This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 34 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
2
Brand name California Syrup of Figs promotes a laxative for children with fruity flavor. The message encourages mothers to say Cali and follow full directions on each bottle for gentle stomach relief.
An advertisement promotes Bayer as the authentic maker of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross on the package. It touts widespread use over eighteen years and lists common pains treated. Boxes of 12 tablets are described as affordable, with druggists selling Bayer packages.
A customer from Roseville endorses a cough remedy claiming it is the best medicine for coughs and colds. The note urges others with a cough to try the product and see the relief it provides.
The chemist favorably reports water from the old Johnson mine at Hocking showing no harm to animal life if discharged into the river. The shaft holds about seventy five feet of water, with further levels yet to be explored. The Bureau of Fish and Game has reduced stream pollution and hopes to protect industry and livestock, aided by strong local groups like the Athens Fish and Game Protective Association and the Gloucester Sportsmen Club.
In Portsmouth Ohio Daniel Mars appeals to police for protection claiming his wife attacked him at the supper table by throwing a coffee pot that burned his face. He says she then drove him from their home.
A convention of former members of the 37th Buckeye division will be held in Columbus Ohio on April 12 and 13 to organize a veterans association Col Charles E Farnsworth announced he commanded the division during the war Local news dateline Columbus Ga March 19
Edward Rogge, once a prominent Zanesville figure, lies critically ill at his Cleveland home after consuming a hard boiled egg. Ptomaine poisoning, worsened by pneumonia, prompted his parents to travel to his side.
Mrs. Martha P B Gabriel of Athens Ohio reports dramatic relief after taking the root and herb medicine Dreco. She says prior liver and kidney troubles caused dizzy spells back pain and fatigue, but after a week on Dreco she feels renewed with no more kidney pain or dizzy spells. Dreco is described as a blend from twelve herbs claimed to aid stomach liver kidneys and blood and is sold by druggists nationwide with Athens endorsement from Cline's Pharmacy.
Reports indicate abundant timber suitable for wood pulp in New Zealand. The government plans to promote development of the pulp industry to exploit these resources.
An old advertisement touts Dr Burkhart with a vegetable compound for liver kidney stomach trouble constipation catarrh rheumatism and grip flu cure on pay when cured. Address 621 Main St Cin'tt Ohio and store sales at DrsF Stores for a 30 day treatment.
Mrs Lillian Grueser of Minersville was taken before Probate Judge Carleton on an insanity affidavit filed by her uncle Herman Grueser amid a divorce case against Postmaster Leon Grueser. She was committed to the Athens asylum via K M train, escorted by Deputy Sheriff George Beards, with witnesses testifying to her condition and doctors signing the insanity certificate.
Chester H Morris and Albert Miller were named for a cadetship at West Joint Military Academy. Both passed mental exams. Morris failed the weight cutoff by not reaching 122 pounds, while Miller weighed in lighter by about six pounds. Morris will retry the physical later. Miller passed readily.
The American Legion boys prepare a big dance at the armory tonight with decorations completed and a crowd expected. Organizers Rob Webster Frank Will Eds Duffy Frank Fugate Glenn Chase and Wright McCroba led the student committees ready to host fiddlers and attendees.
Ben Will and Kathleen Patten, daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Patten, were married by Rev John C Ford at the Baptist parsonage on Thursday. The couple’s friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
Friends of Mrs. Frank Lowery gathered at her home Wednesday evening with baskets of dainties and gave her a real surprise. A program of music dancing and readings provided a memorable night for all, including a song to remember.
The fund drive for foreign work by the YWCA will close with a Tag Day tomorrow, Saturday, led by Miss Clara Henry the music instructor at Pomeroy High School.
Sherman Goodin a 42 year old farmer from Albany R 1 2 married Nora B Radcliffe 4 of Carpenter in Probate Court on Thursday. Squire Stephn Martin officiated as reporters and court attendees witnessed the ceremony and offered congratulations.
