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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1921

Page

6

Christian Science Lecture Friday at University Auditorium

The Athens Christian Science Society announces a free lecture on Christian Science to be held Friday evening January 21 at 7 30 at the University auditorium. The speaker is H Leonard C B of Chicago, a member of the lectureship of the Mother Church in Boston, Mass. Athens residents are invited to attend.

Athens Christian Science Christian Science Givat Janary H. Leonard C Chi Leonard

Billy Whiskers Stole Ice Cream in Tent Raid

Billy crawls under a tent during a church misdinner serve to reach the back freezer. He grabs a mouthful of ice cream but a burly server catches him by the tail and throws him out. The escape is saved for the next installment.

Billy

Natalie Stepanoff confronts Gwenda in studio over Fedya love

Gwenda faces a threatening visit from Natalie Stepanoff who asserts control, declares her own past with Fedya, and warns Gwenda to stay away. Natalie hurls disdain and threats, recalling Warsaw, youth, and passion as she taunts the American girl and hints at media exposure.

Gwenda Natalie Stepanoff Natalie Warsaw Fedya

Dear Mrs Thompson on Boys and Choices in Love

Readers seek guidance on how to handle jealous boyfriends and long term relationships while young. Three questions cover dating at school, engagement timing, and keeping options open. The column advises accepting his freedom, delaying engagement, and waiting to decide which man to trust. A second letter asks about selling toothpaste-ad style photographs and the columnist suggests contacting toothpaste manufacturers directly.

Mrs. Thompson

Children Colds and Safe Home Care Advice

Parents are urged to keep children home when sick to prevent spread of colds. Advice supports using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, marketed as non narcotic, to loosen coughs aid expectoration relieve lungs and clear secretions aiding the body's natural recovery.

Amesville News and Civil War Veteran Update

Miss Edith Shook of near Chester Hill returned home after a week with Mr. and Mrs. Win Morris. John D. Casais, 83, Civil War veteran and Eureka Cal. lumber manager, sent a letter and picture. old comrades viewed it with pleasure. First National Bank directors and officers remained the same. F. L. Thomas named cashier and G. C. Dyson bookkeeper.

Edith Shook Chester Hill Win Morris John D. Casais 7Th C. V. C Eureka Calif First National Bank F. L. Thomas G. C. Dyson

Gude’s Pepto Mangan Ad Claims Blood Boost

An old advertisement promotes Gude’s Pepto Mangan to restore weakened blood. It urges consulting a doctor for illness if symptoms persist and describes benefits for children, with liquid or tablet forms and emphasizes the brand name.

Gude Gruggist

Local notes from Fenton to Athens in a busy week

Miss Garnett Linscott, bookkeeper at Fenton Coal Co., Nelsonville, remains away due to slow business. Three coal cars derailed near the village, stopping trains until the next day. Residents and travelers include Mrs. W. H. Herron of Greeley, Colo., and Mrs. Belle Baine of Pensville.

Jessie Owens Garnett Linscott Fenton Coal Co Nelsonville Geo. Abel W. H. Herron Greeley Colo Belle Baine Utley H. H. Henry Athens Lodi Ohio Farm Bureau Elmer White Coal Miners Columbus C. D. Henry Ralph Henry Jr McArthur W. R. Goddard Cornwell H. C. Jeffers Ohio University G. W. DeWees Will Pickering 3Rd Ohio Reg John Bougher T4th Murfreesboro Tenn J. M. Welch A. W. 8. Minear Albany Institute Savannah Guysville Amesville A. B. Glazier Frank Cornell

Grove's Laxative Bromine Quinine Cure Ad

Vintage advert promising a one day cure for colds using Grove's Laxative Bromine Quinine tablets. Claims the genuine product bears the signature of E. W. Grove and Company.

Grove E. W. Grove

Salem school woes prompt public forum

Editor Messenger cites deteriorating Salem school building conditions. Plaster fallen, door shot holes, stove cracked, broken window lights, foundation failing, chimney flue blocked, cold exposure, cracked flooring, unsafe closets, damaged coal house, and poor coal quality. Superintendent criticized. residents invited to visit for details.

Salem

Family Feud Unfolds In Court Over Divorces

In common pleas court Elizabeth Jones seeks divorce from Harry Jones citing neglect of life’s necessities since their 1908 marriage and child Leonard, nine. Lois Ladd files a cross petition to divorce Frank Ladd, alleging abandonment since 1917 with claims of support and misconduct and seeking custody of Avis May, eight.

