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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
6
Billy the goat sneaks into a ladies show at a grand fair and explores elaborate needlework displays. He admires quilts laces and cushions while dodging startled visitors, then eyes a wall of colorful biscuit-like forms as a tasty temptation. Tomorrow he faces a surprising turn in the story.
An advertisement promotes Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets to cure a cold in one day. It notes the genuine product bears the signature of E. W. Grove and sells for 30 cents.
A reader asks about safety walking with strangers and whether to attend college versus pursuing writing. The adviser supports avoiding strangers, endorses college for Georgia, and urges disciplined writing practice to reach publishing goals.
A columnist counsels that a girl should not try to prompt a date. If she is sweet and natural, a boy who likes her will likely invite her soon. Focus on being herself and avoid overthinking boys.
An old advertisement urges readers to enjoy meals by moderating fat intake and chewing food well. It recommends waiting five hours between meals and taking one Chamberlain's Tablet after supper to improve digestion and enjoyment of meals.
Gerald Stanley Parker son of Edward B and Lillian E Parker born March 7 1911 died November 30 1920 aged 9 years 8 months 23 days. He was the youngest in the family with Aura sister Harold and Adrian brothers and many friends left to mourn. The piece expresses Christian faith and hope of reunion in heaven.
The Parker family thanks friends and neighbors for their deep interest during their son’s sickness. They express gratitude to Dr. Orr for his efforts to save the boy’s life and ease his suffering. Edward B. Parker and family.
Dye rights claim that each package of Ianiond Dyes includes easy directions so any woman can diamond dye worn or shabby clothing and textiles in new fadeless colors. The ad urges asking a druggist to show the Diamond Dyes Color Card.
Acting Secretary Davis opened talks with Treasury officials at the State Department to end the embargo on exchange transactions with Russia. The December forecast anticipates further elimination of trade barriers and a move toward restoring trade relations.
Advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for colds using two hour dosing. It promises to relieve nasal congestion, runny nose, headache, and feverishness with a pleasant taste and low cost.
Jim Channing reads Gwenda's letter at the Channing farmhouse while his wife Melissa and a visiting relative contend with the upheaval. The parents reflect on their missing daughter and Jim vows to support Gwenda’s trip to New York, hoping to ease her path.
Washington Dec 10 Congress will be asked to appropriate 1 billion dollars for the next decade to improve the nation s rivers and harbors. The plan was approved by the National Rivers and Harbors congress after James E Smith of St Louis denounced last congress rivers and harbors bill as penny wise and pound foolish economy.
An old advertisement urges protecting children with Grove's Iron Tonic Syrup to guard against colds grip and influenza. The tonic is priced at 75 cents and marketed as a healthy blood booster for kids.
Geneva December 10 Sir George Foster Canadian delegate to the league of nations assembly married today in Holy Trinity Church to Miss Jessie Allan daughter of Sir William former Scottish member of parliament The ceremony connected two prominent political families in a formal church service.
Stephen H. Young, former county prosecutor in Cleveland, says poverty is society’s greatest source of evil and fears current unemployment will raise crime. He also decries illiteracy, estimating nearly one million illiterates in the United States.
Columbus police sought owner of a woman's handbag checked on October 22 at Union Station. Inside lay the body of an infant, prompting a detective inquiry and an appeal for information to identify the bag's owner.
Mrs. C. A. Eddy of Flushing Ohio reports severe coughs nights and indigestion improved rapidly after using Hypo-Cod. She credits the medicine with restoring strength and appetite and recommends it as a powerful easy to take tonic praised by Druggists and chemists. Thousands endorse Hypo-Cod as an ideal tonic and a bottle is advised for home use.
Prominent Athens resident J. G. Moorman, a longtime decorator, credits Dreco with easing nervous shock symptoms, swelling, and rheumatic pains after a bad bout of illness. He reports improved sleep, appetite, and digestion and urges others to try the medicine. Dreco is marketed by The Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.
Names of three sailors who drowned when a dory capsized during launch from the destroyer Edsall were released. The victims named are John Bachle Reading Penna and Paul Williams Columbus Ohio.
A motor truck is described with side brackets that extend to 60 feet for carrying long poles or steel beams. The device allows longer loads to be transported without special trailers or multiple trips.
The widow of Cork lord mayor Terence MacSwiney testified before The Nation’s committee on Ireland, recounting his repeated arrests, life as a fugitive, and final hunger strike. She described his deep love for Ireland and the Irish language noting his daughter Maura only spoke Irish. The widow appeared small and fragile in black with a hint of brogue.
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