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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1920
Page
6
The Massachusetts Public Service Commission calls for immediate modernization of electric railways including finances credit property and service. It argues higher fares are not a universal fix and urges restoring credit, setting fares to support first class service, and a system that eases the rider’s burden through general taxation if needed.
In a serialized tale, Ann confronts her husband Jim about his continued contact with Mrs. Frisbie the estranged wife who seeks his advice amid a separation. Jim resists cutting ties, arguing fragility of the situation and his past help from the Frisbies while Ann insists on ending the temptation. The scene ends with tension as they navigate trust and loyalty. Additional local notes: George Snowden visits, James Haning travels, and Ruth Haning weekends with family.
Twenty years ago the automobile was a curiosity. Now it dominates short haul freight and personal transport, threatening interurban electric railways and altering the railway workers' lot as highways improve. Experts warn the electric road faces growing costs and dwindling traffic while trucks compete with rail.
Public utilities commissions operate under war conditions as they address difficulties in delivering satisfactory services at old rates. Most states grant these bodies power to adjust gas water and electric rates and to mediate between the public and service corporations amid rising tensions and demands.
Rising prices create new challenges for utility commissions. The need to adjust carefully to maintain public comfort has increased their responsibility and thrust.
Public service officials have approved fare hikes for street railways in most cities. A year earlier the dollar was worth 100 cents. today it equals about 51 cents in real costs for coal metals and labor, shaping long term rate structures of five to twenty five years.
A five story Maiden Lane fire in New York City left three men burned to death and one killed by a fall with five others seriously injured. All the deceased were workers for a diamond merchant on the top floor.
A reader seeks guidance on engagement fidelity and trust in a fiancé. The column advises delaying marriage for clarity, discussing loyalties, and avoiding hastened unions, plus handling a troublesome mother in law with tact and kindness. It also addresses ring returns and teen romance boundaries.
Two young women aged eighteen and nineteen write to Mrs. Thompson about breaking engagements to two suitors described as stingy. They request guidance on the next steps and potential remedies for the situation.
J E Anders of 33 Oak Ave Zanesville Ohio fell on the street during dizzy spells and bloating. He reports relief after taking Dreco a root and herb remedy sold by druggists and recommended by Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.
Miss Lena Cuckler, gravely ill, shows improvement while Miss Della Haning recovers from flu. Neighbors and relatives including Mrs Alva Wingett and Zelda Wells visited Della Haning and John Haning and daughter Ruth Saturday evening. The Douglas and Weber Wood families hosted guests with Lovie Welch assisting. Elza Welch visited Frank Douglas’s home in the morning.
This pattern offers a linen batiste muslin or silk option for a combined corset cover and drawers that can be turned into a princess chemise if the envelope extension is omitted. It comes in sizes Small to Extra Large and requires 2% yards of 36 inch material for Medium. Mail order available for 10 cents.
Denmark and Sweden study coal deposits on Bornholm island near the Swedish coast. The piece links a new poultry system promising a dollar a dozen eggs to a pattern ad for ladies costumes- blouse and skirt patterns in multiple sizes with material estimates and mailing details.
Henry Trafford, poultry expert, touts a system claiming to boost egg production from each pullet for four to six years. He promotes guaranteed profits, including $5 per hen in six months, and offers a free copy of THE 1,000 EGG HEN to readers sending their address.
A vintage health ad extols Gude's Pepto Mangan as a cure for tiredness and low energy, claiming it enriches the blood with liquid and tablet forms. The piece urges readers to consult a druggist and notes it can restore vigor when no serious illness is present.
Miss Ethel Robinett hosted a large party with 45 young guests enjoying games music and treats on Wednesday. Local families including the Beachouts McHargs Vores Moore McMillen Shrieves Roush and Brysons are noted for dinners visits and illness updates in the week’s socials.
Mrs W B Montgomery went to a Parkersburg hospital Saturday for rheumatism treatment, accompanied by her husband.
A pie social is set for Friday night January 3 at White Hall school. Everyone is invited and girls are asked to bring pies.
Mrs B F Pierce reports 5 eggs from 50 hens in first week and 72 then 104 eggs next week using Don Sung. Ad touts Don Sung as a tonic that boosts laying in cold weather, with 30 day guarantee and money back by return mail. Also promotes Avicol and Athens Poultry products from Indianapolis and Athens.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle overnights laxative that cleanses the liver and bowels, stops headachy feeling, bad breath, and sour stomach. It claims the product works while you sleep and won’t disrupt the day.
A Kentucky druggist condemns catarrh as serious and promotes Mentholized Arcine mixed with water as a remedy. He claims it soothes the inflamed nose and throat, reduces germ growth, and can relieve symptoms in days. He advises treating all family colds quickly with the same medicine.
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