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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
6
Mrs J O Elmquist of 2424 8 20th St Omaha Nebraska says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash helped her after twenty years of suffering. Readers are urged to try the remedy and write for confidential advice from Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts.
A fragment advises avoiding alkali shampoos as they dry the scalp and make hair brittle. It promotes falsified co t oil shampoo as pure and greaseless, cheap, and effective at removing dust and dirt. It claims a few ounces last a family for months and is easy to use by moistening and rubbing in.
Billy the goat and his friend Stubby witness a brutal bull fight in a crowded arena. Little Duke bleeds but stays defiant as Billy defeats multiple fighters and rescues the tortured horse. The crowd cheers ownership bids while Billy and Stubby flee toward unknown adventures beyond the mountains.
An unnamed narrator recalls a morning at a dental clinic where many patients faced extractions. A red haired orphan girl befriends the narrator as both endure gas anesthesia and fear. The narrator experiences dreamlike visions before waking to the dentist’s reassuring smile and a cheerful end to the ordeal.
Teen girls seek guidance on dating rules visiting a boyfriend’s home before engagement and a missing photograph. The column advises against visiting in a non engaged situation and suggests moving past the photo incident as a playful lie.
An article notes that anemia first shows in lips gums and eyelid membranes and warns of thin blood increasing disease risk. It endorses Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People to build up blood and nerves and offers a free booklet and mail order details from Williams Medicine Co.
A home remedy to treat sunburns uses milk lemon juice and optional brandy mixed, bottled when cool and applied overnight with a cloth. A reader asks about an engagement ring preference. advice suggests discussing timing and values with fiancé. Another asks about removing facial hair. guidance warns against electric needle and recommends peroxide treatment.
A compact proverb-like note warns that the best path may be rough with ruts. It echoes a caution that progress can be hindered by imperfect routes.
Bethany Miss Mary Pedigo of Nelsonville visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Ed Morris. E C Russell makes a business trip in Athens. Leonard Grubb and his wife from Athens spend Sunday with Doris and Charley Grubb. Charley Norris of Stewart stays with Loren Petty’s family. Ed Morris visits daughter Clara Lonas in Beaumont. John Lightfoot of Athens stops by Sunday. Everett Ross of Parkersburg visits his parents. Dorothy Russell returns home after two weeks with sister Dan Johnson in Chauncey. Taylor Sherwood of Athens visits John Frost.
Rumors circulated in Baton Rouge that suffrage supporters may try a final effort to ratify the amendment before the legislature adjourns at midnight Thursday. Senator James O Stewart, leading the states rights forces, indicated the states rights bill could be postponed to the last minute to forestall the move.
Large crowd from Angel Ridge attends a Monday ice cream social at Clarks Chapel. The report notes a baptism on Sunday at Kelley Bridge and visits between locals, including Boyd Sloane visiting grandparents at Judson and Mrs. Cornell slowly recovering from illness. Miss Edith Cranmer visits sister Mrs. Frank Pugh.
Salem records an all day picnic and children services planned for Sunday July 11 with baskets encouraged. Local social notes mention visits by Mr and Mrs William Malone and three children to a Coalton sister and other regional gatherings. Clarence Burt recently bought a Ford and trips to South Bloomingville, Chauncey, New Marshfield, and South Bloomingville are listed among community movements.
Ernest McElwee of 217 Hawks Ave Columbus says Dreco, a root and herb medicine, relieved his long standing constipation biliousness and stomach disorders After first dose his condition improved and he plans to continue using Dreco which he believes treats the root of illness Dreco is sold by all good druggists and recommended by Tecline Pharmacy Co in Athens
In New York on July 8, 15 year old Mike Gil hooley, holder of the stowaway championship, will be deported for the seventh time after Mrs. Marion Curry, who adopted a Belgian war orphan, asked immigration authorities to send him home. Try a Messenger Want Ad.
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