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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1920
Page
6
A fragment from a Wyandotte house letter describes long standing pains and suffering without help from doctors. The writer Mrs Mary from Orange Street mentions prior episodes and the desire for relief, indicating ongoing health distress.
In a circus tale, the lion demands Billy Whiskers approach near his cage but Billy cites a too short rope. A clown and a keeper arrange a procession with a monkey rider and Billy debating life under the tents as preparations begin for the event.
In an early morning act Billy the goat endures a saddle on his back as a monkey dances on it. Jocko the monkey taunts him, prompting a chase and a growing feud. The parrot joins in the teasing while Billy endures this circus routine before a next tale unfolds.
In a chatty dialogue, Athena, a forty two year old grandmother, defends large families and debates divine gifts of offspring. The narrator probes Evvie Bishop and Philip about parenthood, while Athena praises steady, purposeful life and confirms Jim’s wish for a child. To be continued.
A reader describes an unhappy marriage with a domineering husband and seeks guidance. The adviser urges independence, silence, and careful behavior to reduce conflict for the sake of the children. A second reader asks about leap year dating and maturity, and the columnist counsels postponing dating to focus on education and future prospects. A third asks about dyeing a silk dress, and the columnist cautions dye outcomes and to follow package instructions.
A young man asks how to win the affections of a girl who rejects steady company. The adviser says she is too young for exclusive courting and suggests treating her as a good friend for a few years, as many social circles do not favor steady arrangements. If she remains interested, marriage may come later.
An Asnieres pharmacist reports a nationwide health crisis but says his town has no sick residents and warns he is bankrupt unless a turnaround comes soon, explaining his inability to settle an outstanding bill.
A French society which has translated the Bible into 517 languages reports that about 600 languages remain worldwide. The claim highlights ongoing linguistic work and the scope of global Bible translation efforts.
Health tips tout sleep, nutrition, and exercise to curb flu with emphasis on keeping air passages clear. External Vicks vapors are urged for colds, with guidelines for chest and throat application, steam-like inhalation, and use in children. Sales note cites 17 million jars yearly and three sizes 30c 60c and 1.20.
Washington report estimates farmers will pay about 1 billion dollars in income taxes this year. Four percent applies to income above exemptions of 1000 for single filers and 2000 for married couples. The figure reflects four percent of 24.982 billion dollars in 1919 crop and livestock values, a year seen as record-breaking for agriculture.
The Chauncey M E church women held a Lincoln Birthday gathering at Mrs. Ella Cunningham's home with officers elected for president Mrs V Ahlbrand and secretary Mrs Elite Cunningham. Other notes cover Chauncey Millfield The Plains Sugar Creek Sunday schools and evening Epworth League services with class meetings and testimonies. The next meeting is February 26 at Mrs George Green's home. It's better to be all tired out than all mired in.
Pattern 3122 offers a four size apron from 32 to 46 inches bust with 45 percent of 36 inch material for medium and options in white drill linen lawn gingham percale chambrey sateen or alpaca. Pattern 3098 for a romper style in four ages uses 3 1 4 yards of 27 inch material for size 3 with deep pockets and is mailed on 10c silver or stamps.
Several hundred wool growers from Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia attend the Tri State Sheep and Wool Growers Association annual meeting in Wheeling. The opening session focuses on securing government men for sheep extension work in the tri state district with sessions planned through Saturday afternoon.
Akron Ohio February 14 failure to crack the top ten in singles and three changes in doubles marked Friday's state bowling tourney. Cleveland duos led with Martin and Thies 1245, Canton pairs Elesesser and Bromsberber 1226, Cross and Goodman 1196. Fleming Furnitures of Cleveland 2798 for eighth in five-man teams. Schleimer's Federals Cleveland 2707. Zimpfer brothers Columbus 2578. High singles was I Elesesser Canton 627. Martin Cleveland 622 singles and 671 doubles lift him to third in all events.
The annual global wheat output is nearly equally divided between the northern and southern hemispheres, reflecting balanced production across major growing regions.
The Tanlac craze floods the market with record orders in 1919 and January 1920. Dayton Ohio and Walkerville Canada plants struggle to meet demand as retailers from Jacobs Pharmacy Atlanta to G Tamblyn Toronto rush carloads and gross lots to customers across the United States and Canada.
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