Charles Densmore died at his Rutland home on Wednesday from complications of carbuncles. He was about sixty, once ran a livery in Middleport and served as town marshal. Survived by wife and son Richard.
Mrs Jospeh Wilkes died at her Kerrs Run home Thursday from uremic poisoning aged sixty eight. Her remains will be forwarded for burial with arrangements to be announced by the family.
Truant officer Thompson rounded up 35 pupils on Wednesday at Pitymel and escorted them to class. After a firm lecture he warned the youths not to be caught truants again.
The Middleport Church of Christ plans an all day market at Thompson and Hysel Music on Saturday March 27. Various local residents from Gallipolis Columbus and Mason City appear in attendance or travel for funerals and visits.
A Yellow Springs resident praises Nerv-Worth for recovering from post flu weakness, detailing heart trouble, poor appetite, digestion issues, and insomnia. The testimonial endorses the medicine and notes local druggists and stores offering it with a dollar back guarantee if it fails.
Jacob Fisher visited his daughter Eleanor Withers in Gallipolis on Thursday. Raymond Carman left for Ironton to visit friends. Mrs. George Krauss traveled to Columbus for a few days. Roma Skeen visited relatives in Minerton. George McFarland of Rutland was a business visitor. Mrs. Ebersbach spent the day in Gallipolis. Mrs. J R Stark and son William went to Columbus to see her daughter Cora Belle. Mrs. Anna Stowe and Miss Nell Huntley attended the funeral of Mrs. Charles Huntley in Marietta.
A new telephone receiver is described as so compact it can be inserted into the ear rather than held against it, offering hands free listening.
A list of land deeds records transfers across townships including Carthage, Dover, Glouster, Rome, Trimble, Athens and others. Details include seller buyer tract sizes and specified considerations from $1 to $10 000 with numerous parcels and lots. Named parties include Campbell Pritchard Guerra Pyle Bryson Rutledge and Wolfe among others.
In Columbus Ohio on March 19 at the Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution meeting, Mrs Marie Shorts Allen of New Lexington attended as a full-fledged member. She is the daughter of the late John Jacob Shorts who volunteered for service at 14 and was the youngest of fourteen children.
M. Smith transfers to Edna Wharton Lot 50 by 150 feet. Rudolph Shaner sells to William T. and Anna Smart Lots 74 and 75. Con WG. E. Guthrie transfers to Howard S. Weldren Lot 49. Consideration listed as $1900.
Diamond Dyes promise rich fadeless color for any fabric from wool to cotton and blends. The Directions Book and color cards help match materials, guiding even beginners to dye success without mistakes.
White Hall and Plains schools hosted social events with Victrola music and St Patrick's Day activities. Proceeds from gatherings totaled about 15 and 46 dollars with expenses around 15 dollars. The Plains PTA invites mothers to a Visiting Day at the school to observe activities and exercises.
The message stresses money management and cautious investing with a proverb and advice. It cites Buckeye State Building & Loan Co. at 22 West Gay St Columbus Ohio offering booklets and noting assets over 19.8 million dollars.
County superintendent Alex Root will attend the Round House school PTA meeting. The Waterloo township school achieves 90 to 100 percent attendance this year, averaging 96 percent. Forest Johnson leads with strong pupil effort in Ohio Pupils Reading Circle work, while eighth graders Orville Baughman and Lloyd McDaniels will enter high school next year. The register is neat and punctual, and cooperation with the superintendent is praised. SUPT. PEARLY GASKILL.
In Madisonville Kentucky Mrs Bettie McGraw neared death and declined a minister asking for singing instead. Mrs George W Dow sang Face to Face repeatedly as she passed away.
Conrad G. Fairlan sbee, growing impatient for action, resigns from the Naval Academy after two years and enlists in the Marine Corps at West Orange New Jersey.
Three rolling mill workers were held up within 20 minutes by two youths in Middletown Ohio. The bandits used revolvers and blackjacks and escaped with only small sums before police arrested the two suspects.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.