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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
6
A Kentucky medical note urges avoiding crowds and sick people to curb influenza. It recommends frequent hand washing, hydration, meals, and a homemade mentholated arcine gargle spray to soothe nasal passages and throat. Thousands already use the remedy at home.
A reader asks if leaving a husband for two lovers is right and a counsellor urges loyalty to marriage and children, warning that leaving would harm honor and likely not improve life. Other questions cover introductions and attending a dance with supervision.
The letter asks Mrs Thompson to publish a home remedy for facial skin irritation in a dirty workplace. It lists two mixtures: No 1 with green soap alcohol glycerin borax and No 2 with rose water lavender spirit and alcohol, detailing measurements.
English clay beds produce bricks from a bituminous material that, when heated in a retort, give off gas and ammonia.
A narrator confronts her mother-in-law, M oth er Salsberg, about gender roles, work, and independence. She argues a wife can work for herself and support Jim while noting the sacrifice and pride involved. The exchange reveals tensions between traditional expectations and evolving views on women's place in society.
An advertisement touts Gude's Pepto Mangan as a cure for anemia and low energy, claiming it enriches blood and builds red blood cells. The copy emphasizes safety and pleasant taste, noting liquid and tablet forms and urging customers to ask for "Gude's" at their druggist.
A lone bandit robbed poolroom proprietor Frank W. Poupe in Cleveland early today after forcing several patrons to line up against the wall. Poupe surrendered $45 from the till before the thief escaped.
President and Mrs. Ellis hosted Ohio University football squad and athletics affiliates at a Berry dinner. Twenty six attendees included Dean Richeson Thor Olson Coach Gullum Assistant Coach Knsterwald and players Newman Stockdale Ellis Emde Young Hagley Gahm Morgan Boyd Danford Cross Earich Fuller Davis McCleary Hibbard Loomis Schleyer Wade and Jefferson.
The Royal Ulster Yacht Club challenge for the America’s Cup may be accepted January 15 after the New York Yacht Club adjourned its annual meeting without action. A decision will be considered at the next meeting. Americans seek a course change from Sandy Hook to Newport and a late summer race.
A reader asks if a girl may dine and have a male escort home after being introduced to a boy at a dance. The column warns that a girl should not attend a dance without an escort, but allows supper with a well approved male if accompanied by another couple and the escorts approve.
In reply to "A Sympathizer" the author says printing the answer to "Badly Puzzled" would hurt the feelings of many innocent people of the race mentioned.
Mrs H O Barker of Little Falls New York writes that Chamberlains Cough Remedy quickly cured her husband of a severe cold a year or so ago hoping others may consider the experience.
Se ae ae ee on White Hall. Mr. Joseph Blackburn of Toledo spent one day last week with D. E. Blackburn and family. Mack Braley was visiting at Logan Sunday. Fred Kern hosted Deane Tippie of Columbus. Mrs. C. S. Moore spent one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Johnson and family. Mrs. Earl Ator of Bates has been spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Austin. Miss Elsie Braley spent Saturday night with her aunt Mrs. Gus Reeves of Athens. Mrs. Ray Barnhart and Mrs. Eldon Kenney of Mechanicsburg visited at the home of A. D. Johnson and family. Miss Ella Woodyard of Chase spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dailey and family. Emmett Radford, ill with typhoid fever, is slowly recovering.
A Warren man claims sleepless nights and nervousness eased by Dreco after a bad flu. He says persistent fussing and digestion issues caused fatigue and late arrivals but Dreco restored rest, appetite, and energy, praising its stomach aiding effects and recommending Cline's Pharmacy in Athens.
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