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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1920
Page
6
An old remedy claims four ounces of liquid argon moisten the scalp at night will dissolve dandruff by morning with three or four applications destroying all signs. It promises relief from itching and softer hair and claims liquid arvon is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
An old ad copy touts Zemo as a clean antiseptic liquid and mentions a septic soap product. It describes relief from fiery itching eczema and references trial use and benefits of antiseptic treatment.
A boisterous goat named Fleabite causes a breakfast table chaos at the Oberbipp home as Billy the goat fights free, endures a tumble, and faces a planned roast. Caspar tends wounds, and Billy earns Caspar's trust while Herr Oberbipp contemplates dinner of the intruder.
A candid diary entry recounts Harry the Don Juan as seen by the writer and Nessa. They laugh at past loves while sharing details of Harry, their friend, and Nessa's partner Ted, plus their plans and views on marriage, work, and mutual support. The piece ends with a promise of continuation.
A letter to Mrs. Thompson from a girl who was teased for being overweight asks if cruelty should be answered with retaliation. The adviser cautions against mocking others and recommends restraint and politeness while noting the social dynamics of teasing and weight.
Medical claim attributes rheumatism to tiny blood germs and promotes S S S as a powerful blood purifier. The ad asserts the remedy cleanses the blood, removes disease germs, and offers free literature and medical advice through Swift Laboratories in Atlanta Georgia.
A reader asks if she should continue writing to a fiancé who has stopped replying. Mrs Thompson says the separation may have ended the romance and urges moving on, socializing, and letting time heal. A second query asks about a mixed-age group of teens at a cottage picnic, concluding supervision by chaperones makes the outing acceptable.
The Young People of Winger Chapel host an ice cream social this Friday evening with planned entertainment. All residents are invited to attend at the chapel.
N W Biggs of 1470 Union Ave Columbus reports Dreco cured his gastritis constipation liver trouble and catarrh after failed treatments. He credits improved digestion rest sleep appetite and energy to the medicine and urges others to use it with daily care and exercise. Athens Athens Cline Pharmacy Co promotes the product.
Penina Mace born November 11 1842 in Macksburg Muskingum county died June 9 aged 77 years 6 months 28 days after a brief illness. She married John Rickey on September 22 1866 and survived by seven children Frank Fred Clara Gertrude Nellie Clarence Bertha 14 grandchildren three great grandchildren a sister and a brother with many relatives. She joined M E churches as a young woman and attended services until deafness limited attendance. She died at the home of daughter Clara Williams after visiting her granddaughters. Her obituary notes a faithful Christian life and ends with a hymn to the Good Shepherd.
Salem residents George Graham and niece spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Marion Graham. Mrs Eliza Tinker hosted Sunday guests including her daughter and family Vera Scott from Kentucky. Anna Morgan of Lancaster visits her home here with Evan Morgan.
A period ad page touts female health tips saying beauty comes from care and avoiding gender ailments with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It also reports Chicago packers testing a Pennsylvania tannery to make men’s clothing from hair shaved from cattle.
Washington July 28 The Publicity Association claims Coxs surrender to Wilson league policy confirms a looming Democratic disaster. It cites a White House conference with President Wilson Cox Roosevelt and notes mutual pledges to back the league of nations. The piece contrasts Cox and Roosevelts stance with Republican opposition and urges voters to decide in November.
Strouds Run reports a Sunday school picnic at McDougall with attendees from Athens including Mr and Mrs George Johnston Miss Ethel Anthony and Mr John Sprague visiting the Burchfield home Sunday. Farmers busy with hay harvest and a 74th birthday gathering at the Everett home are noted along with continued Sunday school progress under Mr John Jillett.
In Columbus July 28 Bob Martin of Akron A E F champion stopped Sergeant Ray Smith of Camden in the fifth round of their 15 round bout at the Bairmont arena. Martin controlled the exchange then sent Smith to the canvas with a right cross. Semifinal heavyweight bout went to Jack Kelley over Max Cichon in ten rounds.
An all day community service will be held August 1 at the Amesville M E Church. The program includes Sunday school worship sermons by Rev Watts and Dr Wilcox, a basket dinner, health and school talks, community singing, and musical solos by local performers.
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