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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
2
A pseudo advertisement touts Othinele cream as a guaranteed freckle remover. It claims low cost and rapid results with a few applications, urging readers to ask for the double strength version sold with a guarantee.
An advertisement touts a chemical called P Q D Q from Owl Chemical Co claiming it eradicates bed bugs roaches fleas and cooties. It promises quick safe economical results for hotels hospitals railroads and others with a quart kit enough to kill many pests and contains a patent applicator.
Sunday morning the congregations of the First Methodist and Presbyterian churches in Ath ens will hold a union service at the First Methodist church at half past ten. In pastor Dr ker's absence Rev Wilcox of the Presby church will preach. The evening service will be held at either church. Concrete paving to be laid in a mixer only 87 it has been invented.
The new Reichstag unites industrials and workers with Hugo Burnes, its wealthiest figure, tied to iron coal shipping and publishing. Radical Socialists nominate George Ledebour, while Dr. Helfferich appears for big business and privileged classes. Baron von Leisner, a diplomat, sits as Germany’s representative at the peace conference.
Morgan details Columbia’s Excursions program with twenty eight trips to sites around New York. Guides transport and secure access to places like the Stock Exchange and Times plant. He notes large crowds, Southern Night at the gym, and the Ohio Club gathering as well as city music concerts on campus.
Mr Lloyd McCollough of 2126 East Main Street Springfield Ohio reports his entire family benefited from Dreco. He says stomach trouble constipation lazy liver and backache were relieved as multiple relatives used it. Dreco contains herbal extracts and is sold by Cline Pharmacy in Athens.
After her husband’s death nine years ago she suffered typhoid fever and ongoing stomach and liver issues. Since taking Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy three months ago her bowels move regularly and she feels well again. The simple preparation claims to remove intestinal mucus and inflammation, easing stomach liver and intestinal ailments. One dose convinces, money refunded via McKee Drug Co. and druggists everywhere.
Charles Joseph of Trimble township appeared before Probate Judge Phillips on a lunacy charge and was committed to Athens State Hospital. Sheriff Parker took custody of him.
Deputy McKinley recalls a Trimble miner known to him. A year ago Joseph’s wife was committed to the Athens state hospital by acting probate Judge Worstell while Judge Phillips was on vacation. She died days after admission and the husband followed soon after, an uncommon sequence in probate records.
Brandon Butch Grover, an Athens native and Ohio University alumnus who lettered in football basketball and baseball, is named graduate manager and assistant coach for all athletics. He will assist Russell W. Finterwald and help schedule all sports while starting at once. Grover previously coached at Harvey High, choosing university work for long term prestige.
All twenty nine districts in Athens county will vote on a multi year extra tax levy for schools at the August primaries. Rural village and township districts total twenty seven with two city districts Athens and Nelsonville. Ballots for absent voters not yet ready while county and state ballots are prepared.
Mrs. Mary Earnhardt of Toledo credits Tanlac with curing ten years of stomach trouble and rheumatism. She describes improved appetite sleep and energy after taking Tanlac and notes the medicine’s role in her recovery. Tanlac is sold at several Ohio pharmacies including Cline's in Athens and Gem Pharmacy in Nelsonville.
Athens defeated Buchtel 5 to 4 in a lively game before a larger crowd. Knox debuted for Athens and showed speed and field sense while Barstow worked five innings before Oldfield finished. L White led Buchtel with a three-base effort as the White brothers supplied some power but were inconsistent.
Union depot workers faced a rush as about 400 students boarded a special Hocking Valley train to Columbus at 10 50 this morning. Regular trains were crowded with extra coaches while baggage handlers assisted the eager travelers. totals of 300 extension students registered last Saturday, with 500 expected by tomorrow as the term closes.
An advertisement promotes Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easier alternative to home brewing for darkening gray hair. It claims the product makes gray hairs disappear after a few applications, leaving hair glossy and youthful looking.
Edward Gordon, 22, held on $3,000 bond to federal grand jury for attempted blackmail. He was arrested after sending threatening letters to Henry Id demanding $25,000. he was nabbed when he reported for a decoy package. Spain spends over 3,500,000 acres on olive culture.
Urges families to keep Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy during summer heat. Claims it is nearly essential, cost-effective, and unmatched for its purpose, encouraging immediate purchase.
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued instructions for moving coal into the northwest and for transportation into New England. Northwest shipments total about 20 million tons with New England set at 1.2 million tons monthly. The plan calls for 4,000 cars over 100 days, each car carrying 50 tons, moved daily to the northwest.
The county auditor's office reports a decrease in Athens County livestock from the previous year. 1920 totals show cattle 19,038 valued at 755,625. sheep 27,782 valued at 208,640. hogs 8,957 valued at 118,835. poultry 80,935 valued at 76,080.
The figures for the mule herd valued at 29.5 dollars each were confirmed by returns to the county auditor.
H B Snively of West Farmington Ohio says Nerv Worth eased his nervousness and allowed a full night’s sleep after using two bottles. He reports improved work tolerance, digestion support, and overall nerve strength with a money back guarantee. Sold by McKee Drug Co and leading druggists.
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