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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1919
Page
6
Fragmentary notes describe a crime event involving gas and harsh reactions. The readable text mentions victims, legal action, and ongoing court proceedings with references to authorities and public concern. Further details are unclear due to damage to the source text.
A vanity or health column extols drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the digestive tract. It claims this “inside bathing” improves skin, breath, digestion, and overall health, aiding elimination of toxins from stomach and bowels.
A fragmentary item notes Gis 5 from Schenck and Son based in Philadelphia with no clear event or context.
Beth Woodford argues that civilization has given women other roles beyond homekeeping while Janet defends equal opportunity. They debate work, marriage, and the potential for women to pursue professions rather than solely domestic duties. Janet urges progress and balance, while Beth mocks social change. (To be continued.)
A nineteen year old girl asks how to handle a boyfriend who smokes on crowded streetcars and leaves her standing. The adviser urges clear boundaries and insists the man join her indoors, then explains proper public courtesy and crossing etiquette.
A girl writes seeking guidance about a five month relationship with a boy who has been generally respectful but kissed her without consent after she refused. She wants to continue the relationship but fears losing him and asks for practical steps to set boundaries and avoid future pressure. She is urged to refuse unwanted advances and create clear limits.
Three fifteen year old girls write to Mrs Thompson asking if it is proper to go out with two boys who visit Sundays for five or six weeks. They describe walking with the boys then attending church and ask if their outings are harmless. The tone seeks guidance on propriety.
A reader asks if he should remove his hat when greeting a friend's sister on the porch. The adviser says raise your hat on meeting the girl, noting you were outdoors so you need not keep your head uncovered during the conversation.
A reader asks if a nineteen year old girl may travel with a male college student who offers to pay expenses for a dance. The advisor says it is proper only if a parent or married sister accompanies and that the girl should not go alone.
A fragmented narrative set as a future tale about a tax bill becoming law. Bill Athenian, educated at Ohio University, lives in a grand Athens mansion and receives a morning phone call from Lena about a visit. The piece mixes romance with political overtones and includes a news notice of a miner killed by a rock fall and a university’s silk research addition.
A well known authority says indigestion comes from excess stomach acid, not lack of juices. He prescribes four ounces of Rad Salts, a tablespoonful in water before breakfast for a week, to neutralize acid and aid digestion, with relief often after the first dose.
Capt Kimber of Dunton Lodge Cairo New York reports recovery after five years of tuberculosis. He credits Milks Emulsion for steady health gains since last October, noting reduced coughing, stronger breathing, and weight gain. The ad claims quick relief, a money back guarantee, and availability through The Cline Pharmacy Athens and The Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville.
Claims catarrh is a constitutional disease and cannot be cured by local treatment. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally to reach mucus membranes through the blood. Product described as a blend of tonics and blood purifiers prepared by a Toledo company.
Capt. Raefel Johnson of Athens attended a quiet sermon in an old Vosges church in eastern France. The scene was somber as attendees wept, with Johnson similarly overwhelmed in the emotional moment. A later letter from Pvt. Dewey Root to County Supt. Alex Root recalls camp life in northern France, describing a storm of heat and crowded bunks with a chicken coop hotel for shelter.
A quirky note on what a modern preacher should discuss is followed by humorous lines from Nelsonville and a barber shop quip about government rules. A Hick visits a jewelry store to repair an Ingersol and comments on filling a cuspider with one spit.
An Irishman visits the Pomeroy traction office after a fare increase to Syracuse. He thanks the company president, claiming the higher fare benefits workers because he can save two dimes he previously spent walking to work. The clerk questions the reasoning as the man explains his two extra pennies saved per trip.
John W Grandstaff 61 died at nephew L C Williams home on Mill street after kidney trouble. Funeral at M E Church Sunday at 2 pm with burial in Nye Cemetery. Survived by nephews L C Williams Fred Grandstaff Alice Keeton and Carl Grandstaff.
Johnny Baumeister aged 69 of Jinner died at Athens State Hospital after less than a month of treatment. The Newsom-Walburn Company shipped the body to Lancaster at noon today.
At Berne February 8 the international labor and socialist congress adopted a resolution urging a plebiscite under League of Nations guidance to decide the fate of Alsace Lorraine.
Miss Ivalin Beekman led sixth to eighth graders on a field trip to The Plains school. Miss Maggie Morgan and Miss Matilda Burt shopped in Athens Saturday. Luhing mine operates daily while Pittsburg No. nine rests for three weeks. Mrs Ferrel Frasier called on Miss Beekman. Mrs Hasel Perry and Nettie Graham visited Mrs William Six Monday.
Mrs Mary Harvey reports neighbors visiting Mr Clarence Burt and family. Mr George Boyles is ill. John Burt improving. Salem school will hold a vox and pie supper with a valentine box on February 14. Mr Evan Morgan reports a letter from son Birgie on German soil saying he is well and hopes to return home soon. Floyd Wilkes and father traveled to Athens. Oscar Burt and family visited Chauncey to see sister Mrs Myrtle. Electric wires are being installed to the Luhrig mine.
COOLVILLE CO Feb 7 Troy Grangers recap highlights a lively meeting with roll calls, readings by Miss Nina Calhoun and Miss Grace Morrison, and talks by Bert Stout and Mr Ward. It notes plans for February 15 and features from the Farm Bureau and a Washington Lincoln quotation segment.
Scoutmasters Morgan and Dupler announce a Southeastern Ohio event inviting thirty troops to enter seven players and a coach each for a two day tournament in Athens. Visiting teams cover travel. local hosts provide entertainment. Athenians promote anniversary events with church gathering, father and son dinner, and a Scout show at the opera house with tickets at McKee's Monday.
Three ensigns were killed when a naval aircraft plunged from about 800 feet near Pensacola Florida late yesterday. The men were identified as Mengel McCormick and Rutledge though full details and confirmation were pending.
Testimony in the case against Scott Nearing former University of Pennsylvania professor will begin Monday. He is charged with conspiracy to violate the espionage act.
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