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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1920
Page
2
An Athens county farmer warns that costs of necessities will rise sharply if wages stay high. He argues farmers must cut costs and raise prices on farm goods, noting reduced production will push prices up and urging relief to avoid tax and price pressures from the business world.
The report lists funerals attendance for C. P. Smith, changes in telephone service, Sumner Wyatt family relocation to Mina near Minerva, Clyde Saylor and Bobby visiting relatives in Union, a caboose shelter move by Manchester Linscott due to housing scarcity, oil prospects on the Wolf farm, Ira Bennett returning to barber work, and a trespass dispute between T. M. Fleming and Fred Anderson resolved in Squire Wells' court with Anderson fined.
A testimonial states severe stomach distress ended after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The speaker credits the product with clearing catarrhal mucus and inflammation, relieving stomach liver and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee.
Advertising notes Cascarets as a remedy for bilious liver sluggish bowels and indigestive symptoms. It claims a thorough cleansing overnight without sickness or inconvenience, unlike calomel salts oil or griping pills, leaving you feeling clear and bright by morning.
Mr and Mrs Charles Shafer and Tipton visited Athens on Tuesday Roscoe Shields attended Floodwood Tuesday Mr and Mrs Zine Courtney hosted Sunday guests CHUM Hooper of Athens and Fin Cook who drove to Albany Tuesday night Henry Verity and daughter Lucile from Nelsonville joined the Courtneys Sunday Ed Anderson plans to attend the funeral of Jake McKinney at Buchtel Friday
Ad copy claims Rub-no More Washing Powder breaks hard water. Touts product as a solution for laundry issues and advises asking your grocer for purchase.
A Diamond Dyes advertisement promises rich fadeless color for wool silk linen cotton and blends. It highlights a Diamond Dye Direction Book with each package and urges using the Color Card to match every material.
Residents and visitors include Mr Shepherd Humphrey of Twin Falls Idaho with his brother Lewis Humphrey family. a Pride couple in Belpre welcome a son born to Raymond Pride and Mrs Pride formerly Miss Mabel Curtis of Hockingport. Mrs Knowles wintering with sister in Sistersville while family ill. Neal White of Parkersburg visited E A Duttons. Carl Medley visits Belpre and Parkersburg for painting. Julian Adams of Marietta guests of H E Adami. Mrs John London visits nephews Dell and Herbert Hall.
A public notice urges Balmwort Kidney Tablets for kidney and urinary issues claiming broad relief. A testimonial from Mrs. Frank Monahan of St. Louis says the tablets are the finest thing on the market and indispensable to her.
A southern county farmer asks why his corn fed cow earns seven cents a pound live while butchers fetch 35 cents for prime cuts. He contrasts farmer prices to higher hides and asks readers to answer through the Messenger.
An AH Druggists advertisement touts 3-Grain Cadomene Tablets as a remedy to restore vigor vitality and strength in weak men and women with claims of uplifting health and energy.
Carlo Liten the Belgian tragedian returns to America era with a varied stage career. He will perform in Albert Samain's Polyphème at Ewing Hall on Monday evening February 9. He has led European tours, appeared with major orchestras in the U S and will be supported by Mmes. Marcelle Darcey Violette de France and M Anre Chotin from his Lenox Theatre company. Tickets 50c at McKee's Drug Store. Chart opens Friday morning.
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as the fastest, surest relief for colds. It claims a dose every two hours for up to three doses breaks up severe colds, opens stuffed nostrils, stops nasal discharge, relieves headache and feverishness, and costs only a few cents.
Mrs Phebe Barrows of Frost spent Friday visiting relatives and attending the funeral of Mrs Russell. Mr B Underwood visited his daughter Mrs Lena Carnvale of Parkersburg last Saturday. N I Day was in Washington county on business. Mrs Elmer Mauck is sick with the grip. Cyrus Jones and Will Robinson spent Tuesday at Little Hocking. Thelma Underwood of Millfield was Sunday guest of her parents. James Scarlett was Sunday guest of the Allens. Elma Scarlett returned from Parkersburg due to influenza. Dr Westervelt of Little Hocking was called to John Atkinson who is sick again. Ralph Scarlett left this week for
A note recounts a service member from Mt Vernon who is to receive medical treatment funded by the government. The statement recalls a prior injury incurred during service.
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