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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1923
Page
8
An advertisement urges readers with ruptures to request a free trial of W. S. Rice's stimulating application. It promises muscles tighten and crossing openings form, potentially eliminating supports or trusses. The note sits among local church, school, and community updates.
An advertising notice promotes Marmola Prescription tablets as a harmless effective obesity remedy. It cites worldwide availability at one dollar per case and directs purchase from Marmola at 4612 Woodward Ave, Detroit Michigan, claiming no dieting or vigorous exercise is needed for weight loss.
Premier Andrew Bonar Law told the English Speaking Union in London that American participation in European politics is likely when opportunities arise. He warned America’s withdrawal after peace cannot be calculated and urged engagement with the old world’s troubles.
An old advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as the quickest cure for sore stiff joints. It claims immediate tingling heat within minutes and long lasting pain relief, urging customers to demand the genuine Rowles brand from druggists.
The state highway department will prepare plans and specifications for the road east of Coolville. Four miles long with easy grades will be paved or concreted this year. The project is estimated at over $200,000. Bids are expected within weeks, with completion hoped by late fall.
In Columbus on February 22 the Ohio Senate, by 18 to 16, postponed further action on a proposed minimum wage law for women and children. A fact finding committee was proposed with three senators and three representatives to study the issue.
Beaumont notes a Chauncey gathering Tuesday with Mrs John Martin from The Plains visiting Mrs Gaston Coe near Circle Hill on Friday. Myrtie Pidcock and sister Alma Bricker visited Chauncey Monday while Dudley Le Master hosted an enjoyable Wednesday evening for Carroll Pickering Henry LeMaster Asa Witham Roy Bricker Adeline Whiteman Ruth Bettis Rose Bush and Myrtle Hook with music by Mr Witham and Mr.
LeMaster John Martin of The Plains is hospitalized in Columbus for treatment. Asa Witham attended a show at Nelsonville Friday evening. Mrs Anna Witham shopped in Athens Tuesday. Mrs Isabella Coe was in Nelsonville shopping Monday.
In Elyria Ohio John W Engle seeks 15900 dollars and Charles Yontz 5000 dollars for injuries alleged after a road defect caused them to be thrown from a tandem motorcycle. The plaintiffs accuse Avon Lake Village of liability for the accident.
The article states whooping cough is a neglected child disease with about 6822 deaths in the United States in one year. It notes no cure, but relief can shorten duration. It advertises Dr Drake’s Glesseco as a remedy claimed to ease coughing and speed recovery, with physician endorsement and drugstore sale.
Harmony Hill and nearby communities report a week with flu illness easing gently. Several residents attend to family health and funerals, with school activities continuing and a Boy Scout troop naming J C Coggeshall as Scoutmaster. Local visits occur among families, neighbors travel to Parkersburg and Belleville, and a Lincoln birthday holiday is observed. A musical event at Little Stocking is planned for Feb 21.
Court clerk Floyd Morris claims the steel vault and metal fixtures at city hall are charged with electricity causing shocks. The piece also notes Sugar production in Liverpool University linked to light acting on carbonic acid.
The Lattridge Ladies Aid Society enjoyed a pleasant February gathering at Mrs. Blackwood’s with nine members and two visitors. A quilt was crafted for Mrs. Blackwood as part of the usual society business.
Ohio University hosts Dr. Allyn K. Foster for a weekend lecture series promoting an inductive approach to faith. Foster argues science and religion share mysteries and facts, with religion seen as the play of spiritual forces and facts guiding belief. He stresses grasping new facts before creed.
Dr Foster urged acceptance of faith as akin to science for mental and spiritual growth. He spoke to Athens High School Thursday morning and addressed college and high school men at 2 PM, with another lecture at 7:30 PM in Ewing Hall.
Governor Donahey, members of the state legislature and other officials are expected to attend a special program at Ohio State University today.
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