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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1920
Page
6
A drug store pitch promotes Vanderine as a scalp treatment. It claims small amounts rubbed into the scalp erase dandruff and prevent hair loss by morning, with repeated use restoring hair vitality and color. The language echoes early 20th century patent medicine tone.
A woman laments her comfortable yet fragile marriage and fears indifference from her husband. Athena offers insight, suggesting Jim hides troubles and may feel professional jealousy, while praising Jim as a more worthwhile partner than the artist Eric Sands.
A twenty year old writes about a long distance romance with a nineteen year old girl under strict parental control. Advice suggests delaying marriage until financially ready and planning to meet away from home, with emphasis on savings and gradual independence. The letter ends with odd era flavor and a weight detail unrelated to the main topic.
A nineteen year old writes about dating a married man with three children and money from him to support her mother. The adviser warns against selling herself for money and urges choosing love. Two schoolgirls seek leap year party ideas and lunch, with weight questions for two teens.
Readers report fast comfort from Pape's Card Compound as a simple remedy for stomach upset and gas. The familiar bottle promises rapid digestion support, with claims of no harsh drugs and gentle action for temporary discomfort.
Sage Tea and Sulphur, when properly mixed, restore natural hair color and shine. Once home made and messy, Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound now offers a ready bottle with added ingredients for a natural, even darkening effect. One strand at a time with a sponge or brush hides gray by morning, with repeated use making hair darker and glossier.
The Athens County treasurer lists delinquent lands and lots across Athena Canaan Dover Rome Tabler Trimble and other townships with values and taxes. Notices warn that all tracts will be certified delinquent to the State Auditor on the second Thursday in February 1920 unless taxes and penalties are paid by then. January 26, 1920. Fred Cornwell, Auditor.
Jas Williams, a miner from Athens, says Doan's Kidney Pills cured his dull back ache and kidney pain after bad lumbago. He reports improved health since using two boxes bought at Cline's Pharmacy. Price 60 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y manufactures.
The column lists numerous visitors and residents with ties to Athens and surrounding communities. Notable entries include FF Sir Willis Webster of Albany visiting his sister Mrs. Thomas McAfee, and multiple trips by James Weaver, Clarence Moore, and George Boles. The piece mentions teachers meetings, a grange gathering with dinner at the I O O F Hall, and other family visits plus a birth to Leonard Hawk and Rokie McAfee.
New York police searched for a short dark man after Renee Hoxie a 17 year old girl was beaten to death in her father's apartment. Her body partially clothed with the head crushed was found with neighbors recalling a man answering a room for rent ad entering two hours earlier.
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