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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1919
Page
6
The advertisement touts Nedlin Soles as long wearing and waterproof, suitable for men women and children with many styles. Made by The Goodyear Tire Rubber Co. Akron Ohio who also produce Wingfoot Heels guaranteed to outwear other heels.
Dr F M Edwards for 17 years treated many women with liver and bowel complaints and prescribed Dr Edwards Olive Tablets a blend of vegetable ingredients with olive oil. The olive colored tablets were marketed to both women and men as a remedy for various ailments.
Fragmented OCR reads about a horse sale with a price mention of $1.20. The text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or places.
Janet is summoned with Roy Nicoll to attend an international women’s congress in Philadelphia where Woman magazine could become the official organ. They race in a car through a storm, facing a broken road and a potential accident as they hurry to the convention.
A young woman writes about a broken engagement with a soldier in France and a new steady suitor. The adviser urges ending the soldier’s hopes, cautions against reconciliation, and suggests minimal birthday gifts like linen handkerchiefs or a book.
A married woman seeks guidance about coping with disapproving sisters in law and a critical mother in law. The adviser urges independence, to ignore rude remarks, and to value her own loving marriage and children.
Prince Joachim youngest son of former Kaiser is injured in a runaway carriage accident in Berlin. Horses bolted and threw him as he rode in the carriage, reports from Berlin state.
Supreme war council to finalize the preliminary peace treaty with Germany this afternoon and present it to the Germans around March 26. The accord fixes military status and reparations, awaiting ratification by signatories and allied parliaments, with follow on treaties to Austria Turkey and Bulgaria.
The Harrisburg, carrying the first units of the 37th Division, Ohio's National Guard, is due at port but unlikely to dock on schedule. Debarkation officers expect arrival late Tuesday or Wednesday after leaving France March 10. Detachments include 147th Infantry with 9 officers and 656 men. 186th Field Artillery, mostly Cleveland natives, to reach New rt News. detachments of the 148th Infantry aboard the Louisville.
An advertisement touts Beecham's Pills as a natural aid for women suffering nervousness fatigue low spirits and loss of appetite. It claims renewed strength brighter looks and better health with gentle effective action benefiting stomach liver bowels and blood without after effects.
Paris March 17 American officials deny Pinchons claim that the league of nations will be excluded from the preliminary price treaty. President Wilson and American commissioners insist on inclusion, while Pinchon says it probably will not be included. Wilson plans to press for the league as essential to America.
Report from Folkestone details demobilization probes of men who abused enlistment rules to join the British army and then sought release after the armistice. Investigations show a range of false ages and occupations, including a claimed miner and a fishmonger. A man aged 85 years allegedly enlisted at 50, with proof produced by his wife.
The act for the Fourteenth and later decennial censuses was signed on March 3. The January 1920 enumeration will occur in about ten months. The Census Bureau weighs appointing up to 400 supervisors to oversee 90,000 enumerators, with supervisor districts largely aligned to congressional districts. Supervisors will be appointed by the Secretary of Commerce on the Director of the Census's recommendation.
London newspapers back incorporating a basic league of nations in the final peace treaty while allowing a minimal outline in the preliminary text. They expect details to be postponed until the final treaty is drafted, despite differences in Wilson and Pinchon statements.
Japan rapidly advancing electrically reports that the nation now has nearly 700 central station systems 630 power and light systems 42 railways and 48 combined railway and lighting systems reflecting broad infrastructural expansion across energy and transit sectors.
A Cleveland based ad promotes Zemo antiseptic liquid for eczema, itching, sores, burns, wounds and chafing. Available from druggists for 35 cents or one dollar for large size. Claims pene trates cleanses and soothes.
Winnipeg hospital doctors work to rebuild the 9 year old Rathwell boy after a sleigh accident. They reset bones and crafted an artificial palate after days of lab work and X ray shown fragments in the throat. The boy is blind in one eye but eyes are not damaged and vision may return.
Minneapolis story recalls a hotel owner who suffered six weeks of rat invasions. He planned six nights of rat banquets and on the seventh used poisoned food and water to slay 682 rats near the hotel, ending the infestation.
Vienna reports a secret contract between former Austrian premier Seydler and Pan German deputy Hummer for a "press correspondence" foundation. Seydler funded about $150,000 yearly and paid Hummer $7,200 as salary. Hummer became privy councilor and lord, supplying free telegraph and newspaper propaganda to the Austrian press.
Old J. B. faces a body blow as Albany legislature moves a new prohibition bill. Cider aged one month would be made non drinkable under the measure.
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