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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1920

Page

5

Notable Strength Boost Reported From Vola-Tonic Use

Mrs. Emma Wambgans of Madisonville Cincinnati says after three weeks on Vola-Tonic her stomach is better her digestion improved and her appetite restored. She reports greater energy for housework and recommends the tonic as a builder of strength now being sold at Cline's Pharmacy Athens.

Emma Wambgans Britton Avenue Madisonville Cincinnati Mrs. Wambgans Athens Cline

Plans Revealed for New York to Nome Transcontinental Flight

The American Flying Club and the Army Air Service announced tentative plans for a 4 870 mile transcontinental air race from New York to Nome Alaska in 1920. The proposed route would start at Mineola Long Island to Minot North Dakota then across Canada to Fort Yukon and on to Fairbanks Nulato and Nome.

New York Nome Alaska American Flying Club Army Air Service Mineola L. IL Minoto N. D Northgate Canada Dominion Fort Egbert Alskan Fort Yekon Fairbanks Nulato

Camp Merritt Abandoned by War Department

Camp Merritt the largest embarkation camp near Hoboken Englewood New Jersey has ceased to exist. Established in August 1917 it handled about 100000 soldiers a month during peak wartime activity.

New York Merritt United States Army Hoboken Englewood N. J

The Trouble With Excessive Social Eating

A remark notes that many people overindulge in social meals, highlighting a tendency to eat more in company than alone. The comment suggests awareness of overeating in social settings and calls for moderation.

Father John's Medicine Promotes Health Against Grippe

An old advertisement urges readers to take Father John's Medicine to strengthen resistance against cold and grip germs. It asserts the medicine builds energy, cleanses impurities with a gentle laxative effect, soothes breathing passages, and is guaranteed free from alcohol or dangerous drugs.

Father John

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Meetings

Mr. Frank Leese of New Lexington visited his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Jack. Miss Blanche Finsterwald and Miss Della Finsterwald traveled to Cleveland for business. Mrs. J. C. Robinson of Caldwell visited sister Mrs. Harriet Carr in Athens. Sam Sommer returned from a New York City trip. Mrs. Edward Murr hosted weekend guest Mrs. T. W. Murray of Parkersburg. Social Literary Club to meet Tuesday at 2 30 with hostess Mrs. W. B. Bartels. W. B. Brown of Cleveland visited Athens on the way to a West Virginia lumbermen’s convention.

Frank Leese New Lexington Mrs G. M. Jack Sam Sommer New York City Ely W. B. Bartels Grosvenor Street W. B. Brown Cleveland Athens West Virginia

Esther Class Cancelled Meeting Tonight

The Esther Class will not meet this evening with Miss Bess Graham as announced due to illness in her home.

Esther Bess Graham

Tuesday Club Meeting Time Change

The Tuesday Club will meet Tuesday evening with Prof and Mrs Fordyce Stewart instead of Dr and Mrs D J Evans as previously announced.

W. C. T. U. Postpones Regular Meeting

The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. will not be held on Tuesday due to general illness. The time will be announced later.

Weekend visit of Miss Sutton and Miss Russell in Pomeroy

Miss Ethel Sutton and Miss Violet Russell visited over the weekend in Pomeroy with Miss Suttons parents Mr and Mrs Ed Sutton.

Ethel Sutton Violet Russell Pomeroy Ed Sutton

Marquis travel to Columbus for mother’s hospital treatment

Mrs. J. A. Marquis and her daughter Grace left Sunday for Columbus. Mrs. Marquis will enter a hospital for treatment and Grace will remain to stay near her mother.

J. A. Marquis Grace Columbus

Mr. Ernest Gross Accompanies Mrs. Gross Home After Surgery

Mr. Ernest Gross accompanied Mrs. Gross from a Columbus hospital last night. She is reported to be making a good recovery from her surgical operation.

Ernest Gross Columbus Mrs. Gross

Mrs Selby Returns From Two Weeks Absence

Mrs. J. W. Selby came back Saturday after a two week absence visiting Marion with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Selby and other relatives, also in Columbus and Lancaster.

J. W. Selby Marion J. B. Selby Columbus Lancaster

Marysville social notes detail Farrington visit and dance

Miss Martha Farrington of Marysville spent the weekend with Miss Ethel Shoemaker. Farrington attended the Lambda Chi Alpha dance at the Masonic Temple Saturday night.

