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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1920

Page

8

Don Sung promises more eggs for poultry farms

An advertisement claims Don Sung increases egg production for 200 hens from about 25 to 30 eggs daily by feeding Don Sung. It promises a 30 day trial with money back if not profitable, and notes the product is easy to mix into feed and improves hen health under winter conditions. Also promotes Avicol for poultry health.

Rheen R. R Littles Ind Sung Don Sung Burrelli Columbia Bldg India Athens Poultry & Produce Co Athens

Inventor Unveils All-In-One Car Jack and Pump

A new device combines an auto mobile jack and pump into a single tool operated by one handle. The compact design aims to simplify emergency tire changes by providing lifting and inflation in one motion.

Golden Medical Discovery Promoted by Dr Pierce in 19th Century

The piece profiles Dr R V Pierce a Pennsylvania physician who built a Buffalo NY practice and marketed a tonic named Golden Medical Discovery. It claims 24 million bottles sold, touts blood quality, and urges readers to obtain tablets or liquid form or send 10 cents for a trial package to Dr Pierce's Buffalo laboratory.

Pennsylvania R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y United States Pierce Dr. Pierce

A Stylish Costume Patterns 3119 3116 for Six Sizes

The article presents waist pattern 3119 and skirt pattern 3116 with six bust sizes 34 to 44 inches and six skirt waist sizes 22 to 32 inches. It notes fabric choices including black velvet with satin trim and alternative materials serge duveryn satin tricotine and taffeta. Medium size requires 5. yards of 52 inch material and two patterns may be mailed for 10 cents each.

Serge Duveryn

Ohio legislature returns for session to sign bills

Solons back in Columbus Ohio as lawmakers aim to sign 100 or more bills. Sleepers found in several measures expect correction. Evans street car bill and Smith cold storage amendments pass recently with sleeper provisions. GOP leaders urge attendance and consider killing sine die adjournment to recess. If Cox vetoes, the Senate may pass bills over veto.

Columbus Ohio Assembly Evans Street Republican State Organization Cox

Mrs Sarah Caldwell Dies in Warren Pneumonia

Funeral arrangements set after the death of Mrs. Sarah Caldwell in Warren Ohio from pneumonia. Her body will ship to Carthage for a Friday 11 o clock service at the Carthage Presbyterian church. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Caldwell and leaves a husband and a five year old son.

Warren Coolville Sarah Caldwell Warren Carthage Presbyterian Church Ornsby Alex Caldwell

Farmer Guts Go Shocks of Corn and Rheumatism Cure

Stephen Hodsen of Route 3 Chillicothe credits Dreco a Great Root and Herb medicine for curing his rheumatism and kidney trouble after quitting blacksmith work. He cut 60 shocks of corn yesterday and plans to take more Dreco to maintain strength. Dreco, made from twelve herbal plants, is promoted by The Cline Pharmacy with Dreco expert Mr Stout.

Stephen Hodsden Route 3 Chillicothe, C Dreco Stout Cline Pharmacy

How to Use Vicks VapoRub to Prevent Flu

Instructions claim VapoRub melts in a spoon to release vapors and keep air passages open. It suggests inhaling vapors morning and night and applying near the nostrils several times daily before crowd exposure for germ protection.

Vicks VapoRub Touted For Cold Relief In Early Ad Line

An early gain for Vicks VapoRub is presented as a comprehensive cold treatment. The article describes inhalation of vapors, chest rubs, and heat applications, claiming deep lung delivery and rapid congestion relief with rising usage across states. A North Carolina druggist is credited with formulating the salve, and annual sales reach over 17 million jars across three sizes.

Vick North Carolina Vicks

Congress May Finally Pass Oil Land Bill

Washington February 11 Congress nears final passage of the oil land leasing bill after years of effort intended to open government mineral lands to leasing. The measure has repeatedly cleared one chamber but stalled in conference.

Congress Washington

Congress approves conservation bill to lease public lands

The House passed the conference report on the conservation bill amid strong opposition delayed by a filibuster. The measure would authorize leasing public lands with valuable ore minerals and sodium deposits for private development rather than granting perpetual patents, and moves to the Senate for final action before a White House decision.

House Senate White House

Beta Theta Pi Eyes Interfraternity Victory and More

Beta Theta Pi defeats Phi Kappa Tau to advance toward the interfraternity league championship at the local gym where a loving cup adds incentive. Olson's class of business men plans a volley ball challenge with Nelsonville, while naval reservists may face short training cruises this summer affecting about fifty college men and possibly over a hundred in Athens County.

Phi Kappa Tau Beta Theta Pi Celts Olson Horn Clark Cokenougher Lamborn de Molet Nelsonville Athens County

Rickard Poised to Stage Next World Title Fight

Paris reports Tex Rickard, promoter of Dempsey, ready to stage the Dempsey Carpentier title contest after Descamps says Rickard signed Dempsey. Descamps cites a December message promising Dempsey’s signature and expects final agreement in America. Rickard confirms no comment on the Carpentier field claim.

Paris Tex Rickard Jack Dempsey Georges Carpentier M. Descamps Descamps Rickard Dempsey America Theodore Vienne Charles B. Cochrane William Fox Carpentier Monte Carlo Italy London Cochrane England Richard Wm. Fox New York California France United States Europe

Preacher Called Soldiers Scum Then Fled Mob

In Lancaster Pennsylvania during the early hours members of the American Legion and about six hundred residents surrounded evangelist Rev Henry W Stough of Wheaton Illinois and threatened violence after accusing him of calling soldiers riff raff and scum He escaped with the help of the entire police force Also note India has steadily increased production of coal iron and copper for several years

Lancaster American Legion Henry W. Stough Wheaton Ill India

ZEMO Promotes Itching Eczema Treatment and Soap

ZEMO stops itching and burning eczema with a clean antiseptic liquid and soap. The ad promotes a 35c trial size or extra large bottle for $1.00, urging use of ZEMO with ZEMO SOAP in aggravated cases. E. W. Rose Co, Cleveland, O.

St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Back Pain Relief

An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a small trial bottle remedy for backache lumbago sciatica and rheumatism. It claims rubbing on the sore area ends misery after fifty counts and that the oil is magical harmless and nonburning.

St. Jacobs

For the Children Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed

A public notice recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children noting it is pleasant tasting contains no harmful drug and has proven effective for coughs and colds based on long experience. Mothers favor it.

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