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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
2
An old advertisement extols Danderine as a tonic beautifier that cleanses hair by removing dirt oil and grease without brittleness. It claims hair becomes soft glossy and fuller with youthful shine and dandruff control, urging purchase at drug or toilet counters.
A leading doctor touts Phosphated Iron as a path to strong blood and steady nerves. The ad claims pure blood, health and energy improve after a few days of treatment and urges readers to buy the product locally.
Washington D C January 22 In response to Congress discussions a National Geographic Society bulletin outlines the three American army awards for distinguished service and heroism during World War I. It covers the Medal of Honor the Distinguished Service Medal and the Distinguished Service Cross detailing eligibility and historical context.
Miss Goldie Schenz and Miss Mary Andrews were callers at Nelsonville Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Phillips are parents of a daughter born January 14. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Berry of Dundas visited Mr. and Mrs. Hugh King. Mrs. Smith of Carbon Hill visited her daughter Mrs. Cecil Pummell last week. The sick list includes Mrs. Katherine Maurer and others. Mrs. Ray Crosser of Chauncey visited her parents Sunday.
A Mattoon resident recounts recovery from a severe illness and a lingering cough after pneumonia. He credits Milks Emulsion for gaining 44 pounds in 21 bottles, praising its palate pleasantness and digestive benefits. The ad notes a money-back guarantee, pricing at 60 cents and 1.20 per bottle, offered by The Milks Emulsion Co. and local distributors.
A noted authority warns Americans against excess meat as it raises uric acid and harms kidney function. The remedy urged is four ounces of Rad Salts daily to flush and stimulate kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and ease urinary and bladder disorders. Jad Salts is touted as a safe, inexpensive option.
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Milan via Zurich reports the Milan congress of striking telephone and telegraph workers ordered the workers to return to their posts.
Washington officials report a near settlement ending the dispute over Tampico drilling. Carranza lifts the ban on new wells and allows resumed pumping under a temporary agreement with forty six oil companies. The move aims to protect U S shipping needs and tax revenues from oil exports.
Herman Peters, 85, dies at Lima state hospital for the criminal insane after being transferred from the penitentiary. Convicted forty years ago of murdering neighbor and tavern keeper Phillip Bentz over slander against Peters daughter. Peters refused freedom, preferring to atone for his crime. his daughter lives in California.
A pleasant evening at Mr and Mrs Lester Locke home in Chauncey marked Mr Locke’s twenty six birthday with piano music and a late lunch. Guests included Marel North Clara Smith and many others along with Virgle Day Glouster and the Locke children Dorothy Emogene and Rosco. A European teacher reportedly invented a desk rod with a chin cup to force posture during writing.
Travellers arriving in Paris report the former German emperor suffered a paralysis stroke while walking in the garden at Count Bentinck’s Amerongen estate in Holland on Sunday. Rumors of his death circulated in Holland, but United Press could not confirm the report from any source.
Rev Shaver leads ongoing revival with souls being converted and ten at the altar last night. Austin Hall and wife moved to a new home formerly Cyrus Jones farm. Local updates include visits and travel among area residents and relatives in Parkersburg and Coolville.
The poem notes everyone is well and stays home as the river grows icy with big cakes of ice making crossing difficult. It ends with a promise to finish soon and hopes to bring a smile, offering a sigh if it brings tears.
Sterling opens at 3.60 percent off its prior low and franc checks fall 12.06 from two centimes as New York markets report currency movements. Live checks drop four to 1414, marks at 0153 cents, Belgian francs at 12.15 per dollar. The line about humor appears unrelated to financial data.
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