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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1919
Page
2
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a gentle laxative for children. It urges mothers to buy the genuine product, warns that counterfeits exist, and emphasizes that the bottle carries clear directions for ages and is made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
A terse remark questions whether the income tax burden has secured peace and prompts the reader to consider if they have paid it. The note ties fiscal policy to social stability and personal obligation.
Private Roy L. Davis was born November 6 1895 in New Marshfield Ohio and died November 3 1918 in France at age 22 11 28 from bronchial pneumonia after serving with Co B 334th Infantry. He joined July 23 1918 at Camp Sherman and sailed with the 84th Division August 15 1918. He was a lifelong member of Sharpsburg M E Church and remembered as sunny and devoted to his mother.
An elderly widower, eighty, living alone by the Hocking below Coolville, recalls three years and four months in the Civil War, says Uncle Sam supports him, and explains why he avoids naming his own household while welcoming visits for stories and company. He mentions annual Athens county fairs, friends like Mr. Cline, Phillip Haas of Coolville, and his plan to keep enjoying fishing and hunting.
An offer to obtain loans at better terms and lower interest from the Stuckeye State Building and Loan Company located at 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio promising advantageous terms for Columbus homes or Central Ohio farms. Assets exceed 15 800 000.
An old advertisement urges readers to make Mentho Laxene syrup at home claiming it cures colds and relieves coughs. It asserts no opiates, promises refund if unsatisfied, and cites widespread sales with few returns, endorsing early use for best results.
A teachers examination will be held at Ellis Hall on Saturday March first at seven A M. Applicants must present a certificate of professional training and pass a teaching test. Elementary or common certificates require twenty four weeks of training while high school or special certificates require thirty weeks. Certificates earned through a written examination also require an actual teaching test.
Advertising copy touts Freezone as a Cincinnati invention that instantly stops a corn from hurting and lets it be lifted out. A tiny bottle costs only a few cents at drug stores and removes hard corn soft corn and calluses without soreness or irritation.
Viscount Peel the under secretary of war told the House of Lords that continued Bolshevik offensives in northern Russia may require reinforcing allied troops. He answered Lord Lansdowne's question on the allied position in Russia.
A vintage note advises growing deafness sufferers to obtain Parmint double strength from a druggist and mix with hot water sugar and granulated cake, taken four times daily. It claims relief from ringing roaring and hissing noises and says nostril blockage clears and breathing eases.
Congress man Fess of Ohio plans a March 14 Columbus visit to back a resolution seeking a Baker criticism inquiry. The measure would request an investigation into Secretary Baker’s release of 113 conscientious objectors from prison.
Reliable home remedy Orrine claims to destroy all desire for whiskey beer and other alcoholic stimulants with a money back guarantee if results fail. It offers Orrine No 1 secret treatment and Orrine No 2 voluntary treatment priced at 1.25 per bottle from The Cline Pharmacy Co with request for booklet.
Col Carson of Meigs County returns to Columbus to greet his son Corporal Guy Carson from the 37th division in the House. The moment prompts a declared holiday as lawmakers celebrate family and military service amid Washington word on regiment arrivals. Major M Johnson of Athens with the 872nd regiment noted.
The passage urges selecting a child cough medicine that is pleasant, safe, and effective. It touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as meeting these criteria and being a favorite with many mothers.
Federal prison report states that Victor Berger a socialist congressman elect from Wisconsin may still be seated. The house will decide Berger's fitness to hold his seat when credentials are presented. No member can foresee the action.
Milwaukee socialists announce two protest meetings on March 5 and March 30 to press for amnesty for political prisoners after Victor Berger and four others were sentenced in Chicago. Berger received twenty years in prison as the group cites his speeches in defense of socialist principles.
Columbus Feb 21 Representative Stokes Dayton would crack the Smith one percent tax law to fund public works and provide jobs for the unemployed. His bill lets interest and sinking fund charges on bonds for public works fall outside Smith law limits, with hiring restricted to bona fide residents of the local subdivision.
Alberta Tedrow Stout, 54, wife of John Stout who runs a general store in Mineral, died yesterday at 4 30 PM. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 9 AM at the church with burial in Bethel. Survived by husband, three sons George L Charles Edward and Grover B all of Mineral, two sisters Mrs Albert Nichols Hocking and Mrs John Bobo Albany, and three brothers Charles Tedrow Washington Jacob Tedrow Montana and Lindley Tedrow Athens.
Mrs Henry Rhorick age 64 died suddenly of heart trouble at her Luhrig home. She is survived by her husband eight children and five brothers and three sisters. Funeral services Sunday at 10:30 at the Christian Church conducted by Rev Ransdall with burial in New Marshfield cemetery.
The notice advises those with periodic bilious attacks that appetite drops before an episode. It suggests eating light meat or avoiding meat and taking two Chamberlain's Tablets to help prevent the attack.
The House approved a 750 million dollar revolving fund for the railroad administration by a 272 to 15 vote. The wheat guarantee bill was then taken up. A wartime note mentions soldiers and income tax questions.
On February 21 the marriage of Miss Brown of Trimble and Mr. Lewis L. Leadinghouse of Cincinnati was held in Parkersburg West Virginia. The bride has served as Bell Telephone operator at Trimble for ten years, recently chief operator and assistant manager. The groom, raised in Trimble, later worked in Cincinnati, trained at Camp Sherman, served overseas with the 83rd Division, and recently discharged. They will live in Cincinnati where he runs an undertaker business.
Tokyo report says General Fukushima, famed for a solo haresback crossing of Siberia, died of brain congestion. He served as military attaché to the Japanese legation in Berlin 1887 to 1892 and led the Japanese contingent in the Boxer rebellion, later knighted by King Edward.
More than fifty thousand applications for admission to Mechanics Hall in Boston were received by Mayor Peter's office for President Wilson's Monday address. The hall holds only 7,600 seats at most, highlighting a large overflow demand.
Cincinnati Ohio February 21 Miss Katherine Kolker a Mt Adams Public School teacher collapsed with vertigo while reciting the Star Spangled Banner causing her to miss a performance. Randall J Condon superintendent of schools suspended her pending board investigation.
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