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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1920
Page
6
A vintage ad promotes liquid argon as a simple cure for dandruff. It claims four ounces moisten the scalp nightly, with ongoing applications eradicating dandruff and itching, leaving hair looking better and silkier.
Immigration Commissioner Frederick A. Wallis entered Ellis Island in disguise to observe conditions firsthand. He reported finding actual conditions and pledged reforms to address issues exposed by the undercover visit.
In a forest hollow Billy and his mother hide from a fierce wild boar. Billy fights to slow it, but his mother warns and leads him to safety up a hill. They outrun the beast, deciding that running is wiser than fighting. Tomorrow's tale promises to reunite them with Hans.
An diarist records a family pride in her sketches and growing confidence as an artist. She notes encouragement from Cecil and Jack, visits with Jean and Harvey, and a shift toward independence and social exploration. The entry ends with a sense of breakthrough and a promise to continue.
A vintage style ad claims rheumatism is deep seated in the blood and promises relief through S. S. S. blood remedy after more than fifty years of use. Readers are urged to write to the Chief Medical Adviser at Swift Laboratory in Atlanta for expert advice.
A bachelor asks if he must marry a woman after dating four months and describes parental objections and guilt over kissing. The advisor says not bound to marry and urges frank letter to end the relationship, then offers guidance on honesty and timing. Then a newlywed laments a husband who hurries her and insists on promptness in daily life.
A playful call suggests forming a party with Abe Ruth for president and Nick Altrock for vice president. The piece imagines Babe Ruth advancing to secretary of the treasury if he keeps hitting homers and keeping Yankee support wealthy.
A reader suggests calmly addressing delays in departures between spouses. The writer notes morning rushing causes stress and argues both partners should explain their prep steps and time needed, asking for patience and cooperation to stay on schedule.
Promotes Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as a must have for summer, stating it has no superior for its purpose and urging immediate purchase noting frequent summer need and value beyond cost. It appeals to every family as essential during hot months.
Athens County will gain about 125000 in net state and county funds plus 30000 in Reserve Fund aid, funded by a 3 mill local levy. Amesville figures show 3700 plus in receipts, with the district borrowing 1352.84 to cover shortfalls and noting suburb residents pay substantial beyond-boundary costs.
George J. Werner announces a campaign tour by airplane as the first such bid for sheriff in West Chester County. He aims to win the election and carry his roadmap across the county.
The Ohio State University extension department hosts four poultry culling demonstrations to teach farmers to remove poor non laying hens. Demonstrations occur July 30 on Elza Dailey’s farm near Albany and Elizabeth Phillips’ farm near Amesville, and July 31 on John McClanahan’s farm near Canaanville and W D Bingman’s farm near Coolville. A poultry specialist will attend each event.
A testimonial style note claims Bulgarian Blood Tea cures cold in one night, prevents pneumonia, relieves rheumatism, and aids stomach and bowels. It is praised by millions and sold by druggists with readers urged to share the wellness story.
In Cleveland on July 21 city chemists examined beverage served at a family reunion to determine the cause of death of Wladislaw Wydarski and his step-brother Steve. Local authorities investigate possible poisoning or contamination as the investigation continues.
Police report two men fell ill after consuming homemade liquor and died before medical aid arrived. Investigation ongoing to identify liquid source and any public health risks.
The Albany grange will meet on Saturday July 24 at 7 30 p m. Members are reminded that opinions given when not wanted may be of little value.
Thurber and Yeo offer a free full sized bottle of Herb Wonder with every 50c Thurber's Quick Relief purchase at Cline Pharmacy Athens CO until Friday July 23. The claim touts Quick Relief as a safe chest and throat rub for colds and flu and as a healing aid for rheumatism lumbago and sprains.
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