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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1919
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR snippet shows a speaker mentioning “those same coses” and a time span of ten months, but lacks context, names, places, or events to identify action, parties, or outcome. Unable to determine the main subject or location from the fragment alone.
Birmingham operator endorses MenthoLaxene claiming relief within twenty four hours. The concen trated syrup, mixed at home, uses cherry and ammonium chloride among ingredients and is sold by druggists in 23 1 8 ounce bottles.
Fragmentary text suggests an electric retouching pencil concept or device being developed or considered. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable to identify the inventor, company, or context beyond a general reference to an invention in progress.
Private Edward Lassonde of the United States heavy artillery recounts in a letter how a bird circling above his head caused him to jump from a caisson loaded with ammunition. A German shell exploded as he chased the bird, and the act likely saved him from injury or death on the battlefield in France.
Washington reports a division order by Major General John A. Lejeune detailing the Marines of the Second Division crossing the Meuse on narrow bridges. The Fifth and Sixth regiments, famed at Chateau-Thierry, led the assault under heavy fire to seize German positions on the east bank as the armistice approached.
Janet and Walt share a magical evening in Paris after their wedding, deepening their romance. He woos her with talk of fate and shared moments in the Latin quarter, a Riverside bus ride, and a dream of a bright future together. The couple’s bond grows as onlookers toast their happiness.
Philadelphia police report a turkey bought by Officer John Burke yielded a blue diamond hidden beneath its voice box. Burke describes paying 49 cents a pound for the festive bird and discovering the gem after preparing the holiday feast.
A series of questions to Mrs Thompson covers teen dating rules hair up intentions and returning engagement, with guidance on modest dating limits, handling love triangles, typewriter purchases and social introductions. The column closes with four classmates seeking etiquette help for introducing strangers at a party.
London reports that at midnight August 5 1914 Britain declared war and the Royal Flying Corps had four squadrons under 100 airplanes. Three went to France, a fifth mobilised within 24 hours, with fighting reached mid September. Early war used planes mainly for reconnaissance.
The piece urges mothers to keep Chamberlain's Cough Remedy ready and give it at the first sign of croup, noting no heroic action is needed because the remedy is prompt and effective and within reach of all households.
Major General Enoch Crowder will be reappointed army judge advocate general by President Wilson. Reliable authority confirms Wilson will name him again, despite rumors of a possible sidelining before February 15. Supporters note his role as chief legal authority of the War Department amid political frictions.
Alex Sunday, a foreign resident of Millfield, was tried in Mayor Woodworth's court on a bootlegging charge. He was fined 150 dollars plus costs, then had half the fine remitted after revealing his operations. Sunday paid 75 dollars and costs and was released. The case said he ran a three room joint with a saloon in one room, aided by eighteen witnesses. A neighbor complaint led to his arrest and trial.
The War Department repeats that no sale of passenger ships is planned and denies any auction of passenger vessels. No ships are listed for sale and no schedule or prices are announced.
Mrs. Hanah Randall describes chronic fatigue and back pain from housework for four children. She credits Vinci a tonic with beef and cod liver peptones iron and manganese peptonates for restoring health. McKee Drug Co promotes the product with a money back guarantee on Saxol Salve for eczema of the scalp.
The writer speaks proudly of Seavige and recounts a march through Germany after arriving at the Rhine. He recalls joining the 9th machine gun battalion after the Marne and fighting across the Vesle river, St Mihiel, Verdun, the Argonne Woods, and the Meuse front with many casualties. The letter notes a crossing into Germany and ongoing travel.
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