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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1920
Page
2
An advertisement promotes 8.8.8 as a thorough blood remedy for eczema tetter and related skin disorders. It argues skin trouble stems from the blood and warns against local applications, citing a San Antonio case of recovery after six weeks use and urging readers to seek medical advice at 177 Swift Laboratory Atlanta.
United Press reports that American officers agree to enter teams in any Olympic event with two countries entered to show sportsmanship. G. T. Kirby says Americans aim to compete in all events even without strong chances to win, including hockey by cable and possible gymnastic entries if cadets are furloughed. Belgians’ tennis date changes threaten two rowing crews proposal.
Mrs. S. E. Kinnan of Roseville Ohio states she readily catches colds in winter and keeps Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at home. She recommends the remedy for coughs and colds and says it gives relief and satisfaction.
Special services are set for tonight and tomorrow at seven oclock with the Pastor delivering the sermon. A Friday county conference of Athens County churches will be held at the Presbyterian church as part of the Inter church movement. The Presbyterian Men's Club meets Friday evening with dinner at six served by Mrs Basoms division of the Friendly Society. Superintendent Morgan will speak on Aliens and Americans in place of the anticipated Marietta College address by President Parsons.
Ohio farm land values have risen sharply in ten years. W F Callander, head of the state crop reporting service, notes average value per acre 1920 at 180 dollars vs 68 dollars in 1910, a 91 percent rise, with total land valuation about 3.144 billion dollars, up from 1.654 billion. Crops produced per acre also climbed from 9 to 25 dollars, a 186 percent increase.
The university rural training school of Mechanicsburg will host an Oyster Supper at the school house on Thursday evening March 18. Public is cordially invited.
Miss Deschanes of Lewiston Maine says Tanlac transformed her health after six months of failed doctor treatments. She describes severe nausea loss of appetite and cramps before the remedy and notes she gained weight and can shop again after four bottles. Tanlac is sold locally by The Cline Pharmacy Co. and Taylor & Son.
Brookville guests include Mrs. Sanford Burkett of Barberton and Mrs. Grover Douglass visiting Mrs. Frank Hartley in Nelsonville. Lorna and Margaret McBride of Luhrig spent time with cousins Alice and Agnes McBride. Mr. and Mrs. John Chapman and Mrs. Douglass visited with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Risley Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Joseph Shepard of Hocking called on Mrs. Guy Burkett Monday afternoon. Mrs. Joseph McBride and daughter Mabel Veronica were guests of Mrs. Charles Stokoe and Mrs. Ben Vane in Luhrig. Stienrot Luhrig hosted Sunday afternoon with Grover Douglass. Alice McBride recently visited Miss Alah Rorick at Luhrig.
James Snedeker visited Athens on business Friday of last week. Mrs. Sarah Hatch stayed Thursday night and Friday with Wyatt Minnear in Beebe. Ora Ashcraft and son visited Frank Robinson’s family in Guysville. Wayland Bx ll, Athens business visitor last week. Archie Meune of Little Hocking stayed with friends here over Sunday. Blanche Wharff visited Parkersburg Monday. Frank Robinson and Mrs. Charles McBee visited Athens Monday. Several locals attended the pie social at Guysville schoolhouse Thursday night. Mrs. John Lightfoot and son visited Merle Norris in Athens. Leonard Hawk of Chillicothe was a one-day guest. A social at the M. E. church basement Thursday night for school benefit.
Mr. Ray Moore of Stewart was the Sunday guest of his parents. Mr. Hane Whyte visited old relatives near Stewart Saturday. Mr. Charley Moore is making improvements on his farm. Mr. I. C. Chapman finished a new chicken house. Mr. Ira Burke, once at Hagey Ridge, visits family here. Mr. Clifford P. Shaw spent Sunday evening with Ed. Burke.
James Carman of Mayfield Kentucky says Foley Kidney Pills cured his back pain and stiffness. The pills help the kidneys remove waste from the body, alleviating aches and pains.
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