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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1920
Page
2
A woman describes months of severe fatigue and weakness restrained by sickness until she tried Lydia E. Pinkham’s remedy. After six doses she improved and has not suffered similar issues since, leading to a recommendation for others with similar symptoms.
In a farmyard tale, Billy and Nanny wed with the old parson goat as minister. The goats breach a neighbor’s fence to raid turnips, feasting until daylight, while the neighbor vows a lawsuit. Billy later slips into the house exploring further adventures to be told tomorrow.
In a crowded room, Fanny Frisbie is revealed as a nervous, strained figure under social pressure. Ann Salebery recognizes her, sees fragility over humiliation, and reflects on multiple natures shaped by environment, leaving her fate uncertain as the scene ends.
Mrs Thompson advises a sixteen year old girl to keep correspondence with an older male friend only as a friendship and not express romantic interest. The column encourages self respect and suggests practical steps like night school or trades to widen opportunities and improve outlook.
A reader asks if a 20 year old will ever find a wife who is both good looking and a perfect lady. The response reassures that the case is far from hopeless and encourages patience and standards in choosing a partner.
A nineteen year old woman asks whether to marry the man she met last or wait for a townbound suitor. The adviser urges marrying neither for lack of love and declares engagements to two men dishonorable, urging an immediate break with both suitors to avoid future heartbreak.
An English inventor proposes a method to modify cattle horn shape by suspending weights from the horns as they grow. The plan aims to influence horn curvature and size through mechanical loading during development.
Zanesville blacksmith Charlie Shaffer reports new vigor after taking Dreco. He says kidney and liver troubles, constipation, and stomach distress vanished, with improved sleep and energy. Dreco's advocate, Dreco expert Mr Stout, explains the remedy at The Cline Pharmacy.
John Kern of Midland testified he found an envelope with 400 dollars on Paul H. King’s Detroit table during the 1918 Newberry senate campaign. Kern used 96 dollars for expenses and sent the rest back. Pearl Gilbert testified King sent Currie a reassuring message the day before the primary election.
A testimonial from J M Parkhurst of Terre Haute Indiana credits Milks Emulsion with curing a two year chronic bronchial cough after four doctors failed. The ad praises the product as a nutritious restorative that aids digestion and appetite, offers a money back guarantee, and lists pricing 60c and 1.20 per bottle with multiple local distributors.
Secretary Baker told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that 19 000 U S troops remain overseas with 6 000 in Siberia and 13 000 in Europe He denied that forces under Kolchak besieged Windistock or hindered patrols of the trans Siberian railroad
Pattern 3095 shows a Cape and Muff Set with eight cape sizes and one muff size, using fur trimming and matching fabric. Pattern 3104 offers a smart skirt in seven waist sizes, with yardages for various fabrics and a lower edge width of two and a half yards. Two separate patterns are mailed for 10 cents each.
A vintage pattern note promotes a work or porch dress in sizes 36 to 48 with materials such as percales and linens. Sleeve length options vary and yardage is listed, with payment terms offering mail order by sending 10 cents for the illustration.
Washington reports that the French government announced the validity of the United States claim to remove its soldier dead. The declaration was made today by Stephen G. Porter of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Envire Lottridge hosts and visits occur as neighbors mingle. Chicken-pox again affects the village with Marie Ackley the affected infant. Mrs. William Blackwood entertains guests for a quilting afternoon. Local movements include Baker relocating to Harry Gales farm and several property transfers in town.
Health guidance from the New York City Board of Health notes milder flu this year with shorter attacks and lower death rates. The article advocates air passage care and vapor inhalation using Vicks VapoRub as a preventive measure and treatment for colds, chest infections, and related symptoms. It cites growth in Vicks use, reaching over 17 million jars annually, and lists three packaging sizes.
The community mourns Uncle Seth Hammond a Carter Illinois civil war veteran who spent winters with Anna Runnion in Ohio and left behind a sister Mrs M J Stewart. Hammond known for his activity in older years died and many friends recall his restlessness and ties across states.
Gladys Chase McVey born July 9 1898 at Dyesville Ohio died January 31 1920 in Akron Ohio aged 21 years 6 months 23 days Daughter of Walter and Sadie Chase of Athena Ohio wife of Harry D McVey married August 22 1917 two daughters Betty Louise and Mary Lavina. She joined the Albany Baptist Church and graduated Albany High School class of 1917.
An Athens resident Mrs. J. A. Dilts credits Doan's Kidney Pills with easing kidney trouble and backache after colds. She affirms the remedy fixed her up years ago and remains effective, noting the product price and availability through FosterMilburn Co. in Buffalo, New York.
Miss Ruth Herr an 18 year old domestic helper in Columbus was held by police for federal authorities on alleged illegal whiskey trafficking. She allegedly took two quarts of whiskey from L W Seymour's home where she worked and sold it to two youths marking a first Columbus arrest under prohibition violations.
Athens County Christian Endeavor rally at the First Christian Church Chauncey drew many from Athens Nelsonville Glouster Chauncey and Millfield. County president Charles E Staneart led the program Rev G B Courtney spoke on The United Budget Rev Frank Ransdell on Four Cornered Christian Endeavor Society and urged subscriptions to the Ohio Endeavorer. A social hour and pot luck supper followed with praise for one of the best rallies in months.
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