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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1922
Page
10
A vintage ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for colds. It claims three doses taken every two hours break the cold, open nostrils, stop runny nose and headache, with quick relief and low cost at drug stores.
An old home made cough remedy touts fast action and strong relief. It uses 2½ ounces Pinex mixed with a pint of syrup or molasses, honey, or corn syrup, claimed to be cheaper and more effective than standard preparations. The ad urges asking a pharmacist for 2½ ounces of Pinex and guarantees satisfaction or money back.
Frances Trego Montgomery narrates a playful scene where Billy and friends organize a cat drawn wagon race in a town outskirts. Bettina’s laughter and a whip crack spice the contest as Stubby and Button stumble and surge ahead amid a cheering crowd. The tale hints at a follow up in the next story.
Ilona ponders sister Truda’s harsh remark about culture and whether her circle truly reflects what they profess. The piece centers on Ilona confronting expectations as she recalls meetings with Mr Warburton and other acquaintances, questioning authenticity in social ties.
An old Chicago ad extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after a new mother reports renewed health and energy following medical guidance. The piece blends promotional copy with narrative excerpts about Iona Cameron and family dynamics as a serialized story continues.
The text questions what makes a so called cultured girl in Wellington. It contrasts Stella’s naive behavior with expectations of refinement, noting she was labeled uncivilized despite lacking training. It highlights paradoxes in a supposedly advanced community and observes jealousy within Stella’s sister.
United States Marshal George A. Stauffer escorted 29 federal inmates from Cleveland to Leavenworth prison Kansas. The prisoners were convicted of violations of various statutes and include a significant number classified under federal offenses.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a 36 cent tonic that ends dandruff and itching after one application. It claims hair becomes thicker and more lustrous, with new hair growing across the scalp after weeks of use, likening it to rain and sunshine for growth.
Brief item notes individuals accused of violating some phase of the federal dry laws, with authorities reportedly pursuing enforcement actions and potential penalties.
Judge Worstell of Athens county common pleas reserves decision in the divorce suit filed by Alice Lott of Redtown against Arnold Lott on grounds of extreme cruelty. Testimony dominated court time Tuesday as evidence was presented by both sides. The day also heard injunction proceedings for Lloyd E Sears Floodwood schoolteacher against Delbert Wahl and others in discharge by the board of education.
Judge Worstell ordered the plaintiff's counsel to file a brief next Saturday and the defendants' brief in reply the following Saturday. Evidence admitted Tuesday was opposed by Prosecutor Bartels who argued the court lacked jurisdiction and that Sears's remedy lies in a court of law. William Lock of Chauncey failed to prove extreme cruelty in his divorce suit against Fannie Lock, and the case was dismissed at his cost.
The page details numerous land and lot transfers across Athens Albany and Nelsonville townships including Elmer and Orville Bobo in Rome and Trimble Township Wyandotte Products Co and John Lovett parcels. Transfers involve parcels from 5.80 to 39.67 acres with values from 1 to 700 dollars. Also notes a superstition about treasure discoveries ending violently.
A historical excerpt outlines the scout oath and twelve point law. It defines trust loyalty helpfulness friendliness courtesy kindness obedience cheerfulness thrift bravery cleanliness and reverence as core character standards for Scouts.
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