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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1921
Page
6
Ad claims Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are a gentle substitute for calomel. It describes them as a tablet made from pure olive oil and magnesium oxide and promotes their use as a nightly remedy. The copy stresses mild action and easy, trusted dosing.
Frances Montgomery presents Billy Whiskers on a platform tale where the cow from Texas recalls a tough train journey and cruelty in stops, followed by Billy's promise to recount his youthful boast and a payback prank on a mule. The chapter ends with a teaser that tomorrow Billy tells his story.
Fedya awakens Gwenda to desire but acts as a refined artist preserving beauty. He fears breaking her delicate awakening and waits as the couple process their evolving feelings. Gwenda’s tears reveal inner conflict, signaling a coming maturity. the scene ends with a quiet moment and a promise to continue.
Two girlfriends engaged to two men face a dilemma after meeting two more suitors. The note advises breaking engagements if love is lacking and cautions on perfume use. Also discusses proper etiquette for bride elects thanking fiances' families and post wedding correspondence.
A seventeen year old asks if writing a note after a quarrel was wrong. Ruth says no major harm and to improve judgment. A twenty two year old seeks marriage advice after a year together. the adviser affirms the fiancé's affection and urges faithfulness and marriage if truly in love.
A Western Girl asks Mrs Thompson if it is proper for a girl to use paint and perfume and whether it would be in bad taste. Mrs Thompson offers guidance on modesty, propriety, and social expectations for young women.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a trusted laxative for children, praising its fruity taste and claiming the product is the safest bowel remedy. It instructs to look for the name California on the package and promises full directions on each bottle.
Mrs. Millie Groff of Lancaster visited her parents, the Ervin Keeny family, over Sunday. John McGee and his son Clayton visited in Dundas. Miss Mary Hopstetter, formerly ill, is recovering. Ervin Keeny was a business visitor in Athens. A cottage prayer meeting was held at Mrs. Wiian Crabtree’s home Thursday evening. Fred Keeny is employed away from town.
Tom B. Pitkin of 287 Wheeler Street Akron Ohio praises Tanlac claiming it relieved muscular rheumatism fatigue loss of appetite and insomnia after less than a month of use He reports restored strength weight gain and renewed energy The drug is sold in Athens Coolville Nelsonville Amesville Buchtel Glouster and Federal by local pharmacies.
West Virginia visits his parents Mr and Mrs Mose Keeny. The son of A Whitmore is improving. Mr and Mrs Samuel Brown welcomed a new baby boy in Lancaster. The M E church held a big Sunday with a basket dinner and revival meetings begin Monday night. Robert Rife made a business visit in Nelsonville. Lula Perry of Nelsonville visited Beatrice Crabtree. Norah Laffollett Wilma and Althea Whitmore were in Nelsonville Saturday. Katie Corbett of Columbus visits her parents here this week. Charles Masure is very ill.
This pattern offers a regular sleeve dress in seven sizes from 34 to 46 inches. It can be made in gingham chambray lawn percale gabardine or flannelette with a roomy armseye. Size 38 8 requires 5 percent yards of 56 inch material and dress width at lower edge is about 2 yards. A mailed illustration pattern costs 12 cents in silver and 2 stamps.
Miami defeated Wesleyan 22 to 17 in Delaware. Wesleyan led most of the game until the final period when Miami scored a free throw and two field goals to pull ahead.
An advert promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for ailments blamed on female derangement. It targets home, business, and society women and claims relief from overtaxed strength and related pains.
Elijah Burke testified about the door battle at Chambers store in Matewan and the wounding of Felts and the detective. Clyde Long recounted Sid Hatfield threatening a stranger, and E V Lombard added details on a man seen firing at Ferguson as Hatfield and others pursued the wounded.
A vintage ad touts Gude's Pepto Mangan as enriching blood and boosting vigor after illness or poor digestion. It claims the product increases red blood cells, restores color, and yields quick energy, with physicians recommending it and noting to include the word Gude's on the package.
Cleveland officials and county engineers push to remove all grade crossings in Cuyahoga county citing 252 lives lost. The common council and county commissioners back a plan to force railroads, led by Pennsylvanian line, to build tunnels or bridges, noting the railroad requested more time due to finances but asserting ample funds now exist.
New York newsie Samuel Lindenhilt says George Washington had the right dope after a Bowery mission tale of truthfulness. Lindenhilt then confessed to stealing 72 dollars from his employer following the story.
Albany Ohio reports strong attendance at Baptist church union evangelistic meetings. Dr. Miller spoke on Snow to children and the Abundant Life sermon by Rev H E Warner. Evening service featured What Will You Do Then with Jesus. Choir led by Edward Lash adds spirit with saxophone violin and cornet. Monday Dr Strecker from Athens Methodist spoke on The Potter and His Marred Vessel.
Tuesday night the church overflowed as about fifteen men from Class Six in Athens led the singing and the crowd begged for more. Rev. James A. Miller gave a ten minute Washington address, and Rev. H. E. Warren preached the sermon. Meetings continue each evening this week with a full day on Sunday.
Cincinnati February 23 Edward House a Black man arrested for violating the Crabbery act offered a new tale when before Municipal Judge Spiegle He claimed the substance was not whiskey mash in dispute.
A judge fined House $200 after a plan to trap rats by placing cottonseed and meal in a barrel backfired. The scheme would lure rats to jump into the barrel where they could not escape.
Washington report recalls a confrontation between Representatives Blanton and Summers after Summers accused Blanton of attacking colleagues over salary raises. Summers shouted a challenge and brandished a mock wager claiming he would pay $1,000 that Blanton is not a Har.
Readable text notes Alaska possesses grazing land adequate for ten million reindeer. No further details on location or administration are provided.
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