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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1919

Page

6

Why Do Women Suffer From Weakness and Suffering

Mishawaka Indiana woman reports three months of severe weakness before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound tablet form. She says it cured her and enables her to work at home, urging others with similar ailments to try the root and herb remedy and contact Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for guidance.

Mishawaka Ind Lydie F Pinkham Suda Ldfatier West Second Street Oldather Lydia E. Pinkham

Cause of Headache Backache Tied to Failing Health

Modern medicine suggests many headaches and backaches stem from a concealed ailment in female organs. Dr. Pierce notes inflammatory catarrh affecting delicate membranes can trigger symptoms like backache dizziness and irregular periods. His Favorite Prescription is advertised to target the root cause with herbal ingredients and no alcohol. Send 10 cents to Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo to obtain tablets.

Pieres Buffalo N.Y High Medica Authority

Earning, Not Getting

Annie endures painful shifts at the sewing machine as she learns the harsh realities of wage work. She survives weeks of forced labor, unsteady pay, and hidden charges for thread, needles, and a machine. Aunt Maggie helps, and after three months she earns ten dollars in one week.

Annie Yetta Annied Maggie

Dear Mrs Thompson letters reveal domestic strife and fashion queries

A reader asks about leaving an abusive husband with two children and a father offering support, and another seeks career guidance for a high school graduate. A farm wife requests help with red skin, brown hands, and cosmetic bleaching.

Mrs. Thompson

Home chores and skin whitening guidance for May days

The excerpt advises on housework and farm tasks in May including washing garden work and poultry care. It promotes a skin whitening lotion made from a teaspoon of rosewater and suggests applying it two or three times daily. It also recommends wearing a sunbonnet when outdoors to protect the skin.

Pattern for 4 sizes 6 8 10 and 12 years

A vintage sewing pattern description notes fabric options striped gingham percale lawn cambrie repp or crepe and optional bolero. Dotted Swiss voile organdie fabrics suit the design with sleeves in wrist or elbow length. Size 10 requires 37% yards of 27 inch material plus 1 yard for bolero.

Shade Funeral for Miss Caryl Burson At Christian Church

Funeral services for Miss Caryl Burson were largely attended at the Christian church on Wednesday. Caryl will be missed by both young and old in the community.

Caryl Burson Christian Church Caryl William Craig France Inez Ruth Finis Wingette Rex Burson R. H. Burson Joseph Fulton Athens Methodist Church Frances Jeffers Edson Hawk Mrs. Blackwell Pratts Fork

Property Transfers and Home Improvements Noted

Mrs E W Coleburn resumes house work while Mr Howard improves his home with a new paint coat. Charlie Grimm buys the Lycurgus Creamer property now occupied by Charles Meyers.

E. W. Coleburn Mr. Howard Charlie Grimm Charles Meyers

Famous Murder Case 5 Opened

In Mineola Nassau county prosecutors opened their case against Dr. Walker Keene Wilkins a 67 year old retired physician accused of beating his wife to death with a hammer at their Long Beach home on February 27. Witnesses and circumstantial evidence dominated the early proceedings as the defense prepared to recount his initial story of the crime.

Mineola N. Y Nassau County Walker Keene Wilkins Dr. Wilkins

Beautiful old age relies on health and Chamberlain Tablets

A persuasive ad notes beauty and happiness in old age depend on good health. Indigestion and constipation affect appearance and mood, but Chamberlain’s Tablets can remedy this by strengthening digestion, energizing the liver, and moving the bowels. They cost a quarter.

Soviet Armies Advance in Hungary Amid Uprisings

Dispatches from Copenhagen report Soviet forces decisively defeat Czech troops after two days of fighting and capture Kaschau, Karpfen, and Schemnitz in western Hungary as uprisings against Soviet rule spread in the region.

Copenhagen Hungary Red Kaschau Budapest Karpfen Schemnitz

Herrold Place Beach Project Aims to Raise Funds

A community drive began today to raise 250 dollars to improve the Herrold Place swimming hole with a leading merchant contributing 25 dollars. Plans include cleaning rubble, a 50 by 6 foot pier for landing, a 16 by 16 raft, benches on the beach, a swing in the willows, and a possible shoot-the-chute. An auditing committee will report on expenditures as solicitors seek funds.

