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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1919
Page
6
A brief fragment from Oskaloosa Iowa mentions long years of misery and severe pains attributed to Waknoie. The text is incomplete but centers on enduring illness.
A woman writes of loneliness and independence, contrasting bachelor days with married life. She chafes at being dependent yet longs for intimate domestic affection, imagining cheerful routines and shared moments, while debating modern womanhood and traditional roles. The note ends with a promise to continue.
A fragment advertises Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a true herbal tonic for women. The wording promotes its effectiveness and suggests it cures various ailments associated with women’s health.
Incomplete text notes widespread cold affects commerce with mentions of families and daily routines, but specific figures, dates, or locations are unreadable. The fragment references parents and societal roles and hints at economic impact without verifiable details.
A married mother of seven seeks guidance as her husband, once steady, loses work and mood. Elizabeth Thompson urges faith, encouragement to work, and staying together. A teen girl and friend pair discuss smoking and age limits, urging caution and withdrawal if bad habits persist. A fourteen year old is advised against dating a older boyfriend, reinforcing she is too young.
The second Class Six social at the M. B. Church in Athens highlighted a big dinner prepared by wives of members. Dr. W. A. Matheny of the university led a practical physics and chemistry program with experiments designed to illuminate everyday phenomena. Over one hundred men attended and look forward to the next gathering.
The municipality in Genoa conferred a gold medal on the 832nd U.S. Infantry, stationed there before transport to New York. The 832nd is part of the 83rd Division and consists of Ohio infantrymen.
The president sent to the Senate the nomination of Hugh Wallace Tacoma Wash as ambassador to France to follow William Graves Sharp who resigned.
A new candy making machine is described with a daily capacity of 3 000 pounds. The invention promises faster production for confectioners and could impact factory output schedules.
A vintage warning-like promotional note touts a laxative marketed as safe for children. It urges parents to seek the California label, claims fruity taste, and provides dosing directions per bottle. The text emphasizes removing poisons from stomach, liver, and bowels and reassures mothers to give it without fear.
Cut out this advertisement and mail 6 cents to Foley and Co. at 2835 Effield Ave Chicago Ill with your name and address. You will receive a trial package featuring Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and chest soreness, Ryiney 3 for kidney and joint pain, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing.
A fragment notes Beecham's Pills marketed in wedding boxes priced at 25 cents, with mention of packaging and the Ganges Bete ot Jee.
Mrs A Jennings of 1734 Armitage Avenue Chicago claims Mentho Laxene cured her husband after four years of coughing and helped her child with colds. An advertisement offers a 2% ounce bottle with directions to make a full pint at home claiming it is a cures all for coughs colds and catarrh.
Mr William Radford and son Roy were in Chase on business last week. Mrs Ida Sauters visited relatives in Athens. John Young spent Sunday with ill Mr Nathan Quivy of Bedford. Dock Kenney of Athens stayed with John Bolin. Mr and Mrs Robert Coats of Athens visited relatives. Oxley of Pleasanton was here last week. Everette Carbaugh spent Sunday at Albany with high school and A T C friends. John Helwig had his machine repaired at Bolin Parker garage in Albany. Edna Haning visited Jerseyville friends last week. Lewis Sargent and son Charley came to Athens Thursday. Henry Martin helps Charles Haning with farm work. Elmer Ellis sold a horse to Henry Bobo of Pleasanton. Elza Sapp and Earl Sapp of Pratt Fork bought horses here Saturday.
Shade residents Miss Finis Wingett Miss Ethel Flander and Miss Golda Brown spent the weekend at their homes Edna Haning visits friends at this place Mrs Milton Chappel called on mother Mrs Joseph Hawk Florence Beckett spent weekend with sister Mrs Edith Bobo of Athens Superintendent Root and Prof Ash visited the high school Epworth League gathering led by Rev Miller Mrs Arthur Burson and children on the sick list Lumber hauling and leasing drive Jer seyville business times Pleasant Valley postpones meeting due to weather Addie Beckett returns to school near Amesville Athens visitors Mrs Evans Collins and Miss Sylvie Ziggagfoose guest James Watkins family Nency Strahl guest of the Watkins family Corporal Ralph Hawk in Germany on a fifteen day hike Pie social at Pleasant Valley high school Friday February 28 all invited with pie and purses.
Citizens and residents must file income tax returns by March 15 or face penalties. Ohio collectors listed for payment and advice include Gilfigan Cincinnati Niles Toledo Williamson Columbus Weis Cleveland. Single filers with 1918 net income 1000+ and married couples with 2000+ must file Form 1040A or 1040 with help available at no charge. Exemptions include 1000 for single, 2000 for married, and 200 per dependent under eighteen. Accuracy required. report all wages, interest, dividends, and rents.
Governor Cox announced he will attend President Wilsons governor conference next Monday prioritizing unemployment as the state’s most important issue. The meeting in Columbus is set to address rising joblessness and economic concerns.
Andrew K. Cowen Lock aged 102 died in Milburn New Jersey last night. The death announced from the local area notes his long life and local roots.
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