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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1921
Page
6
An advertisement urges parents to try Mrs Summers home treatment for bed-wetting, claiming it has blessed hundreds of families. It invites readers to ask druggists for the remedy or request a free trial by writing The Summers Medical Co. Box W, South Bend, Ind.
Dr Edwards recommends Olive Tablets to improve digestion and liver function. The article touts olive colored tablets as a gentle, natural remedy that brightens eyes and prevents sallow complexions, claiming many illnesses stem from bowels and liver.
Frances Trego Montgomery presents Billy Whiskers recounting a chaotic school tableau scene. The narrator flees a teacher, tumbles furniture and plants, and dodges pursuers as dogs Bruno and Shep howl with amusement amid laughing guests and quiet livestock observing from a wagon by a tree. Tomorrow the Old Pig tells a story.
Gwenda learns from Fedya that his wife Natalie has pursued him to America and harmed others, sparking a plan to escape. Gwenda recalls Natalie's midnight studio visit and Fern's fright as the danger escalates. Fedya reveals years of manipulation and near violence, while seeking a safer future.
A fiancé asks whether to forgive a fiancée who has admitted past and present affairs. The adviser urges breaking the engagement, avoiding the ring, and demanding sincere change before reconsidering marriage. Emphasizes trust, loyalty, and moral conduct to “see herself.”
A reader asks about proper phrasing for congratulating a newly married couple. The correspondent suggests thanking the sender and notes it is appropriate to congratulate the groom and wish happiness for his wife as well.
Fire in a cellar allegedly started from an operating still damaged the home of Mrs. Agnes Mayhew in West Newark, causing about 500 dollars in damage and a 300 dollar fine for illicit distilling.
Mrs. Mary Shannon of Cincinnati says Tanlac cured two years of stomach trouble and indigestion after last April. She reports weight gain, better sleep, and renewed health, noting family members also use Tanlac with positive results. Tanlac is sold at multiple Ohio towns including Athens Coolville Nelsonville Amesville Buchtel and Glouster pharmacies.
At R. E. Clark's home Sat evening Howard Harrison and Hazel Jordan wed in a ceremony led by Rev. D A Michael. A wedding dinner followed with music and social joy. Guests included Bert Pickett and Rush Diehl’s family. Local notes cover illnesses repairs and school valentines day activities with community updates.
Marion Ohio February 16 M C Mullen a farmer told police he stopped to remove a log placed on a country road when two men robbed him of 1200 dollars.
A letter to the Messenger criticizes Ohio University for social atmosphere and its impact on students. The writer alleges fraternities and sororities influence campus life, suggesting higher costs and declining educational focus, and calls for a "house cleaning" to raise standards. The author warns of sending relatives to other institutions and urges faculty to address conditions.
An old advertisement urges parents to give California Syrup of Figs for stomach liver and bowels relief. It claims the product has a fruity taste and full directions on each bottle. The copy emphasizes the safe harmless physic and instructs to look for the name California on the package.
Miss Velma Ward of Murray City attends Athens school with an Ohio University normal student. Mrs. Ben Bess visits Athens. Mrs. Daisy Kens of Murray visits Guernsey County friends. Prof H A Tuttle writes he is teaching in Lucasville with good pay. Mrs Julia Nida visits Magnetic Springs for an extended stay. Vance Webb improves after illness and attends church. 236 attend M E Sunday school with $45 collected. Murray churches report rising interest and convalescing sick. Rev Campbell is evangelizing at Colgate this week.
An Athens contractor argues bricklayers today still lay about the same number of plain faced bricks as 15 years ago, but rough colored brick slows work. He notes rising costs from interior finish options, bathrooms, oak floors, lighting, and broader home improvements reflecting current tastes for more beauty.
Ohio University basketball faces Kenyon Friday at 7 30 p m and Otterbein Saturday at 8 00 p m both on their home court. King may be rested due to ankle injury while Van Sickle recovers from a facial cut. Ohio aims to improve its conference standing against Kenyon Otterbein and a looming Denison clash.
Federal troops protection was withdrawn from Williamson as a war veterans regiment led by Col Herman Hall tor a Camp Sherman. The unit left on a nine o clock special train after war department officials refused demands to keep troops in Williamson. Crowds watched but no demonstration occurred as state police assumed protection duties.
Cumberland judge R D Bailey and the allied attorney protested to Governor Cornwell and federal authorities against the removal of soldiers during the Matewan battle trial, but their appeal yielded no result.
Former Montana congresswoman Jeanette Rankin arrived in Columbus to support Ohio women pursuing a minimum wage for women and children. She will address the senate labor committee and advocate for the Reynolds bill this evening.
Thirty one card players complained officers were too rough after a raid in New York. The disturbance led to a bottle of whiskey breaking during the incident.
Promotes renewed energy for the tired and worn with a dose of Schenck's Mandrake Pills. Claims relief from constipation biliousness and headaches. Sold by Dr J H Schenck and Son Philadelphia at 25 cents per box in uncoated or sugar coated forms.
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