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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1919
Page
2
In a letter veteran Lamphere says he quit tobacco with a free book on breaking the habit. The ad promises calmer nerves, stronger heart, better digestion, and longer life from quitting nicotine and offers the booklet postpaid from J Woods at TD-31 Station F New York City.
Mrs. Frank Hess of Jackson Ohio reports years of head noise and roaring. After consulting physicians she tried Dr Parker's Treatment for Indigestion and Constipation, which relieved her stomach distress and constipation. The advertisement promises symptom relief for sour stomach belching bloating bad taste offensive breath coated tongue headache nervousness poor appetite and more with a satisfaction guarantee by Geo Parker MD Athens Ohio. Available at The Cline Pharmacy Co.
State Association of Osteopaths in Parkersburg hosts a free clinic during its annual session. A dozen patients arrive from Marietta Ohio and fifty from various West Virginia towns seek treatment.
American economic experts in Paris with President Wilson urged that Germany be given mandatories over certain East African possessions to help meet reparations. They supported Poland keeping Upper Silesia while Germany faces supervision over some colonies and discussed Saar Valley, League of Nations, and German counter proposals. The Big Four to review final conclusions after British and French talks.
A warning notes that many counterfeit aspirin tablets are sold nationwide. It advises always checking for the Bayer Cross and genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin to avoid talcum powder and fraud.
About 5 868 officers and men from the 36th and 80th Divisions arrived today on the transport Troy in New York. The units include the 141st Infantry 86th Division and various detachments, with troops from Oklahoma Texas Wisconsin Pennsylvania Virginia and West Virginia.
A large blaze destroyed eight buildings on the John P. Coe farm known as the Mirick farm in Hebbardsville Ohio. Loss estimated at 6000 to 8000 dollars with little insurance. The cause is uncertain with theories ranging from a passing locomotive spark to careless workers. Livestock were saved and the fire ranks as Athens county’s largest farm conflagration in recent years. A W Hudwell was the tenant.
A respected Xenia citizen and former director of public service testifies Nerv-Worth calmed nerves and insomnia after six months of restlessness and gas. He praises the pill as more than medicine and claims it changed his life. The ad promotes a dollar-back offer at McKee Drug Store Athens and mentions Hickman’s Pharmacy Nelsonville.
An advertisement from Thompson Medical Co. of Titusville Pa touts San Cura Ointment curing itching, bleeding, and chronic sores with a money back guarantee through The Cline Pharmacy Co Athens and Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville. It claims to heal tetter, salt rheum, boils, ulcers, burns, and aid tender skin, with a matching San Cura Soap sold 25 cents.
Athens resident L. L. McVey endorses Dean's Kidney Pills claiming relief from dull kidney pains and back ache after suffering symptoms from meat-induced issues. He notes improved health and urges buyers to obtain the same remedy priced at 60 cents from dealers. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N Y.
Lieutenant Richard C. Hoblitzell, former Reds and Americans star, will coach West Point baseball this season. He announced the plan during a visit to Marietta while en route from Camp Travis Texas where he oversaw camp dental supplies.
London reports King George's 54th birthday observed with artillery salutes at noon in London Windsor and in garrison and dockyard towns at home and abroad celebrations mark the day in royal circles and military posts.
July 1 former letter postage rates prevail again with letters at two cents per ounce or fraction and postal cards at one cent each.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce did not elect officers at its advertised Monday meeting due to heat and low turnout. Members were told the election would be held at the mid week lunch on June 11 as votes from a larger membership are preferred. Ice cream and cigars were served to attendees.
Bronsdon conducts piano tuning services at the Home Finishing Co and Park Hotel. Includes June 84 to 85 dates and contact Roth via phone 5-31-3p.
Amesville residents report a lively reading by Miss Strickland at the M. E. church with her piece Tilly and Miranda at the Picture Show. The town notes include weather highs, church events, market movements, and a late baseball score: Amesville 9 Floodwood 0, with Heston and Lewis pitching and a busy line of local names and happenings.
Parkersburg West Virginia observes Confederate Memorial Day with elaborate exercises led by principal orator W. G. Peterkin.
In Canton on June 3 the council denied Northern Ohio Traction Company a fare increase to six cents. Morning, over 1,000 plant workers began a boycott over poor service. Distanced workers rode to jobs in self supplied cars. Other shops planned to join. Workers say cars are scarce in rush hours and tracks are decayed and dangerous.
In New York the judge reduced the standard thirty day sentence for drunkenness to twenty eight days to allow Henry to be freed on the first day of the drought, seen as a patriotic gesture.
Wheeling West Virginia June 3 police chief said the municipal prison is empty for the first time since its establishment due to dry conditions in Ohio.
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch quoted Tidende Tegel claiming Petrograd fell to Lithuanian forces. British authorities dismiss the report as untrue and note the advance on Petrograd has slowed.
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