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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1921
Page
6
An advertisement claims M Edwards markets Olive Tablets as a substitute for calomel that helps both women and men stay fit. Priced at 15 cents and 30 cents.
A vintage advertisement highlights Mother! California Syrup of Figs as a trusted laxative for children. The copy promotes gentle relief and regularity with a friendly, maternal tone.
A crowd cheers as horses race on a track. Billy Whiskers leaps the fence to snatch a toddler crossing the course, saving the child just before the riders thunder by. Tomorrow reveals how Billy is rewarded.
Fern scares off Natalie's visit with a broom and orders Gwenda to alert Fedya. Natalie curses and vows retaliation as Fern and Gwenda fear for their reputations. The trio contemplates leaving Fedya alone and await further developments.
The ad touts Pepto Mangan as a blood tonic to combat cold weather fatigue. It argues healthy blood brings color and vigor, claims the product builds red blood cells, and advises buying genuine Gude's Pepto Mangan in tablet or liquid form.
In Cleveland on January 21 three youths attempted to steal candy and cigarettes from Amallo Cliivio's grocery store. A lighter match dropped ignited flammable material, starting a blaze causing about 10000 dollars in damages. police arrested the trio and one youth confessed to the robbery.
Pattern 3457 illustrated for four sizes ages 8 10 12 and 14 years. A 10 year size requires 3 yards of 40 inch material. Suitable fabrics include Velveteen corduroy gabardine serge plaid and check suiting wash fabrics charmeuse and taffeta. Pattern mailed to any address on receipt of 12 cents in one cent stamps.
Millfield Sunday school at 9 30 a m with preaching at 6 30 p m Epworth League The Plains Sunday school at 9 30 a m Class meeting Preaching at 6 30 p m with Sugar Creek Sunday school at 9 30 a m Class meeting Epworth League scheduled.
Mrs. Francis Brown of Krumroy Ohio reports Tanlac ended three years of indigestion nervousness back pain and fatigue. She says she can do housework with ease and now enjoys the best of health. Tanlac is sold in Athens Coolville Nelsonville Amesville Buchtel and Federal.
Charles M. Schwab testified before the House committee that no personal expenses totaling 260000 were charged to the shipping board during his chairmanship of the emergency fleet corporation. He called the accusation false and said he did not receive any government money, not even a dollar a year, while leading war work.
Mr. J. G. Moorman, a well known Athens decorator, reports nervous shock relief and health gains after using Dreco. He cites improved sleep, appetite, bowel movement, and reduced ankle swelling and joint pain. Dreco sold by The Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.
On Sunday January 21 at 10 o clock the Christian church will hold morning preaching services.
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast effective remedy for colds. It claims relief within hours, opening nasal passages, stopping runny nose and headache, with a pleasant taste and no quinine, sold cheaply at drug stores.
Camp Sherman officials hunted William Roberts of Ironton and Jackson Parsons of Houston after their escape from the base hospital. Both men were dressed only in bath robes pajamas and slippers as they fled into the Camp Sherman area.
Parents can curb child illness by keeping a child home when snuffles appear. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is presented as safe for children, containing no opium, and said to aid loosening the cough, improve expectoration, relieve the lungs, and clear secretions as the body combats the cold.
Still in hospital in Cincinnati on January 21 Ethel Barrymore theatrical star suffers rheumatism making a move homeward unlikely for a return to the play Declasse in Pittsburg on Monday. Her doctor said it would be several days before she could be moved.
Trial began in Harlan Kentucky with jury selection to decide the guilt of Dr H C Winnes, a former Cincinnatian, in the murder of Laura Parsons a Pine Mountain settlement school teacher. Mountaineers were among those summoned for jury duty.
Chicago police investigated a robbery after Ruth O Shea an 18 year old Northwestern University co ed was found unconscious on a North Side street. She said a well groomed woman gave her a perfume anesthetic and robbed her of money and jewelry.
Bob Loomis faces Harry Le fever of Glouster in a six round bout at the Ohio University gym. Both boxers are in prime condition after training down. Following the match, Thor Olson's wrestlers compete as Ohio hosts Ohio State on February 12 with OSU coached by Al Hart, a former Olson rival.
An Athenian stood on Columbus streets in near zero weather watching passers by and mused whether the attired women wearing woolen stockings were more comfortable than those in silk stockings and evening slippers.
Albany Albany-Church services at 10 30 and 2. Hebbardsville adjourns annual meeting at 1 00 with possible Albany parsonage sale discussed. Guysville Church service at 7 New England Sunday school at 9 plans Washington Birthday service. Carthage Sunday school 1 30 Winger Chapel no meetings.
The Green and White at Ohio University issued a Yellow Lemon Edition on Friday. Students eagerly read the scandal sheet printed on yellow paper. Articles were written in light spirit with editors noting only those with guilty consciences would object.
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