This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1919
Page
6
A Newark woman describes a three year nervous breakdown with daily headaches. Under medical care initial relief came after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and she reports improved health and ability to work.
Janet argues that lasting happiness comes from useful work. She reflects on youth’s belief in love and, now married to Walt, decides work is essential while remaining open to love arriving later. She concludes work, especially congenial work, should come first and may invite love to follow.
An advertisement extols Zemo antiseptic liquid as a safe dependable remedy for itching irritation and minor skin blemishes. It claims to soften sides, clear rashes, and stop itching with a $1.00 price and easy use, from EB W. Rose Co. Cleveland. It also notes an English inventor’s riveted steel trough decking for concrete floors or roofs enabling watertight joints.
A young married woman living with her husband and his family seeks advice on staying home with their child but clashes with her mother in law. The counselor suggests the wife could work if health permits and that help for heavy chores or labor-saving devices would ease strain and justify hiring assistance.
Mrs Elizabeth Thompesn writes advising that delaying marriage may respect the father’s objections and suggests if the love is real it will endure for a year or two before a formal union, noting uncertainty about the father’s forgiveness of a secret marriage.
A girl asks how to mend a strained romance with a classmate who grew distant after a mountain trip. The counselor suggests speaking kindly when encountered and letting him stay angry if he refuses reconciliation.
A reader asks how to repair a rift with a boy after a friend read his letters and caused jealousy. The adviser suggests apologizing, accepting the harm, and learning to protect privacy to restore trust, noting the friendship may not fully recover.
A reader asks about engagement duration jealousy and keeping an arm linked. Mrs Thompson suggests wear from engagement to marriage or breakup, the man should lead the procession, and jealousy is not required for love. Janet asks about marrying a 21 year old in California with parental consent. The reply labels both as too young and advises waiting for parental consent.
An eczema sufferer describes burning itching and torture from skin disease. The cure claims rely on blood cleansing by S. S. S. with a promise of temporary relief and medical advice offered from a Swift Laboratory address in Atlanta.
An old advertisement urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs to sick children under the banner of a gentle liver and bowel cleanse. It claims quick relief from stomach issues and constipation, praising the fruit laxative as safe and effective for babies to adults and directing readers to seek the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
Elisha Bradshaw of Langsville recounts Civil War memories. He served in the 36 O. W. I. with Harve Linncott, enlisting from Meigs County. At eighty three, Bradshaw served four years and received seven wounds, six severe. He is a staunch republican and attends party conventions, though he never sought office.
A local pastor yesterday echoed the saying If you want a thing done right do it yourself and muses whether a man would want to attend his own funeral. The remark sparked reflection on burial choices and self reliance.
A west side Court Street Justice of the Peace botches his inaugural ceremony after a prior lecture on non support. He tries to perform a scripted wedding but the scene collapses as he remains preoccupied with the earlier case and the couple is left awaiting.
A Trenton woman recovered from twenty two years of anemia using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She reports renewed strength appetite and color after four boxes and continues to support the treatment. The pills are promoted as a blood builder available from druggists or by mail from the Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
A fragmented notice notes Redtown shooting state and a clerk reporting Supt Root ill with flu. A Middleport Leader article claims no more snow until December prompting potato and lettuce plowing forecasts though current weather risks frequent snow disruptions.
A man brought to the police court faced brutal assault and burglary intent against an aged gentleman. Chief Porter confronted the suspect who admitted willingness to trade liberty for a dollar, remarking that was all the man had.
In a terse exchange the “By the way” man asks about a neighbor who allegedly valued a dollar as divinity. The neighbor asserts he is broke when pressed, prompting speculation about the man’s own religious conviction.
The piece urges careful selection of children's cough medicine and endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as pleasant, safe, and effective. It notes long experience supports its use and highlights its popularity among mothers.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offered as a mild effective alternative to calomel for liver and bowel relief. The olive colored tablets claim to cleanse the liver without bad after effects or dental damage and improve headaches and fullness. Available at 25 cents per box from all druggists.
Col. Oscar J. Charles, a renowned young officer, was wounded September 29 by a shell fragment but refused medical treatment. He removed his canteen, refilled it, aided wounded nearby, and kept command of the 316th Infantry in the 79th Division through the battle. He previously served as West Point adjutant, fought in Cuba, the Moro campaign, and the recent conflict then sought line service.
Maj. Gen. Sir F H Sykes told the chamber of commerce about aerial progress. He cited 20 Channel crossings in four months July to October and 8 085 miles flown with 1 843 passengers on 71 flying days. He spoke of a weekly India mail service using 25 machines and routes to Cairo, with airships proposed for long hauls.
Grace Wilson and Georgie Clark, vagrants at the isolation hospital, drank alcohol laced with formaldehyde after awakening in thirst. The mixture caused fiery explosions and destruction of room furniture, leading to police involvement and the women’s confinement for disturbing the peace.
Thomas J. Rose of Pottsville Pennsylvania a Civil War veteran is awarded back pension after a 50 year clerical error in Washington kept it from him. The back pay amounts to several thousands of dollars and was secured after seven congressmen pressed the case as World War II spurred new record discoveries.
The writer describes sailing by February 10 and traveling from Net um to Francé. He mentions two travelers per day, a long train ride, and a rainy overnight walk to reach a remote village near St. Cosme Levair, about 12 miles from anywhere.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.