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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1920
Page
8
An old promotional note touts making a cough syrup at home by mixing 21% ounces of Pinex with a pint of sugar syrup or alternatives. It claims quick relief from coughs bronchitis croup hoarseness and asthma and guarantees satisfaction or money back. The Pinex Company of Fort Wayne is named as the maker.
A historical ad promotes Houstonia as a unique remedy that penetrates beneath the skin to target underlying muscle and joint pain. It touts immediate relief from lumbago stiff neck chest cold sore throat and similar ailments and markets itself as The Original Jones Liniment available at druggists in 25 50 cents and 1 00 price points from The Dr J C Jones Company of So Charleston Ohio.
United Press reports from City of Mexico on Mexico's July presidential election. Officials cite new election laws and a Carranza-led government ready to ensure a peaceful ballot with genuine proof of victory. Circuit of officers aims to pacify the country before July amid talks of civilian or military candidates.
A liberal convention in Chicago July 3 will form a new third party to contest the presidency. Senator La Follette of Madison Wisconsin is a leading prospect with support from socialist figures who will back the liberal initiative. A Chicago inventor has created a coupling enabling electric tractors to attach to wagon shafts.
The advertisement claims a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm eases nasal congestion and catarrh within moments. It asserts the antiseptic cream penetrates nasal passages to soothe swollen membranes and deliver instant relief from dullness, headaches, and nighttime breathing struggles.
Mr Cliff Hatch and Mr Willis Grimes visit relatives in Stewart while Mrs Lena Anderson visits ill parents EB Morris and family. Clyde Moore and Clarence Moore with family stay with sick mother Job Moore amid flu. Brandeberry and Frost families noted illness and travel, Esmond Brandeberry in Athens.
Albany reports the death of Milton Connor a veteran aged 78 after a week long illness at his home near Mt Blanco. He leaves two sons Almus and Delbert two daughters Lila Hugg and Netta Gregory two sisters Mrs Wallace Beckley and Mrs June Devinney and extended family from Milton to Point Rock. Also mentions flu illnesses and local business sale to William Frank, Mrs Clara Williams and daughter Mary.
Mrs. Sarah Black, 57, collapsed in Baltimore on February 18 during indigestion. She choked while swallowing her false teeth and died before a doctor could remove them.
Advertisement urges constant guard against kidney trouble from rich foods. It promotes Jad Salts or Rad Salts, a grape lemon lithia mix, to flush kidneys, reduce urinary irritation, and prevent bladder disorders.
Almus Conner called from Middleport due to his father Milton Conner’s illness. Charles Peck returned from West Virginia after two weeks away with flu. Aunt Mary Cline shows slow improvement. Elbert Conner and family have flu after Milton’s illness. Edith Bowen visited Bundy Sharp. Hoyd and Bowen families hosted Arbaughs. Pearl Tedrow was route carrier. T E Wood sidelined by flu. Two February births announced: Arbauth and Morrison families. Morrison ill with influenza.
An Ecuadorian naval officer has invented an automatic alert system for ships that notifies the master if the vessel deviates from its predetermined course. The invention aims to improve navigation safety and prevent maritime incidents.
At a meeting in the County Auditor's office the Athens County Advisory Health Council approved a health budget of 5500 for the year. The budget provides for the appointment of nurses officials and requisitions for disbursements.
The Recruiting Sergeant promotes numerous Army branches with strong training and future benefits. Infantry, Cavalry, Field Artillery, Engineers, Coast Artillery, Air Service, Ordnance, Signal Corps, Medical, and Veterinary Corps are highlighted as offering expertise, discipline, and upward mobility for befitting young men seeking a military career.
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