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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1920

Page

7

Various Local Appointments, Accidents, and Notices

W R Goddard rode to Columbus for a Schuler Coal Co meeting. Mrs G L Fleming returned from Kissimmee Fla with news her daughter Mrs Minks is well after hospital care in Tampa. G W Deweess sustains head injuries from a fall on ice and stitches were needed. A dispute between John Wilson and C H Lucas was heard by Squire Wells with Dr Weber and others from Marietta leasing Fleming farm properties on Linscott Run and planning to rework wells. Clara Henry of Pomeroy visited home over Sunday. Charles Finch, sister E H Finch’s brother, died in a Logansport fire. no further word due to Mrs Finch’s illness. First signs of spring include a robin spotted by Postmaster Henry and a caterpillar found by Pearl Linscott. Peter Druggan of Athens visited town. A well on Chas Wolf farm drilled by Metzer came up dry.

W. R. Goddard Columbus Schuler Coal Co G. L. Fleming Kissimmee Fila C. H. Lucas Squire Wells Court Weber Marietta John Fleming Linscott Run West Mansfield Clara Henry Pomeroy E. H. Finch Logansport Ind Charles

Modern tonic touted as best cod liver remedy

Advert depicts Earle’s WypeCod tonic claimed to strengthen lungs, fight colds, and improve blood. promotes cod liver oil with taste improved and claims of wide endurance benefits. It cites doctors and druggists endorsements and urges readers to buy at local drug stores.

Gage Todey Earle Chemical Co Wheeling W. Va

Hypo-Cod Tonic Promises Fast Relief and Strength

An old advertisement touts Hypo Cod as a powerful cod liver oil extract mixed with malt iron wine and syrups to ease fall and winter illnesses. It features testimonials from Mrs. Larry Richard and Mr. Chas Crolians of Detroit praising better sleep appetite and energy after use.

Larry Richard Chas. Crolins Detroit Mich Mr. Crolias Marie Earle Lehildren Rey Mellon Akron Ohio

Mrs Hart Credits Earle's HypoCod For Daughter's Recovery

Cleveland woman credits Earle's HypoCod with restoring strength after illness. She describes relief from sleeplessness and hoarseness, noting rapid weight gain and improved vitality after using the tonic. A neighbor endorses the product in the same article.

Why Cold Wakes You Weak and How to Rebuild

Columbus Ohio resident Mrs Alma Suttles shares a testimonial praising Hypo Cod as a remedy that relieves a bad cold and sleep disturbance and purportedly strengthens lungs and blood. The piece argues digestion only benefits after oxygenation by lungs and urges permanent treatment over temporary cough suppressants.

Harry Gates Mrs. Sutties Hayden Ave Columbus Ohio

Pepto Mangan Promotes Vitality and Prevents Illness

An old health advisory urges building strong blood to resist influenza. It promotes Pepto Mangan Gude's as a reliable tonic for anemia and run-down conditions, available in liquid or tablet forms with the genuine full name on the package.

Gude

Gifford Buys Calentine Farm in 137 Acres

J. E. Gifford purchased the Calentine farm totaling 137 acres from the Eldon Wyatt estate. The deal converts Wyatt property to Gifford ownership, marking a significant regional agricultural transfer in the period.

J. E. Gifford Calentine Eldon Wyatt

Pershing Backer Defends Against Bryan Attacks

New York February 13 Harry Wilson Walker a volunteer Pershing backer released a letter replying to William Jennings Bryan. He recalls Bryan’s past attacks on Missouri's leaders and argues Pershing equally qualified for president comparing him to a doctor and noting Clemenceau and Roosevelt views.

New York Harry Wilson Walker General Pershing William Jennings Bryan White House Walker Richard P. Bland Champ Clark University of Nebraska Missouri M. Clemenceau Theodore Roosevelt Bryan

Property transfers and affidavits filed in several townships

Chauncey Corporation and Alice Keeton transfer to Gertrude for lots 139 and 140. Dover Township records show David North selling tract 19 section 349 to Geo F Shaffer for a nominal sum. Jacksonville Corporation lists Nancy Campbell transferring lot 219 to Albert Campbell and others. York notes Bertha Sampson to Clifford Hart with specific acreage tracts 14.50 and 25.93, consideration $600. Affidavit included.

