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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1920
Page
6
The ad claims a dose every two hours relieves a severe cold and grippe misery. It promises open air passages, stopped nasal drip, headache relief, and feverishness with no quinine and quick, inexpensive relief from Pape's Cold Compound.
Mrs Pierce reports winter egg gains from 5 to 72 eggs in a week using Don Sung tonic for her flock of 50 to 60 hens. The ad claims Don Sung, a Chinese egg laying remedy, improves feed efficiency, health, and activity, with a money back guarantee if not profitable. It pitches purchases by mail or druggist, listing prices and related products from Athens Produce Co.
Billy the goat endures a soap sprayed chase by firemen and police while the hose rips through soap water. He battles the group, but eventually forgives the firemen as a parade approaches with a rosy wreath and marching engine. The tale ends with a teaser that tomorrow will reveal Billy’s parade outcome.
A conversation between Ann and Athena explores marriage, ambition, and temperament. Ann worries about love letters and jealousy while Athena urges Ann to pursue her writing and give Jim time to adjust. The exchange contrasts bold ambition with steady partnership, ending with plans to persevere and adapt.
During an epidemic stay strong by building blood with Pepto Mangan. It claims to reinforce energy and help prevent illness or aid recovery when run down. The ad touts Gude's Pepto Mangan in liquid or tablet form as reliable health insurance for anemia and general vitality.
A reader writes about a troubled marriage where the husband spends on other women and neglects duties while the wife runs a business. The adviser counsels patience, urges the husband to share responsibility, and explains traditional wedding and household expense expectations for a bride and groom.
A young wife asks if china cabinets remain stylish as she and her husband furnish a new home. The letter notes china cabinets are not used much nowadays.
A reader asks if a woman should hold a gentleman’s hat when accompanying him to church or theatre. The reply supports the brother’s view that a lady should not inconvenience herself for a gentleman.
A letter to Mrs Thompson asks for advice on a family matter about a daughter soon to be married and the room and board arrangements that accompany the wedding. The note reflects typical domestic concerns of preparing a home for the bride and groom.
The article urges careful selection of children's cough medicines and praises Chamberlain's Remedy as pleasant tasting safe and effective. It notes long experience and popularity with many mothers.
Several townsfolk are listed as sick or recovering including Mrs. James Johnson Mrs. Jess Skinner and Edward Cunningham. Others report travel and social calls with Mr. Robert Boling Mrs. Lewis Decker and Miss Gertrude Lock among those visiting relatives and friends in the area.
The text suggests headaches and low mood can stem from multiple causes including kidney and bladder disorders. It notes that improper eating and drinking gradually or suddenly trigger such troubles and implies relief is sought through restoration.
A vintage advertisement urges parents to use Duffee's Cough Syrup at early signs of illness in children. It touts 35 years of proven effectiveness, harmless ingredients, and claims the syrup, with Duffee's Fifty Fifty Tonic Laxative, can break up severe colds and soothe irritated membranes. Bottles cost 25c and 50c at druggists or grocers.
The piece urges buying from local grocers to keep money in the community. It argues dollars spent with peddlers or mail order houses leave circulation and do not support schools or churches, urging patrons to choose local grocers to improve the town.
A ledger of retailers across Athens, Albany, Amesville, Chauncey, The Plains and nearby areas includes Athens Co-Operative Co. and Co. names such as Barker Bethel, Flinn Groc. Co., H. G. Householder, McCune & Co., Sunnyside Groc. Co., Woodward, Cline Bros., Manhattan Stores Co. No. 5, and The Plains entries, along with various individual partners and shop titles.
Waldorf Johnson, a rancher near Astoria, found a thoroughbred Jersey dead by the railroad. He initially suspected a train strike, but the animal showed no injuries. On butchering the cow, it was found the heart had broken open, causing sudden death.
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