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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1927
Page
7
Senator Royal S Copeland urges new mothers to learn baby language and avoid overfeeding. He stresses the importance of frequent, small feedings and ensuring adequate water, warning against overfeeding in the first year and outlining feeding guidelines.
On Fifth Avenue fashion rises with the waistline toward next year. New looks include satin-skirted jumpsuits, chiffon day frocks with double jackets, navy and beige checked taffeta suits, and a wool jersey fabric novelty. Fur collars, large lapin bows, white crepe de Chine frocks with gold embroidery, and a crystal embroidered white chiffon evening gown with silver rosettes highlight a chic season.
The article stresses the importance of plain water for infants and the challenges of bottle feeding after weaning. It warns that improper preparation of cow's milk can cause illness and highlights the nurse or doctor guidance, daily baths, dressing, and the immense time mothers devote to a healthy, thriving baby.
Readers ask about poisons arsenate and lead and their lethal doses. The exchange notes large doses can be deadly and advocates caution. A separate query on appendicitis discusses constipation diet water and regular elimination plus possible operation for chronic cases advised by a physician. A note on supersensitive ears recommends a personal doctor examination.
A narrator witnesses Mary overcoming a feared habit by night with a tender promise of a kiss good night. Suspense grows as the narrator wrestles with Mary’s safety, devious acquaintances, and a hidden identity while threads of danger tighten around the unnamed female lead.
John H. Shaner of Millfield and a Corning brakeman were nearly killed Monday night when struck by an engine. Shaner was thrown sixty feet onto his head and shoulders but survived with injuries. He was treated in Corning and taken to relatives’ homes as doctors reported no broken bones. The accident prompted the shift to continue as he recovers, while his wife, related to Mr. Burchfield, remains ill. A Dorcas quilting session of the Seventh Day Adventist church at Chauncey drew attendees all day.
In Chauncey First Christian church Rev Vian announces revival services beginning Sunday February 27 with sermons Mans Responsibilities in the morning and Satans Artillery Neath Camaflouge of Ire legions in the evening. Rev F E Roberts will conduct and preach Monday at 7 pm, joined by pastor Homer H Vian. Choirs and soloists Mr Roberts and Mr Vian to perform at all services. Bible school at 9 30 am and Christian Endeavor at 6 pm.
Mrs. Howard O Brown hosted the Loyal Womans circle at Best Converse street with Mrs. Charles Fiske presiding. W H Drake led devotion and Mrs John Shafer taught the program while Mrs Charles Sweeney gave a reading. Fiske won first prize and Drake second with Audrey Himes assisting. Next meeting planned at Mrs Charles Sweeneys home. Members present included Mrs Harvey Nye and several others.
Mrs. Louise Will of Dayton Ohio says she cured a goitre four years ago using Sorbol Quadruple a stainless liniment sold by all grocers or from Serbol Company Mechanicsburg Ohio Local McKee Drug Co.
Millions of men and women found relief after months of agony with Peterson's Ointment. The ad claims healing for eczema, skin eruptions, pimples, rashes, ulcers, sores and burning feet with a 35 cent box.
An ad promotes Dave's Mentha Pepsin a digestive remedy that combines Pepsin with other agents to relieve stomach distress rapidly. It claims to ease indigestion gas bloating and dizziness and to improve mood sleep and appetite after restoring stomach health. The product is described as pleasant tasting and backed by Cline Pharmacy and druggists.
Columbus firefighter Mr. Owen fondly praises Tanlac after claiming the tonic restored his digestion and energy. He describes stomach trouble, weight loss from 170 to 140 pounds, and says four bottles brought him back to 170 pounds with renewed vigor. He endorses Tanlac as a body builder in Columbus, Ohio.
Mr and Mrs William McDonald hosted guests Monday evening at their Lower Plains home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Cook and Mr and Mrs W C Nichols. Mrs McDonald served refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins of Chauncey entertained at a chicken dinner Sunday at their Converse street home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Elmer Bingman and daughter Miss Ghelma Bingman of Athens.
The Zion Baptist Ladies' Aid Society met at the Lower Plains church for weekly quilting. Present were Mrs. Flora Mellarg, Mrs. Harry Moore, Mrs. Elmer Coon, Mrs. B. G. Nichols, and Mrs. Benton Potts.
The Rev. and Mrs. V. Ahibrand hosted guests Wednesday evening at their High Street home. Invited were county infirmary employees in Chauncey including Mrs. Mozelle Tanborey Miss Hunice Lowing Miss Hazel Labugh and Miss Mary Young. Mrs Ahibrand served a collation.
An ad touts Rowles Red Pepper Rub as the fastest relief for a painful back. It claims concentrated heat from red peppers penetrates within three minutes, removing pain and soreness, with a warning to buy only the genuine Rowles labeled product from druggists.
Coon's parents Mr and Mrs K G Nichols, H L McDonald and Charles Mc Donald of Racine spent Sunday at their home. Mrs James Telly has returned to Moundsville West Virginia ending a week's visit here with her sister.
Columbus minister’s wife relates experience with bladder irritation relief using lithiated buchu Keller Formula and salts. Rev W H Mitchell of 824 North Park Street Columbus states wife woke 6 times nightly before treatment and claims tablets ease irritation by flushing foreign matter and reducing acidity. Keller Impocasary Botecnburg Ohio. Local availability at McKee Drug Co.
A Chauncey Pagent Teacher meeting was postponed yesterday afternoon and will be announced later.
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