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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1921
Page
6
Billy Whiskers and the Barnyard Social Club Tale
Frances Tiego Montgomery chronicles Billy the goat hearing about the Barnyard Social Club under an elm tree and the Quack and Cackle Club of poultry. Billy seeks more details from Shep while Nannie shows curiosity about attending the evening gathering amid farm life notes and local visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie
Billy
Gwenda and Fern Debate Love Marriage and Passion
In a candid exchange Gwenda argues love must meet true commitment and that marriage without genuine affection risks harm. Fern counters that love and passion can blur the line, insisting a partner must worship her beyond mere beauty. The dialogue hints at deeper memories and unresolved tensions.
Advice to a Worried Wife and Mother Seeks Loyalty
A reader writes about a troubled marriage. The counselor advises patience, timely meals, avoiding venting at home, and gentle attempts to draw conversation. The response suggests the husband is not necessarily jealous and cautions against preemptive separation.
Be Far Better Than to Wait for Children to Multiply
A fragment argues it is wiser to address issues now rather than bringing in more children later, framing future complications as a reason for prompt action.
Ely's Cream Balm Nasal Relief Advertisement
A Nostril opening claim promises quick relief from catarrh and head congestion. The ad urges readers to ask for a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm and apply it in the nostrils to soothe swollen membranes and restore easy breathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witarrh
Ely
Local Notes From Belpre and Nearby Areas
Torch Mr and Mrs Leo Johnson left Wednesday for a Florida trip. The Baptist church ladies aid met at Mary Villisan’s home with twelve members present. Howard Dewees stayed in Cincinnati last week. Richard Nixon and sister Aman da Forester visited their niece Mrs Charley Scott in Belpre. Mrs Carrie Dinsmore spent over Sunday with her aunt Mrs Wil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Johnson
Florida
Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church
Maryvillisan
Howard Dewees
Cincinnati
Richard Nixon
Amanda Forester
Charley Scott
Belpre
Carrie Dinsmore
Wil
Red Pepper Rub Claims Fast Relief for Pain
An advertisement touts Red Pepper Rub as the quickest relief for rheumatic pain lumbago neuritis backache stiff neck sore muscles and strained joints. It promises instant tingling heat within three minutes and improved blood circulation with congestion relief from Bowles Red Pepper Rub made from red peppers and sold at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ania
Sd Gee Jarey Hospital
Sunday Readings and Local Moves Reported
Large Sunday school and prayer service attendance noted. Funeral for Thomas A. Burkett held in Brooksville with many attending from the area. Local residents visited relatives in Indiana and hosted guests at home, while farm and housing changes were announced and road conditions described as improving yet muddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooksville
Thomas A. Burkett
Nettie Graham
Matilda
Mary Burt
Gertrude Houtchens
Elsie Six
Esta Brandenburg
Nettie Wilkes
Cora Swyers
Flora Rose
Carrie Wilson
Lulu
Roxie Burt
Williams
Evan Morgan Jr
Chester Malone
Bicknell
Indiana
Renzie Graham
Nelsonville
John Burt
Clarence
Lewis Prindle
Circle Hill
Leonard
William Six
Athens
Harry Johnson
Columbus
William Rose
Birgie Morgan
Peterson's Ointment Promises Relief for Eczema and Sores
Letters from Buffalo Franklin and Canada praise Peterson's Ointment for itching eczema old sores and piles. Users claim instant itching stop complete healing and money back guarantees in a 35 cent box. Mail orders handled by Peterson Ointment Co Inc Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Buffalo
Illiam A. Carley
Franklin, N. Y
Alex. Louttel
Canada
A. Blockebey
Itc King
Peterson Ointment Co., Inc
Buffalo, N. Y
Social and visiting notes from New England region
New England residents and visitors are listed with dates and hosts. Mrs Fern Copeland and son Wade visited Athens on Wednesday while B B Wyatt and Pete Vandyke came as business visitors at Stewart Saturday. The Presbyterian church social at L E Poston’s Thursday was successful socially and financially. Ralph Vandyke bought the Frank Vandyke property. Supt Gaskill of Athens visited the local school Thursday. Mr and Mrs James Summers hosted friends Friday evening with music and games. attendees included numerous local families and the Poston and Vandyke households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Copeland