Chauncey Corporation Alice Keeton Gertrude Nea Dover Township David North Geo. F. Shaffer Jacksonville Corporation Nancy Campbell Albert Campbell

Couples Seek Divorce on Cruelty and Adultery Claims

Olive A. Dixon sues husband Orlie Dixon for divorce and alimony alleging cruelty. Ernest DeLong sues spouse Hazel M. De Long for divorce alleging adultery.

Olive A. Dixon Orlie Dixon Ernest DeLong Hazel M. DeLong

Burns May Sign With Giants Later

New York Feb 13 Giants star outfielder George Burns has returned an unsigned contract but is not a holdout officials say He has given assurances he will sign and secretary O Briens aid is involved.

New York George Burns Giants Burns O'Brien

European scientist emits ultraviolet rays from metal gas mix

A European scientist produced ultraviolet rays by heating a gas containing oxygen with magnesium aluminum zinc and calcium added.

Agreement Between Majors and Minors Near

Chicago February 13 Major and minor baseball leagues expect a working agreement today. National League President John Heydler postponed returning to New York for further talks with committee representatives. American League leader Ben Johnson was absent. officials said the Baltimore federal suit against the national commission hinders progress.

Chicago John Heydler National League Heydler New York Ban Johnson American League Johnson Grabiner Chicago White Sox Richardson Washington Club Ben Johnson Baltimore Federal League National Commission

Better See an Undertaker

Fred Williams of Curtice has endured a string of misfortunes in Port Clinton Ohio starting with a car accident in a ditch and measles. His misfortunes continued as his auto kicked him breaking his arm and a fall from a hay mow broke the same arm again.

Port Clinton Fred Williams Curtice

Sage and Sulphur Compound for Darker Hair Trend

An old home remedy using garden sage with sulphur and alcohol is praised as a method to darken gray hair. The ad suggests using Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easier, ready to use option available in drug stores.

Wyeth Wryeth

Stecher Defeats Zbyszko To Defend World Title

In Boston on February 18, Joe Stecher defended his world wrestling championship against Waldeck Zbyszko. Stecher won after one hour, 32 minutes, and 20 seconds, preserving his title.

Boston Mass Joe Stecher Waldeck Zbyszko Eco Sence Zbyszko

Wood backs League of Nations with Lodge reservations

Major General Leonard Wood urged acceptance of the League of Nations with Lodge reservations as a modified safeguard. He argued the reservations preserve traditional American policies and interests and oppose delaying ratification for a general election.

LODGE Chicago League of Nations Ajor Leonard Wood Borah Wood America Lo@&e

Lincoln features in Athens schools program

In Lincoln themed events local schools conducted readings and performances. At Athens High Supt. Morgan presented scenes from the play Abraham Lincoln after seeing it in New York, highlighting the historic figure in class activities.

Lincoln Athens High Supt. Morgan Abraham Lincoln New York

Akron man found guilty of first degree murder

Filipi Corsello of Akron was found guilty of first degree murder in Fremont Ohio for the killing of Mary Defrancisco. The jury recommended mercy. Tony Elardo is serving life for participation. Sam Contello, accused in the crime, will stand trial Monday.

Fremont Filipi Corsello Akron Mary Defrancisco Tony Elardo Sam Contello

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

An ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for colds and grippe. A dose every two hours until three doses clear nasal congestion, stop nose running, relieve headache fever and sneezing, with cost only a few cents and no quinine.

Pape

Transformable suspenders convert to belt with fastener removal

Inventors unveil suspenders that can be converted into a belt by removing three sets of fasteners used for trouser buttons, providing a versatile two in one garment accessory.

Boston terrier wins at New York dog show

Mrs. F Ganahl of Houston Texas traveled to New York for the annual dog show and her Boston terrier Bestyette won first prize in the Boston terrier bitch class.

New York F. Ganahl Houston Tex

Thieves Loot $10,000 in Liquor From Barrymore Cellar

In Hempstead New York on February 18 a break in at Lionel Barrymore's country home saw thieves raid the cellar and steal liquor valued at about 10000 dollars while the actor performed in Philadelphia.

New York Lionel Barrymore Hempstead N.Y Philadelphia

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