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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1922
Page
8
A family cough remedy made by mixing 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex with syrup or honey creates a pint of effective, low cost relief. It claims to loosen phlegm, ease throat irritation, and soothe bronchial membranes quickly, with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. The Pinex Co of Wayne Indiana distributes the concentrated pine extract.
A reflective piece recalls early local figures such as E B I and John Ackley known as Daddy Hague and Grosvenor as a leader. It paints past social spots including Berry House and a river town, with humor about politics, a creaky old court house, and a wish for Charlie Townsend and the nation’s freedom.
A reflective reminiscence recounts a 19th century county scene with names like Nehemiah Warren Park Carpenter William Root and Judge Welch. It laments alcohol policy shifts from dry to wet, notes social drinking halls and court activities, and laments officials now hidden away across the street. The piece ends by noting Egypt’s area and fertility.
Burnett C Vorhes born Albany Ohio October 3 1854 died Punta Gorda Florida March 5 1922. Physician of Albany Columbus and Columbus Ohio whose life balanced professional duty with family devotion. Survived by wife Aura E Cline and son John Howard Vorhes with siblings and a long held affection for his boyhood home.
A solicitation urges readers with hernias to request a free trial of a stimulating application that allegedly tightens muscles to close the rupture without a support. It emphasizes dangers of ignoring rupture and compares to surgery, urging immediacy and a coupon for a trial.
Dr F M Edwards promoted olive tablets made from two vegetable ingredients and olive oil as a tonic to cleanse the liver and bowels. He claimed the tablets improve complexion and energy, with users noting a pale face and dull eyes improved after nightly use. Sold 19c and 30c.
A carload of horses owned by Canadian turfman Joseph E. Seagram was seized near Buffalo after whiskey was found in the shipment en route from Waterloo Ontario to Pimlico in Baltimore. Trainer William Bringloe detained. horses include Bulldog Drummond and Golden Sphere. shipment valued at about 85000. Additional horses listed remain custody. President Harding silent on bonus bill as aides say veto possible. Harding and officials greet 2000 attendees at a public reception.
ST. AUGUSTINE Fla Mar 16 Speaker Gillett seen not to block or delay action on the veteran bonus bill as congressional machinery moves toward consideration. Gillett a member of President Harding’s vacation party refused to state any definite plan regarding the bonus legislation.
A noted skin specialist promotes Mentho Sulphur for eruptions and itching. Apply a small amount and see improvement by the next day as the preparation claims to destroy germs and dry eczema. Get a jar from any druggist and use it like cold cream.
An advertisement promotes Musterole as a natural headache remedy applied to the fore head and temples. The white ointment uses mustard oil and claims no harmful after effects unlike internal medicines. Available in 35 65 cent jars and tubes and a hospital size of 3 dollars. Better than a mustard plaster.
A fire at Cushie road and Gratiot avenue near Halfway claimed the lives of Irene Reichert 10 and Vincent Reichert 7. Their mother Mrs Grace Reichert 34 is critically injured while attempting to rescue them. Father Hierent Reichert and another child Peter 9 sustained burns, and Virginia Reichert was saved.
President Harding confronts a rising battle with congressional Republicans over three major issues. The House plans to cut the army to 115 000 and withdraw troops from Germany China Hawaii and the Philippines except for a corporal guard. It also aims to reduce the navy to 60 000 and suspend much of its activity. Tensions flare as both sides push for a quick session end amid political maneuvering.
A graceful children’s party dress in sizes 6 8 10 12 years with long or cap sleeve options. Describes laits fullness, filet bands, embroided batiste, or picot edged crepe de chine versions. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.
An advertisement urges mothers to purify the family system with a spring laxative. It claims overall health benefits including better color, appetite, sleep, and happiness, and notes it is especially good for women and children. McKee Drug Company advertises the remedy.
Mary Jane Rickey age 82 died Thursday at her home on West Union Street Athens funeral plans pending burial in West Union Street Cemetery She is survived by one son Jodie and several grandchildren and was a graduate of Athens High School
The Davis restaurant on West Union street in Athens was sold Wednesday by owner FP Christman to H R Wade and Herm Karick of Millfield. Karick is an Ohio University student and captain of the OU baseball team. Both buyers are prominent Millfield residents.
Ronald True, English aviator famed in the United States where he once lived, is under arrest in London today in connection with the murder of a young English girl identified as Gertrude Yates and Olive Young.
Miss Mabel Gessner of Baltimore becomes the nation’s sole woman railroad passenger agent with the B and O. She handles promoting women’s travel and improving comfort and efficiency. The piece closes with a brides vows remark contrasting loyalty to illness and health.
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