Herrold Place

Chamberlains Tablets Aid Digestion And Bowel Motion

A Kentucky inventor proposes an electrically revolved judges stand for race tracks. The article notes Chamberlains Tablets help indigestion by strengthening the stomach and promoting gentle bowel movement. Readers are assured of relief after a few doses.

Kentucky

Knights of Columbus Initiation Draws Hundreds in Athens

In Athens Ohio on Sunday Athens Council No 1716 hosted initiation ceremonies for 85 candidates with attendees from Pomeroy New Lexington and London. High Mass at St Pauls Church preceded the initiation in the I O O F Hall and a banquet at the Masonic Temple for about 850 Knights. Apple Jones performed two solos including Omar by Mac Bethel.

Order of Knights of Columbus Ohio Athens Pomeroy Upper Valley Pomeroy Council New Lexington Council T. J. Kirwin and Staff London Masonic Temple Apple Jones Omar Mac Bethel

Toscanini Strikes Violinist, Concert Breaks Up

In Turin Italy conductor Arturo Toscanini clashed with a violinist during a Beethoven symphony. He allegedly struck the musician with his baton then with a fist, shouting disregard for his instructions as the performance collapsed.

Turin Italy Toscanini

Jungle Jazz Washington DPD Dance Scene Echoes

A playful scene at summer dance halls includes a man shouting Waahooa and a woman responding Ahoo ahoo. Performers imitate jungle sounds with ape like leaps and an imitation of shaking a coconut tree, capturing a lively waterfront page moment.

Washington Dpd. C

Millfield Hits Scout Drive Quota in Athens County

Supt. Morgan reports Millfield has exceeded its quota of fifty associate members at one dollar each for the Boy Scout drive in Athens County. State chairman F B Pearson says Ohio will meet its quota as drives progress across the state. Con gressman Foster congratulates Morgan on the Athens schools reelection and Troop One success. a Washington event featured a flying circus of Boy Scouts.

Supt. Morgan Athens County Millfield Athens City Columbus F. B. Pearson Ohio Foster Athens Athens Boy Scouts Congressman Loster Washington Marshal Capitol Steps Lms

Trans-Continental Flight Plans Move Forward

In Cleveland on June 9 two tons of gasoline will fuel the Glenn Martin bombing plane for the U S army Atlantic to Pacific flight. The craft will depart Mineola next Sunday or Monday, with North Platte Nebraska as the sole stop en route. Captain Roy Francis, the designated pilot, will fly to Dayton today and then to New York for the long journey.

Cleveland Glenn Martin Mineola United States Army Atlantic Pacific North Platte Neb Martin Roy Francis Dayton New York

Capper Pushes National Blue Sky Securities Legislation

Senator Capper of Kansas urges national blue sky laws to curb fake oil stocks and wildcat securities. He argues a federal board to pass on all securities will save millions, noting Kansas already operates a similar law removing unreliable offerings.

Washington Capper Kansas

Convict Escape From Ohio Brick Plant Reported

Ray mond Cannon serving time for burglary and larceny in Morrow and Cuyahoga counties and Adolph Fielitz serving time in Cuyahoga County escaped from the penitentiary brick plant at Junction City on Sunday, according to Warden Thomas.

Columbus Ohio Raymond Cannon Morrow Cuyahoga County Adolph Fielitz Penitentiary Junction City Thomas

Bear cub Breaks Cage Igniting Wild Pet Shop Scene

In Philadelphia on June 9 a bear cub shattered its cage at a pet shop unleashing monkeys dogs and pure rats. Rabbits and game cocks also joined the chaotic episode before staff regained control.

Philadelphia

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Gene Byrnes Lydia K. Pi Doctor Cornell E. W. Rose Co Chichester Ajchen Usime Eye Remedy Co Chicas W. H. Brooks Lve Alyce Shade BAIN Hocking Knights of Columbus Boy Scout Move Blue Sky America the Clicquot Club Company Millis Mass U.S. A Ginger Alf
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