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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1920
Page
2
Fragmentary note mentions high quality cold and cough remedies and a trip to the druggist. It references a “Gat & Bottle” and suggests agreeable after-effects but lacks coherent details or complete names.
A Bellefonte, Pa. reader recalls using Don Sung to boost production from 11 idle hens to 221 eggs monthly. Ad promises refund if results fail and offers Don Sung in 50c to $5 sizes via Athens Produce Co. and Burrell merchants.
A wife confronts her husband about infidelity and breach of respect in their marriage. She argues for mutual duties, shared life, and professional pursuits, while he insists on his independence and distance from a woman he sees as a threat. The scene ends with a mutual sense of estrangement as their dialogue nears a breakup.
A reader letters column discusses mother love and guidance for teens. A girl urges mothers to be friends to their children while another teen asks how to invite a boy to a skating party, offering practical wording tips.
A reader asks Mrs Thompson for guidance on two relationships both in flux. One friend refuses a suitor and the other seeks more frequent letters while long-distance courtships persist.
If mothers only knew the distress of headaches feverishness stomach troubles and irregular bowels in children they would use Mother Gray's Sweet Powders. These powders are easy to take and highly effective so mothers share them with others. Sold by druggists everywhere.
Advert says Marmola Prescription Tablets reduce fat at two to four pounds weekly and endorsed by thousands. Sold by druggists for one dollar per large case or via direct order from Marmola Company Detroit Michigan. Tablets are hemiless and claimed to leave no wrinkles or flabbiness.
Dr. C. B. Harper, his wife and son Alva departed Coolville for New York City to undertake a six to eight week post graduate course. Mrs. Harper and Alva will tour city sights, then on return plan visits in Baltimore Philadelphia and Washington.
A noted authority explains indigestion caused by excess stomach acid and fermentation of undigested food. He recommends four ounces of Jad Salts dissolved in water before breakfast for a week to neutralize acidity and aid digestion, with ongoing use to promote a free flow of digestive juices.
Victor Hill, 45, a laborer, died in a box car blaze on the Pennsylvania line near Louisville. Four laborer cars were destroyed. other cars were saved and all other occupants escaped unhurt.
Report notes that English chauffeurs average around 15 dollars per week in earnings. The figure highlights modest wages for driving work in the period.
William Jennings Bryan reiterated support for ratification of the peace treaty with the league of nations in Atlanta today. He urged not to make the league an issue in the national campaign and renewed his attack on Governor Edwards of New Jersey, describing him as mischaracterized.
The subject denounces Chairman Cummins of the national Democratic executive committee for corrupting the party by his official ties to advocates of liquor. He accuses Cummins of dragging the party through the mire with such affiliations.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a mild laxative that relieves headaches bilious feelings and constipation without harsh effects. It claims the product cleanses liver and bowels and works while you sleep, offering a gentle alternative to harsher laxatives.
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