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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
6
An advertisement claims Neutrone Prescription 99 removes poisonous blood accumulations and cures rheumatism within a week. It promises relief from aches and misery and renewed vitality, urging readers to buy from McKee Drug Co. and nearby druggists.
An old advertisement touts Nitelets as a natural pleasant laxative. It claims no harmful drugs or calomel and asserts it won’t irritate stomach liver or bowels. Available in 10c and 26c sizes.
A hair tonic promises instant transformation from dull flat hair to abundant soft glossy life. A small bottle from drug or toilet counter cleanses dust and oil, adds color and brightness, freshens the scalp, checks dandruff and hair loss, and aids growth to long thick hair.
Athena urges Ann to face marital deadlock rather than flee. She suggests marriage holds both tragedy and comedy, and uses a phone ruse to reveal a path forward. The scene ends with Athena planning to reveal Jim’s reaction, leaving Ann awaiting the outcome.
A reader letters page discusses moral standards and romance. A young man living with his grandmother faces disinheritance over a relationship, with advice to reassess motives and expectations. A sixteen year old seeks guidance about unanswered letters from a older suitor, with cautious counsel against pressing him.
The fragment hints at romantic advice about boys and love, mentions Betty and Jean, and describes hair color preferences for outfits. A line promises to forward letters upon receiving a name and address, suggesting a curious correspondence scene from a past column.
A newspaper notice touts Jad Salts as a natural kidney cleaner from grapes and lemon juice with lithia. It claims to relieve backache and bladder issues by flushing kidneys, neutralizing urine acids, and preventing complications. A local druggist notes many buyers seek it for kidney troubles.
Stockholders in Columbus meet to approve raising preferred stock from 10 million to 90 million to finance future development. The first 10 000 shares will be exchanged for the present 5 to 4 percent stock and bear 6 percent interest. The company reportedly plans several large acquisitions soon. A British metallurgist claims to have rediscovered tarnish proof steel resistant to acids.
Mrs. Helena Armitage of Columbus reports severe chest pains and persistent coughing nights. She credits Earle's Hypo-Cod taken on trial for clearing her cough and restoring sleep. The ad urges fresh air and good food, notes McKee Drug Co. carries the product at 1.25 dollars plus 5 cents tax.
An advertisement claims Olive Tablets, a vegetable laxative with olive oil, restore liver and bowel function to relieve indigestion. It promises relief from bad taste, coated tongue, and poor appetite without cramping, recommending one to two at bedtime. Prices are 10c and 25c.
Chicago Jan 29 Judge Robert E Crowe argues abolishing capital punishment will reduce murders. He notes 50 percent murder convic tion rate versus 80 percent for other crimes and blames juries for not convicting in murder cases. He proposes life imprisonment in all such crimes and abolishing the pardon board to ensure genuine life terms.
An Athens paper promotes Houstonia, a liniment claiming to penetrate to the pain source for permanent relief. It markets antiseptic properties and safety for cuts and burns, with a 25c 50c and 1.00 price and references Dr. Jones Co in Charleston.
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