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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
6
A vintage ad claims dissolving dandruff with four ounces of plain liquid argon applied nightly to the scalp will remove flakes and stop itching. After several uses it supposedly eliminates all signs, leaving hair fluffy and glossy, with liquid arvon sold at drug stores.
Relief comes instantly with a dose every two hours, and three doses break up a severe cold. The first dose clears clogged nostrils and head passages, stops a runny nose, relieves headache, feverishness, sneezing and stiffness. Priced at a few cents at any drug store, it requires no quinine.
In a circus tale Billy the goat slips into the ponies tent and befriends a burroetta. He disrupts the performance by breaking from the ring master and exposing the ventriloquist trick, causing the crowd to abandon the show before nightfall.
Athena claims her son Gerald has proposed to Katie the housemaid and she believes Katie has character and potential. The two women debate attraction, ambition, class, and the idea that true refinement comes from opportunity and habit as they discuss a possible marriage.
An old newspaper blurb warns readers to strengthen their blood for influenza using Pepto Mangan. It touts red blood cells as disease fighters, notes physicians’ endorsement, and offers liquid or tablet forms sold at drug stores. Changes in local residents’ lives include births and visits among families in Torch, Coolville, and nearby towns.
Mr Grant Bolin engaged in stock dealing this winter is caring for his ill wife. He reports selling thirty five dozen eggs in the past week. Farmers hope for good weather to plow. David Smalley helps Ed Martin who is baling hay. B W Kenney sold a 440 pound hog. William Martin of Chase visited Frank Martin Sunday. Ed Martins family recovered from flu. Ed Parkers family improving after illness. Jess Pierce and family improving. He will resume mail delivery. People attended S N Wines sale near Hebbardsville last Saturday. C S Tippie sold a Jersey milch cow to Mrs Brown. Mrs Ward Walker, ill for some time, not much better. Albert Ellis drives the cream wagon for Ira Marshall this week. Marshall has been sick and unable to go on the road. Frank Martins family recovering from measles.
A reader’s column of personal advice covers marriage distress, seeking divorce, social standards for public dances, locating a long-lost father, affection in marriage, and appropriate chaperoning for teen sleigh rides. Noted themes include family opposition, personal happiness, and guidance from Mrs. Thompson.
New York report notes a drop in lobster demand as the city constrains alcohol, with Chef Mann of the Claridge Hotel saying lobsters and liquor historically linked now fade from Broadway appetite amid the dry era.
J G Moorman, a respected city decorator, credits Dreco with major relief after a severe nervous shock and long illness. He reports improved sleep, regular bowels, less ankle swelling, and reduced back and kidney pain. Dreco, made from herbal extracts, targets stomach liver kidneys bowels and blood. Stout, a Dreco expert, is at Cline Pharmacy to discuss the remedy with the public today.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Bean announce the arrival of a son born February 14 in a brief society note. Mr and Mrs James Thompson were called to Athens Saturday due to the serious illness of his sister Mable Hornsby, who is recovering from influenza. Mr A H Huggins went to Athens.
Mr and Mrs Edw Minister hosted the Chauncey High school Freshman class at their Ellis avenue home Saturday evening for Harold Minister and guests. The house was decorated for Valentine season with games music and a two course luncheon. Many attendees and invited guests enjoyed a gala time.
Mrs. Roy Pendergrass hosted a children’s party at her Main Street home for her daughter Vanita turning five. The gathering featured many youngsters, a merrier afternoon, and refreshments served by the hostess.
Mrs. Ella Tedrick learned Saturday that her daughter Mrs. W. D. Hines in Columbus Grant hospital underwent a very successful operation on Friday. Her husband accompanied her and will stay a few days.
The nine months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Sweazy died Tuesday after a short illness at their High Street home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. The couple also have two sons and another daughter.
Vinton Miller is seriously ill amid the prevailing epidemic and is being cared for at the Mill street home of his sister Mrs. John Rivers.
Howard Waldren of Chauncey has purchased the G. E. Guthrie house in Chauncey and plans to move soon. The Guthrie family will relocate to Athens after purchasing property.
In Pikeville Kentucky Judge Roscoe Vanover, newly appointed circuit judge, explains that daily prayer will bless court sessions. Each morning the circuit court and juries listen to a short invocation before proceedings begin.
North Dakota electors will register their view on state blue laws March 16 by choosing a presidential preference. The ballot includes measures to repeal the anti cigarette law and Sunday baseball and theater prohibitions, and to establish a state boxing commission.
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