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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1919
Page
6
Advertisement touts Bio-Feren tablets to boost nerves, energy, and ambition for both men and women. Claims seven day course of seven days and outlines pill schedule with money back guarantee if results aren’t seen. Marketed as inexpensive and widely available through local druggists.
A sensational pitch touts Senreco Tooth Paste as a fast, affordable way to whiten teeth and improve gum health. The ad claims it removes film, fights mouth acidity, and aids dental care, boasting wide dentist usage and encouraging purchase at drug or department stores.
Annie Hargan reluctantly travels with Aunt Maggie to a farm in New Jersey for rest and recovery. The unfamiliar landscape and quiet, lonely nights unsettle the seventeen year old, who feels adrift despite farmers’ kindness and family efforts. The scene ends with Annie alone in a neat room, the kerosene lamp scent deepening her loneliness.
A heartfelt anonymous letter describes a troubled man from an orphanage background seeking reform and guidance. He withdraws from a town to avoid prejudice and asks how to make love while urging Mrs Thompson to continue encouraging his moral development. The writer acknowledges past flirtations and societal scorn. WAITING warns that love should arise naturally and not be forced.
A reader asks if girls aged fifteen and sixteen may attend public dances and another respondent says they are too young. A third party notes difficulty obtaining a requested address, expressing appreciation for the interest.
Athens resident G H Logan, a 35 Fern St. salesman, credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing his backache kidney trouble and nocturnal urination. He first bought a box after reading testimonials, then used two boxes fully, and later recommended the remedy in 1917. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Costa Rica maintains internal peace with a standing army of 500 while about 2,000 teachers are in active service. The country has enjoyed relative stability for about 45 years.
In Dallas Texas ice makers say water and production costs have risen and announce a price increase from five to six cents per pound of ice, affecting all ingredients used in ice production.
In hot days workers suffer feet from standing and walking. A massage with Houstonia liniment relieves pain swelling and soreness, softens calluses and corns, keeping feet in good shape. A 25 cent bottle lasts months from druggists. The Dr. J. C. Jones Co. Charleston Ohio markets the product with a family-ads flavor.
Mrs Walter Postle of Marion Ohio credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with reversing overwork debility, indigestion and fatigue. She reports improved digestion appetite strength sleep and renewed energy after using a box and recommends the remedy to others. The pills cost 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 from the Schnectady New York company with a free booklet on nervous disorders and diet.
Mr and Mrs Charles McKinley visited with H P Dowler and family. Mrs Lemuel Bennett spent weekend with Jesse Bennett family. Mildred Dowler visited C L Smith. Amariah Burchfield spent weekend with Edna Hatch family. Lucile Dowler visiting brother in law C G Mansfield. Athens trip guests H P Dowler and Mildred Dowler. Lead and family day guests Frank Finsterwald Blanche Della Finsterwald Waldo Baird and Howard Johnsons households. Wade Dowler stayed with grandparents Alex and Mrs Howard near McDougall. Fred Dowler visited relatives Henry Leoffler family. Clarence Smith and three children Billy George Inez visited Co L Smith. Velma Scions with John McLlead family. Prayer meeting at Lemuel Bennett’s home Wednesday evening. All welcome.
Practically unrestricted trade with Germany began today as the war trade section issued a blanket license under the trading with the enemy act. Exports may proceed in all lines except dyestuffs chemicals and potash with declarations filed at the port of exit.
A facetious man boasts that in all his travels he has never met a person who could distinguish a roll of money, claiming the subject is color blind to cash. The quip reflects humorous travel anecdotes and fascination with money.
Orders for steel for reconstruction in Europe are about to be placed in this district. August Nordon, representing French interests, and Helge Mangus en of Switzerland, seek contracts for steel and steel products. Steel workers await union leaders meeting Sunday to discuss a possible nation wide strike over better conditions and pay.
Ohio plans a new penitentiary at London covering 1765 acres. H S Riddle, state board president, says it will be the most up to date in the nation once finished. Legislature has allocated 415000 dollars to begin work, with convict labor used almost exclusively.
New York liquor dealers intend to run a fleet of ships to Bermuda and sell their stock onboard, creating a novel liquor trade on the sea.
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