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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1920
Page
6
Advertises Vinol cod liver and iron tonic as essential for a mother’s strength and good digestion to ensure baby’s growth. Claims red blood, proper nourishment, and a positive effect on baby when bottle feeding. Notes druggists have long recommended Vinol and offers money back if it fails.
A 19th century style health note warns alkali in soaps damages hair and scalp. It recommends refined coconut oil as a mild cleanser, noting one to two teaspoonfuls cleanses the scalp and hair, producing rich lather and easy rinsing. Coconut oil is described as cheap and long lasting for family use.
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable compound with olive oil. It claims they purge the liver and bowels like calomel without after effects, improve skin and energy, and are sold in boxes for 10c and 25c with a nightly dose of one or two.
In Smithville the circus faces a spate of mischief after a leading lady accuses the brunette of stealing her wig while a pop-corn man reports a broken glass case and spilled lemonade. The snake charmer recounts spotting a large burglar in his tent, later revealed as Billy Whiskers. The troupe plans a hurried move after the final performance as they head toward their next town.
Athena and I discuss Mrs Stockwell who forgives her unfaithful husband and adopts the child. The wife’s public stance, the husband’s role, and differing moral views are weighed as to happiness, law, and social norms. The exchange notes publicity and personal growth, with Mrs Stockwell praised for honesty.
A scrambled local column offers readers tips on publishing poetry and prose, typewriter use, and submitting work to papers, plus relationship guidance about a widowed man and a much younger partner. It advises sending stamped self addressed envelopes for returns and notes a practical approach to next moves.
A widower writes to Mrs Thompson seeking advice on a romance with a 21 year old country girl. He notes their age difference and her assurances they could not be happy, though they attend shows together. He admits jealousy and hints at a lack of mutual love.
A reader writes of loving a married man for ten years and asks for guidance. The counselor urges the writer to consider the wife and choose the honorable path to avoid guilt, promising happier outcomes if she acts rightly and ends the affair.
A healer promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for thin blood and fatigue. A Newark Ohio woman shares her recovery after childbirth, claiming improved strength color and health after two boxes. The ad urges readers to buy by mail from Schenectady NY with a free booklet offer.
Washington February 18. A round up of wilful drafted deserters is to be started at once. The War Department announced there are 173 911 listed as draft deserters. They will be prosecuted vigorously it was stated.
Mrs. Coleman of Columbus Ohio recounts how her son recovered from nervousness and a poor appetite using Earle's Hypo-Cod. She praises its formula and health benefits, citing improved appetite strength and color. The product is sold by McKee Drug Co. and local druggists at 1.30 dollars with tax.
An old advertisement claims neglecting a cold inflames the lungs and causes pneumonia. It touts Father John’s Medicine as a nourishing food remedy that strengthens the body and removes waste, preventing pneumonia unlike dangerous tonics or cough syrups.
Pattern 3115 offers a dress with seven bust sizes from 34 to 46 inches. Size 38 uses 5 percent extra fabric of 36 inch material. Gingham or percale fabrics suit the model, with wide skirt width of 2 yards at the hem.
Word arrives that Mr and Mrs Ralph Gunnel of Vassar Michigan sold their property and will move to Charles Duttons place near here to make their future home. Several residents visited family and attended meetings while others made short trips to Coolville Athens Parkersburg and Clarksburg. Torch has our sympathy as illness has afflicted most families in Hockingport.
The editor argues the United States faces a severe teacher shortage with NEA estimates of at least 68000 unqualified or emergency certified teachers. He urges higher wages, a culture wage beyond a living wage, and greater societal recognition to attract and retain capable educators.
A passage notes that teachers are viewed as old and harsh, with youth influenced by cartoons supplements and movies. It argues for portraying the teaching profession more positively to attract more recruits and counter patronizing attitudes.
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