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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1920
Page
7
An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple way to drop fat without dieting or exercise. It claims a painless path to normal weight by taking a tablet four times daily, with harmlessness advertised as an absolute safeguard.
A report notes that about one sixth of Ohio's natural gas remains in the ground and should be conserved for domestic use. It describes local ordinances with inverted rates to curb waste, cites government experts, and argues higher rates encourage conservation while extending gas availability.
An article discusses rheumatism as a blood disease caused by uric acid and urges systemic treatment over local cures. It promotes S. S. S. as a vegetable remedy, contrasts it with mineral medicines, and invites readers to contact the Swift Specific Company for information. Local notices mention visitors, oil drilling, and vaccination aftereffects.
The state public utilities commission suspended the new scioto valley traction fare schedule amid Groveport protests between Groveport and Columbus. A further hearing on the proposed rates will be held. The commission also approved a $1.85 per thousand cubic feet artificial gas rate for Van Wert, where council set $1.40.
The expert of the public utilities commission estimates a gas well life at three years, eleven months, and twelve days. The Findlay field is exhausted, Newark waning, and Ashland Richland Medina yields fall. Ohio gas companies increasingly draw from West Virginia as shallow pools in Cuyahoga and Lorain fail.
Mrs Erma Petty returned home after a visit with her mother Mrs Hannah Chalfant. Various locals including Mr Emory Chapman and family, Mr Everett Russell and kin, and Mr Wyatt Johnson with their spouses visited relatives. The grand jury returned one indictment: Nic Hartley charged with rape. The flu remains in the neighborhood with several families affected.
The grand jury convened at the February term with Monday and Tuesday as the first days of session. Jurors sworn in include E. J. and other residents named to serve on common pleas duties.
Mr and Mrs Herman Wyatt attended the funeral of Mrs Smith in Amesville last Sunday. Athens visitors included Mr and Mrs L D Morrison and two daughters. Mrs J H Grosvenor of Music Run stayed with Jennie and Edward Dodd. Louella Copeland and Mildred visited Stewart High School friends Art Copeland and family. Mrs Sarah Copeland and Anna visited Olive Morrison. Dr McLaughlin of Guysville vaccinated several residents as no smallpox cases were reported locally.
On Thursday this week February 12 a social evening will be held at the First Methodist Church. A 7 15 program includes Stalder Phillips and West trio violin cello and piano Grayson baritone solo Beasley organ solo and Martzolff Lincoln address. Social hour follows with fellowship and refreshments. Boys and girls games directed by Miss Grover. All church and Sunday School members and friends invited.
Washington reports coffee imports in 1919 valued at $239.4 million for 1.235 billion pounds, more than double 1918 in value despite a small rise in volume. Blighted Brazilian crops, prohibition, and aggressive advertising are blamed for the surge as prices continue upward.
British geologists report more than 24 billion tons of coal remaining in Welsh fields. The estimate highlights substantial intact reserves and suggests future energy potential for the region.
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