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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1919
Page
2
The passage promotes a child laxative known as California Syrup of Figs. It stresses a fruity taste and directs dosing on bottles, urging parents to give it without fear. The tone mimics a late stage ad promising easy relief for stomach and bowel discomfort.
Fragmentary state figures released show Ohio's grand total nearing $10 million for 1918, with increases over 1917. Stark and Mahoning counties report sizable gains, while Trumbull Luci and Montgomery totals appear in partial sums amid irregular figures from the era.
The fragment seems to discuss a remedy by Chamberlain’s that supposedly moves the bowels strengthens the stomach and aids natural function. The text is garbled and cites no verifiable details or sources.
In the world of J D Weaver, a company clerk with about one year of service gains the role succeeding Mr Kyle. The transition fills the general office duties as the new incumbent steps into the vacancy.
Seventeen Central high school entrants performed a play titled Winning the War on Thursday afternoon. The cast included Helen Brown Lewis Brown Frederick Buxton Clinton Chadwick Paul Cotton George Gilgannon Thomas Hamilton Mildred Hayes Harold Kayser Neva Kearns Eleanor Porter Leo Shielda Daryle Watkins Fred Weber Ruth Johnson Helen Stephenson Wanda Wheeler. Pupils have purchased 429 dollars in war savings and thrift stamps since January 1 1919. The Parent Teachers Association meets Thursday afternoon February in the Central building with an instructed program and various activities for grades K to 8 including chorus, dances, and talks on discipline and money management.
The Back to School drive in Athens and Athens county shows few youths out of schools. Girl Scouts in Athens city canvassed and found courteous behavior and improving attendance despite flu absences. Countywide reports echo these encouraging signs as part of national war work.
Athens Highs showed a strong improvement since the last game as they defeated Parkersburg on Saturday night February 8. Admission was 50 cents.
Murray City Ohio February 5 Murray City M E church started a revival meeting February 2 under the Centenary plan with twelve units each 18 to 30 members. A large choir and an orchestra back the services as units perform nightly. A men’s meeting February 9 at 2 00 pm led by C B Putt of Columbus will welcome all. Women’s meeting February 16 at 2 30 pm features ladies from Columbus. The remodeled church divides the school into departments with new classrooms. The Sunday school now about 250 and expected to reach 500 by Easter. Superintendent William Chivers has served 28 years with Mrs M D Higgins assisting.
Parents are urged to keep children home for a day or two when snuffles or watery eyes appear to stop the spread of colds. The note endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, claiming it contains no opium, acts with nature to loosen coughs, aid expectoration, relieve lungs, and open secretions to help the body throw off the cold.
The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company outlines roles for depositors and borrowers with safeties and five percent interest for savers and low-rate loans for buyers. It promotes home construction to boost tax revenue, teaches thrift, and provides work for mechanics. assets exceed 15.6 million dollars.
James Cameron, Athens native, receives promotion to agency chief in Frankford Indiana with Wells Fargo Express Company, amid higher salary. His wife Mrs Cameron becomes cashier in the same firm.
An advertisement promises instant relief from indigestion acidity and gas after meals. It claims Pape's Diapepsin ends stomach distress immediately with one tablet and notes the product is inexpensive at drug stores.
Fixplosive licenses were received at the clerk of courts office. The Caldwell case jury nicknamed the singing venue. Vocal strains echoed through the courthouse as the jury room doors closed. John H. Allen, Alexander vocalist, served as foreman. No cases filed since January 23. The Caldwell trial closed the February term and jurors were discharged after verdicts. Judge Wood retires from the bench Saturday.
In a major single transaction John H. Martin sold 32 Verity Plains lots to George Mendoza. Tax duplicates value the plots at ten dollars each, totaling 320 dollars. The summary lists numerous parcel sales across Athens Township Ames Township Amesville Nelsonville and other areas with varied acreages and prices.
Letter from Mrs. Andersen recounts the 68th Engineers voyage from Camp Merritt August 31 to Knotty Ash camp in Liverpool after sailing on an English transport Belzican. The journey passes landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and ships including thirteen transports, three battleships and eight destroyers. Strong American reception in England along the way.
Los Angeles report states William Kaig officially killed in action almost confirmed. He said I was wounded seven times.
Private Harry E. Stump of Company C 308th American Train writes December 21 from Helmbach Germany about travel through France and Belgium, noting scarce corn crops due to climate, greater oats wheat and beets production, and his experience wearing a gas mask on the Rhine front. He mentions time spent moving squads east and west and crossing into Germany.
Excerpts from Private Robert King of Co. C 166th Infantry recount his unit two kilometers back from the Rhine in Germany after crossing into Belgium from Verdun. He notes crowds cheering the Yanks, banners and the Belgian flag as his regiment moved toward the Rhine.
The advertisement asks how many women can truly say they are perfectly well and explains common symptoms of female weakness such as headache backache nervousness fatigue and irregularities. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy to restore health and strength.
An English inventor developed a motorcycle carburetor allowing use of either gasoline or kerosene without adjustment. The device promises flexibility for riders in varying fuel availability and aims to simplify maintenance.
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