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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1921
Page
6
Billy Jr Stubby and Button press on across a narrow plank on a trellis over a sparkling salt lake as a distant train approaches. Button fears a fall into the water while the trio weighs jumping into the drink to escape danger. Copyright Saalfield Publishing Co. Akron Ohio.
A speaker urges parents to spread the word that a caregiver seeks work with babies and children. If no immediate job, ask families to tell friends, trusting that interest will grow and leads will appear over time.
Pleasanton resident Frank Kincade his wife and daughter Gertrude with son Ernest of Cincinnati visited Wayne Kinney and family over the Sunday and Monday. Biddle and daughter Betty Ann visited Sheldon Parker and family. Herb Parker and Will Wiles with wives from Athens were guests of the Parkers. B F Shamel, returning after five years away, is renewing old friendships. George Gilkey visited his brother near Columbus. Jess King of Sand Rock visited his parents Mr and Mrs Henry King. Rev Davis preached at this place last Sunday at two o clock and will preach here every two weeks. Guy Morrison and family of Athens visited his parents Mr and Mrs George Morrison. Mr Morrison is quite ill.
A dated promotional appeal offers a free trial of an asthma treatment at the reader’s expense. It claims to help long standing or new cases, regardless of climate or occupation, and targets those who failed other inhalers and remedies. Respondents are urged to mail a coupon now and incur no costs or postage.
Aspirin name Bayer warns that only tablets in Bayer packaging are genuine and safe as prescribed for twenty one years. Consumers are told to buy from Bayer labeled boxes and tins, with the drug marketed for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache \nlum bago and general pain. Manufacturers emphasize price and availability through druggists in various package sizes.
An oil filled hydraulic jack features a dial on one side that shows the weight placed on the jack. The device aims to prevent overloading oid trucks by providing a clear load reading for safer lifting and handling operations.
Cherry visits Ned Randall at his Wellsburg factory, intruding into his private office where he sits with his stenographer Miss Bates. Ned greets her calmly while coldly masking tension, explaining busy accounts and a courthouse trip as he deflects the intrusion.
A reader asks if sending a friendly card to a former acquaintance who has left town would seem needy. She wonders whether to include her address or sign only her name to avoid appearing to chase him.
A reader warns a younger man about marrying a nineteen year older woman describing infatuation as futile. A second letter asks how long to wear black for a six month old baby lost, with Mrs Eaton advising mourning lasts six months to a year but encourages a hopeful view and moving forward in life.
A 51 year old wealthy farmer seeks guidance on marrying a 19 year old separated wife. Reader wonders if motive is money or love and fears a disastrous result. Also includes a teen seeking work to support family and a dress pattern advertisement with material details.
Angel Ridge residents Mr and Mrs Dewitt Sloane and children visited Mr and Mrs Tom Phillips in Judson on Sunday. Alma and George Carpenter from Sugar Grove spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs William Rogers. Carrie and Sylvia Lenigar of Athens were Sunday guests of their parents, Mr and Mrs Tom Lenigar. Athens visitors included Mr and Mrs John Cornell. George Sweazy and son Alvin and Ernest Sage of Beckley Indiana and Levi Sweazy of Chauncey visited Mrs Tom Lenigar and family on Monday.
Children will present annual services on Sunday evening June 5 at 7 o'clock in the Free Methodist church. The public is welcome.
All-day gathering with basket dinner at Nazarene church in The Plains Ohio on Sunday June 5 led by Pastor W W Loveless. Sunday school starts 9 am, preaching 10 30 am, baptizing 2 pm, evening service 7 pm with sacramental service. Everyone welcome. Bring baskets and come.
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