at the window to be waited on promptly. Office hours are 8 A M to 11 30 A M and 12 30 P M to 4 P M. Second hand checks of all kinds not accepted. James E Woodworth County Treasurer.
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