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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
8
An advertisement touts genuine Bayer Aspirin with the Bayer cross on boxes. It claims long history of safe use for colds headaches toothache lumbago and general pain and notes 12 tablet tin boxes cost a few cents.
Daisy and Billy Jr. depart with friends for an east bound wedding journey under moonlight. They fear wolves but Billy recounts protecting his flock and vows calm as Stubby and Button guard watch. They reach Salt Lake City suburbs and rest in a peach orchard before daybreak, foreshadowing a coming tragedy.
The item lists several 19th and early 20th century events from Ohio including the 1850 Griffith steamer disaster with 300 lives lost, the birth of Charles Frohman in Sandusky in 1860, Frohman later dying on the Lusitania in 1915, the 1863 Union Republican convention at Columbus nominating John Brough for governor, and the 1875 Democratic nominating convention in Columbus renominating Governor William Allen.
In Wellaburg Cherry and Edward celebrate a renewed closeness after a night out with Mrs. Randall praising their balance of time. Edward defends their honeymoon focus while Cherry, torn between love and a desire to work, asks him to reconsider letting her contribute professionally. The scene ends with Cherry contemplating women’s progress and a note that the story continues.
Amesville resident John Anderson of Wichita Kansas visits his uncle Charles Anderson. Mrs J F Weber plans a Cleveland trip with a stop at Niagara Falls before returning. R V King family called to Columbus by a relative’s death. George Hamm his son Dr R M Hamm wife and two sons from Zanesville were guests at Wells Farm. Boys discuss a strong Chauncey game lost 5 to 4 in the 10th inning in a season highlight.
A Sunday at the Presbyterian church offered a Children’s Day program of songs drills and recitations before a capacity audience. An afternoon memorial service was held at the Masonic Hall by the Order of the Eastern Star. The letter notes concerns about weed removal and a 15 mile speed limit on village streets. Flag Day was largely forgotten. Mentions of a Chautauqua tent arriving in town and local visits and property moves are included.
Ralph Carpenter and family of Glouster visited W. T. Williams on Sunday. M. L. Cottingham and wife called on friends in Middleport. Russell Cash James Robinett and Mariam Coleman of Lancaster visited friends here Sunday. Clyde Whitlatch his wife and son Carroll spent Sunday at Gheirs Mill. Clarence and Robert Geyer were in New Marshfield Sunday. Abe Combs of Harrisonville spent Sunday with A. C. Stanley and wife. Mrs. Frank Coe attended Ohio
Polly and Her Pals narrate Hop Toad and friends gossiping about a pond incident. Robin Redbreast blames the trio for wet outfits after an early visit, prompting tame quarrels and a vow to mind their own business before they part.
The ethereal forces for this day may bring disquiet and portentous moods. Passivity is advised to delay investments and travel. Caution in employment and business is urged. those born today may feel restless and seek metaphysical pursuits as they mature.
Berlin reports the huge Hindenburg statue, once centerpiece of the Avenue of Victory during the war, is sold for firewood. An ad by Rudolf Mosse in Berlin W. 8 Leipziger street offers it in whole or parts. The wood statue, rusting and neglected, had been removed about a year ago.
An advertisement touts Othine Double Strength as a freckle remover that guarantees a refund if it fails. It claims quick improvement with the first applications and notes freckles may vanish, urging readers to ask their druggist for the product.
An old-time medicine ad touts Grove's Kiddies Syrup claiming it powers the blood and calms nerves. It quotes a claim of a “soothing effect” for pale children and recommends a 75 cent bottle, noting the product’s supposed ease of use for parents.
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