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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1919
Page
2
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a remedy for dandruff and hair fall. It claims one application quickly boosts hair softness and luster, dissolves particles causing flakes, and prevents itching by restoring strength.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a cold with onset in a few hours and symptoms such as sore throat and throat pain. No coherent event, names, or places are readable.
Emma Petty visited sister Ordie Chalfant while Vern Stout and Burton Morris enjoyed time with family at Little Hocking. Athene Grubb and Doris Grubb hosted relatives from Stewart and Elmer Burton joined relatives at the home of the Pettys. Fanny Burton’s sixteenth birthday brought a surprise party with games and music.
The March city council discussed street paving alternatives including brick tarbound matter and concrete on Athens streets with absent President Roberts and Councilman Jennings. Mayor Woodworth reported February fines total 238 dollars with 150 deposited in the city treasury and the rest to the county. A resolution to urge the state legislature to ban German language legal notices and require English teaching was considered. Street extensions to Columbia Avenue and high brick prices postwar were debated with Tarvia and cement firms urging material use. a tarbound coating on sandstone was proposed to cut costs. Specifications for a Byard street sewer were requested as the council adjourned to March 17.
Paris reports indicate most peace delegates expect the league covenant to be adopted largely as written and to begin operation after the general peace settlement. Washington's stance draws attention while Lodge and Knox critiques are noted but not believed to derail the plan.
Private Lewis Edson Kelley of Company H 16th Infantry writes to Mre Robert McLain Athena D. 7 reporting two or three snows this winter and two big battles near the end. He says he is well fed and housed, and asks to be home, mentioning he and Raymond Jarvis are together and safe.
Chicago on March 4 reports actress Peggy Peihar filed a legal suit after someone stole her other portraits, leaving her with nothing but this act of theft.
Thousands seek strength and nerve support and are urged to try Phosted Iron from Tronan Phosphates. The ad promotes renewed vitality, endurance, and power for men and women under stress, claiming improved blood nourishment and better health. It cautions buyers to seek genuine products through reputable druggists and doctors.
Ohio representatives advance proposals to abolish capital punishment with life imprisonment as maximum. Bills also seek higher judicial salaries, box renter disclosures to tax officials, Sunday theater voting after 1 30 PM, and a graduated license system. Other measures require parochial schools to submit texts and ban major religious instruction in K-12.
The County Board of Exam granted certificates from the March 1 examination. Recipients include Villa F. Ppie for three years elementary. Eva Norris Sua Merry Ralph Oxley Elmer Fins terwald for renewals of two or three years. Lucy By.Hivane for three years high school.
Herman Strasser, held on a non support charge, was found dead in his city jail cell last night. The turnkey discovered the deceased when preparing to take him to court, stating the prisoner used his belt to hang himself.
Washington March 4 America's unemployment is expected to peak within six days as governors and mayors meet at the White House. Resumption of work on outdoor and indoor lines could provide jobs in two to three months for those willing to work. The conference discussed labor distribution to ease city congestion and fill agricultural and outdoor needs, noting former service members and war plant workers must reclaim their old jobs.
Clint Draper, operatic director now in Athens but based in New York, will lead Elks discussion tonight to stage a minstrel show with fresh material. Draper recently impressed Parkersburg audiences with sharp wit and tight timing. Paul Lehman, seen on local stages before, is expected to be among the talkative endmen in the next local Blackout comesout.
In Chicago on March 4 witnesses declared Mrs. Bryant Nott sane following an assessment after prior concern about her condition.
Sixty years ago The Messenger prints a row of teacher certificates dated March 138 1969. Names include Mary Wetham Shade Eliza Clark Athens Sarah Watkins Athens Della Warington Amensville Zacharia Tucker Canaanville Sylvester Wilkes Athena Laura Lewis Nelsonville Lewis Woodyard Woodyard Israel Downay Athens.
In a brief notice a box is offered for one dollar with assurances of reliability and a recommendation to buyers. The device is presented as prepared and guaranteed by Gen. B. Parker M. D. of Athens.
A vintage remedy advert touts Dr. Carter's K and B Tea as a popular home brew for constipation and sluggish liver. It claims gentle action, affordability, suitability for women and children, and notes pharmacists sell small packets lasting long.
Charles Moore and local families including Mr and Mrs Leslie Petty Mr and Mrs Emerson Burton Rey Eett Johnson Elmer Burton Otis Clark Hermann Wright Vern Stout George Wright and Clif ford Shull rejoice at a long awaited telephone line upgrade highlighting community progress and improved communications.
An advertisement touts Mustarine as the fastest pain killer reducing inflammation and easing backache head and toothache in five minutes. It claims one small box proves its effects for chest colds neuritis pleurisy and rheumatic pains and urges trying Mustarine over plasters and liniments. The copy emphasizes mustard-based formula and medical praise.
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