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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1920
Page
8
Zemo heals fiery itching eczema with a clean antiseptic liquid. The first application stops itching and, with regular use, clears traces of eczema. A 35 cent trial or $1 bottle is offered. Zemo antiseptic soap also aids skin treatment.
Consumers are urged to try Diamond Dyes promising a rich fadeless color for wool silk linen cotton and blends. The package directions claim easy diamond dyeing with no mistakes and a matching shade guide from the druggist.
In a rural tale Daisy Bella pressures Day and Night to join a visiting Windlass. Billy the farmer grasps a rope as danger unfolds with Nanny’s naivety and a clumsy attempt to seize the kids. Day escapes, Night stays loyal, and trouble ends with Billy's quick intervention.
A diarized reflection on marriage, temptation, and loyalty amid gossip in Hammond's Corners. The narrator ponders whether a wife should fight to defend her husband's love or accept rival charms, revealing views on love as both liberator and burden.
The narrator recounts a long discussion with Aunt Cecilia about becoming an artist and marrying young. A parallel story tells of a gifted young woman who pours herself into painting, risks marriage, and loses her talent when her fiancé leaves for Peru. In the end the aunt reveals she was the girl in the tale.
A vintage ad extols Gude's Pepto Mangan as a red blood builder. It claims healthy blood prevents disease, boosts energy, and rebuilds bone and muscle, noting two gallons of blood in the body and urging buyers to verify the "Gude's" name on the package in liquid or tablet form.
Pattern 3153 offers a four size bust pattern in Small to Extra Large. Materials listed include muslin lawn cambric dimity crepe silk washable satin and crepe de chine. A Medium requires 318 yards of 36 inch fabric and the illustration pattern is mailed to any address for 12 cents in stamps.
Dear Mrs Thompson advises on two cases of fractured engagements. In one, a soldier’s former fiancée marries another and hints at separation. the reader is urged to wait and not push reconciliation, letting time untangle the situation. The second letter scolds a neglectful fiancé and urges the reader to end contact and move on with dignity.
A reader asks if a girl should take a gentleman’s hat and coat when he visits and how to handle belongings. The column suggests offering a place for his items if possible and allows taking them when space is limited. A second reader asks if a girl may call a date in leap year and the answer is no.
Obituary notice for Mrs William Lowther aged 78, funeral held Tuesday afternoon at the C P church. Also reports Sherman Parker losing a valuable cow and visiting by A E Dent and family from Athens. Elmer Parker takes daily messenger post. James Whaley and Dena Gift show health changes. Sunday school and class meeting set at M E church March 21 weather permitting.
The Bayer Company outlines proper directions for Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with water after dosing and the Bayer Cross safety mark. The package lists uses for colds headaches toothaches and other pains and notes common sizes and prices.
In Madisonville Kentucky the unidentified elderly woman Bettie McGraw was found dead. A police nurse reported she wore nine waists and six skirts and carried eleven purses but only had a small amount of money, with no known next of kin or home details.
A Detroit based Marmola Company offer promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple method to reduce body fat at two to four pounds weekly. The ad claims the pills are harmless and require no dieting or intense exercise, selling a large case for 1 and available by mail from 864 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich.
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