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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1921
Page
6
Violet observes Billy the goat resisting drivers in jockey outfits and contemplates colored boy drivers. She and Shep pursue a chance discovery as Shep returns with a striped baby wild rabbit. Peter hints at a forthcoming reveal in his hat.
Gwenda ends a phone call with John Neale amid conflicting emotions and worries over praise for her work. She recalls Fern and Manuel, reads Ferns letter about finding happiness in South Africa, and frets about living alone as she waits for nourishment.
A garbled historical fragment discusses not attending dances alone and advising caution when bringing partners home. It references social events and concerns about safety and norms, but the text is incomplete and hard to interpret.
A seventeen year old writes about a nine month romance with a boy lacking trade ambition. An adviser urges patience and friendship, noting time will decide the future, promising better prospects as the partner may choose a definite path before marriage.
A fourteen year old asks if she is old enough to have a boyfriend after a sixteen year old boy calls on her. The response states she is not old enough to have a boy caller or go places with him, but a neighborhood boy as a friend is acceptable.
A short guidance reply to a nineteen year old, four feet eleven inch man, seeking a brunette girlfriend. The writer encourages patience and socializing in places to meet someone compatible, noting size is not impossible and quoting a proverb about love.
Ad touts St Jacobs Oil as a quick fix for backache lumbago and sciatica promising relief from stiffness and pain after a single use. Claims its soothing penetrating formula is harmless and won’t burn the skin and notes 66 years of recommendation.
Senator Penrose said a joint meeting of the Senate Finance Committee Republicans and the House Ways and Means Committee will finalize the traffic and revenue legislation within a day or two during the special session.
L L Chapman of Goodyear Plant No 1 Akron credits Tanlac with relieving indigestion and weakness. He reports rapid weight regain and plans to continue using Tanlac. Local retailers list Athens Cline's Pharmacy Coolville Taylor Son Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy Amesville J W Gibson Buchtel Allison Walker Federal J W Wilson Glouster Le Favors Pharmacy.
A Toledo widow wrote election officials to announce her candidacy for mayor for two or more years so she could buy a $10,000 home. She asked to be registrar and election judge to earn $25 for filing the petition, but Deputy Clerk Van Loo replied that serving as an official would disqualify her from candidacy.
Each package of Diamond Dyes provides plain directions to dye old faded materials such as wool silk linen cotton or blends back to rich unfading color. Buy no other dye.
The article extols beauty as tied to health and social standing for women. It argues modern women overextend themselves, risking nervous illness, and it promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a longtime remedy to relieve pain and restore health.
Harley McBride son of Henry and Mary Ann McBride was born March 18, 1883. After 37 years, 11 months and 13 days of lifes trials and pleasures departed for a future home, February 28, 1921. He leaves four sisters, one brother and many relatives and friends. The verses mourn a cherished life and memory lasting beyond farewell.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during our beloved brother's sudden illness and death. We also thank Rev. Knight for his words and Mr. Stout for assistance. Brother and sisters.
Mar 9 report from Port Clinton states Mayor George Eberwine and Marshal Frank Rebel of Marblehead destroyed mash and poured liquor on the ground. Moonshine allegedly caused dew worms to surface and act unusually, drawing attention to the seized liquor.
The National Pressed Steel Company of Massillon resumed production at 75 percent capacity on Monday after a two month closure. It employs about 400 workers at its Canton plant.
A local report describes a spring attachment that helps balance the load on hand pumps and aids in lifting water, aiming to improve efficiency and ease of use.
Mrs Lu May of 99 Market Street Tiffin says after taking Dreco she can eat again without suffering post meal digestion problems. Dreco herbal extract mix is said to blend with stomach juices to ease gas griping and constipation and is sold by druggists and Cline's Pharmacy.
This illustration features ty Pattern 3554 cut in four child sizes 4 6 8 and 10 years A 6 year size needs 144 yards of 27 inch material for the guimpe and 3 yards for the dress The model may be made from one material or a combination Silk and serge velvet and taffeta linen and gingham are suggested for mixing The guimpe can have short sleeves and the dress sleeve puff may be omitted Pattern mailed to any address for 12 cents in one cent stamps.
Hebbardsville residents hosted relatives and friends over the weekend. Names include E. G. Pauley, P. E. Harner family, Emma and G. B. Walker, A. J. Blackwood, and Miss Mary Walker with various visits. George Evans bought a new Ford touring car.
Charles C. Millikan discusses when glasses are needed and argues age alone does not determine vision care. He emphasizes eye condition and advocates careful examination by an optometrist as the sole reliable method. The note promises patients close attention.
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