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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
6
Advertises Bio-Feren as a cure for nervousness fatigue and weak endurance. Promises doubled energy if results are not seen and offers money back. States two tablets after meals and one at night for seven days then one after each meal until gone. Targets men and women with claims of vigor and ambition. Available from local druggists with stock in city.
An advertisement touts a toothpaste promising rapid whitening and gum health with low cost. It claims to remove a filmy coating, banish acidity, and is endorsed by thousands of dentists. Readers are urged to consult their dentist twice a year and consider ECO toothpaste.
Readable fragments show people touting their abilities and taking pride in how they perform tasks. Some equal pride with boasting, while others view it as unnecessary showmanship.
Annie visits the Settlement House east of the Bowery, entering through a Mothers Club and finding a spacious, quiet, artful space with classrooms, a library, and an auditorium. She meets Miss Wells and joins friends for games and a rehearsal, leaving unsure why she feels less than enthusiastic about returning.
A reader vents about an unhappy mother’s treatment of her husband and stepchildren, while another notes a wife’s marriage against her father’s wishes. A further inquiry about electrolysis asks if it removes facial hair, scar risk, rate, and success. An answer confirms hair removal works, low scar risk, $3 per hour is fair, and success stories exist.
Local residents hosted relatives and friends for Sunday gatherings across multiple households. John South and Glen, F J Simms and G Souths family, Ray Mathews and daughter Lurene, and Maggie Hatch were among those listed as visitors. Other visits included Miss Lila Derby, Miss Bessie Hubler, and Ruth and Lois McLeod. Prayer meetings were noted at L Bennett and Mrs L G Bennett homes with wide attendance.
Mr and Mrs A W Keirns and family visited near McDougal with John Lafolette. Arda Kasler and family hosted Don Kasler and relatives. Miss Lillian Linscott stayed with Mrs Nellie Linscott near Federal. Fred Linscott spent Sunday in the area.
A prophesy of renewed health and better looks from Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Testimonials claim clearer skin brighter eyes and plumper cheeks after use. Druggists sell tablets or liquid as a tonic made from wild roots and marketed as a woman's best temperance remedy. Elyria Ohio ad copy and local society notes follow with family visits and church events.
Ohio Supreme Court ruled the liquor license commissioners ceased to exist on May 27 as Ohio went dry. The decision sustains Attorney General Price's opinion that the commission no longer functioned. State Auditor Donahey refused to pay commissioners who had begun court action.
Springfield Ohio June 19 the Ohio Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows selected Put in Bay as next year s meeting place. New officers named include H B Chaffin grand master H H Hughes deputy grand master A J Pontius grand warden C H Lyman grand secretary serving his twenty seventh term and Henry Frebel grand treasurer.
News from Berlin says the Majority Socialists and Centrists lean toward accepting the terms while several cabinet members oppose and would resign if the national assembly backs signing. The scene hints at internal pressures and political temptations.
Description for a dress pattern set in six waist sizes 34 to 44 and six skirt sizes 22 to 32. The design features embroidered voile with lace or contrasting bands and wide sash ends. The medium dress requires 57 yards of 36 inch material. two separate patterns mail for 10 cents each.
Carbondale Ohio writer M H Doolittle quotes on June 19 1919 criticizing Daylight Saving proposals as foolish while defending the old Standard and likening them to Heatless Monday and Gasless Sundays. Bill Carpenter may speak for himself.
Historic advertisement urges as it claims catarrh germs travel through blood and promises complete rout of the disease by S. S. S. It offers medical advice via Chief Medical Adviser at a specified company in Atlanta.
Advertises Dash Balm as the fastest and most effective remedy for tired aching feet. Claims immediate odor removal and relief from swelling and sweating with a single application. Promotes seeking a small jar from druggists and looking for the Dash Balm name on packaging.
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