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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1920

Page

6

ZEMO Promises Quick Relief for Eczema

The ZEMO antiseptic liquid claims to stop itching and burning skin fast and promote healing. A 35 cent trial or a one dollar extra large bottle is offered, with ZEMO SOAP recommended for aggravated cases from The A. W. Rose Co. of Cleveland, Ohio.

Zemo

Dandruff Cure Promised By Overnight Lotion

An advertisement claims a four ounce solution dissolves dandruff when applied nightly. It asserts the scalp is moistened and massaged to destroy all flakes by morning, ending itching. Repeated use allegedly leaves hair lustrous and silky.

Stubby and Billy Escape Volcano Peril on Ocean Shore

Stubby nearly dies when lava fumes choke him at a volcano rim. Billy carries the wounded companion to safety by mouth rescue. They follow a westward stream to reach water and the coast, later reaching a hopeful seashore view as Stubby rests on a stone.

Billy Jr Stubby Billy

Becoming a recognized artist and family pride

July 16 diary entry expresses joy at earning recognition in art and letters. The writer notes new financial independence, supportive family reactions, and the thrill of a growing public identity, including a forthcoming first cartoon in The Evening Leader and the shift from domestic routine to professional life.

Lindsey Cecil Mother Cecilia Nanny Father

Dear Mrs Thompson and Lulu Dodo Letters reveal crossing plans

A fragmented column features letters from Rodney and Bob discussing summer plans to the West and awaiting replies, plus Lulu Dodo asking if a weekend party with a desired suitor is proper. Mrs Thompson weighs in on social propriety and expectations for reception of letters and visits.

Rodney Bob Mrs. Thompson Lulu Dodo

Not a Matrimonial Column and Widower Advice

A columnist clarifies the piece is not a matrimonial service and cannot help find a widower for lovers. The suggestion is to seek work as a housekeeper in a widower's home.

Platform accepts mine nationalization Plumb plan in Chicago

HOTEL MORRISON CHICAGO July 18 Shortly before the convention of the new party at Carmens hall the platform committee announced its acceptance of the nationalization of mines and the Plumb plan leaving only the capital tax levy plank in dispute. An agreement was in sight.

Summer Complaint Relieved by Remedy in Clark Mills

Mrs Henry Jewett of Clark Mills New York recalls relief from a summer complaint two years ago after taking Chamberlain Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. The note praises the remedy and urges families to keep it on hand. The Bolivian government contracts artesian wells to ease eastern water scarcity.

Aware Gazette W. C. Cox Henry &J Delaware Chamberlain Henry Jewett Clark Mills N. Y

Le Beau of Winooski Claims Pink of Condition

Le Beau of Winooski Vermont says he is in the pink of condition and enjoying life after taking Tantac. He declares this marks a turning point following years of poor health.

le Beau Winooski Vermont

Tanlac Restores Health Says Vermont Foreman

Arthur Lebeau foreman at Porter Screen Co. Winooski Vermont credits Tanlac with ending five years of indigestion nervousness and fatigue He reports renewed appetite better sleep and energy and praises the medicine after trying a full course He notes outlets in Athens Coolville Amesville and Buchtel for Tanlac purchases.

Tanlac Arthur Lebeau Porter Screen Co Winooski Vermont Taniac Athens Cline Pharmacy Co Coolville Taylor & Son Amesville F. W. Gibson Buchtel Alison K. Walker

Marriage Unites Florence Potts and Charles Baker in Columbus

Miss Florence Potts of this place and Mr. Charles Baker of Jacksonville wed in Columbus last Friday. They honeymooned at the Lakes before returning to the Potts home where a miscellan eous shower was held with about forty attendees. Rev Loveless will preach at Zion church next Sunday morning.

Florence Potts Charles Baker Jacksonville Columbus Lakes Bent Potts Baker Rev Loveless Zion Church Mike Dukeman New Jersey Charles North Sand Run James Terrell L. D. Nelson O. E. Liggett Athens Arthur Burchfield Earl Mourne Kimberly James McNabb C. G. Nichols Sam Scott W. C. Nichols Mt. Carmel Hospital Arthur Coon Eber Warner Poston Harry Tipton Ed Terrell Emmett Bowe Leslie Coon Elmer Coon Flora McHarg Terrell Wendell Moore Friend Love Dave Terrell Chauncey Dean Vore Harry Nichols Joe John Dukeman Akron Gabe Coon Flo Terrell Toledo James Terrel Winnefred Mae West Albany Erma Jennie Bryan

Stork Visits Petty Family Banes Home Baby Born

Bethany welcomed a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Petty on July 12 and both mother and infant are doing well. Harley Moore of Athens visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Moore on Sunday. Mr. McLain of West Virginia visits daughter Mrs. John Trnet.

