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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1926
Page
6
Promises skin relief in seven days for itching and eruptions. Describes Emerald Oil as a penetrating antiseptic oil that reaches pores to remove poisons, suggesting few applications required and claiming availability at druggists or drug stores. Notes a prior circulation figure and price under fifty cents.
In Stockholm on February 11, a curious revival of miraculous healing spreads with speaking in tongues and other manifestations. Olson of Malmoe claims many cures but faces possible criminal charges after two girls who rose from sick beds collapsed and died. Emma Svenston, once dumb for 22 years, spoke after her mother’s funeral and preaches to crowds. doctors note cases of renewed insanity linked to the movement.
Edward McNabb a Haydenville miner filed an appeal in Common Pleas Court seeking a new trial after a jury verdict favored Higgins Russell and Howell auto firm. The plaintiffs allege McNabb willfully misrepresented his age to obtain autos supplies and services, resulting in damages of 154.63 dollars. The appeal asks for further hearing in hopes to overturn the judgment.
Jesse Hillen of Chauncey was charged by George Clark with assault and battery twice in Magistrate Pearl W Helwig's court yesterday. He pled not guilty on one count and waived examination, was bound over to the grand jury, and will face a peace charge hearing tomorrow. Bond of $100 on each charge was posted, signed by Dr. W V Sprague.
M. D. Lincoln state farm bureau secretary and W. W. Brownfield of Ohio State University met with Athens county farm bureau leaders for an all day round table. They discussed expanding extension service and moral support to boost commercial opportunities and noted progress of the bureau over the past fifty years with greater gains anticipated in Ohio this year.
Mrs. Carrie Barnhouse of Wellston Ohio reports relief from goitre after using Sorbol Quadruple. She claims she could not breathe at night before treatment, but within three days her choking disappeared and within two weeks a visible lump vanished. She offers to testify or write to Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg Ohio and notes local availability at McKee Drug Co.
A group of Ohio University students coached by Mary Peters will perform Friday night in Ewing Auditorium. The show features musical numbers with piano and other instruments, speech, folk dancing, comedies, and a play titled The Exchange.
The United States civil service commission invites special attention to the examinations held recently in Athens Ohio. The notice highlights that candidates may review results and eligibility in relation to federal employment procedures.
A skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur as a fast remedy for eczema and itching. The preparation cools the skin after first use, heals rashes and blotches, and is harmless when applied like cold cream. Obtain a jar from a druggist and send in the coupon.
Whitehall Pharmacal Co at 598 Madison Avenue New York advertises a free sample of Men the Sulphur with a mail order free trial.
Applicants for elementary junior high and senior high teaching posts in the Indian Service were fewer than desired. Examinations will be repeated. Receipt of publications closes March 17.
Mrs Lydia Gardner of Lima Ohio credits Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery with restoring her health after years of exhaustion and weakness. She endorses the medicines as marvelous and urges others to seek medical advice from Dr Pierce in Buffalo New York.
The Amesville weather observer reports a 16.5 degree drop after a 5 PM reading of 20 F, then 3.5 F this morning. By 11 AM thermometers on Court Street showed 20 F and rising as a warmer week is forecast.
A fire 12 miles southwest of town today caused extensive damage with an estimated loss of ten thousand dollars. The origin remains undetermined as investigators assess the scene.
A grocery ad for Friday and Saturday lists fresh roasted peanuts tomato products and canned goods. It notes peppery Crackers salted crackers salt mackerel herring dill pickles popcorn butterine and Premier New Cream Cheese with several pack sizes and unit prices.
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