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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1919

Page

6

Nature and the Indian Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription advertised

An old advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for worn out women suffering pain menstrual nervousness or dizziness. The copy claims effectiveness and offers trial packages by mail from Buffalo New York with testimonials from Mrs J Biglow of Walnut Grove Illinois.

Pierce Dr. Pierce Invalids’ Hotel Buffalo, N. Y Wascon Ohio

Annie’s Boat Club Night Shows Youthful Dreams

Annie, a factory girl, enters a riverboat social with Bernie Carroll and observes the lively world of boat club members. She strives to fit in by remaining cheerful and engaging, learning the unspoken rules that keep the group entertained and impressed. The scene captures desire for belonging and the pull of new experiences in a moonlit river setting.

Bernie Carroll Annie Bernie St. Lawrence Coney Island Ivy Callberg Fidelbaum’s

Her Daughter Is Saved From Operation in Petersburg

Mrs. W. D. Wells of Petersburg Virginia says her daughter suffered two years with weakness and right side pains until surgery was advised. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved her symptoms and she is now well. Women with irregularities pain sideache and related issues are urged to try the remedy.

Petersburg Nigaranten Aeth Lydia E. Pinkham W. D. Wells North Street Miss Wells A E. Pinkham Lynn Mass

Advice Column on Love and Loyalty from Mrs Thompson

A reader asks how to handle a married ex lover and a new suitor. The columnist urges patience, warns against duplicity, and counsels remaining friends with the first man while waiting for the right partner. She cautions that love cannot be forced and advises self honesty to avoid repeating mistakes.

Mrs. Thompson

Dancer and Social Expectations

Ruth notes a young man favors dancing over friendship and suggests limiting dances to spark deeper interest. She wonders if attending without an escort affects his view and considers whether another girl could be his ideal, making her merely a dancer rather than a sweetheart.

Ruth

The Last Lush Poem from 1943 Read

A nostalgic verse recalls a once celebrated drinker now penniless and sad as sober streets replace boozy rounds. The speaker reflects on past habits, his grandmamma’s memory, and the community’s shift away from cocktails. The piece trades humor for somber restraint.

Western Golf Tourney Opens in Cleveland at Maryfield Links

The Western Golf Association open championship begins at Maryfield links in Cleveland with over 100 top golfers entered. Notables Jim Barnes Gil Nichols and Jock Hutchinson headline the field as Secretary Crofts Higgins oversees entries. Officials predict the event will be one of the greatest ever held in the United States.

Cleveland Western Golf Association Maryfield Links Jim Barnes Gil Nichols Jock Hutchinson Crofts Higgins Chicago

Buckeye State Building and Loan Co Ad

Women handle household matters while men work. They deposit money arrange loans and write letters by mail. We assist in every way to solicit this desirable line of business. Buckeye State Building and Loan Co Rankin Ridge 22 West Gay St Columbus O Assets over 17 300 000.

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co Rankin Ridg West Gay St Columbus

Beecham's Pills Promoted as Global Health Aid

Beecham’s Pills advertised as quickly aiding digestion and digestion related functions. Claims include liver stimulation and bowel regulation with nature. Marketed as the largest sale of any medicine in the world sold everywhere arriving in Bezes. 10c and 25e pricing listed.

Bezes

Alfred Rogers Hosts Weekend Party With Friends

Mr and Mrs Alfred Rogers hosted a Saturday evening gathering with games and music. Guests included the Hornaby and Dunfee families and numerous locals such as Norma Bingman Norma Keller Bernice Root Lela Dunfee and Sylvia Cubbison. Sunday visits followed from Ben Davis and family and others with several attendees traveling to Stewart and Harmony Hill.

Alfred Rogers Myrtle Mable Mildred Hornaby Norma Bingman Norma Keller Bernice Root Lela Wilma Dunfee Clarice Barnett Sylvia Cubbison Mildred Shanks Everett Petty Ivory Dunfee Herman Dunfee John Barnet Delmer Cubbison Orville Adam Rodney Brandeberry James Wiliam Marshall Layman Elwin O'Neal Hersel Hornsby Lawrence Russell Joe Babcock Ben Davis Sam Wildman Zola Wilma Lela Tdunfee Stewart Clarence Dodd Annie Dodd

Be Careful What You Wash Your Hair With

Most soaps and shampoos contain alkali that dries the scalp and makes hair brittle. Use Malsified coconut oil shampoo for a grease free clean feel. Inexpensive, lasts months, a teaspoonful with water yields rich lather and easy rinse. Leaves hair soft bright fluffy and easy to manage. It removes dust dirt and dandruff.

Camp Meeting at Hockingport Opens July 27

Coolville camp meeting begins July 27 and runs four Sundays with lectures by Dr. James Ball Naylor of Malta at 10 A M and 1 P M. Local music from Marietta First M E Church and Parkersburg Y M C A. Admission 10 cents. Attendees include Rev L C Shaver and families visiting Parkersburg and Clarksburg friends.

Coolville James Ball Naylor Malta First M. E. Church of Marietta Parkersburg Dharma Rajah Souri India M. E L. C. Shaver Columbus FE. A. Dutton Lansing Mich Walter David Dunfee Lauretta Kildue Strod Dunfee Clarksburg W. Va Ira Conley Hazel Brooke

Irish Bonds and Irish Republican Debate Stir at Chicago Park

A crowd of about 50 000 heard Eamonn de Valera advocate a five million dollar loan for an Irish Republic at the Chicago National League park. Sir Edward Carson denounced American support for Sinn Fein and warned of anti British sentiment. The piece notes Irish and Orange tension in the U S and Canada and ends with skepticism about Irish bonds amid the unrest.

Chicago Eamonn de Alera Irish Republic Ireland United States Great Britain Wilson Lloyd George Sir Edward Carson Belfast America United States of America Sinn Fein Edward Carson Horace Plunkett Orange Societies of the United

Local Notes From Harrisonville and Surrounding Areas

Supt Evans of Athens preached at the M E Church Friday night. Carl Chase left for Akron for work where he enlisted in service for Uncle Sam. Mrs Elza Pettit returned home after visiting Columbus. Ray Wilson delivered a coal load to Myers and Cheit near the fair ground. Lee Myers and family were guests at Pomeroy. Emmet Hull from Newark visited over the weekend. W D Hogue and family of Liddellport called on friends Monday.

Supt. Evans Athens M. E Carl Chase Akron Uncle Sam Elza Pettit Columbus Ray Wilson Fair Ground Myers and Cheit Lee Myers Pomeroy Emmet Hull Newark W. D. Hogue Liddleport

Loot Seizure Sparks Under State Act in Chicago

An unknown individual triggered a state search and seizure by seizing rare old loot aged 14 from Louis Bako's cellar, prompting police to conduct the investigation.

Chicago Ill Louis Bako

Unclear excerpt on rheumatism remedy and germs

Fragmentary text asserts rheumatism is caused by a germ in the blood and hints at a remedy to remove pain demons. The passage ends abruptly, offering no clear person, organization, date, or outcome.

Lini Addres Swift Spes Cific Co Atlanta

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