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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1919
Page
6
Advertisements claim Dr. George B. Parker of Athens Ohio developed a treatment for indigestion and constipation. The copy asserts headaches from bad blood and rheumatic ailments improve with the medicine and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
A brief line notes relief from aches and pains with claims of natural penetration and quick effect, suggesting a fast cease of discomfort. No clear source context or verifiable details are provided.
A serialized fiction scene follows Walt and Janet as a power struggle unfolds between Walt and Roy Nicoll over Janet’s career. Walt’s writing struggles versus financial strain tests their marriage while Janet weighs a life with Nicoll against staying with Walt. The piece ends with Janet revealing her job at David Temple ends next week.
A reader asks how to handle competing engagements with two men and whether to reveal writings to Bill. The columnist urges choosing one partner, avoiding deceit, and renewing faith after revealing or not revealing the correspondence. Another reader, a stenographer, asks about cooking for a married boss and workplace gossip. guidance suggests quitting noon meals to avoid rumors and potential harm to the wife.
A letter advises easing tell me how to remove dandruff. Apply a small amount of vaseline to the scalp from the back of the neck to the forehead, massaging thoroughly. Repeat after making a new part every other night for best results.
Annie May Hunter Rhorick died February 20 after a period of illness. She cared for her visually impaired mother, was a longtime Luhrig Charter member, and left a husband Henry Rhorick eight children ten grandchildren and many friends. Her faith and service in the Lord's house were central, and she is remembered as faithful and caring.
The Rorick family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown at home and church after the death of their wife and mother. They also thank Rev. Ransdell for his counseling words. Henry Rorick and children.
A simple lemon based lotion claims to whiten and beautify skin. Mix juice from two fresh lemons with three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint. strain through cloth to remove pulp and store for months. The prep promises to reduce freckles and tan and soften rough hands at low cost.
An old medicine pitch touts Freezone as a quick, cheap cure for hard and soft corns and toe irritation. A tiny bottle, sold by druggists, claims to rid feet of corns and calluses, with Freelane noted as a Cincinnati genius’s discovery.
Pine cough syrups mix pine extract with sugar syrup or substitutes to ease coughs. A pint bottle with 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex claimed to relieve dry or loose coughs within 24 hours, offered by The Pinez Co of Fort Wayne, Ind with guarantee.
The First Christian Church hosts an evening program Wednesday at 7 o clock honoring Major S. M. Johnson and his wife. Ushers from the Army, an in church orchestra, and a social hour with light refreshments follow. The program features organist Miss Elma Starr, ensembles, solos, addresses, and a postlude.
Advertisement touts Nig's Cream Bar and Ely's Cream Balm for nasal relief from catarrh and head colds. Claims immediate opening of nostrils and clearing of the head with soothing antiseptic applications. Includes vivid promises of instant relief and comfort.
The Athens county farm bureau met with the state federation, agreeing to join to align with statewide affairs and grant members access to the broader organization. The board opposed brick for highway repairs as too costly, favoring water-bound macadam and tarvia to stretch funds. They also pledged half of prize money for Athens county 4H clubs and moved to hire a home demonstration agent, naming executive members W R Goddard Amesville W E Bingman Coolgate Van Meter Heilber Held H P Dutton Hockingport John Harner Athens and C B Henry Amesville.
The Troy grange plans a March 15 program featuring a talk on taxation and mortgage indebtedness deductibility from real estate values. Chaplain Noll will quote James Whitcomb Riley, with Clayton Barrows opening remarks and a light surprise by the committee.
Plans made weeks ago for the Athens County Teachers Institute to be held August 18 to 23 have been completed. Instructors include Dr. Byron King Dr. M P Shawkey Co Supt Lee L Driver Dr Alston Ellis Dr M Y O Shea Dr Henry G Williams and Dr J R Jewell. Williams and Jewell stay in Athens during the week while others visit the five county institutes. Educators expect a successful program with high instructional standards.
J W Belby of 68 E State St reports relief from kidney ailments and lumbago after using Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Conner's Drug Store. He describes back pains, scalding urination, and vision spots that disappeared as kidney function normalized. Pills cost 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets them.
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