Martha Farrington Marysville Ethel Shoemaker Farrington Masonic Temple

Mrs Tinker summoned to Columbus after granddaughter dies

Mrs. Anna S. Tinker travels to Columbus following the death of her 12 year old granddaughter Annette, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Tinker, who died Sunday from pneumonia.

Anna S. Tinker Columbus Annette Arthur Tinker

Pickering Relocates to Summerfield for English Teacher Post

Kenneth Pickering, formerly employed in Akron, spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Pickering en route to Summerfield where he has accepted a high school English teaching position. William Burk shows mild improvement from a recent flu illness. W. F. Burk of Canton recovers at home.

Kenneth Pickering Akron Joseph L. Pickering Summerfield William Burk W. F. Burk Canton Wm. Burk

Moorhead Named Knox Tire District Sales Manager

Mr. W A Moorhead returned today from Columbus and Mt Vernon where he was appointed Saturday district sales manager of The Knox Tire and Rubber Co. The post will include supervision of ten counties in southern Ohio.

W. A. Moorhead Columbus Mt. Vernon Knox Tire and Rubber Co Ohio

Travelers Attend National Convention and Health Visit

Mr W E Moler secretary and treasurer and Dr C L Jones general manager of Home Telephone Company left noon for Atlanta to attend a National Telephone Convention. They will be away ten days visiting other southern points. Mr T W Coe of Albany left Saturday for Punta Gorda Florida to visit his daughters Mable and Alta Coe. He will stop in Washington and New York, then attend a Cincinnati hardware dealers convention at the end of February. Announcement cards note the birth of Frances Cummings January 29 to Horace M Humphrey and wife of Vineland New Jersey. Frances is the granddaughter of Major and Mrs C B Humphrey of New York City and great granddaughter of Mrs Fannie Minear and the Warrens.

W.E. Moler C. L. Jones The Home Telephone Company Atlanta Ga South T. W. Coe Albany Punta Gorda Fla Mable Alta Coe Frances Cummings Horace M. Humphrey Vineland N. J C. B. Humphrey New York City Fannie Minear City Warrens Little Miss

Pallas Club Studies Attempts to Nullify Prohibition

The Pallas Club met at Mrs. Mary Graham Noss’s University Terrace home to study Attempts to Nullify Prohibition. Mrs. Noss led, Miss Amy Weiher read, with Mrs. Garrett guiding discussion. Mrs. Slutz presented current events, and piano numbers by Miss Noss and Miss Hickman preceded the program.

Pallas Club Mary Graham Noss University Terrace Noss Amy Weiher Garrett W. L. Slutz Miss Noss Miss Hickman

Wedded in Akron Bride From Nelsonville Marries Walter W Wilson

Miss Nellie Dupler and Walter W. Wilson of Nelsonville unite at Grace Reformed Church Akron on Saturday January 24 1920 with Rev Ohrbrough officiating. Bride wears white georgette and carries roses. sister Bernice Wilson attends. Earnest Murray is best man. Wedding supper follows.

Akron Nellie Dupler Walter W. Wilson Nelsonville Grace Reformed Church Ohrbrough Bernice J. Wilson Earnest Murray Wil

Stay off damp ground to ease rheumatism say ads

Public health style notice urges rheumatism sufferers to avoid damp, keep feet dry, drink water, and take four ounces of rad Salts daily for a week to flush uric acid. It claims uric acid forms in bowels, is filtered by kidneys, and that Jad Salts provides a safe lithia drink from grapes and lemon juice.

Bride Entertains at Breakfast for Mrs Suscipi in Cincinnati

A Wednesday wedding bride, daughter of Colonel Nuttman of the Twenty ninth Infantry, entertained Mrs James B. Golden at Mrs C A Bosworth's breakfast in Cincinnati. Captain Golden and the bride lingered over the weekend with Mr and Mrs T J Davis. They plan to join Mr Brown at the Hotel Royal Palm in Miami, Fla.

James B. Golden Captain Golden Nuttman Twenty Ninth Infantry Benning C. A. Bosworth T. J. Davis Mr. Golden Mrs. Davis James D. Brown Royal Palm Miami Florida Cincinnati Enquirer

Soldier praises Dreco remedy after France return

Former Sergeant T. J. Minor of Newark credits Dreco with curing stomach pain back trouble and nervous issues after returning from France. He notes improved digestion appetite sleep and reduced dizziness and urges others to try the medicine. Dreco is advertised as a non mineral tonic with roots herbs barks and berries. Mr Stout Dreco expert will be at Cline Pharmacy to explain merits.

