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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1921
Page
6
This item markets pattern numbers 2459 for a waist and 3445 for a skirt with seven bust and waist sizes. It notes fabric choices, yardage for medium size, and that two separate patterns will be mailed for 12 cents in one cent stamps.
Ad extols Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe substitute for calomel to cleanse blood bowels and liver. It notes relief from dark tastes bad breath constipation and pimply faces, urging one or two nightly for a week with prices 15c and 30c.
An advert claims Father John’s Medicine soothes breathing passages and rebuilds tissue after five years of success. It urges readers to treat persistent coughs or colds now to prevent serious results and restore health.
A simple at home mix can darken gray hair and leave it soft and glossy. Mix bay rum water barley compound and gyce in small quantities and apply twice weekly until the shade is satisfactory. The preparation is inexpensive and does not color the scalp or rub off.
A discussion of how small partnerships seek capital through public markets and how trust companies serve as transfer agents registrars paying agents and depositaries. They maintain stock ledgers issue certificates guard against over issuance handle dividends lists proxies and assist in reorganizations including rights offerings exchanges and liquidations.
When meals cause sour stomach and bloating Diapepsin tablets neutralize stomach acids and end indigestion. The pleasant harmless tablets work quickly and cost little at stores.
Dr. Birney preached on Prov 30 11 The wisest man in Athens is the greatest soul winner He warned against wise guys who glory in virtue and warned that knowledge is not wisdom He argued faith comes from above and challenged wealth as a measure of success The service closed with an altar consecration and ongoing evening services at 7 o'clock.
An officer in the United States Marine Corps has perfected a storage battery that uses a jelly form electrolyte to prevent acid spills. The innovation promises safer handling and reduces leakage risk in military and civilian use.
No To-Bac tablets curb urges for cigarettes pipes cigars and chewing tobacco. The ad claims relief from cravings and improving mental and physical condition. It promises a refund if no relief is found and notes druggist will reimburse without question.
Millfield The Aid Society of the Church of Christ met at Mrs. F E Boudinot home for February. Three new members Mesdames Ogg Maud Henry and Lewis Woods were inducted. Luncheon followed with hostesses and a social hour. Next meet is a March 3 chicken dinner honoring men at Mrs Ford Totman home.
Mrs A R Ely of Athens visited at the John Brewer home. Mrs Susan Smith remains ill with little improvement. Miss Sylvia Robinett of Athens spent the weekend with relatives. Earl Howard of Columbus was a weekend guest. Bible study at Mrs Fulton’s Friday afternoon. Mrs John Brewer hosts the Needle Club Wednesday. Mrs Wm Hartley and daughter Muriel joined Sunday dinner at the Milton Brookins home. G FE Wemmer and Francis Kyle of Athens were in town.
Attendance at Sunday schools totaled 292 across Union M E and Church of Christ. Vern Robinett is seriously ill with pneumonia. P T A meets Friday at West Side school house. Mrs Hoyt Hightland convalescing from pneumonia. Emory Hillan visited C H Boudinot Sunday evening.
The M. FE Aid Society gathered for an all day meeting at Mrs. Garfield Grimes residence. Members knotted comforts and shared a bounteous noon dinner for Mesdames Clarence Brown Herman Theisen George Wend D C Howard A A Bell Ray Sanders. Visitors included Mesdames Wm Leoffler W E Fulton Dan Fulton and Mrs J A Dean of Gloucester. The next gathering is set for Thursday February 17 at Mrs A A Bell s home.
Mr and Mrs Frank Struble of Haydenville were called here Sunday due to the serious illness of their nephew Vern Robinnet.
Bulgarian Blood Tea is promoted as a health aid that purports to aid digestion, kidneys, liver, and blood purification. The ad claims brewing hot at bedtime helps knock a cold out and recommends purchase from druggists everywhere.
Mrs. C H Reynolds and Mrs. Elizabeth Parker were on the sick list but are improving. Bruce Robinson and Charles Reynolds were business visitors at the county seat. Mrs. Sadie McDaniel of Athens spent over Sunday with her parents, the Eber Russells. L A Townsend and wife of Athens visited the Amos Townsends. Bessie and Merel Robinson were Parkersburg visitors last Thursday. Earl Kincade visited Elizabeth Parker and family. Lawrence Robinson and Charles Gaston went to Cincinnati for Rahe Automobile and Truck School.
Wittenberg University defeated the University of Cincinnati 36 to 10 to extend its undefeated streak to seven in the Ohio conference. The game was played in Springfield Ohio yesterday evening.
An Ohio testimonial details severe lung pain and coughing preceding a course of Milks Emulsion. After four bottles, cough relief, weight gain, and renewed energy are reported, with a money back guarantee and pricing of 75 cents to 1.50 per bottle. Sold by Cline Pharmacy Athens and Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville.
A meeting of American league magnates is planned within ten days, led by President Ban Johnson, to discuss details with Federal Judge K M Landis the new commissioner. Many magnates are expected to attend the trial of eight indicted White Sox players within the next two weeks.
Chicago February 8 police considered establishing guards at apartment buildings after multiple explosions this week. The latest attack occurred early today when a bomb was thrown from a car into a fashionable South Side apartment house.
Federal Judge Landis admitted testimony from a witness the defense claimed did not know what a real kick was. The comment arose during a Chicago hearing where the witness’ knowledge of whiskey was questioned.
Stewart and Mrs Harry Leeper visit friends in Columbus. Mr and Mrs L H Smith of Athens were here on business. James Russell returns from Lawrenceburg Indiana. Mrs Howard Johnson is ill at home. Wayland Brill attends Roy Smith funeral in Chillicothe. Frank Robinsons take daughter Virgene to a Logan hospital for throat operation. Mrs Emmett Townsend of Logan visits Townsend home. Ernest Seamen of Athens spends weekend at home. Fred Laughlin Wade Deane and Wade Jarvis visit Athens on business. Mrs Ethel Farrell of Athens visits her mother. Louise Laughlin travels to Athens then Sugar Creek to visit friends. Mrs John Lightfoot visits Athens. Mrs Charles Dodd visits Marietta. Ladies and society meet at Mrs William Zimmerman's with nine members and one visitor.
Police dragged the Detroit river last night for Irene Schultz’s body. Earlier reports said she drowned herself, but authorities discovered she spent the night at a friend’s house after indicating a change of mind.
Modern Dress will be the topic in the six thirty talk by Dean Irma Voigt. The discussion will be at Ewing Hall Wednesday evening and the oo girls mass meeting invites girls and women in the city and Ohio University co-eds to attend.
A dated advertisement touts Danderine claiming a few cents buys the product and after use no fallen hairs or dandruff remain. It asserts every hair regains life vigor brightness color and thickness.
Mrs. Lucy Hardy of Columbus Ohio reports relief from a rundown system after using Earle's Hypo-Cod. She says it improves appetite, sleep, and strength and helps food digest without souring. The advertisement asserts Hypo-Cod as a powerful palatable medicine with formula on the bottle and sold by druggists locally.
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