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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1919

Page

6

Woman's Business Walt's Ordeal Begins

Janet and Walt face an emotional test as Roy Nicoll invites Walt to a dinner with magazine leaders and moneyed backers. Janet proclaims their bond while Walt weighs danger and opportunity in a society pushing women toward public leadership. The scene ends with Janet anxious, Walt silent, and the room focused on the toast to progress.

Walt Moters Stedmans Cnoaei Roy Nicoll Janet Roy Pal

Dear Mrs Thompson Advice on Friendship and a Lover

A reader seeks guidance about a friend who spends time with a young man, causing tension. The adviser suggests allowing the friend and the young man private time, then telling the friend to value past kindness and not join future calls.

Snowke Mrs. Thompson Pinkie

Exercises to Shape Lower Limbs and Fitness

A reader asks how to develop small lower limbs. Betsy R says exercise shapes the body, walking helps, but gym work is better. bowling swimming and tennis are also good.

Mrs John Carlin Rites Noted At Local Home

Mrs John Carlin died at her home after a five week illness. She leaves a husband a son and a daughter and several grandchildren. Lucile Burrows of Nelsonville visits grandparents Wesley and Mrs Six. The community notes several visitors and a sick list showing recovery from flu.

John Carlin Lucile Burrows Nelsonville Wesley Six Frank Carmichael Robert Carmichael New Marshfield Dollie Mace Middleport Mary Gardner Chillicothe Clovis McKibben Clarice Athens Catherine Enderlin Mary Shingler Laura Frisbee

Barcelona Seized as Strike Triggers Siege Proclamation

Madrid dispatch reports a state of siege was proclaimed in Barcelona today amid escalating strike developments. Authorities tightened security as protests spread through the city.

Barcelona Madrid

California Syrup of Figs: a home remedy for children

An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a universal laxative to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels. It urges mothers to use a tea spoonful for children and adults and to ensure the bottle is made by the California Fig Syrup Company.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Man Confession Ties Teen to River Death in Chicago

Police in Chicago verify parts of Andbury Dennison's confession that Davis Lewis, a 70 year old Louisville man, was paid $55 to be killed. Dennison claims he killed Lewis last summer and disposed of the body in a local river citing his burden on family.

Chicago Ill Andbury Dennison Louisville Davis Lewis Dennison Lewis

Fragmentary health note hints at remedies and costs

A damaged OCR fragment discusses a cold or bronchial attack and mentions relief measures with prices like 60c and $126. It references a long history and suggests quick relief, though details are unclear.

Make Your Bowels Behave with Gentle System Cleansing

A compact guide urges a mild cleanse for bowel comfort. It promotes a gentle, surply approach and notes a comfortable 25c ambient tone to support digestion. The text emphasizes ease and noninvasive methods.

Hair care advice: coconut oil soap for scalp health

The article warns against alkali in sea water and soaps, recommending ordinary clarified coconut oil as a mild cleanser. One or two teaspoons cleanse the hair and scalp, produce rich lather, rinse easily, and leave hair soft, silky, and lustrous. Coconut oil is cheap and available at pharmacies for long-term household use.

Athens County praised for road work by chambers groups

Good Roads committees of the Athens and Nelsonville Chambers of Commerce commend the Athens county Board of Commissioners for road improvements. The secretary to express appreciation and pledge cooperation in advancing the good roads program.

Nelsonville Athens and Neville Chambers of Commerce Athens County Board of County Commissioners Athens Ohio

Athens Visitors Span Week with Local Hosts

Names of residents and guests appear in a travel and social notes summary. Mr and Mrs Granville Gillogly and others from Athens and nearby towns visited relatives and friends in Athens, Columbus, Cincinnati, Rutland, and Moss Bluff with hours and days noted.

Granville Gillogly Athens Nellie Zigafoose Athena Walter Chase Harry McVey Betty Akron Lon Chase Louisa Foster Nelle Zigafoose Frank Goldsberry Mary Frances Cincinnati Carpenter Luster Fought Mary Cross Hannah Higley Rutland Will Higley Richard Fought Robert Jones Alvin Cline Esther Bowers Columbus Supt. Root

First International Labor Conference to Meet in Washington

The International labor conference plans its first meeting in Washington in October if the U S government consents. The commission on international labor legislation, led by Samuel Gompers, completed the British draft convention with only two articles undecided. An international committee will handle preparations.

Paris International Labor Conference Washington International Labor Legislation Committee Commission On International Labor Legislation Samuel Gompers United States

Local Notes From POOe and The Plains

Dave Davia works at Shawnee. Mr and Mrs Doc Helber and two children visited Lon Humphrey in Logan. Ed Shipley moved to Athens. John Hamilton of Columbus visited with Roy Hawk and Ella Edgar of Athens at W J Hawk's sister. Jeff Harison and Herbert McDonald were in Athens. A baby daughter born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Clarence McDonald.

Dave Davia Shawnee Doc Helber Logan Lon Humphrey Ed Shipley Athens John Hamilton Columbus Roy Hawk Ella Edgar W. J. Hawk Jeff Harison Herbert McDonald Clarence McDonald

Thieves Steal Jewelry Worth 2000 From Two Homes

In Cleveland two break ins reported on March 14. Leon Rubay’s residence lost jewelry valued at £2000. Barnett Grossman said a thief entered his apartment through a window and took diamonds valued at $2000.

Cleveland, CO Leon Rubay Barnett Grossman

Yeggs Blow Nickel Plate Depot Safe. Only $12 Stolen

Early today in Cleveland a safe at the West 25th street Nickel Plate depot was wrecked by nitro glycerine. The blast destroyed the office and the thieves escaped with $12.

Cleveland Mar Yeggs West 25Th Street Nickel Plate Railroad

Atonic claims relief for acid-stomach starvation in meal-rich lives

An old advertisement explains acid stomach sapping strength despite plenty of food. It describes digestion failure, sour fermentation, and toxic byproducts spreading through the body, causing emaciation and various pains. It touts BATONOTC as a quick fix with money-back guarantee.

Batonic

Sloan's Liniment for Neuralgia and Aches

Advert shows Sloan's Liniment as an effective counter irritant for neuralgia sciatica and sore muscles. The liquid is clear and easy to apply without rubbing, relieving painful inflammation by drawing blood away from congested parts. Generous bite bottles offered.

Sloan Jane East End Menese Sloan

S. S. S. Blood Remedy Long advertised by druggists

The passage extols S. S. S. as a fifty year staple in American drugstores. It urges readers to trust this blood purifier and offers free advice from the Medical Director of Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.

Wren Dhe Swift Specific Co Swift Laboratory Atlanta, Ga

Citizens Bank Albany Ohio March 4 1918 Financial Statement

Bank of Albany in Athens County Ohio reports totals including assets liabilities and capital for the close of business March 4 1918. Cashier Fr Bolton swears the statement is true before Notary Public John Lindley on March 12 1919.

Citizens Bank Albany Ohio

The Security Savings Bank Statement Certification

State of Ohio County of Athens ss I C G O Bleness Cashier of The Security Savings Bank swear the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge Subscribed and sworn to before me March E Cameron Notary Public

Roume State of Ohio County of Athens EF Belton Citizens Bank FE. Bolton John Lindley Torr Ss. I O'Bleness the Security Savings Bank Elief Obannes Cashier E. Cameron Otery Public

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