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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1919

Page

6

Rheumatics Limber Up News Note

Fragmentary OCR text notes a general advisory about rheumatics and movement. It mentions names and directions in unclear terms and lacks a clear event or outcome.

Influenza era tonic offered as remedy promise

A vintage advertisement touts Taken All Her Bloferen as a splendid active tonic to restore strength and endurance during influenza. It claims two tablets daily plus one at night for full recovery and offers money back if not satisfied.

Toate Kolo

Proposal to establish Ocean Dock in Jamaica

A fragment notes a plan to build an ocean dock in Jamaica port area near Jamacia Bay. Details are sparse but indicate development aimed at boosting trade access and regional maritime activity.

Oean Dock Jamacia Pt Am Wane

Impetuous Nicoll Enters Janet’s Hotel World Again

Janet confronts Roy Nicoll in a hotel drawing room as he arrives with Dorothea Crafton. Nicoll flirts and sizing up Janet, Dorothea props up social ambitions while discussing reform and money. Janet weighs his news about David Temple and a looming truth as the scene ends with a resolve to face home.

Nicoll Janet Mrs. Crafton Dorothea Roy Dorothea, Who Instantly Resolved To Boros Mr. Nicoll Walt Temple

Independent socialists push eight o'clock vote cue in Berlin

In Berlin on March 4 independent socialists call to delay the general political stakeout to eight o'clock and demand Soviet recognition and overthrow of the Scheidemann cabinet. The report notes varied local items including a funeral in Rockland and a sick teacher in Ireland school.

Frank J. Taylor United Press Berlin Mar Scheidemann

Independent Socialists Plan General Berlin Strike

In Berlin on March 4 independent socialists voted to call a general strike on Wednesday signaling a possible revolution. The movement aims for a peaceful protest but warns no compromise with terrorism. Government vows firm action as tensions rise between the proletariat and authorities.injury

Berlin Oegan

Local residents and visitors noted from Athens trip

Jane Martin returned from Athens where she visited relatives. Edith Smith of Athens visited Mrs. W. A. Throckmorton and kin. Bert Roy Steward ill. Allie Shumaker from Charleston stayed over with her nephew Bert Steward. Anna McCall hospitalized in Columbus. O P Callahan of Gallipolis visited on business. Various locals, including Emmett Starkey and the Tewksburys, were in and out of town for work and family gatherings this week.

Jane Martin Athens Bert Jease Steward W. C. McComas Edith Smith W. A. Throckmorton John O. B. Woodyard J. H. Dunbar Allie Shumaker Charleston Bert Roy Steward Anna McCall Columbus O. P. Callahan Gallipolis Emmett Starkey Wm. Tewksbury Scipo C. H. Jewell Alepot Isa Hazel Chase Lawrence Walker Red House W. Va D. F. Romine A. B. Rupes Alva Rupe Dyesville John Rawlings Ernest Te Guy Gorby D. M. Sisson Columbu Q. R. Woodyard J. M. Cummins Cummins

Dublin couple travels to Columbus for daughter’s illness

Ireland’s Mr and Mrs W E Bingman were summoned to Columbus Indiana last week due to their daughter Mrs Grace Kennedy’s illness. Mr and Mrs A F Clark and Mr and Mrs Merl Clark visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs B F Clark. Mr and Mrs L C Brafford of

W. E. Bingman Columbus Indiana Grace Kennedy A. BF. Clark Merl Clark B. F. Clark L. C. Brafford

Do You Need a Kidney Medicine Swamp Root

An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney liver or bladder trouble claiming mild fast acting herbal healing. It promotes samples by parcel post and asks to send ten cents to Dr Kilmer & Co Binghamton NY mentioning Athens Daily Messenger.

Parcel Post Pamet Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Athens Daily Messenger

Freesone Promises Quick Corn Relief by Touch

Advert claims Freesone instantly stops corn pain with a drop on the corn followed by removal with a tool. The product, said to be painless, costs only a few cents and is sold by druggists, touted as the Cincinnati genius discovery.

Cincinnati

Esther Class Reorganizes at Miss Naomi England’s

The Esther Class of the M E church met Wednesday evening at Miss Naomi England’s for reorganization. Officers elected include President Mrs Hulda Swart Secretary and Treasurer Mrs Laura Russell and teacher Mrs Drake. New members joined and a dainty lunch was served.