Wade
Athens
B. B. Wyatt
Pete Vandyke
Stewart
Gladys Hunter
Near Stewart
Rose Petteplace
Len Thompson
Marion
Willard Darnell
L. E. Poston
The
Presbyterian Church
Ralph Vandyke
Frank Vandyke
P. W. Grosvenor
Canaanville
Edward Grosvenor
Gaskill
James Summers
Bert Davis
Ronald
May Pearl
Fred Starlin
Ward
John Bennett
James Petteplace
Bertie Lewis
Golda
Velma Davis
Stella Poston
Mary Dailey
Audria Bennett
Bertha Summer
Howard Vandyke
Earl Stone
Clarence Thompson
Albert Stone
Orville Stone
Merwin Bean
Emery Poston
Wallace Raymond
Jamsey
Persey Summers
Earl
Darold Poston
Mildred Copeland
Instant Relief from Cold Itch and Stuffiness
An advertisement claims Papes Cold Compound provides fast relief from nasal congestion. It recommends a dose every two hours, up to three doses, to clear head air passages and relieve stuffed up sinuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
Stops nose running and head ache, relieves feverishness and sneezing. Pape's Cold Compound is advertised as the quickest, surest relief at drug stores. It acts without assistance, tastes nice, and contains no quinine. Insist upon Pape's.
Social gathering with ice cream and cake
A hostess entertained a group of friends on Saturday evening. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Attendees included Grace and Marie Dodds, Effie Hoffman, Golda and Velma Davis, Edith Thompson, Stella Poston, Zelma and Mildred Copeland, plus Ray Poston, Robert Harrison, Harold Henry, Ernest Grosvenor, Emery Poston, Clarence Thompson, Howard Vandyke, Chester and Wade Copeland, and several couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Marie Dodds
Effie Hoffman
Golda
Velma Davis
Edith Thompson
Stella Poston
Zelma
Mildred Copeland
Ray Poston
Robert Harrison
Harold Henry
Ernest Grosvenor
Emery Poston
Clarence Thompson
Howard Vandyke
Chester
Wade Copeland
Edgar Grosvenor
Art Copeland
Edward Grosvenor
Emmett Copeland
A. A. Dodds
Kotalko Hair Growth Promise Ad Promises Baldness Cure
A bold hair growth advertisement touts Kotalko as a true hair grower that stops hair loss and dandruff, claiming legions of users and offering a money back guarantee. It urges purchases at druggists with directions included.
Middle East district meets in New Philadelphia
Mrs. G W Hixson Cambridge district vice president appeals for all club women to help with the Middle East district conference set for April 12 and 13 in New Philadelphia. Illness at her home prompts the plea to ensure the event becomes the best ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Elliott McCormick
Middle East District
Middle East
New Philadelphia
G. W. Hixson
Cambridge
Club Dues Due Ahead of State Convention
Mrs. R. E. Mygatt Conneaut state federation treasurer urges all clubs to verify dues payments to the state federation. Dues are due by March 31 and receipts should be filed to prepare credentials for the state convention in Cincinnati during the third week of October. Pay now is her slogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Mygatt
Conneaut
State Federation
Cincinnati
Automobile Party staged by Sandusky federation
An automobile party event showcasing recreational work was held January 31 in Sandusky high school gymnasium under the City Federation of Women's Clubs. The general committee was led by Miss Charlotte Atwater De Vine with assistance from Miss Mabel Treat Mrs Roy H. Williams and Miss Winnifred Waye. More than 300 guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Federation
Sandusky
City Federation of Women’s Clubs
Charlotte Atwater de Vine
Mabel Treat
Roy H. Williams
Winnifred Waye
Ohio club women urged to send European waif funds
Mrs. W. H. Sharp of Columbus, president of the Ohio federation, requests club women contribute for European waifs via their local county chairmen or Foster Copeland at 243 North High Street, Columbus. Contributions should indicate the sending county for proper credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Sharp
Columbus
Ohio Federation
Foster Copeland
North High Street
Conneaut Club Women Lead Fund Drive for Brown Memorial Hospital
Conneaut club women unite to finish a room in the new Brown Memorial hospital. A baking sale and a benefit picture show raised a substantial sum for the fund. A musicale will be given soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conneaut Club
