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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1919
Page
2
An old health advisory discusses anemia symptoms and the benefits of iron rich foods. Local residents share health experiences, and community news covers a Ladies Aid meeting, professional visits, moves, family happenings, dinner guests, and social events in Warren and surrounding areas.
A fragmentary item notes a juror from Bb:morrigen area excused for unspecified reasons. It mentions a Chevalier of Coolville and a B&O depot clerk. A tax meeting in Sembhage township discussed closing a gap and an Athens suite was shown. Anne Runnion traveled to Indiana for a tanered event.
An advertisement promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home hair treatment. It asserts dampening a brush and applying the mix to one strand at a time will make gray hair disappear by morning and, with repeated use, darken and beautify hair, suggesting a youthful look.
Rev L F Miller fulfilled his regular appointment. Mrs Eleanor Scott and family moved to the McNeilly in Columbus. Sassy meeting at Graham Chapel canceled due to flu on Angel Ridge. Miss Ethel Flanders returned to Jerseyville School after flu absence. Arthur Hawk teaches Jasper Hill. Sgt Ellsworth Spann back at Camp Sherman after time with Miss Leona Buck. Several boys pass through Guynsville toward discharge at Camp Sherman. Fred Hawk visited friends. Carl Kimes of Deanville visits locals. Pvt Waldo Buck writes from Over There about Thanksgiving in Ypres Wonlinghem Belgium and missing Creal and others.
A house cold lasts about ten days with usual care but may shorten with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The notice recommends keeping a bottle at home as a prudent winter investment for relief during the season.
A large crowd attended last night’s program at the Auditorium as the School of Music presented a varied recital. Prof Hizey led his orchestra accompanying popular songs, while the Normal Department Music girls directed by Mrs Jones offered pleasing choruses. Books with lyrics and music were provided for audience participation. Soloists Frances Leonard Bertha Moore Mrs C O Chapman Gladys Lantz Ruth Sawyer Louise Baughman Florence Ford contributed to the evening’s offerings.
City council debates required diplomas for janitors as officials consider staffing needs in Evanston Illinois. The discussion centers on credential requirements and potential impact on hiring and city operations.
In Chicago Mrs Hulda Warner petitions for divorce citing her husband Charles has deserted her intermittently for eighteen years but keeps returning, ending hopes of a clean separation.
Last evening the colored No. 64 lodge installed officers elected February 4. Names include Chancellor Commander Frank A. Strickland and Master of Works Walter Daniels. A later scene on Court street showed War rent brothers bringing in eight Shetland ponies from their farm. The piece notes Albany city in Athens county has the most road mileage in the area.
Manager George Whipple announced today that troop train movements will be displayed daily in the Cline windows, providing updated transit details for readers.
Seed corn this year is far better quality than last year, according to farmers and seed men. Last season's seed had large grain and long ears but moldy, musty and poor germination. The improved seed quality forecasts a better corn crop for the section.
On the 11 30 AM troop train through Athens several Rainbow division members rode home from France. Many wore wound stripes and some were missing arms or legs yet the men were cheerful as they spoke of their experiences. One young man claimed to be the second cousin of Secretary of War Baker and joked about going AWOL to enjoy the hospitality of Athens.
Tomorrow at 12 10 afternoon the funeral party leaves the family home on Church Street for the Union Depot. The escort includes the Senior Class of Ohio University Beta Theta Pi members and a local Odd Fellows committee. Herbert Dunkle may arrive tonight or tomorrow morning. A memorial service at the University is planned for Thursday.
Troop One Boy Scouts plan a 6 30 p m meeting at Central School this evening. All Scouts must attend and be prepared to pay dues.
The newly organized canteen committee of Red Cross workers has secured the district nurse's room in the City building. They will receive donations of cookies and coordinate drop offs.
Mr Edward Anderson who had been at Athens State Hospital was taken ill and returned to his Middleport home last night. The Newsom Walburn ambulance transported him from the hospital to the train.
The Athens audience enjoyed a university program by the school of music led by the best college musicians. A featured piece was Guide Me, O Thou Jehovah performed by Helen McKay with Dr. and Mrs. A. B. Thompson, a new composition first heard by locals.
Voters in Washington County approved a road bond proposal floated yesterday totaling 2 million dollars. Officials stated funds will finance local road projects and repairs across the county.
Five troop trains passed through the city today carrying soldiers to Camp Sherman and Camp Taylor. The first train arrived at eleven o clock with four more arriving in succession after three o clock.
The article notes Wednesday is the preferred time to plant salvia for best establishment. It emphasizes choosing moist soil and avoiding extreme heat and frost risks.
Advice on constipation and health habits argues lack of outdoor exercise and overeating cause constipation and headaches. Recommends Chamberlain's Tablets after meals and urges slow eating, thorough chewing, daily walks of three to four miles, regular urination, and improved habits for recovery.
Ohio public health officials report 1918 saw healthier children than the four years prior while urging tuberculosis control via county dispensaries under a recent law. Measles 14 000, diphtheria 5 500, scarlet fever 7 300, and whooping cough 10 800 cases were recorded in 1918. American exports reached 623 million dollars for the month, a rare $600 million threshold only twice before.
January set a new high record for exports, reports from Washington on February 19. Strong shipments were recorded across several sectors, boosting overall trade figures and signaling continued momentum into the new year.
Attorneys for 16 year old Bessie Endner and 17 year old sweetheart Happy Johnson say charges will not be pressed after they eloped and took 16000 from a Brooklyn paternal safe. Endner relented and returned home but marriage remains unresolved.
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