Esther M. EB. Church Naomi England Hulda Swart Laura Russell Drake

Relief Amidst Congestion Prompted by Clear Airways

A brief note describes improved breathing as nasal passages loosen and airways clear. The text emphasizes relief from mucous buildup and prior difficulty in breathing, noting easier respiration afterward.

Golden Sun and Woolson Spice Referenced in Note

Fragmentary text mentions Golden Sun as a name to remember to keep men happy and notes involvement of The Woolson Spice Company and Telede Ohte. Content is unclear but implies advice on money and reputation in a town context. No clear event or outcome.

Local Matters Discussed at Athens Chamber Luncheon

Athens citizens and visitors are invited to a Wednesday lunch meeting where local affairs and chamber of commerce programs will be reviewed. Secretary Leopold states the aim is public opinion gathering and forming a work program while building committee projects for future action.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Rute Aittle Leopold

Soldier’s Homeward Telegram and Letter From Thearle Shafer

Mr and Mrs G W Shafer received a telegram from their son Sergt Thearle W Shafer announcing he is aboard the USS Maui sailing from Brest to New York and headed west toward home. In his letter dated February 19 1919 from the Maui he says he is well and expects arrival in New York in about a week and will write again once settled in camp in the United States.

G. W. Shafer Sergt Thearre W. Shafer Hoboken N. J Walker St Athens Therale Maui Brest France New York States Thearle Ohio Shrman

Governor James Whitcomb Dies Suddenly in Oregon

James Whitcomb governor of Oregon died at his home from heart failure. In West Virginia labor leaders react to Governor Cornwell's call for a special session starting March 11 to debate the constabulary bill and debt settlement, promising a petition from 100,000 Selectees against its passage.

Saldm, Obe James Withycombe Oregon Charleston W. VA John J. Cornwell

Two Troops Trains Through Athens En Route to Camp Sherman

Two trains passed through Athens yesterday carrying Indiana and Ohio troops bound for Camp Sherman. The 71st Division train arrived at 1 PM, followed by the 70th artillery at 4 PM. Four barrels of apples were served to soldiers. From Feb 11 to 28, 490 soldiers were aided by the Red Cross canteen with local donations. For info, contact Miss Atkinson, chairwoman, Home Phone 2392. No trains scheduled today.

Athens Indiana Ohio Camp Sherman Billie 70Th Artillery Red Cross Miss Atkinson

Beaumont Social Notes Reflect Local Visits and Travel

Beaumont items recount Homer Durst returning from Charleston W Va for work. Visitors include Fiona Lauderback Nelsonville and Mrs Dave Smith Circle Hill, with Mrs Mary Durst and four children home from The Plains. Further social calls involve Julia Wyant Chauncey, Nettie Wyant Circle Hill, and Mahlon Bradshaw’s Plains visit to Homer Durst.

Homer Durst Charleston W. Va Ervin Pidcock Fiona Lauderback Nelsonville Dave Smith Circle Hill Murl North Chauncey Joe Bradshaw the Plains Mary Durst Julia Wyant Bertha Lee Nettie Alfred Carr John Wyant Mahlon Bradshaw Mabel Florence Edna Harve Courtney Will Charlie Ryan

How Soldier Dispersed Attacks

A wartime reader testimonial claims morphine relief for two years of attacks before using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad asserts the product cures catarrhal mucus and inflammation of the digestive tract, promising money back after one dose and listing McKee Drug Co. and other druggists as sellers.

Mayr McKee Drug Co

Dinner Party Hosts Mention British Entomologists Find

Mr and Mrs Clyde W Rowell hosted a gathering at their Coolville home with Mr Theo Rowell Mrs Willard Kinney and Mr and Mrs T Isoom Bennett Several attendees discussed British entomologists in Australia who developed a canical processor to destroy weevils in stored wheat.

Frost Clyde W. Rowell Coolville Theo. Rowell Willard Kinney Australia

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Na Apie Anne Sommaths Tasch Ecco Spears Ireland THE Woolson Spice Company Telede Ohte MEET West Virginia Bennett Baby Court St
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