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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1919
Page
4
A fragment mentions coughing spells disrupting rest and references a demand with a stated amount of 130 dollars. No clear names or organizations are readable, but the text notes a monetary figure and health-related disruption.
Brief note records a patient report noting clear complexion, stomach condition, and breath, with a positive overall outlook and a temperature of 25C.
An ad copy promises immediate relief from gas acidity and indigestion. It claims quick comfort without waiting when taking a pill after meals and mentions relief from stomach distress and undigested food symptoms.
An aged advertising fragment promotes a hair darkening preparation claiming it colors hair naturally and evenly. It describes mixing sulfur and other ingredients to create a gloss that makes hair look thicker and younger with repeated applications.
Janet finalizes plans to edit Woman magazine after inspiring feminist convention. Roy Nicoll backs her career with a generous offer while Walt remains her loyal confidant. She sleeps content, pondering both progress and a lingering fear of love. Months pass with her triumphant reception as a decisive leader.
A 20 year old writes of strict control by her mother who blocks dates and work offers. Advice says the daughter may safely leave home to pursue independence, with legal backing if needed, and to consider living with a private family while avoiding boarding houses. A firm talk with the mother is urged to end unkindness.
A surprise party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Gus Hanning at Greens Run celebrated Mrs. Hannings 21st birthday with a noon dinner and social time. Attendees included Inez Williams Cora Davis Lila Welling Etta Davis R M Snyder Angie Love Ita Mingus and many others.Hospitalization for Mrs Celm Simon noted and best wishes sent.
Two girls recall two boys visiting for a ride on a cold muddy night. They refused and the boys have not returned. The writer asks what to do and whether to pursue or let go. The Twin Ethels offer the view to let the boys go, arguing true care would not abandon them over a minor reason.
Mrs. Maude Tubbs spent Friday and Friday night with her aunt Mrs. Mary Barnhill. Edith Jones has been ill for some time. Vella Whaley of Athens visiting friends at Darwin. Mrs. Agnes Bhiliott of Pleasanton spent a day with her parents at Burlingham. Vacy Dartt of Pratts Fork spent Monday night with cousin Leslie Jones. Nathan Quivey of Gold Ridge is very ill with complications. Ola Story of Darwin doing house work for Mrs. Sam Williams. Mrs. Vern Beal spent a day with cousin Edna Quivey. Thora Pratt of Gold Ridge doing house work for Mrs. Millard Quivey. Lovan Duckler and son Harley return after visiting Melvin in Athens and Howard in Nelsonville. Edna Haning of Pleasanton spending days with her brother Ira and family.
A reader asks for guidance on dating two girls to avoid implying serious intent. The friend proposes casual multiple courtships as a solution, urging discretion and clearer boundaries.
A Victoria exchange states a girl and boy walking together should have the boy carry the umbrella. The guidance reflects a dated social convention from the period.
Columbus March 18 Attorney General Price reversed a ruling by former AG McGhee stating drafted army men could not have their discharges recorded. Price ruled drafted men are just as much soldiers as those who enlisted.
Postal authorities announce the start of a new air plane mail service between New York Cleveland and Chicago beginning April 16. Two daily mail deliveries will be made between the eastern and western hubs.
Mrs Homer Barnes was found dead in her Hillsboro home this afternoon with her throat cut from ear to ear. Authorities believe foul play and are conducting an investigation. Her husband owns a local moving picture theater.
Poem recalls Meigs County scenes with bulrushes in ponds and pastures. The speaker fondly remembers barefoot childhood milking, summer life, and critters, noting spring nears as March winds rise. The poem reflects aging and shared human and animal duties amid nature.
A fresh three-cent stamp arrived in Athens via a Washington letter to The Messenger. The stamp is wider than the old issue and depicts Liberty holding the allied nations flags. The new stamps are anticipated to reach the area soon.
The Boy Scouts announce a Court of Honor meeting this Thursday at seven after Troop One's regular session. Several scouts aim to complete Life and Star badges with one or two pursuing the Eagle, including Gordon Bush Harold Graham Llewellyn Evans and Ernest Algeo.
Enthusiasm for basketball rises as a new interclass and interschool tournament begins Thursday. Teams from grade schools Mechanisburg West End and Troop Two Scouts compete alongside high school freshmen versus sophomores and juniors versus seniors with a final between winners. Games at the Armory with a nominal admission. Coach Rupp leads high school games and Sim Barich guides grade-school teams.
Service Director Williams will begin building water and sewer mains on East State Street from the present lines by the W R Cable residence to the east city line. The project includes 2700 feet of water line and about 3600 feet of new sewer line spanning Home Street. The city will perform both projects and bids on the street paving will be sought soon.
A column notes volatile prices in butter creamery and country varieties with declines from 76 to 45 cents and a recent rise to 68 cents. Hens lay more as eggs drop, while country butter remains scarce and costly. Washington talk of price shifts hints at further sharp changes, including a potential 25 percent rise in potatoes.
William Hewitt of Buchtel was granted a divorce from Lovica Hewitt on the ground of absence for more than three years. Judge Mauck of Gallipolis heard the case and will preside over several cases today.
Fire Marshal Hugh Meighen reports excellent water pressure for a Monday night Cousins residence blaze on Firet street. A strong west wind drove flames through the building and sparks traveled in sheets for several hundred feet, causing great damage before the fire could be brought under control.
At the opera house on Friday, Virgil Pope of the University and a Wellston youth challenge Emmett Swartz in the opener ahead of the Olson Carpenter bout. Pope, a top University wrestler and pupil of Thor Olson, recently defeated Bobby Lowther of Lodi in a prior prelim. If Pope beats Swartz he will be regarded as the top man in the school.
Thirteen fvest troops arrived at Union Depot after a 3 40 pm Tuesday train and were bound for Camp Sherman to be demobilized. The contingent included Rainbow divisions. A later train at 11 15 am carried Buffalo insignia troopers of the 92nd division headed for Camp Taylor.
An article links traditional Indian Medicine Men to healing roots and herbs and credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a long standing, standard remedy for female ills in America, noting its forty five years of reported health restoration.
Frances Isabella Carney of Granville Ohio sues Detroit United Railway in federal court claiming injuries suffered in Detroit in 1916. The suit seeks 25000 dollars.
Mrs C O Nesbit of Vandergrift Pennsylvania declares she has given Chamberlains Cough Remedy to her five children for fifteen years with complete trust. She says it cures coughs colds and croup and that the children take it willingly.
Article extols S S S as a reliable blood purifier to treat ecsoms teter erysi boils and similar skin diseases. It claims local remedies fail because germs reside in blood and promote permanent relief by cleansing blood and bolstering health. Readers urged to buy a bottle and request free medical advice from Chief Medical Adviser, Atlanta.
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