New Brown Memorial Hospital
Akron federation raises Summit County quota for European children
The Akron and Summit County Federation of Women's Clubs worked to raise Summit County's quota for starving children in Europe. Each club provided an entertainment event and thirty home and school leagues did the same. On February 5 the federation held a tag day and on January 29 the College club showed two films at the armory to 15,000 children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Summit County
Nasty day forecast as cold snap grips Athens area
Athens records a bitter start with a seven am temperature of 34 below normal. Forecasters warn of a mucky, colder night and tomorrow as conditions persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Athens
Controversy Over German Books at Cincinnati Library
Cincinnati trustees reached a compromise on German language volumes. Books on science and arts will remain on shelves while those on politics and economics are locked in the basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Edison’s First Patented Invention Highlighted
Edison’s early work is noted as inventing a stock indicator, marking his initial patent achievement. The item references historical inventor details and places the milestone in the context of his broader experimental career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Beauty Obsession Costs Women Billions in 1920
United Press reports American women spent on cosmetics candy and fineries enough to fund the navy. In 1920 feminine purchases reached about 500 billion dollars in goods taxed by the government. Candy consumption also ran high with roughly 180 million pounds and about 15 million dollars in chewing gum purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Washington
Milady America
United States
Commerce Department
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury Department
America
Amesville People Travel and Local Crews Make Small News
Amesville residents recount weekend visits as Mr Herron of Thacker WV joined Mrs Herron for two weeks, and Miss Emma Patterson and sister Mrs Blunden report California weather not preferred to Ohio. Rev Chapin stayed with the Marquis in Athens, and Errol Evans returns from Marietta. Phillips couple attend tractor show in Columbus and a flivver mishap at Elk lodge. A pumping plant pin failure caused $400 damage. Athens Company well No.2 on Lesler farm ran dry. Cummens and Son of Sistersville bought Hopkins farm lease, effective Feb 1, with sale above $10,000. Meltzer retains other holdings nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Herron
Thacker
W. Va
Herron
Huston
Emma Patterson
M. G. Blunden
Monrovia
Cali
Ohio
California
Blunden
Rev. Chapin
Alex Marquis
Athens
Errol Evans
Safe Cabinet Company
Marietta
F. R. Phillips
Columbus
Elk Lodge
Harvey Wolf Farm
Smith Brothers
Athens Company
Lesler
W. E. Cummens & Son
Sistersville
Hopkins
C. H. Meltzer
Meltzer
Music Club Hosts Husbands For Friday Night Event
On Friday night February 4 at the home of Mr and Mrs Frea Phillips members of the Music Club entertained their husbands in a social gathering reflecting a community club tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frea Phillips
Music Club
Valentine Dinner At Phil lips Home Event Recap
Mrs. Henrietta Glazier performed La Somnambula as piano solo and the club chorus presented The Garden Flowers cantata with Eleanor Gifford on piano. The evening featured contest games, Victrola music, and a short musical program with multiple numbered pieces including The Morn and The Bees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
la Somnambula
Bellini
Henrietta Glazier
Densa
Teschemacher
Club
Eleanor Gifford
Garden Flowers
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Violet
Frisky
Saalfield Publishing Co
Akron, O
Kiam McGrew
G. W. Dewees
A. A. Blackburn
Ethel
Augustus Griffin
William Mowery
G. C. Jones
Sheridan
Melvin Blackburn
Gwenda
Fern
Lucy
Dorothy
Gail
Miss Wisdom
Fedya
Salem
New England
Croup
Drake
DR. Drake
Iglessco
Ohio Club
Amesville
Jiffy Dessert Co
Aukesha, Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Elise
Providence
R. I
Herbert L. Cassen
Mens Court
R. I. Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkeham
Fayette
Chester A. Ball
Illinois
Bloomington
Ill
J.A. McQuiTy
Walnut St
Cassen
W. B. Caldwell
Shelbyville, Mo
Dr. Caldwell
U. S
Dr. W. B. Caldwell
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