Common Pleas Court Elizabeth Jones Harry Jones Leonard Frank Ladd Lois Ladd Ladd

Remarkable Rheumatism Case Boosts Dreco Cure Claim

Roy L Fisher reports Mrs Anna Swope of Dayton Ohio improved dramatically from rheumatism after three bottles of Dreco. He says her arms shoulders and hands were swollen and painful before, now she shows relief. Dreco, made from roots and herbs, is sold by progressive druggists nationwide and endorsed by The Cline Pharmacy.

Roy L. Fisher Anna Swope Benn St Dayton O Dreco Cline Pharmacy

Resolutions of Respect for L D Castle and Local Death Notices

Community notices honor L D Castle who died December 29 1920 with Odd Fellows resolutions praising a life of service. The column records sickness travel visits and church services, names families, and notes members of Stewart Lodge No 753 I O O F expressing condolences and sending a memorial copy to the family.

L. D. Castle Stewart Lodge Stewart T. A. Featherstone John Oliver R. A. Lowman

Eighteen Ohio farmers yield big corn per acre records

Eighteen Ohio farmers averaged 100 or more bushels per acre on ten acres last season per Ohio State University extension service. Leslie Brown led with 123.24 bushels per acre at Paint in Highland County, among other record holders across Muskingum, Delaware, Warren, Hancock, and several other counties.

Columbus Ohio Agricultural College Extension Service Ohio State University Leslie Brown Paint Highland County C. O. Marshall Pleasant Valley Muskingum County L. A. Demorest Delaware Delaware County A. D. Shultz Lebanon Warren County Glen Roberts Findlay Hancock County H. O. Rosendale Bloomdale Wood County Charles Fletcher J. F. Lavery Greenfield Ross County John Gleason Sabina Clinton County Chase Thompson and Son Tell R. P. Overturf Rushtown Scioto County C. L. Slack J. Elmer Drake Yellow Springs Clark County Addie J. Noggle New Madison Darke County Mark Leathers H. Walter Faulkner St. Paris Champaign County D. L. Elsner Sidney Shelby County Ernest J. Riggs Raccoon Island Gallia County

Tractor Show to Attract Farmers of Whole Nation

Twenty leading universities will be represented in an educational exhibit at the Sixth National Tractor Show in Columbus from February 7 to 12. The American Society of Agricultural Engineers organized the exhibit with data, charts and maps from university departments and USDA publications. An attendance of 50,000 farmers nationwide is expected.

Columbus United States American Society of Agricultural Engineers U. S. Department of Agriculture

Glouster Store Handover to Stewart Wiseman Firm

J. C. Stewart of Guysville and C. A. Wiseman of Athens purchased the National Woolen Mills store and agency in Glouster. Joe Stewart, a worlds war veteran and Athens county figure, will manage the Glouster store.

Glouster J. C. Stewart Guysville C. A. Wiseman Athens the National Woolen Mills Joe Stewart Athens County France

Banks Elects Its 1921 Officers at Athens National Bank

The Athens National Bank re elected for the coming year the officers President L G Worstell Vice President W N Alderman Cashier F L Alderman Assistant Cashier R L Woodworth and directors Henry Zenner W N Alderman Henry O Bleness D H Moore H L Baker J H Cline J R Harvey L G Worstell and F L Alderman.

Athens National Bank L. G. Worstell W. N. Alderman F. L. Alderman R. L. Woodworth Bank of the Bank Henry Zenner Henry O’bleness D. H. Moore H. L. Baker J. H. Cline J. R. Harvey

Johnson bill on immigration fails to meet emergency

W. W. Husband former clerk of the senate immigration committee told the committee that the Johnson measure suspending immigration for one year would not address the nation’s emergency. He cited his 1913 European inquiry into causes of immigration, noting the bill would bias against northern and western European entrants in favor of southern and eastern peoples.

Johnson Washington W. W. Husband Senate Immigration Committee Husband Europe Russia Balkans Husan

Mexicans Attend Pat Neff Inauguration in Texas

Thirty five prominent Mexican officials led by General Perez Trevino attended the inauguration of Pat Neff as governor of Texas in Austin. Trevino is chief of staff of the Mexican army and personal representative of President Obregon.

Austin Tex Perez Trevino President Obregon Pat Neff Texas

Bavarian Porcelain Invented That Softens With Heat

A Bavarian discovery introduces porcelain that can be softened by heat and blown into shape. The material behaves similarly to glass in handling and forming properties.

Bavaria

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