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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1920
Page
6
An advertisement touts a bottle priced at $1.20 promising relief from chest congestion and heavy colds. It claims rapid loosening of phlegm and easing of tightness with no after effects and urges readers to ask their druggist for the product.
The ad promotes Kings New Life as a natural gentle bowel cleanser that relieves biliousness sour stomach and tongue fur. It claims regular bowels without violent action and promises comfortable, steady results at 25 cents through listings.
A concise opinion notes that anyone can gain velocity on a grade, commenting on driving behavior and road safety. The piece emphasizes caution and control on downhill sections, urging readers to maintain safe speeds and awareness.
Billy watches a grand circus procession with scarlet elephant blankets, camels, horses, and a golden chariot. Mike O’Hara claims Billy as his goat, but Billy resists and opts to stay with the show, as the tale continues tomorrow.
A diarist and Jim tour Hammonds Corners to inspect a future home. They find a modest, pleasant place with a garden and sunny den, while Jim flourishes in a new, brisk job. The couple feel relief and pride as they embrace a hopeful move from New York. Spring nears as plans unfold.
A writer asks about dating limits during leap year and whether to apologize if a partner refuses a date. The advisor counsels patience, reassurance, and to avoid apologizing, noting the bye should return on his own. Inquiries about relationships and beauty routines receive practical, neutral guidance.
A reader asks if a husband who leaves for another town and writes weekly still loves his wife. The reply urges doubt about his love and suggests he is avoiding the commitment.
A letter to Mrs Thompson from V E H argues youths aged sixteen and fifteen are too young to kiss. The writer says kissing can lead toward promiscuity and is inappropriate for developing notions of love.
A witty but deemed silly stamp flirtation by Esther B. irritates postal authorities who object to its print. The exchange hints at tensions over decorum and stamp design while keeping the incident light and peculiar.
Mrs Nellie McGinn of New York City reports long standing kidney and bladder trouble with back pain headaches and nervous symptoms. She says Balmwort Tablets gave almost instant relief and now she is totally well. The letter states the claim is on file and urges others to try Balmwort Tablets sold by druggists for one dollar per tube.
An old health ad urges readers to take Pepto Mangan to strengthen blood during influenza danger. It claims thin blood increases illness risk and promotes Pepto Mangan as a trusted, physician endorsed tonic sold by druggists, with emphasis on getting genuine Gude's Pepto Mangan.
In the Lonesome Peak vicinity the flu and mud prevail. J O Arhoods plan a March 3 sale before moving to Dayton. Ernest Helwig visits sister Mrs Orland Johnson in Albany. Mrs Caroline Pullins is very ill. Mrs Jane Dixon visits Mrs Ora Haning. Lydia Douglass aids Mrs Wayne Ackley at Pratts Fork. Everett Haning improves after illness in Akron. Mrs King of Pratts Fork has died. Ella Woodyard leaves for Athens for work. Cr W Haning back on his feet after two weeks with a cold. Ira Haning spends weekend with family at Lonesome Peak. Bees.
Purporting to be the best and harmless laxative for children the notice urges buyers to look for the name California on the package. It claims delicious fruity taste full dosing directions on each bottle and prompts mothers to say California.
Early morning blaze destroyed Dr. Wiley Sprague's rear garage at 50 Morris Avenue as a lighted lantern placed before the radiator to prevent freezing ignited the Ford. Neighbors alerted the doctor who called the fire department. the flames, fed by gas fumes and motor oil, caused about $1000 damage with no insurance.
Indiana Daily Times endorses William G. McAdoo for president and backs Thomas Taggart for U S Senate replacing Harry S. New. The paper says McAdoo would accept the nomination and serve if the people demand his services. It notes Spain mandating annual Arbor Day observance with municipal costs for tree planting.
Akron Ohio February 6 six changes occurred in the top ten standings across events from the weekend on the state bowling tour. G Nelson and H Stregelmer of Cleveland moved to fifth in doubles with 1220, while J Rehor and J Klukan also of Cleveland rose to sixth with 1213. Mansfield's Young and Donnelly tied for ninth with 1203, Rehor placed eighth with 650 and Stregelmer took tenth with 647. Malto Breads of Columbus led five-man teams Saturday with 2763 and Powricks of Cleveland led Sunday with 2667. Youngstown pair W Herbine and H Haroun topped two-man scores Sunday with 1182, then slipped to 834 pins after a rough stretch. Hartung of Columbus missed the top list by one pin at 636. L Clause of Dayton starred Sunday with a 252 closing five-game burst.
Charlton Reynders of New York and Princeton graduate student Charles McVeagh Jr. climbed Mt. Monadnock from the McVeagh estate. Misjudging the weather they faced a blizzard without protection. McVeagh died from exposure after Reynders failed to save him and kept vigil through the night until help arrived.
The Sunday Creek Company opens a store in Goose Run. Marion Coakley and James Wade visit Nelsonville on business. The mine work slows due to lack of cars. The company promises a church barber shop pool room and hall and has painted houses. Roy Brooks dies of flu leaving a wife and three ill children. John Stiff manages the new store. Clyde Reed departs for Columbus to work on the railroad.
A wave of notable figures across professions and states publicly praise Tanlac, citing remarkable health improvements. Judges, mayors, bankers, doctors, editors, educators and ministers affirm the medicine’s benefits after personal trials.
Prominent Alabama figures back Tanlac with former Birmingham mayor Frank V. Evans among supporters. Evans describes relief from gastritis, indigestion, and heart palpitations after starting the remedy. The advertisement lists many others across multiple states praising Tanlac and notes it is sold in Athens by Cline's Pharmacy.
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