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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
6
An advertisement extols Tiz foot bath as instant relief for aching feet and corns callouses and bunions. It claims quick soothing benefits reducing swelling and poisonous exudations with a promise of happy dancing feet and easy standing.
A. Percifield proclaims recovery after months of stomach pain. The ad claims Eatonic relieves gas, improves digestion, and restores energy, suggesting many stomach sufferers find quick relief and healing.
A medical tip claims applying drops of Outgo to the skin around an ingrown toe nail reduces inflammation and toughens the skin so the nail turns outward naturally. Outgo is described as a harmless antiseptic made for chiropodists and sold in small bottles to the public.
A Buffalo company advertises P. NTMENT Ointment claiming rapid relief for eczema, sores, and piles. Customer claims a letter from Hockefel of Buffalo inspired big orders, with a 36 cent price and quick healing in minutes.
Pattern 3617 for a trimmed house or work dress comes in seven bust sizes from 34 to 46 inches. A 38 inch size uses about 6% yards of 27 inch material. options include banding piping or folds in a plain contrasting color. Suitable fabrics include gingham chambray lawn tanteen mohair repp and poplin. The skirt width at the foot is about 2 yards. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.
A garbled reflection discusses compassion and faith in human goodness, musing that generous hearts and philanthropic instincts appear naturally tied to moral character. The text presents a philosophical, scattered view without clear events or names.
Billy Jr and Stubby escape a westbound train by jumping into a salty lake while Button clings to a trellis beam. The trio reunites afloat with two cows or calves nearby, and Button discovers stairs leading into the water as they rest and plan to continue.
Cherry Lawrence flees Wellsburg in a fit of resentment after discovering her husband Edward’s cold indifference and controlling nature. She hides in the countryside, cries with ants as witnesses, and reflects on their strained union before spotting Edward and Miss Bates in a green car.
A married woman writes about a troubled relationship with her drinky, distant husband and sought guidance on winning back affection while caring for their child. The column advises prioritizing the child, staging "father's time" at home, avoiding conflict, and letting the husband enjoy his own pleasures occasionally. The second letter from a 15 year old asks about dating. the response says she is too young and to wait, noting parental prudence and the value of discretion.
A terse guidance note suggests husbands and their female friends seek shared diversion to relieve daily strain. The fragment implies social activity as a remedy for marital fatigue and stresses companionship and mutual enjoyment.
The state highway department begins work on a 35 mile segment between Wooster and Democracy, deemed by Commissioner Herrick as the biggest project yet in Ohio. The Cleveland to Columbus–Cincinnati route is part of the Cleveland-Co-Grove network, stretching through Holmes, Ashland and Knox counties.
A Swedish actress prominent in the United States plans marriage to a World War veteran in June. County fair plans include pig and food clubs with prizes, points for best pig and production stories, and premiums such as trips to Club Winners Week and cash awards.
The Department of Public Speaking at Ohio University staged Ibsen's A Doll's House as its final 1920-21 college play. Hazel Post, Gailen Conaway, Mary Tener, Robert Soule and Ralph Beckett led a five member cast with strong support from Violet Deem and Marie Jewett. Between acts one and two Mrs Frank X Rauch performed two notable solos, enhancing the production.
Continued drive to form boys and girls clubs in Athens County moves ahead with a Jersey calf club planning meeting on June 17 at the county farm agent’s office. Fathers of youths aged 10 to 19 will attend as Professor O C Croy of Ohio State University aids the effort backed by the farm bureau and OSU animal husbandry. A committee to buy calves will be formed and calves will be shown at next year’s county fair with awards for best work.
The Athens county Farm Bureau board of directors will meet Monday June 16 at 9 30 a m in the assembly room of the Chamber of Commerce in the Athens National Bank building. They will discuss township reorganization and officer elections as well as ideas for a membership drive and expect a full turnout of members.
Sheriff Herb Parker notes a single waste basket handles unsigned correspondence. Anonymous letters claiming to offer clues about bootleggers or family abuse are common but unreliable. The sheriff’s office seeks credible tips with identifiable sources and facts, not anonymous notes.
Mrs. Ethel Nott pleaded guilty to second degree murder and received a life sentence for aiding Elwood B. Wade in the killing of her husband. The plea came after counsel's request, with Wade identified as the principal figure in the crime.
Miners demanded wash houses under a state law. Prosecutor Bartels failed to enforce without penalty, then won a ruling from the attorney general. He sued Ohio Collieries in Justice Helwig’s court, resulting in conviction. Judge Worstell upheld Bartels against the AG, ruling no penalty is required for noncompliance.
A quoted reflection states that true bravery is existence of undiscovered fear. the fearless man is only so because his cowardice remains unseen by others. The saying cautions about hidden fears shaping perceived courage.
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