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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1920
Page
6
A vintage ad extols Dr King’s New Discovery as a trusted remedy for colds and coughs. It claims fifty years of reliability for all ages with a bottle costing 60c to 1.20, available at all druggists.
An advertisement extols Dr Kings New Life Pills as a gentle effective laxative. It claims the product regulates bowels preventing waste buildup and promotes proper bile flow without harsh violent purgatives.
A Cherry Valley man reports 23 hens laid none in winter until Don Sung was fed in January. Within days eggs resumed at 4–5 daily, rising to 10–13 then 15–19 in five weeks. The ad promises a 30 day trial with money back if no egg gain, and offers Don Sung and related products through Burrell & Co and Athens Produce.
Jim tells of a night of confusion as he contemplates a job move to Hammond's Corners. He plans to leave New York for a few weeks to consider a position offered by Mr. Oakes and to gain an interest in the works, while Ann is left in a dazed state at Athena's.
A trio of reader questions addresses romantic distress and life choices. In the first, a sister faced with a potential betrothal and a promised future contemplates cutting ties or pursuing legal action. the adviser urges closure and prudence. The second asks about divorce from a life term prisoner to marry another man for a stable home for three children. the reply supports divorce if a worthy partner is found. The third seeks guidance from a high school senior struggling to forget a classmate. the adviser notes the lack of willpower and urges decisive action to move on.
Health guidance urges strengthening the blood to fight influenza. The message promotes Pepto Mangan as an effective tonic to build red blood cells, available in liquid or tablet form and endorsed by physicians. Consumers are advised to seek genuine Gude's Pepto Mangan at any drug store.
Tomorrow’s American Legion meeting in Athens will plan a large Washington’s birthday event on February 22. The gathering will arrange memorial activities for those who died overseas and address other Legion business. Commander Johnson urged full attendance as the meeting starts at seven in the armory.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It claims a fruity taste and clear dosing directions on each bottle, urging mothers to choose the California label for the "best and most harmless" relief.
A Cleveland man was arrested in connection with the killings of Frank Alizzo of Buffalo and Salvatore Russo of New York on the outskirts of Cleveland last week. Police say the suspect sent a telegram to lure the pair to the scene, with local officials convinced Black Handers were responsible.
A historical advertisement touts Cadomene tablets as a miracle medicine. It claims cures or dramatic benefits for worn nerves and impoverished individuals, presenting it as a universal remedy despite limited medical backing.
Testimony claims Cadomene Tablets cure rheumatism headaches stomach disorders and neuralgia by strengthening all organs so nature can heal. Describes symptoms like cold clammy extremities nervousness sleeplessness irritability heart flutter dizziness and trembling and cites user letters from Fort Worth Texas and Denver Colorado praising renewed vigor. All druggists.
In Grand Rapids Michigan February 2 government charges Tru man H Newberry with using a barrel campaign to buy a United States senateship. Special Attorney Frank C Dailey outlines unaccounted spending on banquets flowers entertainment liquor and personal debts and alleges indirect tactics to push his candidacy.
Periodic bilious attacks reduce appetite before an episode and cause eating out of habit. A light meal with no meat plus two Chamberlain's Tablets may help avoid an attack.
State Game Protector Joe Hibbard says muskrat is not banned until March first while fox raccoon skunk mink and opossum bans end earlier. Pelts may be disposed of only on specified dates by trappers and dealers or face penalties.
In New York on February 2 a burglary at the Samuel Sherman residence was foiled when a parrot named Bill Bryan loudly warned of the intruder while the Sherman family dined. Cecilia Sherman helped identify the burglar after the alert.
BACK UP WESTON DELHOLM Pa Feb 2 In thirty two years work 48 a track watchman for the Pennsylvania railroad Benjamin J Burns has walked 151850 miles or lost but six days from his work schedule showing remarkable endurance and dedication in the role over more than three decades.
Census Bureau announced a national inventory of United States resources in manufactures mines quarries oil and gas wells and forestry to begin March 1. Twelve hundred enumerators in about 84 districts will conduct the census with headquarters listed in Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky including Cleveland Cincinnati Dayton Portsmouth Columbus Canton Toledo Kingwood Charleston Clarksburg Louisville.
Warning of catarrh progression to lung disease and consumption. Claims sprays and inhalants fail. promotes S. S. S. as a direct cure. Encourages writing Medical Director, 472 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, for free advice.
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