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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1920

Page

6

Toledo Woman Raises Weight After Tanlac Recovery

Mrs. George Kerns of 719 Western Ave Toledo shares a three year health rebound after taking Tanlac. She says she weighed 98 pounds before treatment and gained 27 pounds to 125, noting improved appetite and relief from stomach and kidney troubles. Her husband and son also recovered energy, with local pharmacies listing Tanlac outlets in Athens Coolville Amesville and Buchtel.

Tanlac George Kerns Western Avenue Toledo Ohio Kerns Taniac Athens Cline Pharmacy Co Coolville Taylor & Son Amesville F. W. Gibson Buchtel Allison K. Walker

St Jacobs Oil Promises Fast Backache Relief

An advertisement claims back pain stems from lumbago sciatica or strain not kidneys. It touts St Jacobs Oil as a quick soothing remedy that eliminates soreness stiffness and lameness after a moment of application. It also mentions a sewing machine attachment for stocking darning.

St. Jacobs

Billy Jr. Wins Goats and Dog Race in Side Street Contest

In a street race Ned's goat Billy Jr. defeats Hero the dog as both carts race through traffic. Billy declares future rematch while Ned vows to keep Billy and defend him from other boys.

Hero Billy Jr Billy Ned Will New

Midnight seaside affair with Cecil and Cecile described

The narrator recounts a bachelor holiday by the Sound with Dorry and Jean and Cecile. Cecil arrives with a parcel from mother and shares a salty kiss on the boat and later by moonlight. The group enjoys freedom from meals and clothes, while the narrator grapples with unexpected feelings for Cecil as the tale continues.

Dorry Jean Cecile Cecil Cecilia

Blood Remedy Claims to Cure Rheumatism in Blood

Advertises S. S. S. as a thorough blood remedy claiming to reach disease germs in blood to relieve rheumatism. Invites readers to write to Chief Medical Adviser at Swift Laboratory in Atlanta for free expert medical advice.

Tast Swift Laboratory Atlanta

Dear Mrs Thompson Helps A Lonely Twelve Page Letter

An eighteen year old writer expresses despair over loveless life and isolation. She laments lack of family support and social rejection, imagines being an old maid, and questions what others do for happiness. The note urges recognizing others' loneliness and finding three bright things daily.

Mrs. Thompson Fellows

A Simple Way To Remove Dandruff

A notice describes a dandruff remedy using four ounces of plain liquid arvon applied nightly to the scalp. Evening treatment dissolves dandruff by morning, with repeated applications promising complete removal and relief from itching. Hair is described as fluffy lustrous glossy and soft after use.

Dear Mrs Thompson Advice Column Items

A series of short reader questions and answers on topics from romance and marriage timing to gifts and wedding invitations. The letters discuss nature as comfort, shampoo recipe, a graduation gift for a boyfriend, and replying to wedding invitations with practical guidance.

Keep Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy on Hand

The piece urges households to keep a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy to treat sudden bowel complaints without relying on neighbors or delays. It notes many deaths from cholera morbus in neighborhoods and stresses immediate access, priced at 35 cents.

Chamberlain

Watch Health in Summer Time

Summer brings outdoor living but weakens many people. Duffee's Fifty-fifty Tonic Laxative strengthens digestion and tones the system. Cring's Household Balm relieves indigestion colic diarrhea and stomach pains. Both remedies boost food assimilation and strength and are available at grocers or druggists.

Duffee Ohio Cring

Broadwell Community Notes and Local Visits

Broadwell residents welcome Hazel Rathburn family home for summer while W W Totman and Ath ens visitors call on friends. L Ogg named road superintendent and repairs on federal roads improve the condition. Athens trips by W O White and Carl Ogg precede Children’s Day at U B church. Visitors include Stanley Rathburn and Viola Tuttle family. Broadwell and Chauncey baseball tied 13 to 18 as the team travels for a game.

Hazel Rathburn Columbus W. W. Totman Athens Chas White L. Ogg W. O. White Carl Ogg U. B Stanley Rathburn J. R. Rathburn Clarkce Mildred Totman Viola Tuttle Fred Roberts Zanesville John Sprouse Broadwell Chauncey

Finland Builds Telegraph and Telephone Network

Finland lists 8720 miles of telegraph lines and 2891 miles of telephone lines. The country operates a radio station with a 600 mile broadcast radius.

Finland

Athens Man Credits Dreco For Relief From Catarrh

L. D. Wilson of 162 W. State St Athens Ohio aged 78 says Dreco opened his right nostril after three years of blocked breathing. He reports improved sleep digestion and kidney function and praises the medicine as effective and widely sold by druggists amid local advertising by The Cline Pharmacy Company.

Dreco L. D. Wilson W. State St. Athens Wilson Athens Cline Phamacy Company

Shoddy Wool Floods Market Halting Virgin Wool Growth

Chicago June 23 A National Sheep and Wool Bureau report reveals 1919 shipments of half a billion pounds of shoddy clothing and a billion pounds of virgin wool stored nationwide. Adulteration lowers clean wool output and raises prices, while legislation seeks cloth labeling to protect buyers.

Chicago National Sheep and Wool Bureau of America South la Salle Street Interstate Commerce Committees Houses of Congress Howard E. Greene Bureau Pitbh

Ultimatum 18 Served Upon Rail Workers

Reading officials served notice on striking freight workers that they will be dismissed if they do not return to work tomorrow. The outlaw strike showed some improvement as freight moved on the Pennsylvania Railroad while West Jersey and Seashore Railroad reported strikers returning. Reading remained halted.

Camden N. J Reading Pennsylvania Railroad West Jersey and Seashore Railroad

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