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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1932
Page
8
Two Places At the Same Time In a Renting District Ad
Mrs Hulda Pyle of Columbia Ave leased a house that shifted between good locations. The listing appeared in The Messenger Classified Ad section, attracting a tenant soon after publication. Call Athena 6243 or Logan 412-W to place an ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulda Pyle
Columbia Ave
Difference Between a House and a Home
Mr L B White of Morris Ave sought to turn a house into a home by advertising in The Messenger Real Estate columns. The ad attracted many prospects and he selected a tenant. Call Athens 0243 Nelsonville 412 W or Logan 272 to place an ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
E. F. Sells
Athens
Easy Come Easy Go in Messenger Classified Ad
A White Hall Service Station sold a lighting plant within three days after advertising in The Messenger classifieds. The ad reached a large audience, attracting interested buyers and prompting a quick sale. For ads, call Athens 0243 Nelsonville 442-Woor Logan 272.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Hall
Uehting
the Messenger
Six Pigs Sold Overnight in One Ad
The Weesenger ad in the Live Stock column by Mr F J Hubler lists six pigs sold within a day after publication. He notes the ad was placed for three days but all six pigs sold immediately after the first insertion, highlighting rapid turnover and strong demand. The piece reflects the ad taker’s remarks and optimistic view on livestock advertising results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. No
Hubler
Athens
Netuonville
Tegan
A Place for Everything at 15 Montrose Avenue
Mrs Chase owner lists a five room furnished house at 15 Montrose Ave as a rental in the Messenger Classifieds. Ads reach prospective tenants quickly with calls to 0243 Nelsonville 412-W for an ad taker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrose Ave
Messenger
Nelsonville
Purse Found by Messenger Ad Reunites Owner
Josie Mourne of Marshfield R F1 had lost a purse days earlier. The Messenger Want Ads helped recover the wallet with valuable papers. Return to Josie Mourne New Marshfield RD for liberal reward. Dial Athens 0243 or Nelsonville 412-W to place ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Mourne
Marshfield R. 1
Messenger
57 Varieties Good Things to Eat Ad Column
In The Messenger classified section the number 57 codes the Good Things to Eat column listing appetizing foods. Advertisers and buyers benefit from quick access to fresh supplies, with Mr. J. W. Higgins of Richland Ave noting high cucumber sales. Readers are urged to call local numbers Athens 0243 Nelsonville 412-W or Logan 272 to place or purchase ads for better prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Higgins
Richland Ave
Athens
Nelsonville
Logan
Why Lost Cities Remained Lost in Athens Messenger
An old column notes lost items are recovered quickly when posted in print. It cites a brass drum mislaid in a phone booth and a fountain pen belonging to Clifford Scott of 455 Madison Street Nelsonville, recovered after ads. It urges calling Athens 0243 or Nelsonville 412-W or Logan 272 for an ad-taker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ught
Athens
Ciliford Scott
Madison Street
Nelsonville
Messenger
Logan
Pretty soft for this baby crib sold via ad
A Messenger Household Goods classified ad from Mrs. Burgett on Richland Ave sold a baby crib within three days. The ad highlights the ease and speed of selling through local classifieds, suggesting buyers and sellers benefit from quick transactions. Contact numbers 0243 Athens, Nelsonville 412, or Logan 272 are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Nelsonville
Logan
Heater Sells Fast From ClassAd In The Messenger
A two coal heater advertised in The Messenger classifieds drew seven inquiries from Athens readers. Mr Clyde Mansfield of 83 East Mulberry St sold the heater to one buyer as demand rose. For ads call Athens 0243 Nelsonville 412-W or Logan 972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Clyde Mansfield
East Mulberry St
Mansfield
Athens
Nelsonville
Logan
Lost dog returns to Harriman on Second Street
Mr Bill Harriman of Second Street reported his black mixed fox and rat terrier vanished. He placed an ad in the Messenger Lost and Found column and one day later the dog was found and returned. If you lose something call 0243 Athena 413 W Nelsonville or 272 Logan to speak with an ad-taker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Athena
Nelaonville
Logan
Bill Harriman
Second Street
Nelsonville
Damp Clothes Need Starch Ad From Meesewire Classified
An old Meesewire Classified ad by Mrs Beal promotes a washing machine sale at 17 First Street. The piece urges readers to place ads for household goods and provides contact numbers for Athens Nelsonville and Logan to start buyers marching toward the item.
You Can Beat a Drum But Not a Messenger Classified
A playful ad column extols the Messenger Classifieds as unbeatable in delivering results. It cites Ms. L. C. Guess using a classified to arrange a horse and wagon sale, achieving success in one day. The piece urges readers to visit the Messenger office or call Athens 0243 to place ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Messenger
Athens
Nelsonville
Logan
Horses For Sale Or Trade In Athens Ohio Want Ad
L C Guess of Athens R 8 runs a two day want ad for horses and wagons with contact details and a discount offer. The notice promotes Messenger Want Ads covering the Hocking Valley at low cost and invites readers to dial 0243 for a three line ad of 15 words for three days at 77 cents cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley
Bulldogs and classifieds sell with quick ads
Mr. Harold Williams offered six Boston Sub Pups in the Messenger Classifieds. The quick ad action drew several inquiries and proved advertising pays as readers responded from Athens Nelsonville and Wor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Harold Williams
Boston
Williama
Athens
Nelsonville
Logan
Used radio set ad draws quick buyers in Wheaton
The Messenger Classified Section features radios in good condition with strong values. A 6 tube Atwater Kent set from Wheaton Hardware Company sold the first day it appeared after several inquiries. If you have a set to sell, call 0243 Nelsonville 412-W to list it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Atwater Kent
Wheaton Hardware Company
Nelsonville
Victrola Sale Sparks Quick Cash for Mrs McWilliams
Mrs Lee McWilliams of West State Street decided to sell her Victrola with 58 records. She advertised by messenger classified, two days brought six visitors and the machine sold for eight dollars. The ad invites readers to call Dial 783 to sell home items such as Victrolas radios pianos stoves rugs beds or baby buggies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee McWilliams
W. State St
Reading About A Reed Carriage Advertisement
An Athens Messenger classified notice highlights a reed carriage sale by Mrs Harry Boughman at 31 N Congress St. It urges readers to place readable ads via local phone numbers Athens 0243 Nelsonville 12 W or Logen 272, emphasizing wide readership and practical interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Boughman
N. Congress St
Messenger
Wishing-Well in The Messenger Classifieds
Athens tradition of making wishes through the classified section shows how readers seek help for selling household goods renting rooms or finding buyers. An ad by Mrs H E Carter at 39 Cemetery St prompted multiple inquiries and a sale within three days for an electric ironer. Call Athens 0243 Nelsonville 412-W or Legan 273 to place a wish or respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
the Messenger
Ede
H. E. Carter
N. Cemetery St
Athens
Nelsonville
Legan
Atheny
Loran
Mr Andrews Sells Pigs Via Messenger Ad
Mr Marlon Andrews used a Messenger Classified Ad to sell his pigs after a brief call to the Athens 9243 ad-taker. The notice urges readers to call local numbers Athens vicinity for wishes to come true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlon Andrews
Athens
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Shuler
Morris. Ave
Nelsonvile
Woor
Yne
Sea Harriman
L. C. Guess
Athens, Ohio
Victrola
Nelsonvilla
Mr. Andrews
Messenger Classified Section
Sole
Grosvenor Street
Mrr
H. P. Dowler
Bowler
Dowier
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