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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
7
Soap should be used carefully to avoid drying the scalp and making hair brittle. Pure coconut oil is recommended as a greaseless alternative that cleanses, conditions, and leaves hair soft and glossy with minimal expense.
Farmers face rain and gloom with little sunshine while protracted meetings continue. A proposed consolidated school in Bern meets interest and debate. Drilling for oil on the Selby and Croston farms prompts local discussion as Supt Gaskill tours schools and critiques reading material.
A Forum letter signed "Ci" criticizes autocratic university leadership. It argues trustees serve as mere amens to presidents and that many college presidents are second-rate, citing criticisms from School and Society about focus on show, lax standards, and a conspiracy against education. The piece reflects frustration among professors and calls for honesty about internal conditions and potential reform.
A fragment notes Webster's Dictionary defines university as an institution for the higher branches of learning authorized to confer degrees. It asserts the college serves the same meaning within the discourse.
A health ad claims meat irritates kidneys and suggests using four ounces of Rad Salts daily to flush and stimulate kidneys. It touts a grape and lemon acid base with lithia, promoting an effervescent drink to keep kidneys and blood pure and prevent kidney trouble.
In Modoc on March 17 the community held a surprise fourth birthday party for Anna M Tenan at the home of Mr and Mrs J S Tenan. Music games and refreshments followed a pleasant evening with many local guests including Cora Shatman Rachel Hilch Opal Fierce Sylvia Tenan and numerous others.
An old advertisement proclaims Danderine will curb dandruff stop hair loss and restore healthy shine with claims of renewed hair vitality and thick appearance in a simple treatment.
Last week guests included Mr. and Mrs. Orvill Wilcox of Columbus visiting Mrs. Watson Webster. Haddon Dye was a business visitor at Parkersburg. Mrs. Allen Bean stayed in Coolville. Elmo Scarlett of Mountain State Business College visited her mother Mrs. Fannie Coleman. Rev. J M Turner Marietta Baptist Association pastor visited to arrange Caldwell church meeting. Twenty five new baptisms deepened the church life. John Mclaughlin was a business visitor at Athens.
A calf on A. B. Mos&teller’s Mason area farm is described as a freak, with its heart located in front of the breast rather than between the shoulders. The lump is fist-sized and its regular beat can be felt from a distance.
Advertisement promotes Schenck's Mandrake Pills as a cure for morning tiredness and low energy, claiming they wake the liver and refresh the user. It lists Dr. J. H. Schenck & Son of Philadelphia as the makers.
Secretary Houston told the house Ways and Means Committee that taxes may need to fall below 5 percent as revenue declines. He cited stock dividend exemptions causing up to 105 million dollars in losses for 1918 and 1919, offset by other measures, with net refunds likely under 25 million.
Ohio University Varsity meets the alumni in a 7 30 p m game with former Green and White stars Julie Finsterwald Herb Bash Bunny Aumiller Harry Beckley and Butch Grover all competing Irish Kreiger and Mike Hagley join the alumni. A wrestling bout and boxing match between halves, Finney's Ragapat ion Orchestra provides music, and proceeds go to the Athletic fund.
Testimony and findings from the general court martial against Grover Cleveland Bergdoll have been sent to Lieutenant General Robert E. Bullard. The findings will remain confidential as the case, reviewed by Bullard, awaits further action.
Harland Went a returned soldier reports to Columbus for a commission house position. Ira Bennett notes Hazel Marquis recovering from flu with engine firing job from Fi Paso to an unpronounceable place. Measles spread through school. board weighs best method as residents move and visitors bring illness.
LA CENTER Ky Zemma Peale 13 acts as postmaster in the town awaiting the arrival of his brother’s commission. He is believed to be the youngest in Kentucky and possibly the nation to hold the job during a pending transition.
In Aberdeen South Dakota on March 18 a two day blizzard left the state nearly cut off. Five people died as four sons of Guat Wohilka froze while returning from school and three died in a wagon when the team tired. Hazel Miller an 18 year old teacher saved two lives at the cost of her own. She wrapped her coat around a young brother and sister after their wagon halted.
Akron Business Manager Charles C. Shelley announces the Akron Buckeyes of the International League signed James Thorpe, the famous Indian athlete and last year a member of the Boston team. The 20 man squad will leave for spring training at Springs Akron.
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