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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1919
Page
2
A New Yorker author Edward J Woods claims a three day method can banish tobacco or snuff habits with benefits including better sleep sight appetite digestion and vigor. The free book is mailed in plain wrapper from Station F New York City.
The city council discussed semi annual appropriation ordinances and set the next meeting for July 21. Mayor Woodworth reported $50 in fines with $45 to the county fund. High Street owners proposed a sidewalk from Washington to the school ground entrance and were referred to the board of education. A weed cutting ordinance received a second reading with plans to require notice before fines. a $1000 storm sewer from Old Carpenter Street to Congress Street was noted for later action. President Roberts will meet Byard Street property owners to agree on paving assessments and cut red tape to speed improvements. The annual city finance budget will be prepared this week by department heads, sinking fund trustees, the city auditor and the president of council.
This notice outlines a washable dress style for fabrics like serge voile repp and poplin. Sleeve options include wrist or elbow length. Pattern comes in sizes 2 4 6 and 8 years with size 6 needing 2 1/2 yards of 27 inch fabric. mail order available for 10 cents.
Squeeze two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint freckle and tan lotion. Massage daily on face neck arms and hands to fade freckles and blemishes. Harmless and non irritating. Grocers carry lemons and drug stores supply orchard white for a few cents.
A veteran, S. B. Lamphere, reports quitting tobacco with a free booklet on breaking the habit. The ad claims readers will gain quieter nerves, stronger heart, better digestion, improved eyesight, and longer life, promising three days to rid addiction. Free copy available by writing Edward J. Woods TD-31 Station New York City.
The article explains that genuine Bayer aspirin bears the Bayer Cross and warns buyers to ensure an intact package with proper directions. It notes aspirin as Bayer's trademark for acetylsalicylic acid and lists uses for headaches toothaches and other pains, mentioning small tin boxes and larger packages at drug stores.
Hot weather care claims Dash Balm instantly removes disagreeable foot odors with a single application. Druggists call it the speediest and most effective foot preparation for tired and prespiring feet. The ad promises quick relief and offers a money back plan if dissatisfied.
Seven French soldiers were killed and twenty wounded in renewed fighting between French and Italian forces at Fiume. The Milan report says a few drunken French soldiers fired on a passerby triggering a riot. Italian marines were attacked, and merchants and sailors joined the melee amid exchanged fire.
Senator Harry S New of Indiana declines to comment on a Los Angeles dispatch claiming Harry S New was arrested for murder and awaiting senator's defense.
In Bingham, Massachusetts, prisoner James Elwood escaped from the jail stealing the chief's Sunday revolver and the cell lock. He had previously stolen an automobile and the owner's clothes.
In Philadelphia, several soldiers and sailors fall ill after a drinking contest. Reportedly, eighty five quarts of milk were consumed during the event.
Little Nellie Smathers, thirteen and in a Children’s Home nine years, testified Monday that the elderly Albert Werner assaulted her twice during housework at his home. Prosecutor J Perry Wood pressed her under cross examination while she stood by her initial account.
President Wilson will receive Postmaster General Burleson’s resignation cable from Paris. Burleson offered to retire to aid the Democratic party as labor strikes and unrest at telegraph and telephone firms fueled criticism of his handling. The President will decide on the matter upon returning to America.
The Athens Elks baseball team schedules a five game slate with Murray City starting Thursday in Athens at Ohio Field. Chapman or Barstow to pitch with Foraker catching. Simpson and Taylor form the Murray battery. Games spread across Athens Murray and neutral grounds on July dates.
Sergeant Dana McGill of the 90th Company Trans. Corps 14th Division writes to his parents in Stewart from France dated June 16. He plans to return home soon praising sunny France and notes he sent a book on his camp history and many views, promising explanations on arrival.
Those desiring music lessons may attend at the H. S. Building each afternoon. P. F. McCormick lists 733 as a contact point for enrollment.
A visitor hails the CCC Centenary Celebration at the State Fair Grounds Columbus praising the Coliseum events on June 29. He notes Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra 75 pieces, a $50 000 pipe organ, sermons by Dr Hough and Dr Rice, and a call for all faiths to attend. Admission is 50 cents for all day with another 50 cents for the evening pageant.
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