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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1920
Page
2
An old drug advertisement touts taking Pape's Cold Compound every two hours for up to three doses to break up a cold. It claims rapid relief from nasal congestion headaches feverishness sneezing and sore stiffness and notes it costs only a few cents and contains no quinine.
A Ruston reader describes Vinal as building up health after fatigue and fatigue symptoms, saying it helps her eat, work, and sleep. The ad touts Vinal as a beef and cod liver protein tonic that calms nerves and creates strength for working men.
Association for Improving the Conditions of New York urges avoiding crowds and maintaining hygiene to prevent influenza. It recommends a homemade mentholated medicine mix to relieve catarrh and cold symptoms, with gargling and nasal spraying as daily routines. The remedy is sold in vials of three quarters of an ounce to prepare a pint for use.
Mr H M Crippen and Dr W N Alderman are in Cincinnati on business. Society groups meet Wednesday including Higley Study Circle at 2 PM with Mrs Charles Cameron and Phi Delta Theta auxiliary at Mulberry street. Standard Bearers gather at 6 PM with Miss Frances Me Cordrick. Mrs T O Day returns from Amesville after visiting son J L Smith. Adda Bailey and sisters return from Parkersburg. Mrs S R Crossen and family motor to Albany for a day visit. Mr and Mrs H L Hamilton return from holiday visit in Zanesville with relatives. Rev Dr A Y Wilcox goes to Zanesville for Putnam Presbyterian services. Miss Jessie Mills resumes duties in Richmond schools after vacation. Miss Helen Miller from Lancaster visiting for Aldine Roach wedding. Mr Ralph P Jennings travels to Foley Alabama after uncle’s death. funeral in Decatur, Alabama Wednesday. Mrs Louise Cullums ill with bronchitis. son Edward Cullums returns to South Charleston.
The article names Bradley, Jessie Hoisington, Lula and Dorothy Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Moore, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johnson among the members of a social directory or community roster.
Dinner for Mrs. Charles Roush and daughter Helen was held Sunday at their West Union Street home with fourteen covers. Honor guests included Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Warren Jr. and children William and Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Young, and Mr. Sam Warren Sr. Other invitees were Mr. Jesse Warren, and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Roush with Grace and Earl.
Miss Ethel Burson and Mr Paul S Keever were married today at 10 in her South College Street home with Rev C L Strecker officiating. Attendants included maid of honor Miss Helen Keever and best man Donald Keever.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Vandyke return to Akron after a two week visit in Athens with mothers and siblings. A larger party including Mr Warren Sr and Jr and two sons head to Los Angeles for the winter, staying in Hollywood. J A Holmes departs for Florida with Lakeland as a base, visiting Punta Gorda before returning north. Miss Louise Roach heads to Cleveland for construction drawing work while Hazel Roach resumes teaching in Marietta schools. Miss Athens Snyder travels to Cambridge to become chamber of commerce stenographer under Robert Leopold, after leaving Athens CCW with a raise in pay.
A group of youths gathered at Silas Hoisington's Saturday evening for games and music, followed by candy. Attendees included Mack Braley, Elwood Verity, Donald Henry, Harold Brown, Vernal Hoisington, Dave Jones, Dent Brown, Fred Kern, Theodore Winger, Herbert Brown, Nelle Tavson, Edna and Bertha Moore, and Elsie.
Senate debate opens on peace treaty reservations as Senator King Utah Democrat proposes a compromise plan aligned with the Lodge reservations. He argues reservations can be effective if three other nations accept them, reducing need for affirmative action by others. Public petitions for ratification flood the senate and civic groups push for action.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a premier kidney liver and bladder medicine. It touts gentle healing effects and urges immediate treatment with bottle sizes available at drug stores or a ten cent sample request to Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York. It asks readers in Athens Messenger to mention the paper.
Reports confirm Murray City hosts the largest single oil well sale in Ohio this week while Rutland experiences an oil boom with high grade wells and a new deep well underway. The weather cools, with seven o'clock Tuesday showing eight above zero as summer talk returns. A poignant note tells of two collies guarding their dead master near Stewart, highlighting canine loyalty.
A Vancouver Province clipping shows a playful classifieds line “For sale Brass bed, $36.50 Slightly married.” The Shrapnel Corner Philosopher quips about statesmen and bungalow style homes with no attic to speak of, and notes diplomats who cannot frame excuses for late nights.
Cattle have been signed for these tuberculin tests. Interest among cattle owners has grown in recent days and a state veterinarian visit could lead to many more herds undergoing testing.
A sizable congregation attended the First Methodist Episcopal Church revival service on Monday evening. The sermon urged personal repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Savior, noting there is no single formula for salvation and stressing heart faith and righteous conduct. The revival, halted by flu in winter, aims to add more professed Christians and church members as meetings continue. Tonight’s topic is "A simple Mystery" from John 8 7, with services at 7 PM.
In Columbus on January 6 personal appeals for higher salaries to state employes were made to a legislative committee gathering data on the subject. Chief Justice Nichols urged about twenty court workers to raise their pay, while the state utilities commission asked for raises from 4500 to 6000 dollars for its members and 660 to 700 for underlings. Thousands of state employees plan to present their financial needs this week as the committee signals wage increase recommendations to the upcoming legislature.
C L Hardway traveled to Gallipolis on a business trip last Friday. Olivia and Orland Branch spent a few days at Long Bottom. Mrs Nora Rodebaugh made a business trip to Parkersburg last Tuesday. Garland Lamb called on friends in Athens last week. Lena Pfarr left for Akron to visit relatives. A party was hosted at Mrs Rodebaugh's last Thursday evening. Alfred Parrish Howard Parrish Harper and Welling of Coolville called on friends last Thursday. The ladies met with Mrs Mitchell last Thursday. School reopened after ten days’ vacation. Ira Robinson of Carthage visited Ivan Parker last Wednesday. E T Richey left for work in Marietta last Saturday. Vern Parker travels to Philadelphia to meet his wife for housekeeping.
J. K. Swindler returned home from Akron after spending the holidays with family. Mrs. J. M. Stout of Orange visited her daughter Mrs. Elma Shields. Dwight Kerr came home from a week in Middleport visiting his uncle and aunt, L. Brooks and wife.
Three delegates and county leader John Harner plus H P Dutton and H H Henry will attend the Southern Ohio farm bureau convention in Portsmouth. County Agent DeLashmutt will also attend. Delegates departed for Portsmouth today.
A letter from State Veterinarian Burnett of Columbus informs the Athens county farm bureau that a state veterinarian will be sent to the county as soon as arrangements can be made. At present time 160 head of cattle are involved in the matter.
A note invites readers to attend a session at the M E church this evening to learn about the book titled A Simple Mystery, praised as a great work. The message emphasizes engaging discussion and curiosity.
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