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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1920

Page

6

Don Sung boosts hen egg production in cold weather

A poultry ad cites John Duni of Cherry Valley Pennsylvania claiming 15 eggs daily from 23 hens in winter after using Don Sung. The trial promises a 30 day test with money back if results fail, offering 50 cents per package by mail from Burrell Dugger Co. Indianapolis.

Fe Don Sung John Duni Box Cherry Valley Don Sung Burrell. Dugger Co Columbia Bldg Indianapolis Ind

Heart and Home Problems: A Boy Seeks School Guidance

A fourteen year old in sixth grade asks whether to quit school after a long absence from classes due to moving states and language barriers. The adviser urges perseverance, noting future gains from education, humility in being behind, and how schooling enhances life appreciation.

Dear Mrs. Thompson on a bashful school beau

A sixteen year old girl asks if a shy schoolmate cares for her and how to proceed. Torch y replies that many sixteen year old boys fear liking girls and warns against prompting conversations. He says bashfulness fades with experience and the boy must gain confidence himself.

Mrs. Thompson Florida Torchy

Gifted Diamond Ring Dilemma Stirs Marital Etiquette

A married woman asks whether to wear a diamond ring given by another man. The adviser says accept the gift as both spouses approve, but avoid wearing it on the engagement finger. The right hand’s corresponding finger is suggested as more suitable.

Mrs. Thompson B. I

Advice on gentle hair care for long hair

A child writes about long hair past the waist and asks for fixes. Suggestions include wearing a braid, using a ribbon bow at the forehead, a barretta at the neck, brushing a hundred strokes nightly, and washing at least once a month to keep hair well kept.

Mrs. Thompson

No Great Act of Heroism Required for Croup Aid

The article argues that early use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents croup, noting many neglect simple treatment despite its availability and prompt effectiveness. It emphasizes quick action at first sign and accessibility of the remedy for all households.

Oil hits new mid continent high in Tulsa market

Oil prices surged to a record mid continent high as Sinclair Oil and Gas Co announced a $3 a barrel rise. Burk Burnett and Ranger crude were also quoted at the same price, with other firms expected to follow.

Tulsa Okla Sinclair Oil and Gas Company Burk Burnett Ranger

Morning promise and a health tonant paid by Cascarets

A hogwash health blurb touts Cascarets as a gentle sleep aiding remedy that cleanses liver and bowels, cures bilious feelings, headaches, and skin tone, claiming no griping or sickness unlike Calomel or harsh pills, and that it costs little.

Jeel

Torch Notes: Local Visitors and Obituaries

Torch society column lists visits and illnesses including Rev Bailey visiting sister Mrs Thomas Dunfee and Carol Bean visiting Clifford Bean at Coolville Station. It notes John Atkinson recovering from pneumonia and the death of Charles E Hallett in Columbus with survivors and former B&O Railroad post. Debbie Dunfee recovering from a broken hip.

Bailey Thomas Dunfee John Atkinson Day Arthur Watson Leslie Romine Belpre Gus Griffin Fanny Coleman Ralph Scarlett Parkersburg H. Bishop Given Winifred Virginia Lydia Circleville Givens W. R. Baker Delmer Watson Carlos Bean Clifford Bean Coolville Station George Jones Stout Coolville Ace Baker Thelma Underwood Millfield Austin Romine Charles E. Hallett Oliver and Rhoda Hallett Columbus S. M Little Hocking Wednesay Michael Carnivale

Tick Ridge News In Brief

Frank Shanks ill with the grip. Mrs. Elmer Forman seriously ill but improving. Lucile and Walter Jones of Lookout vacationing with grandmother Mrs. G W Jones. James and Frenda Steed vacationing at home. Hiram Baughman’s family with aged parents James and Steed. Pearl Shanks family at Lester Enlow on New Year’s Day. Mrs. Will Hoisington back home. Mrs. James Price still on sick list. Elmas Wilson from New Marshfield visited for census. Lulu Steed buys a victrola for the school. Cold snap two degrees below zero on New Year’s Day. May Woodyard and son Kenneth of Athens visit parents. John and Nora Price shopped in Albany. Carl Smith visiting Emma Jones. Delbert Jones in Athens for a day. Edith Drake visiting.