Stork Leslie Petty Harley Moore Athens John Moore McLain West Virginia John Trnet

Local Social Notes Highlight Nearby Visits

Mr and Mrs Ad Pessell of Fairview hosted guests with the Russells. Moore visited his son Clyde in Athens. John Ross and Miss Mary Pedigo traveled to see relatives in Parkersburg and Nelsonville respectively. Ward McLain stayed with sister Mrs John Frost in West Virginia. Additional visits included Doris Grubb in Frost and Esmond Brandeberry in Coolville.

Ad. Pessell Fairview Everett Russell Jor Moore Clyde Moore Athens John Ross Parkersburg Mary Pedigo Nelsonville Dorothy Russell Ward McLain West Virginia John Frost Carrie Lonas John Johnson Delmer Warren Cleveland Grant Russell Hermit Chpifant Lewis Ludwick Doris Grubb Esmond Brandeberry Coolville Lelia Brandeberry Lorene Josephine Wiet New England

Social Roundup and Local Drilling Notes

Diamond Miss Ruth Cheshire of Columbus visits her parents the Cheshires for a week. Nelsonville visitors include Miss Josephine Pierce and Mac Pierce staying with Miss Minnie McDowell. Funeral held in Logan for William Ellinger. Joe Tucker and family attend. Ice cream social planned for July 24 to benefit the church. Frank R. Gross of Athens prepares to drill a Berea sand well on the G. C. Lawson farm near White Hall. work to begin late this week with expectations of nearby oil prospects.

Ruth Cheshire Columbus Charles Cheshire Josephine Mac Pierce Nelsonville Minnie McDowell Robert Jeffrey Hazel Tucker Joe Tucker Dallas Tucker Eph Campbell William Ellinger Logan Ralph Cox John Price Carl Fisher Katie Fisher Beulah Thompson Broter John Benny Lent Orwell Ind George Lent Thomas Evans Will Davis Cleveland Mary Loomis William Willison Carbondale Will Frank R. Gross Athens Berea G. C. Lawson Alexander White Hall Gross Niggemeyer Albany

Dane Geisler Named as Murder Suspect in De Cordova Case

New London, July 14. Authorities strengthened the case against Bern ard Geisler the chauffeur in the De Cordova murder. He acted oddly before the shooting practiced with a revolver and warned of headlines. A blond hair lock found in an envelope and a pillow note linked to the victim. Evidence also showed a prior trip to the murder site and a dispute with his wife over allowances.

New London Conn Bernard Geisler Arthur de Cordova Geisler de Cordova

Campaigning on Phonograph Records by Cox and Harding

Columbus July 14 Governor Cox and Senator Harding pledge to campaign through phonograph records. The Democratic nominee has circulated short speeches as campaign literature via phonograph discs, a tactic Harding also used after his nomination.

Columbus Cox Harding National Committee

Local man touts Dreco as a cure all from a nearby merchant

A Columbus Ohio home town testimonial praises Dreco as a remedy that revitalizes the liver, relieves fatigue, and eases headaches. The ad claims Dreco, a liquid extract of roots and herbs, strengthens kidneys, improves digestion, and brings renewed energy. Local merchant Joseph Munson endorses its benefits.

Dreco Joseph Munson South End Columbus Athens Cline Pharmacy Co

Rub-No-More Washing Powder Advertising Claim

An advertisement urges using Rub-No-More Washing Powder to soften hard water and improve cleaning. It claims the product dissolves in warm water, purifies, and offers coupons when asked at grocers.

Airplane Mail B40S Bids Sought For Ohio Routes

Columbus Postmaster S A Kinnear announced bids will be received by the government through September 10 for carrying mail by airplane or hydroplane on one of four routes touching Ohio.

Columbus

Peanut splitting machine powered by cold water flow

An invention uses cold water circulated by an electric motor to branch peanuts. The device can process 35 pounds of peanuts every 15 to 20 minutes, suggesting a rapid industrial method for handling nut production.

Cox’s Ohio governorship boost staged at Columbus smoker

January 8, 1917 marked Gov. Cox’s second inauguration in Columbus with a press smoker at the Elks Club. A skit showed him aiming to extend his term as governor, while reporters pressed him about White House ambitions, though he made no explicit references.

Columbus Cox Ohio Memorial Hall Elks’ Club Whitehouse Washington White House

Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Praised

No more deaths from summer complaint with Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil. Proper care and diet help recoveries. Mr W G Campbell of Butler Tennessee reports high success and surpassing all previous remedies.

Chamberlain W. G. Campbell Butler, Tenn

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