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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1919
Page
6
An advertisement touts a hair tint that allegedly rejuvenates look by ten years and claims harmless formula with no odor. It lists two colors and prices but contains garbled text and unclear product details, raising questions about accuracy and safety.
A personal missive describes a man debating marital happiness with Aunt Martha. He argues shared love does not erase other deep friendships and memories, insisting a life rich in varied human relations strengthens rather than weakens marriage. The piece ends with a teaser note from Walt.
A brief health notice promises fast relief from nasal congestion and head pressure. It asserts airways will open and breathing will improve, with reduced snuffles headaches and runny nose.
An advertisement extols Bio-feren as a powerful tonic to rebuild strength and brain function after influenza. It highlights iron content for red blood cells, lecithin for brain vigor, and casts the product as suitable for general weakness, with a money-back guarantee and mailed pattern offer.
The ad urges starting each day with hot water and limestone phosphate to flush the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims benefits from removing waste toxins reducing constipation bilious spells and sickly complexions while boosting appetite for breakfast.
A 20th century advice column discusses marital strain and loyalty. Readers ask about leaving an unhappy marriage, infidelity, and financial concerns. The adviser urges appreciating blessings, suggests volunteer work, education, and warns against rushing remarriage after indiscretions.
A shrub native to the Philippines was found to contain a large amount of atropine and at least one other valuable drug. Researchers note potential pharmaceutical applications while cautioning about safety and legal controls.
An old advertisement touts Gets-It as the top selling corn remover, claiming quick relief from corn pains and easy removal. The copy promises no limp during dances and asserts money back guarantees from EB. Lawrence & Co. Chicago, IL.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are promoted as a gentle daily remedy for bad breath and cleansing the bowels and liver. The copy claims these sugar coated tablets purify the system, have no griping, and are backed by seven years of practice with patients suffering bowel or liver issues.
Miss Lydia Nanna stayed with sister Mrs Edson Kyle in Athens as Sunday guest. Miss Eunice Todd from Nelsonville visits aunt Mrs R Hysel and has been poorly. Harvey Nichols visited Hebbardsville with Saman tha Lowery family Sunday. Bessie Treadway visited Mrs Harold Stright Thursday. S B Masters of Athens recently guests of Mr and Mrs H Nichols. Many Athens folks attended Lewis Hunter’s funeral Wednesday. Mrs Harry Barron and children visited Barberton after relatives. Mrs Sarah Hewett attended Mrs John Stout’s funeral at Mineral Saturday. Marshfield Grange program planned for March 1 features Song 94, Roll Call, home remedies, corn and potato cultivation, reading, and law discussion.
Mrs. Gladys Gibson joined sister Mrs. Jacob Gibson in Chillicothe for a Sunday visit. W. A. Shott and wife along with Tom Mahaffey and wife visited Athens. Miss Lenore Lemen from Frost visited her mother Mrs. Mamie Richardson. Lieut Vern Beane left for Cleveland on a Poe trip. Frank Robinson and family from Stewart spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ora Ashcraft. Hershey Lockhart moved to Palestine West Virginia. Mrs Jeannette Harris accepted work at Ironton with McQuigg Millerney Co. Pearl Rodehaver of Athens RD 4 and Miss Biddle of Athens visited Miss Dorothea Harper. Mrs J J Lowry of Napoleon visited her mother Mrs W C Light. Mrs Eva Norris of Stewart visited her sister Mrs C E B Kincade Tuesday night. Mrs Gladys Hill attended to Jost. Mr and Mrs C A Wiseman and children of Athens visited Sunday.
Miss Helen Cray visited Athens on Monday. Tuesday visitors included Mrs. Emma Romanians J. E. Lawrence and Isaac Brewer. Walter Stewart was honorably discharged from Camp Sherman and returned home Saturday evening. This is the third local son to come home from service. Mrs. Lovena Jones of R. D. No. 3 visited her daughter Dr. Geneva Frey.
The local report outlines a new tax law going into effect this week with taxes mainly on manufacturers for many items including cameras soaps auto accessories and pianos while consumers feel no immediate rise. Beginning May first semi luxury taxes hit shoppers for dress items soda fountain goods and more and tobacco and liquor face new levies. From April first rail fares steamship tickets insurance clubs pipe lines and other services will bear the new taxes.
Severe thunderstorm hit Sharpsburg on Saturday with heavy rain and predictions of cold weather later fading. Local clergy and residents share news from Mt Herman and nearby towns, plus farming plans, funerals, plays, road work, and school opinions on teachers and district officials. A cooking utensil cover design is described.
A Cleveland based product from the E. W. Rose Co. sells Zemo bottles for 35¢ or $1 for cleansing and soothing skin. It claims to ease pimples eczema ringworm blotches and similar troubles while leaving skin soft and healthy.
The piece advocates replacing harsh childhood laxatives with Cascarets candy tablets for children and babies. It touts gentle, frequent use, a pleasant taste, a 10 cent price, and insistence that Cascarets cause no after effects.
A vintage ad touts Haarlem Oil Capsules as a universal remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles and related systemic weaknesses. It promises restored health and warns against substitutes while urging immediate use before conditions worsen.
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