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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
4
A column urges rapid progress on the Athens Nelsonville and Glouster Traction Company's railway extension. It notes local leaders and civic figures pushing for infrastructure to spur growth and ease transport.
The article notes the 130th anniversary of the flag adoption on June 14 and urges all Woman's Relief Corps members to display the flag. It cites 155,000 patriotic women, 2,800 corps, and funds totaling 17,038 in all funds with significant relief expenditures and 39,101 assisted since founding. It also discusses joining the auxiliary and provides fashion guidance on hat styling.
Catarrh sufferers offered Hy-O-Mei inhalant made from oils and balsams. It claims to reach all respiratory areas via breathing and kill germs while soothing mucous membranes. Complete outfit priced at $1.00 with money-back guarantee if not effective.
Advertisement claims Kodol eases stomach irritation by digesting food itself. It emphasizes rest for the stomach, cites a vegetable acid formula, and states it conforms to the Pure Food and Drugs Law. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
A string of satirical maxims explores human folly and social habits. The piece mocks distrust, stubbornness, vanity, and the ease of arguing over big words while noting the consequences of misjudgment and comic prudence in daily life.
Prof and Mrs James Pryor McVay hosted a Monday reception for College of Music graduates. President and Mrs Alston Ellis attended along with faculty, the Glee Club and other guests. A musical program preceded refreshments and informal performances ending with college songs.
Public sale at the Enoch F. Caldwell place three miles west of Coolville. Livestock and farming implements including seven Jersey cows and four horses, plus a 140 acre farm. Sale starts Wednesday June 19 at 12 o'clock. Robt Caldwell. 6-14-11w.
A long reader column describes a maid of twelve years service, her privacy and hospitality at the home, and why she stays. It contrasts American wages and mill work with a Paris hat culture, arguing hat elegance rests on style and context rather than cost.
Official report summarizes state wide averages for crops and livestock. Wheat prospects 77 percent of average, oats 81, rye 86, barley 81, clover 66, timothy 82, alfalfa up 4, hogs fed for summer 61, hogs condition 95, small fruits and garden crops damaged by frosts, corn planting delayed, widespread county variation with several counties showing very low wheat prospects.
The Tri Alpha sorority hosted its annual dinner at Hotel Berry during commencement week. The event featured blue decor, lights, and pennants, followed by a musical program in the parlors and sorority songs. Attendees included a long list of members and guests.
An advertisement claims Kodol cures stomach troubles after meals by directly aiding digestion. It promises to strengthen digestive organs, supply natural juices, and digest food with a money back guarantee if it fails, sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Preparations for the Ohio University Alumni Banquet are nearly complete for Wednesday evening June 19. Ticket sales continue through Saturday evening June 15 at all drug stores.
Mrs. E. G. Eaton of Huntington West Virginia is the guest of Miss Elizabeth Cochran and other friends in town, joining a social visit.
The wedding of Miss May Atkinson and Mr. D. T. Prushing took place at noon in Columbus with Rev. G. T. Nichols officiating. Attendants included Geneva Atkinson. the couple plan a brief home stay at 2321 North High Street before a future residence.
Mrs. R A Dalton and Miss Lena Patterson hosted a miscellaneous shower Tuesday evening at East State Street, honoring Miss Nettie Johnson who will marry Mr. Eugene Woodworth tonight. Johnson received many gifts and light refreshments were served.
Chauncey June 12 Dr Warren Sprague was thrown from a buggy when his horse ran away after a passing train. He sustained severe bruises to the head and shoulders as the vehicle was wrecked.
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