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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1928

Page

5

Higley Circle Annual Guet Day at Fat Wing Campus

The Higley circle hosted its annual guest day in Fat Wing on campus with Ohio University women students performing a music program. Mrs. Pedigo presided at tea. several members assisted. others reported family illness and marriage announcements."}

Higley Ohio University G. Pedigo R. Liton C. O. Clark C. J. Atkinson M. Hartey Emmett Keenan P. 4. Dunggan

Musterole Cold Remedy Ad Teases Comfort and Relief

An old time ad touts Musterole as a mustard plaster style remedy for colds and bronchial symptoms. It promises warmth and cooling relief through mustard oil and simple ingredients, endorsed by nurses and doctors for pains from bronchitis to rheumatism, with claim it may prevent pneumonia.

Sleep Works Magic with Wheeler’s Nerve Vita-Lixer

Susie Manks of Baltimore reports a full night’s sleep after using Wheeler’s Nerve Vita-Lixer. The ad promises a safe, non habit forming treatment for nerves. Sample bottle offered by J W Brant Co Albion Mich for a small fee.

Wheeler Susie Manks Baltimore J. W. Brant Co Albion Mich

Adlerika claims instant relief for stomach trouble

An advertisement touts Adlerika as a fast cure for stomach gas and sourness. It claims relief in ten minutes by cleansing both upper and lower bowels and encourages readers to visit local pharmacies Gibson's in Athens and Taylor's in Coolville, Nelsonville, and Hickman's in Nelsonville.

Adlerika Gibson's Pharmacy Athens Coolville Taylor's Drug Store Nelsonville Hickman’s Pharmacy

Missionary Society Meeting at First M E church

The Home Missionary society of the First M E church will meet in church parlors at 2. Mrs. W L Slutz will lead devotions and Mrs T R Biddle will speak on Christian Missions and America s Racial Attitude. A report on immigrant work by Mrs W R Phillips follows with Mt Zion Baptist Church quartet to sing. Members should bring fruit for the barrel benefitting the Columbus deaconess home. Mrs W H Worthman and her group hostesses.

Home Missionary Society of M. EB W. L. Slutz T. R. Biddle America W. R. Phillips Mt. Zion Baptist Church Columbus Ohio Conference W. H. Worthman

Two men fined for intoxication in Coolville arrestee arraignments

Leslie Dean, 19, was arraigned yesterday before Carl Porter justice of the peace and fined 25 dollars plus costs for intoxication. Marquis Clark received the same fine this morning at arraignment.

Coolvillé Carl Porter Leslie Dean Marquis Clark

European floods and avalanches threaten during thaw

Floods across Europe from Great Britain to Russia and avalanches in Switzerland worsened after sudden thaws and heavy rain. Disruptions reported as authorities monitor rising water and snow dangers across multiple nations.

London U.P Great Britain Russia Switzerland

Zemo Skin Soothing Liquid Advertisement

Stop itching and irritation with Zemo healing liquid. It penetrates to soothe and relieve itching, blotches, blemishes, pimples, and other skin irritations. Use day or night for cleaner, smoother, healthier skin. Price variations 5c 60c and more in ad copy.

Zemo

Logan Gas seeks higher rates in Ohio cities

The Logan Gas company asks the Ohio public utilities commission for authority to file new rates across eighteen cities and towns. Proposed charges set $1 for the first 500 cubic feet and 63 cents per thousand cubic feet thereafter, with a 3 cent discount for payment within 10 days. The petition argues 46 towns already use this basis and unequal rates would be unfair to contracted communities.

Columbus Logan Gas Company Ohio Public Utilities Commission

Beauty Wave promises salon results at home for curling hair

Pleasant Home advertises BEAUTYWAY to curl hair in minutes with Beauty Wave. It claims a perfume free, oil free formula that works on straight, dull, or bobbed hair to deliver a finished salon look. A two month supply costs little compared to a hairdresser visit.

Fifth Avenue

Logan Gas Company seeks higher rates in Ohio cities

The Logan Gas Company petitions the Ohio Utilities Commission for a new rate schedule of 1 dollar for the first 500 cubic feet and 60 cents per thousand thereafter. The plan covers 46 cities with existing ordinances and targets additional towns, amid opposition led by Grant Mouser and Lorain City Solicitor Grills. Hearing delays mean expert testimony is not before the commission for months.

Commissinon Lowing Marion Bucyrus Athens Crestline Ashland Bellevue Belleville Butler Cardington Chauncey Fremont Galion Kingston Laurelville Lorain Mt. Gilead Willard Logan Gas Company Commission i Logan As Grant E. Mouser Wesley L. Grills Mouser The Utilities Commission

Joint-Base claims relief for rheumatic joint pain

A pharmacist promotes Joint-Base as a remedy for swollen inflamed arthritic joints. The article says the emollient rubs into the skin relieves pain in ankles knees elbows and more and is sold for 60 cents a tube in drugstores nationwide. It also mentions Joint-Mase as an alternative and offers a mail order for a larger tube from Pope I Desk in Hallowell Maine.

America Pope I Il Hallowell, Maine

Marietta Grocers Form Cooperative Buying Group

Marietta grocers have formed a cooperative to buy and sell goods on a larger scale. Each store will hold special weekly sales under the plan, with savings passed to customers. Fronts will feature bright red paint and large Serv-A-Well signs as Buy in Marietta becomes the trade slogan. Newspaper ads will publicize specials starting Friday.

Marietta Marietta Retail Grocers Marietta Retail ‘Grocers’ and Meat Dealers Association

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