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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1920
Page
3
An advertisement touts Balmwort Kidney Tablets as a remedy for kidney and bladder symptoms including irregular urination, back pains, and burning sensations. It claims the product restores alkalinity, improves sleep, and boosts daytime energy, noting limited effectiveness for other kidney disorders. Sold by all druggists.
Yetsonville reports a flu siege with about five hundred cases. The board of health urges citizens to avoid exposure and asks doctors to report cases more clearly to aid control efforts.
After a two month suspension the chamber of commerce restarts its dinners. The first meal will be Thursday night February 12 at the Y M C A dining room and kitchen now refurnished. A rally day is planned with expectations of a large turnout.
At the regular session Monday the W R C installed new officers led by President Gertrude Pensyle with S V Orpha Nye and J V Lacy Donley. Other posts include Maggie Moore secretary Nellie Spray treasurer Emma Wilson Con Josie Murphy guard and Emma Martin asst con with Mary Willis asst guard and Mary Green as musician among posts and committees named.
Birth notices list 21 newborns in Nelsonville and York Township for January 1920. Boys born to Ruben and Viola Winchell, Luther and Hazel Burge, John and Ruth North, Harry and Mearl Blimes, Chas and Minnie Scott, Wm and Effie Teel, Bert and Lillian Gibson, Homer and Nancy Davis, Thos and Sylvia Thomas, Fred and Bessie Courtney, Jasper and Ellen Lopez, Benson and Maud Adams, Earl and Neva Moler, Sam and Rachael Rutter. Girls to Tom and Emma Shaner, Chas and Mary Barnhart, Guy and Mary Hunter, John and Nettie McSherry twins, Raymond and Dora Lowery, Robin and Edith Wilson, Edward and Laura Reynolds, James and Evelyn Auflick, Leroy and Sarah Perry, John and Jennie Fisher. Parents urged to report any missing January birth.
Transactions listed include Charles H. Perry to Oliver B. Murphy for lot 1118 in Athens and other deeds in Albany, Buchtel, Canaan, Dover, Nelsonville, and Waterloo Townships. Considerations range from 150 to 6000 dollars, with parcels often described by lot or tract numbers and ownership changes among individuals and corporate entities. Entities involved include Albany Corporation and Nelsonville Corporation with multiple lot transfers.
Two Frenchmen in China announce a new wine made from banana juice, presenting a novel beverage creation amid a distant tropical setting. The report highlights their experimental use of fruit fermentation and cross cultural experimentation.
A vintage health feature warns of influenza and urges strengthening blood with Pepto Mangan. It claims anemia and low red blood cells heighten infection risk, promotes the tonic in liquid or tablet form, and advises asking for genuine Gude’s Pepto Mangan at drug stores.
The notice explains that some people face periodic bilious attacks with loss of appetite before symptoms. It advises eating a light meal without meat and taking two Chamberlains Tablets to potentially avoid the attack.
Cincinnati became the first large city to submit its complete enumeration sheets to the census bureau in Washington. Washington, D. C. followed as second. Officials said public population figures for various cities would be released in about two weeks.
A new toy theatre uses magnets passed around to move figures and wind a miniature clockwork mechanism. The setup features a small, self-contained clock powered by a magnetic transfer, creating a playful demonstration of direct magnetism at work.
The Senate today approved the Wadsworth bill to raise pay for army navy marine corps coast guard and the public health service. The measure now proceeds to conference to resolve differences.
Toledo Ohio Feb 11 Judge 8 Richards of the court of appeals announced his candidacy for justice of the Ohio supreme court. Richards home is in Clyde.
A New York chemist has created a condensed form of alcoholic beverages in a jellylike gel. The invention mixes spirits with gelling agents to yield portable, bite sized servings. The development promises novel uses for travel and quick serving scenarios.
A patent has been issued for a versatile snow tool designed to clear sidewalks. The device can push dry snow away or shovel wet snow, adapting to moisture conditions and aiding maintenance crews.
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