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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1921
Page
6
No-To-Bac Aid Claims To Break Tobacco Habit
An advertisement promotes No-To-Bac as a simple method to curb tobacco use. It claims help for cigarette cigar pipe and chewing habits, promising physical and financial relief and offering a money refund through the druggist if cravings persist.
Hold A Driver March 1 Stanley Garis Held
Stanley Gar 36 former driver of a Struck here is held for possible complicity in a recent robbery time drove a United
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Gar- 36
Hon
Fecent Fe
Time
United
Violet and the Straw Fire at the Farm
In a mid storm night Billy and Nannie discover straw stacks burning near the stable. Violet emerges fearless, checks on pets, hugs Nannie, and later finds the stables empty as animals gather in a barnyard corner under moonlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie
Billy
Mr. West
Violet
Papa
John Neale Responds To Gwenda In Morning Call
John Neale receives Gwenda's call about Fern's disappearance and vows to aid in her rescue. He denounces Manuel as treacherous, recalls shared childhood with Fern, and declares his intent to find and return her safely. Gwenda trusts him, hopeful she may soon see Fern again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Neale
Gwenda
Anneal Service
John
Manuel
Fern
Heart 4 Home Problems Dear Mrs Thompson
Betty Blue asks how to overcome social awkwardness and being a wallflower. The adviser urges observation, thoughtfulness, and kindness, notes some people lack magnetism yet promises happier times ahead, and says no wallflower remedy exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Thompson
Tome
Betty Blue
Personal note about teen anxiety and relationships
A high school senior writes to Mrs Thompson describing insecurity over being small for age and distress when his girlfriend has male friends. He seeks guidance on handling social pressures and his feelings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Thompson
Pneumatic balls aid new bicycle saddle support
Pneumatic balls assist the springs beneath a newly developed bicycle saddle, providing improved cushion and load distribution for riders. The description highlights a lightweight mechanism integrating air-filled components with suspension springs to enhance comfort.
Danderine Claims Hair Revival After Use
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine a few cents buys a bottle and promises no more fallen hairs or dandruff after application. It asserts every hair shows new life vigor brightness color and thickness.
Chief Bender Retains His Cunning and Local Figures
Richard L. Lowry born November 4 1902 on the Lowry homestead near Florida moved with his family to Napoleon four years ago and would have graduated with the senior class in May. Largely attended services were held at First Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Geneva
Richard L. Lowry
Lowry
Florida
Napoleon
First Presbyterian Church
Scott F. Hershey
Henry County Signal
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsed by Athens Resident
W. W. Baird of Athens says Doan's Kidney Pills cured his long standing kidney trouble after rash of symptoms including back pain and nocturnal urination. He repeats the praise nearly three years later stating the remedy remains effective and no other kidney issues have occurred. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
W. W. Baird
W. Union
Dean
Lash
Mr. Baird
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Local Social Notes Highlight Family Visits and Birthdays
Harrisonville Mrs. Rush Diehl aided her ailing father Tom Scott. Artie Alkire received 237 birthday cards. Alfred Greenless visited Chilli Cothe. David French stayed home with E. L. Jewell and two sons Harland and Clint. Ruby Diehl and Rutland student duties kept busy. Mr. and Mrs. John Temple returned from a honeymoon to the Newell home and were greeted by neighbors. Ad Forrest visited Ray and friends. B L Jewell attended a Pomeroy business visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Diehl
Tom Scott
Artie Alkire
Alfred Greenless
Chillicothe
David French
E. L. Jewell
Harland and
Clint
Downington
Ruby Diehl
Rutland
George Tudor
H. C. Day
John Temple
Phosphate Touted as Aid for Thin and Underweight
Dr Harrigan of New York promotes Phosphate as a miracle for thin, delicate, nervous and discouraged men and women to gain weight and gain nerve force. McKee, with strong demand, guarantees Bitro-Phosphate as a helpful tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Harrigan
New York
McKee
Marietta College Boys at Athens in Hard Week Showdown
Marietta College basketball travels to Athens to face Coach Finsterwald's team in an 8 o'clock contest. After losses to Ohio and a strong run including a Pitt win, the Marietta squad eyes another tough test as Ohio plans to meet Wittenberg next Friday in the season finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta College
Finsterwald
Ohio
Marietta
Dartmouth
Pitt
Witenburg
Oldest Messenger Subscriber Claims 55 Years Loyalty
Mr. John H. Moler of the Con gress and Carpenter streets corner says he has read the Messenger for fifty five years and believes he is the paper’s oldest continuous subscriber today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Moler
Congress and
Carpenter Streets
Athens Water Rates In Ohio Compared Find Low City Charges
DFID AVERAGE The American City reports Athens Ohio pumps about 129 gallons per capita daily from 6,200 population with 1800 connections and 525 metered. The highest domestic rate is 20 cents per 1000 gallons and the lowest commercial rate is nine cents, with a minimum annual charge of seven dollars, placing Athens below the Ohio average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Athens
Ohio
Darkened Hair Remedy Promoted by California Resident
Mr. J. A. McCrea known as Daddy and Grandpa for his white hair shared a home remedy to darken gray hair. He claims a mix of water glycerine bay rum Barbo Compound and a small amount of a fourth ingredient can darken hair, make it glossy, and not stain the scalp. He says apply twice weekly until the shade is achieved and notes the mix is inexpensive and non greasy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McCrea
California
Daddy
Death of Richard Lowry Shocks School and Community
Richard L. Lowry a high school athlete and student died at his parents home after a two week illness from pelvic abscess. Friends and faculty mourn him as a popular, dependable figure active in field and track, football, basketball and church work with a large Sunday school class forming. A memorial silence followed the school announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard L. Lowry
J. H. Lowry
Haley Avenue
Welsted Street
Butcher
Richard Lowry
Presbyterian Church
Obio Boys
Man linked to Parma Center teachers killings arrested
Cleveland police say a man released from Newburg State Hospital was arrested in connection with the murder of two Parma Center school teachers. He was previously convicted of killing a boarded with an axe, sent to Mansfield then Newburg, released, and later jailed for burglary before a second release. He is identified as seen near the crime scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, CO
Newburg State Hospital
Parma Center
Mansfield
State Hospital
Newburg Hospital
Revival at Sugar Creek Church Delivers Major Conversions
Revival services at the M. E. church in Sugar Creek, led by Rev. Clark and Rev. Santa of Columbus, report 150 converts by Saturday and expect 200 more by week’s end. Evangelists urge all to attend. Also noted, New York stores begin selling full size hydroplanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Sugar Creek
Clark
Santa
Columbus
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