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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1920
Page
6
A home remedy claims three tiers of Menthol-Arcine mixed with boiled water in a bottle will soothe the throat and keep the nasal passages clean. The formula is sprayed or used as directed to reduce germs and flu footholds.
Joseph E Webb of Muncie Indianacredits Bio-seven for restoring him to normal health after nervousness and fatigue. The notice urges taking two tablets after meals and one at night for seven days then tapering, with a money back offer if not improved. Drug stores in the city stock the remedy.
A wife notices her husband Jim is troubled after a career setback from Charles Belton’s disappearance and lost capital. She probes his silence and fear, seeking frankness and support, while Jim hides his blues and private pain behind pretense and evasive replies.
A 16 year old asks if a German Lutheran boyfriend should matter, a 35 plus single seeks a happy home, and a reader wonders about paying for a received book. The columnist urges faith, service to others, caution in relationships, and proper mail practices.
Elaine states no approval for informal introductions and fully agrees with the referenced decision in the matter.
A Columbus resident reports two years of relief from stomach trouble, gastritis, and constipation after taking Dreco. The ad claims lasting results, liver and kidney support, and improved sleep, noting Dreco is a vegetable remedy sold by The Cline Pharmacy Co. in Athens.
Twenty years ago on a Friday Major Charles Townsend a respected Athenean civic leader died at his home aged 65. He left a wife and three children Helen Mary Townsend and Charles H Townsend a postal clerk. Townsend graduated from Ohio University in 1856 and founded Decamp Institute later serving in the Civil War rising to major. He became a lawyer in Athens and held public office including prosecuting attorney six years state representative two terms and secretary of state for one term. He also led the Ohio Grand Army of the Republic department.
The ad touts Pepto Mangan as a cure for pallor fatigue and poor appetite. It claims liquid and tablet forms share identical medicinal benefits and promise rosy complexion renewed vigor. It urges buyers to look for the Gude's label to ensure authenticity.
Ohio health officials report 33 free clinics treated 7,466 patients in the past year and a half. Nine hundred fifty people were quarantined as public health risks. Officials delivered nearly 1,000 lectures to audiences over 120,000 strong, with the Keeping Fit exhibit reaching more than 20,000 high school students through YMCA cooperation.
Thousands of mothers use Mother Grays Sweet Powders for headaches colds fevers stomach troubles and other irregularities in children. Used by mothers for over 30 years and sold by druggists everywhere.
The clipping describes two dress patterns 3071 and 3083 with fabric recommendations including blue duvetyn satin and linen varieties. It lists sizes 16 to 20 years for 3071 and 8 to 14 years for 3083, yardage requirements for certain sizes, and a mail order offer with a 10 cent or 1 to 2 cent stamp payment option.
For this disorder you will find nothing quite so good as Chamberlain's Tablets. When the proper dose is taken you hardly realize the effect is not natural but produced by a medicine.
Mrs Jules Bero of Casco Wisconsin credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing displacement after childbirth and years of good health with only a slight relapse. The testimonial highlights the product as a leading female remedy and invites readers to seek confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
U P report notes New York audience dazzled by feathered headpieces and gowns at the The Blue Bird premiere. Women wore peacock tails ostrich plumes and gilded turbans in bold, extravagant styles, with designers elevating the feather trend over fine musical themes.
The Commonwealth railway lines posted a loss of nearly 700000 pounds for the year ending June 30 1919, according to the annual report of the Railway Commissioner. The previous year’s loss was about 500000 pounds.
An old advertisement claims Dr Kings New Discovery loosens congested chests and dissipates phlegm. It targets colds and coughs with promises of quick relief for all ages and states prices 60c and 1 20 a bottle at druggists.
Advertiser claims liver relief and improved digestion as pills gently cleanse the system. It warns against harsh purgatives and promotes regular bowels with a 25 cent price at druggists.
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