Frank Shanks Elmer Forman Lucile Walter Jones Lookout G. W. Jones James Frenda Steed Hiram Baughman James Steed Pearl Shanks Lester Enlow Will Hoisington James Price Elmas Wilson New Marshfield Lulu Steed Jean Potter May Woodyard Kenneth Athens John Nora Price Albany Carl Smith Emma Jones Delbert Jones Edith Drake

Buckeye State Building and Loan Co Promises Growth

The Buckeye State Building and Loan Co at 22 West Gay Street Columbus pledges safety and conservatism, promises to serve public needs by offering a secure place to save and then lending funds to help people buy homes, aiming for greater 1920 service and prosperity.

Buckeye State Building and Loan Co Rankin Bidg West Gay St Columbus Buckeye

Dreco medicine praised by Newark man in early ad column

Mr George Angleoff of Newark Ohio says two bottles of Dreco greatly improved his digestion chronic dyspepsia and constipation since 1917. He reports better color strength and regular bowels after using the remedy and credits Dreco’s herbal formula with liver kidney and blood support. The ad notes Dreco contains no potash or mercury and is sold by The Cline Pharmacy Co Athens. Experts in Brazil see coal gas use with stationary engines for locomotives.

George Angleoff Newark Athens Cline Pharmacy Co Government of Brazil

French inventor's bicycle draws cheer with tiny auto wheel

A rider on a French inventor's bicycle pedals while seated in a comfortable chair as a small automobile wheel cheers on the machine.

New Discovery Proclaims Cure for Colds and Coughs

Dr King's New Discovery touted as the reliable cure for stubborn colds and advancing coughs. A fifty year old remedy marketed for the whole family, with a bottle priced at 60 cents and 1.20 dollars at all druggists.

Dr. King

Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer Gentle Bowel Regulation

An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a mild laxative health aid to regulate bowels and cleanse impurities. It claims to promote proper bile flow without harsh purgatives and notes availability from druggists for 2 cents.

Dr. King New Life

Earthquake Shakes Mexico City and Vera Cruz Region

A Saturday night quake rattled nearly the entire republic with four minutes thirty five seconds of tremors. Mexico City residents flooded streets while churches held services. Vera Cruz and Puebla reported heavy damage and collapsed docks. casualties feared though unconfirmed as bells rang for aid.

Ralph H. Turner United Press Mexico City Republic Central Observatory Vera Cruz Puebla

Relief in sight as Columbus gas asphyxiation victims recover

January 5 Columbus relief from cold spell is near and will help residents. Four people suffered asphyxiation from gas under a hot water tank in a basement. Dr. W M Hindman his wife and their son Richard 20 and a Hindman sister were recovering.

Columbus W. M. Hindman Northminister Presbyterian Church Hindman Richard Dr. Hindman

Old Criminal Is Caught Again with Bad Coin

Charles Kline, 61, a noted counterfeiter, was arrested Sunday night at the home of Charles Hocking Berry eight miles northwest of West Jefferson. He was held at Columbus city prison for federal authorities and had twenty one newly counterfeited half dollars in his possession. He had escaped from the Moundsville federal prison last July where he was serving a five year term.

Columbus, O Charles Kline City Charles Hocking Berry West Jefferson Kline Moundsville W. Va

Sermon Draws Attention at M E Church Tonight

A church notice urges attenders to hear a pivotal address at seven, stressing it concerns every reader and highlighting the personal impact of the message.

M. E. Church

Mrs N Verne Mitchell Seriously Injured in Parlor Game

Mrs N Verne Mitchell wife of United Securities Company president and society leader is in serious condition at her Canton home with several broken ribs after a parlor game attempt at a friend's house. The plan to lift her by fingertips caused a fall when a grip slipped.

Canton, O N. Verne Mitchell United Securities Company

Insane Patient Hangs Self at State Hospital

In Columbus Ohio on January 5 Jessie Grace Rogers a 43 year old from Barnesville hanged herself with a sheet rope in her room at the State hospital. Her body was found by an attendant. She had been admitted last July from Belmont County and is to be buried in Barnesville at her daughter Mrs Lawrence Roby’s home.

