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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1922
Page
6
Advertises Zemo as a fast acting skin remedy for eczema blotches ringworm rashes and similar troubles. Sold at drug stores for 35 cents or 1.00 for extra large bottle. Claims to cleanse soothe heal and provide instant relief from itching with a penetrating disappearing liquid.
An advertisement touts Kotalko as a hair growth remedy for men women and children. It promises rapid baldness reversal with genuine beard ingredients and suggests purchasing a box at local stores or by mail order for 10 cents.
The article notes Saturday Children’s Day will be observed at the Presbyterian church next Sunday replacing the regular Sunday School. It mentions several local residents visiting, names families, and describes activities and travel plans among residents.
Captain Collings recounts years at sea followed by a crippling rupture. After failed doctors and trusses, he cured himself with a personal method and offers the book and medicine free by mail. Send coupon now before you put the paper down.
A fragment mentions PRR Peete in a local notice context with unclear details. The readable portion references a street or area address and a public or transportation related item. Further specifics are not discernible from the fragment.
McDougall Sunday school shows strong attendance with planned Children's Day services on Sunday evening June 18 at 7 30. Epworth League event at Ozro O Neal s Friday drew large crowd. Fred Matthews of near New Marshfield and Miss Delphia Lin scott of here wed in Athens Wednesday and will reside there.
New Marshfield pastor Rev Watkins of Jacksonville will lead morning service at 10 30. Numerous Carbondale attendees joined the Eastern Star gathering here recenty.
A public notice advertises Othine double strength as a free trial with money back guarantee if freckles do not disappear. It claims an ounce suffices even for worst cases and urges readers to buy through any druggist for a fair complexion.
June 15 the sale of liquor on ships flying the US flag drew international notice. A shipping official quoted travelers wanting to see the wine card before booking passage to New York on American Shipping Board liners. Congressman Gallivan released a wine list showing passengers can obtain alcoholic satisfaction of any kind.
John Kelly of New York plans a trans Atlantic cruise from Cowes England in a 39 foot yacht named the Diablesse. He aims to return home in the diminutive craft, departing tomorrow.
Children will perform at Zion Church The Plains Sunday evening June 15 at 7 90.
A new apron pattern 4022 features a shaped bib and pockets, usable with all fabrics and may finish without tie ends. Uses figured pereale with rick rack braid trimming. Cut in four sizes Small through Extra Large. Medium needs 2 1/2 yards of 40 inch material. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.
Peterson's ointment praised by grateful users for relief of old sores ulcers piles and chafing. The ad promotes skin and scalp itch relief with claims of consistent effectiveness and lists prices from 36c to 5.00.
Dr. Leslie Shear of Columbia University reports thirty pure gold coins from Sardis Asia Minor, tied to King Croesus fortune. Some coins are uncirculated while others show wear. many bear the heads of a lion and a bull, found in an ancient tomb.
Mrs. Stella M. Jacobi of Cleveland is named state manager of the woman’s section for governor Arthur H. Day’s campaign, announced today in Cleveland.
Chauncey town items report the birth of a fine son to Mr and Mrs Frank Lands increasing their family to six children. Fishing trip memories include a 24 pound carp caught by locals Thomas Oliver Henry Martin and others from Chauncey. Various visits and travels unfold with baptisms announced by Rev G B Courtney and local social rounds.
Harmony Hill grower G. K. Thorpe brings cherries to the people of Little Hocking and reports a good crop. Social calls and gatherings fill the week with visits to the Noland and Coggeshall homes. Sunday School activities include Thelma Newman hosting her class with ice cream and cake.
Gr a n s IR on Wednesday night closed a great revival here which has been a success. About forty to fifty people have made the confession or renewed their allegiance to the church. Local families and visitors posted in for Sunday and weeklong visits across nearby towns and counties.
Miss Betty Snookum, an 11 year old 150 pound baboon and former movie star, escaped her chain at a Coney Island circus and wandered the resort for two hours. Police pursued with revolvers as she entered eateries and toyed with coffee urns before returning to her cage and sleeping smiled.
The present largest car used on British railways measures under 60 feet in length.
Washington June 15 Secretary of Commerce Hoover met with operators and retailers to halt profiteering as a senate investigation looms. He complains some districts have not kept to agreed maximum prices and aims to secure a voluntary price fixing pact acceptable to all producing districts.
The Plains residents hosted and visited many guests from Athens Logan Wheeling and surrounding towns. Families such as the Michaels Maxwell Buffington Keplar and Reynolds Lenigar traveled to and from local spots while doctors Sprague and Nelson consulted about Mrs Reynolds Lenigar’s illness. A camping trip near Buckeye Lake ended before a storm and John Schmidt returned from a long auto trip noting scarce work and low wages.
In Chillicothe Ohio on June 15 the Mac Guffey Society plans an annual picnic under the Logan Elm on June 24 with a possible appearance by Henry Ford noted as a feature of the event.
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