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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1919
Page
6
The ad promotes Pope's Diapepsin as instant relief for sour stomach gases and indigestion after meals. It claims fast action ending pain, dyspepsia, sourness and acidity with a single tablet available at drug stores.
Plain coconut oil is presented as a simple alternative to harsh shampoos. The text warns that many store shampoos contain harsh ingredients that dry and brittle hair, and suggests coconut oil as a gentle, inexpensive option for cleaner, healthier hair.
Fragmentary note mentions Dr. Pierce Anodyne Pile Cintinent in a puzzling, unclear context about cure and torture. No clear event or proper entities are established.
A terse comment on income tax and patriotism circulates online prompting readers to question the meaning of civic duty and fiscal support. The exchange highlights divides over taxation and national loyalty.
Janet and Walt Stedman face rising strain from Janet's heavy workload at David Temple's office. Roy Nicoll's visits disturb Janet while Walt pushes for rest, fearing a nervous breakdown. Janet resists, downplays sleeplessness, and faints in a restaurant, prompting Walt to summon Doctor Marsh. To be continued.
In a column reply, Elizabeth Thess addresses a reader Jerry about why men accost women on the street and how a good appearance or clothing affects the likelihood of insult. The answer urges calm, explains that such behavior is disrespectful, and advises not to feel slighted when walking in public.
A reader asks how to handle a love triangle after helping a couple pretend to be in love. The adviser says the reward is the happiness given to others and suggests dating others to move on, trusting that genuine feelings will fade and a new crush will form.
A reader asks why a male friend in another town does not answer letters. The adviser says the boy treats the writer as an acquaintance and if interested would have written, advising not to write again.
A young suitor asks how to confirm whether the girl he loves, who says she is not engaged to a soldier, is indeed free. The adviser urges trust in the girl's word unless the soldier returns with proof to the contrary.
Six people were injured today when two street cars collided at the east approach of the Detroit Superior bridge in Cleveland.
Coroner Yin e investigates the death of John Casey a 67 year old man killed while attempting to crawl under a freight car in Cleveland on February 19. The inquiry aims to determine the circumstances and cause of the fatal incident.
Chief Porter announces all Athens vehicles must display 1919 license tags by February 25. Tags available at the chamber of commerce. Tags required on either end and readable from rear. Dealers tags only for sale demonstrations, arrests to follow for violations.
A note promoting Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation claims the product provides gentle relief without noticeable medicine effect when taken in proper doses. It presents the remedy as a natural sounding treatment and suggests satisfaction with its results.
A new desk knife uses updated safety razor principles to replace a dull blade. The design aims to improve edge life and safety while maintaining familiar handling.
Mrs. George E. Gatis of Owosso Michigan writes that Mentho Laxene from Blackburn Products Co. relieved her husband’s severe cough and colds quickly after many other remedies failed. She notes samples helped spread use by friends and claims the 215 oz bottle yields a full pint of medicine with directions and satisfaction guarantee.
Columbus dispatch says Republicans favor a spring recess to allow next year tax bills and to enable Governor Cox to appoint a state prohibition commissioner who will name four assistants. The senate must approve the pick, with potential delays if the body is not in session.
Newport News reports the Mercury transported more than 2,000 men mainly from Kentucky, Washington, Oregon, and California. The arrival includes unit contingents such as the 69th coast artillery with 37 officers and 1,780 men, the 54th ammunition train with 12 officers and 567 men, and the 835th stevedores with three white officers and 241 enlisted men. A detachment from battery E, 61st coast artillery, and other personnel are noted, totaling about 4.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as the best and harmless laxative for children. It emphasizes the fruity taste, includes dosing directions on the bottle, and urges parents to give it without fear.
This apron pattern is easy to develop adjust and launder and comfortable to wear. Suitable for gingham seersucker alpaca and sateen in four sizes. Medium bust 36-38 requires 4 1/5 yards of 36 inch material and patterns mailed for 10 cents.
Columbus February 19. A bill passed by the Ohio senate would validate soldier marriages at Camp Sherman on licenses issued by Major General Glenn.
Manager Charles Slaughter of the Athens Opera House announced the purchase of the Ohio University Barracks on campus from the government for 1500. He seeks bids to wreck and remove the building and plans to erect several residences on a five acre tract on Second street using the salvaged material to provide local labor.
DeMolet and Slaughter, operators of the Athens opera house, have taken control of the Stuart Opera House in Nelsonville after the owner’s death left it closed for years. The Stuart house will reopen February 25 with a refinish and state inspections completed and will operate jointly with the Athens venue under a five year lease.
Athens county commissioners yesterday agreed to spend ten thousand dollars as their share to repair the road from the railway track at Puchtel to the east side of Murray City hill at Nelsonville. Private donations and York township funds are expected, and Nelsonville plans to improve the west side of Murray City Hill as part of the project.
A five week sermon series on stewardship begins tonight at the Presbyterian church with Prof. Fordyce Stewart delivering the first lecture. The event continues on the next four Wednesday evenings.
OH, BOY WE HAVE with us today the ether cocktail a beer and ether drink from a hospital saloon mix. Mrs Frank Schnei der claims her husband the inventor was drunk during long tests and the judge sentenced him to a month rest. He appealed saying he had lucid intervals in his research.
An advertisement warning that catarrh spreads through air and coughs, urging readers to use S. S. S. blood purifier as the remedy. It claims germs circulate in blood and air, misdirected treating of symptoms fails, and promotes buying this tonic from Atlanta, Ga. druggists.
London reports the first German spy detected in England after the war outbreak. A woman postal censor noticed odd invisible ink marks on a letter that otherwise looked innocent. The message referenced Dublin and supported the spy’s guilt, ending with an execution after arrival in London. Government officials note women outpace men in spotting spies.
Rochdale Massachusetts reports the rapid rise of J H Rogers from private to major in five months and twenty one days in the Coast Artillery. Before enlisting he was treasurer of a local knife manufacturing company.
Mrs. Tana Wood testified she clubbed her husband daily for five weeks, leading the court to grant a divorce with sympathy from the judge.
Justice König orders Arthur Sommerville to muzzle his eyeless dog after a plea to curb bites. The ruling emphasizes public safety despite the dog’s lack of sight.
The Fidelity Building Loan and Savings Company filed suit in the minion pleas court of Athens county Ohio on January 18 1919 against Minniccy Lacey Eugene N Lacey William H Lacey Jr and Charles H Wiltsie for foreclosure of a mortgage on land in Glouster Ohio with 438 77 balance and accruing interest. Wiltsie may be required to answer or be barred. Answer due by March 16 1919.
State highway department invites bids by February 22, 1919 for grading roadway drainage structures and paving with brick on rolled stone foundation along Section K-29 in Athens County. Location includes York and Dover Townships. Estimate covers 1.496 miles of pavement and roadway. plans in the resident engineer's office. The highway commissioner reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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