France T. J. Minor Hoover St Newark Stout Cline Pharmacy

Eddie Fitz Meets Duffy in Newark Title Fight

Eddie Fitz Simmons, a top Benny Leonard contender, faces Jimmy Duffy of New York in Newark New Jersey as part of a slate that includes Tunney, Roberts, Fox, Valgar, Behrer, and Battling Reddy in bouts along the same card.

Newark N. J Heddie Fitzsimmons Benny Leonard Jimmy Duffy New York Lenroot Oppon Gene Tunney Army al Roberts Staten Island Jose Fox Benny Valgar Chas. Behrer Battling Reddy

Mother Grays Powders Benefit Many Children

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders are praised as an excellent remedy for children’s headaches colds feverishness stomach troubles and other irregularities. Used by mothers for over 30 years and sold by druggists everywhere.

Practical cold remedy advice from a winter health column

The piece argues about the cost of a cold and presents Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a way to shorten illness. It emphasizes that a bottle in the house is a good investment during winter and spring months and advises rest and proper care for a faster recovery.

Tuam Leads Ulster Economic Blockade Movement

United Press Star reports Tuam Ireland with 3 000 residents in County Galway spearheads an Ulster economic blockade aimed at pressuring Ulster political leaders. A Belfast salesman saw 23 long standing accounts closed by Tuam merchants with losses up to 70 000 dollars, signaling risks if the boycott widens to other towns and Belfast trade is hit.

Webb Miller United Press Star Dublin Tuam County Galway Ireland Ulster Sinn North Belfast Ted

Europeans Boost U S Imports From War Allies 1919 Rise

The National City Bank notes a sharp 125 percent jump in 1919 European imports to about 750 million, led by Britain France and Italy. Germany Austria Hungary and Turkey show modest totals, while neutrals rise slowly. Spain and the Netherlands also increase shipments.

United States Europe National City Bank of New York Germany Austria-Hungary Turkey Switzerland Spain Netherlands Great Britain France Italy

Hardwood trees best for lawn planting

W E Bontrager of the Ohio Experiment Station urges using sturdy species like oak elm white ash American linden and American beech for lawn plantings. Nursery stock offers better establishment than forest transplants. Magnolia family trees and ornamentals such as flowering dogwood and birches provide attractive options.

W. E. Bontrager Ohio Experiment Station

United States Chamber of Commerce May Oppose New Europe Loans

The U S chamber of commerce plans to oppose renewed European loans amid a policy shift. Homer Ferguson returns from a hunting trip to help finalize a position likely via a treasury letter. Britain expects US cooperation on relief but not new loans while Armenia Austria and Poland relief funding faces cuts.

United States Chamber of Commerce Europe Homer L. Ferguson Chamber Treasury Department Carter Glass The Treasury Ferguson Glass United States New York Congress R. C. Lindsay Lindsay Britain House Armenia Austria Poland

Pruning Guidelines for Fruit Trees from Ohio Experiment Station

In pruning fruit trees the Ohio Experiment Station lists key points. Form and balance the tops, ensure sunlight, remove poor branches, ease picking and spraying, thin the fruit, and renew tops. Train young orchards to shape and prune older ones to boost production. Tools needed include a 16 inch saw, hand shears, and a pocket knife.

Ohio Experiment Station

Scotch Manufacturers Use Nun Nettle Pulp in Paper Making

Scotch producers report success using pulp from nun nettle to craft king paper. The novel material aims to boost strength and sustainability in traditional paper products.

King Paper

Control Potato Scab by Seed Treatment Methods

Scale potato disease may be controlled by seed treatment tried at the Ohio Experiment Station. Dip potatoes in a solution of one pint formalin to 80 gallons of water for one hour, then dry before planting. A four to six crate batch in a tank of solution and drainage back into the tank completes the method. Disinfect crates and planting gear to prevent spore transmission.

Ohio Experiment Station

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N. Y WAR Department Ociety Blanche Della Finsterwald J. C. Robinson Caldwell Harriet Carr Lancaster St Edward Murr East State Street T. W. Murray Parkersburg W. Va Park Avenue Dreco Eddie Fitz Duffy Shadder Mister G. Hogg OFC U.S Lash Canaan R. A. Dalton Kansas Wolfe Bros. Distributors Complete Automobile Department Store Willys- Knight
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