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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1921
Page
6
Billy tells a rambling York state speed trap tale to the Duke who disapproves of reckless driving. The calf tries to stay awake while the goat delivers a moral about law and prudence, then orders a quiet good night for sleep to end the scene. Tomorrow opens Billy's second day at the fair.
An old advertisement promotes Pepto Mangan as a blood builder to prevent colds. It claims red blood cells strengthen resistance to sudden weather changes and cold germs. The ad notes two forms, liquid and tablet, and urges buyers to ask for Gude's Pepto Mangan by name.
Gwenda recalls a brief walk home with Fedya after a tense studio visit. Natalie berates the couple in Russian and English, vowing vengeance for a heartache and a presumed husband theft. Fedya warns her to be quiet as Gwenda and Fedya escape, weighed down by fear and unspoken strain. Gwenda faints after a dizzy spell as Fedya catches her in his arms.
A Athens Ohio reader, Mrs Eliza Price, credits two Dreco bottles with curing fifteen years of catarrh and related ailments. She reports improved breathing, clearer head, no morning nostril blockage, and relief from headaches and kidney pains. Local druggists sell Dreco, introduced by The Cline Pharmacy Co. plus assorted small town notices follow.
Coolville Mrs. R. G. Gunder hosted a six o clock dinner for the Sewing Club at her Main street home last Friday. After a repast guests enjoyed sewing and conversation in the parlor. Two long absent members, Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Custer, were warmly welcomed back.
A newlywed woman asks how to handle being falsely accused of stealing neighbors towels after a mix up with a similar linen. Mrs H C advises calm, charity, and open talk to restore reputation and ease neighbors’ sympathy as the episode passes. In a second letter, a fiancée’s chipped vase at Christmas prompts disclosure to avoid hurt feelings before the spring wedding. The guidance urges honesty and consideration for the fiancé’s feelings.
A government electrician reports that complete automatic telephone systems have been recommenced for four New Zealand cities, restoring automated dialing functions and service reliability.
An extension handle introduces extra reach to open end wrenches without overstressing them, enabling better torque and clearance in tight spaces. The device preserves tool integrity while improving leverage during fastening tasks.
The article argues that quick use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first sign of croup is enough to protect a child, noting that no heroic effort is needed and the remedy is within reach and effective.
During Oct 1920 to Jan 1921 Athens County records show 25 foreign petitioners for naturalization, with eleven declaring intent. Germans and Hungarians lead the list among 26 filings in the three months, while wartime bans bar many from taking exams.
Indiana legislators will be asked this month to approve 1,000,000 dollars to preserve sand dunes as a national park. Richard Lieber leads the effort, aiming for a Lake Michigan park eight miles along the shore and inland beyond a mile, with public matching funds.
A new method has been devised to inscribe wood surfaces used for signs, making the markings permanent. The invention improves durability and legibility of sign text over time.
Rev Parker Moon of Carthage Missouri credits Tanlac with restoring his health after five years of nervous indigestion headaches back pain and insomnia He says his appetite improves sleep returns and he no longer needs laxatives He endorses Tanlac and lists local retailers including Cline's Pharmacy Athens and Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville as outlets.
Mrs. Sarah English of Byesville Ohio testifies that Thurber and Yeo’s Herb Wonder cured her son’s bladder weakness and stomach issues. The prepared root and berry compound claims to remove the cause, aid kidneys and bladder, and relieve constipation and rheumatism. Available at The Cline Pharmacy Co Athens The Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville and H B Smith’s Drug Store Pomeroy.
The First Christian church held its annual election Sunday naming elders deaconesses and deacons for the coming year. Officers include Prof. F. Treadley N. K. Alderman J. H. Burt D. Robinson T. R. Bennett A. W. Easler and others as elders. Deaconesses listed include Mrs. N. K. Alderman and Mrs. J. H. Burt among twelve. Deacons named include J. F. Robinson Roy Sayer F. F. Kittle E. W. Bingman and multiple others. Sunday school officers elected feature Supt. J. H. Burt and assistants W. D. Robinson J. H. Robinson with Lucille Duffee as secretary and Frances M. Murch as assistant secretary.
Ohio University quintet defeated the American Legion squad from Parkersburg 24 to 17 at the gym. Davis stood out for the home team while Don Whiting led the visitors. The Green and White led throughout but shot accuracy was off. Ohio opens the season against St Xavier in Cincinnati and faces Miami at Oxford next Saturday.
A London factory is producing about five million cardboard receptacles weekly to substitute tin food containers, signaling a shift in packaging materials and industrial output.
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