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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1920
Page
6
Billy slips from the circus into town on a quiet plan to confront the ring master. He trips into a muddy puddle, loses his hat, and disappears after a bungled attempt. Later he hides in a livery yard as a tense mock dog versus goat fight prompts bets and bravado among the stable hands.
A narrator receives unexpected flowers from editor Randy Lynch and his dashing associate Smith Wayland at a ranch. Doubts surface about the pair as they invite her to the Lafayette for cocktails, while a suspenseful mood hints at danger behind their charm.
A teenage girl asks if she should date locally or wait for college while seeking a marriage with a man of dreams. Mrs. Thompson advises valuing study, considering the town’s pace, and accepting friendship with boys without pride, noting a sixteen year old is too young for late outings. A second letter discusses a love for a married woman and how to approach divorce via probate court, with timelines depending on court backlog.
A columnist advises that the bride should be wished happiness while the groom is congratulated, and notes it is not correct to congratulate the bride. It discusses whether a correspondence school can provide equivalent education to high school or college if the pupil is diligent, though few have the willpower to study without classroom competition.
Diamond Dyes guarantee a rich fade resistant color for wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics. The package includes a Direction Book that explains how to diamond dye over any color so results are sure. Have drug ed you Diamond Dye Color card.
Mr. John C. Norris of 99 Franklin Ave Athens Ore recounts relief from dizziness headaches sour stomach gas and bloating after using Dreco. He praises its gentle action on bile digestion and bowel function and credits improved appetite strength and sleep. Dreco touted as a blood purifier and system cleanser by Dreco expert Mr. Stout at Cline Pharmacy.
Brookville and Athens residents hosted and visited relatives this weekend. Mrs Harry Carter and Lamaire from Johnson City IL stayed with Mr and Mrs Selby Cox. Mrs Joseph McBride and daughter Mabel Veronica visited Mrs Charles Stokoe and Mrs Ben James in Athens.
In Blouster News, patrons are invited to the Opera House for W. B. Patton in the Joyous Comedy His Friend the Widow on Wednesday. Classifieds note 3-1-3 Typewriters bought and sold by C. S. Jacobs of Glouster. Miner George Shilling survived a close call after a fall at Derthick mine. he was treated by Dr. Crawford and sent home.
P. H. Willke of Taylor Ridge traveled to Columbus after learning his sister Mrs. William Vanhall, of Jacksonville, had been brought to a Columbus hospital for cancer surgery. Her condition is grave with only slight hope of recovery.
McDonald traveled yesterday from Bremen to Pleasantville to drive a hired mule team for a Pleasantville party. Harvey Norris drove the team back through Bremen on Sunday to complete the final leg of the trip.
John B. Dickson, pastor of the Church of Christ in Glouster, has tendered his resignation and accepted a call to the Church of Christ at New Hampton Missouri. He requests release by April 15. His departure is regretted by many outside the local congregation as a capable Bible student. A successor has not yet been announced. A dance for lodge members and families is planned in the K P Hall, though recent public gatherings were called off due to flu.
The W F M S will meet at the Methodist church on Wednesday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Each member is to bring a guest.
General Leonard Wood plans a campaign swing in Ohio ahead of the April primaries. Wood headquarters in Columbus announced he will invade the state, with no exact date set but supporters expect his arrival in late March or early April.
An encouraging notice touts S. S. S. as a thorough blood remedy for rheumatism. It cites a Dallas man recounting full recovery after twelve bottles and urges readers to seek the chronicler’s proven treatment offered by druggists nationwide.
A small disease germ in the blood multiplies millions causing widespread pain and suffering as it spreads through the body.
Flu continues to disrupt church plans as the First Baptist odds shift from door to door outreach to a week long revival. Dr L M Good leads services with a volunteer choir, devotional by Deacon Wm Waiters, and a 7 pm daily schedule capped by gospel sermons.
Early medical ad urges readers to avoid lotions and liniments for rheumatism. It claims rheumatism originates in the blood and must be treated internally with S. S. S. The piece directs readers to obtain a bottle at the drug store and to seek free expert medical advice from Chief Medical Adviser at Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
A New York court heard how Internal Revenue Agent Harold B. Dodds traced hidden liquor stock by following an intoxicated tomcat. The Bayer Tablets of Aspirin advertisement touts the Bayer Cross and lists uses from cold relief to neuralgia with small tin boxes priced cheaply.
An old advisory suggests using eight S S remedies during spring cleansing to purge impurities and treat rheumatism. The note emphasizes timing with seasonal change and a purifying approach.
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