Houstonia Liniment Promises Deep Relief for Aches
An ad touts Houstonia as a different liniment that penetrates beneath the skin to reach the source of aches. It claims quick relief for backache, lumbago, stiff neck, colds, sore throat, and related pains without burning or blistering. Available at 26, 50 cents, and 1.00 from J. C. Jones Company of South Charleston Ohio.
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Evera
Nature
Houstonia
Jones
Ruggists
Pecmeneyras
J. C. Jones Company
Charleston
Ohio
Immediate relief for nasal congestion ad from Henn Cataraw
Old ad text promises instant relief for a stuffed nose with Ely's Cream Balm. It claims to open air passages and ease congestion from colds or catarrh, urging readers to apply a small amount for relief.
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Ely
Parker Medicine Co Indigestion Aid Ad
An Athena Ohio company promotes Dre Parker's Treatment for indigestion and stomach discomfort. The ad claims relief for pains after eating, dizziness, and bowel issues, touting thousands treated and a 1.25 price. It lists local drug stores selling the product.
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Parker Medicine Co
Athena
Ohio
Believe Catarrhal Deafness Head Noises Remedy
If you have catarrhal deafness or head noises, visit your druggist for Parmint double strength. Mix 1 ounce with a pint of hot water and a little granulated sugar, take one tablespoonful four times daily. Relief may come as nostrils clear and breathing eases. Easy to prepare, inexpensive, and pleasant.
Sanitary fountain device fits atop fire hydrant
A California inventor proposes a sanitary drinking fountain attachable to the top of a fire hydrant without hindering hydrant use. The idea aims to provide public access to clean water while preserving firefighting readiness.
Obituary of Benjamin A. Ellis of Amesville
Benjamin A. Ellis born September 1, 1846 in Rehobeth Ohio died February 22 1920 in Athens Ohio aged 73 years 6 months 21 days after a yearlong illness He was the eldest of eight children survivors include Carrie Cassel Mary Ellis Emma Marquis and others He married Lola Curtis in 1871 and had three children Frank Fred Edna He served in the Civil War from 1863 to 1865 and was active in the Amesville Presbyterian church the Wilson Chapel M E church the Amesville Presbyterian church and served as an elder He was a G A R and Masonic member and known for loyalty to church and community He loved visiting cemeteries and decorating graves with comrades poems about veterans are included in the tribute.
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Benjamin A. Ellis
Reuben
Frances Ellis
Rehobeth
Perry Co
Ohio
George Fleming
Athens
Carrie Cassel
Chicago
Mil
Mary Ellis
Columbus
Frank Ellis
Sandusky
Emma Marquis
Lola Curtis
Ames Township
Athens County
Amesville
Elligge
Fred Ellis
Edna Fleming
Ellis
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Order
Civic League to Meet at University Training School
The Rural Civic League announces a meeting in the school building at 2:00 PM on Friday March 5 1920. The program includes audience song Battle Hymn of the Republic minutes roll call a paper by Mrs D H Edwards reading by Helen Hibbard a food demonstration by Miss Hays and a Home Economics Department event. The notice also extends thanks for kindness during illness and death of Fred Ellis Frank Ellis and Edna Fleming. The Dutch postal service adopts a floatable safe for mail steamers with signaling devices for use when adrift.
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Rural Civic League
Civic League of the University Training School
Battle Hymn of the Republic
D. H. Edwards
Helen Hibbard
Hays
Bonus aid for soldiers can be paid now
Washington reports leaders of both parties in the house oppose soldier aid legislation this session despite demands by service groups for bonuses or home loans. They warn issuing new bonds would jeopardize Liberty Bond values and raise living costs, with billions in outlays and inflation fears cited by lawmakers and lenders.
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Washington
Mar
House
Congress
Madden
Illinois
Republican Steering Committee
Garner
Texas
Attas
Ways and Means Committee
Kitchin
North Carolina
Hull
Tennessee
Henry T. Raney
Dickinson
Missouri
Longworth
Ohio
Carpentier to wed Mile. Georgette Laurentia Elgassar in America
Paris reports heavyweight champion Georges Carpentier will marry Georgette Laurentia Elgassar in a purely love affair and take her to the United States on March 11 aboard the Savoy. He plans a California stay and a future bout with Dempsey after completing a movie contract.
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Paris
Georges Carpentier
Mma
United States
Europe
Cupid
Mile
Georgette Laurentia Elgassar
Theorld
Carpentier
United Press
California
Dempsey
America
Pickford to Rest at Genoa Ranch After Divorce
Mary Pickford, who secured a divorce from Owen Moore in Douglas County Court, will stay at the James Campbell ranch near Genoa for several days to rest. She has not left the ranch since arriving in February, except to attend Monday’s court session and avoided visitors to keep the affair secret.
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Orven
Mary
Minden
Mary Pickford
Owen Moore
Douglas County
James Campbell
Genoa
Diééusa
Woman Patents Dual-Function Bath Tub Head Rest Seat
A woman patents a bath tub designed so one end serves as a head rest when a person lies back and as a seat for a foot bath, providing a versatile bathing device.
Army branches offer varied training and career paths
Field Artillery and air service highlight hands on roles with emphasis on growing responsibilities. Quartermaster Corps notes training in logistics and remount service. The piece touts opportunities for technical learning, mobility, and profitable future careers across artillery, aviation, and supply units.
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AIR Service
Balloon Corps
Quartermaster Corps
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Dayton, Ohio
Phys Peng
Lee
American Legion
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Cascarals
Dan Cupid
Wm. Mills
Citizens Central
Nelsonville
Sam Sommer
United
Panama
Vorhone
de Lasuipe
United States Army
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China
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Siberia
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Army Engineering
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Signal Corps
Veterinary Corps
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