Columbus Jessie Grace Rogers Barnesville State Hospital

Political Banquet Endorses Grosvenor for Re election

In Athens county the annual political event at Hotel Berry drew party enthusiasm. The main outcome was the endorsement of General C. H. Grosvenor for renomination and reelection in the eleventh district as a winter winds cannot dampen political fervor. Albany reports the Good Times Club banquet at Hotel Berry with attendees including Frank S. Carpenter and others.

Athens County Hotel Berry C. H. Grosvenor Albany Good Times Club Frank S. Carpenter K. T. McKinstry Harry Brown J. N. Brown Frank Murphy E. L. Murphy L Jones Orville Dailey John Lindley J. G. Vorhes J. H. Cline George Zimmerman Herbert Swain Klarry Vy. McKinstry

Roach Marks Seventh Year Attending Sunday School

On Sunday A. L. Roach completed his seventh year of attending the M. E. Sunday school without missing a single Sunday, a notable record of punctual devotion to the church program.

A. L. Roach M. E. Sunday School

Start the New Year Groceries at W H Brooks

Notice advertises low prices at W H Brooks for New Year groceries. Listed items include sugar 15c per lb, Navy Beans 10c per lb, Buckwheat flour 25c for 3 lb, Prunes 30c, Castile soap 6c, toilet paper 5c, Lye Hominy 10c, Tomatoes 15c, Pink Salmon 15c, bulk coffee 35c, ground coffee 40c, gas mantles 10c, washboards 50c, table peaches 3744c, and corn? Prices reflect era shopping.

W. H. Brooks

Iron Ore Discovery Prompts Hydro Power Plan on Celebes

The Celebes island discovery of hundreds of thousands of tons of iron ore spurs a plan to harness mountain streams using hydroelectric power to extract and transport the ore.

Indian Celebes

Wedding Permits Sealed for Several Couples in Coolville and Nearby

Orville Bardin a laborer and Mayme Gillilan both of Coolville obtain a marriage license. Herbert Hartley a miner and Rinda Steede a teacher both of New Marshfield also receive permits. Arch Croston a miner of Sharpsburg and Delphia Smith of Lathrop are approved. George Beitmann a salesman of Taylorsville Ill and Mary Vanetta Smith of Athens receive licenses. Harold E Kinney a plumber and Mary D Allen of Glouster also listed.

Orville Bardin Mayme Gillilan Coolville Herbert Hartley Rinda Steede New Marshfield Arch Croston Sharpsburg Delphia Smith Lathrop George Beitmann Taylorsville Ill Mary Vanetta Smith Athens Harold E. Kinney Mary D. Allen Glouster

Property Transfers Across Townships Record

Athens Township transfers include John W Buck and Mildred Buck selling 44.71 acres to Oliver E Reading for 10000 dollars. Athens City Hattie Fulton sells lot 645 to Alexander Root for 1700 dollars. Ethel H Kelly sells lot 2240 to Everett A Person for unspecified amount. Morris Henshaw by Sheriff sells lot 785 to Orson Brandeberry for 1450 dollars. Troy Township A J Dilley sells 41 acres to M F Pennybaker for 220 dollars. Waterloo Township George and Jno Howson sell 10 acres to Artie Easterling for 800 dollars. Ohio State Forfeit sells surface of 2.03 acres to Esther Marks.

Athens John W. Buck Mildred Buck Oliver E. Reading Athens City Hattie Fulton Alexander Root Ethel H. Kelly Everett A. Person Morris Henshaw Orson Brandeberry Troy A. J. Dilley M. F. Pennybaker Waterloo George Jno Howson Artie Easterling Ohio State Esther Marks

Revival Meet Begins Sunday at First Methodist Church

The First Methodist Episcopal church opens a two week revival led by Dr. C. Lloyd Strecker despite cold weather. Morning and evening services attract fair crowds as sermon topics are announced on distributed folders. The pastor kicked off the series yesterday with the message theme What Must I Do to Be Saved Acts 16 30.

First Methodist Episcopal Church C. Lloyd Strecker Pasetor

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Kemp Oes Scott & Bowne Bloomfield, N. J Dr. Edwards Edwards Zemo The E. W. Rose Co Cleveland, O Chichester S Mr. Duni Avicol Athens Poultry & Produce CO Tick Ridge Mexico Ultspell State Asylum Court House Georgie Kelly Harry Casey Gene Byrnes Mack
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