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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1919
Page
6
Advertisement touts long wear in shoes with Neolin Soles re-plied by Goodyear Akron Ohio. Claims durability in rain and offers re-heel options with Wing foot Heels guaranteed to outwear competitors. Various styles promise family friendly pricing.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a new discovery and quick aid, hinting at a product marketed to treat cold symptoms. It references somewhat unclear details about sales, a center, and an ongoing promotion with dates and numbers truncated.
An odd compact ad notes a constipation remedy with a cheerful tone and a price of 25 cents. The fragment references a product name and general wellness claims, but specifics are unclear.
An inventor unveils a simple hand crank apparatus designed to remove air from automobile inner tubes before repairs. The device aims to reduce air pockets and ease patching and inflation tasks for DIY and professional use.
Janet Stedman, a driven businesswoman, seeks success at the expense of her marriage to Walt, a principled writer. Roy Nicoll, a powerful confidant, fuels her ambition while Walt burns to keep his literary integrity. The story traces shifting loyalties as Janet pursues work over love.
A student Q and A covers teen dating escorts home from parties, walking order, and limiting escorts. A separate reply discusses whether a wife should stay with an unhappy husband, children’s welfare, and divorce when needed. A final note defends saluting peers during roll calls as discipline and respect for teachers.
A pattern for a small boy’s blouse and trousers offered in sizes 2, 4, 5 and 8 years. Describes fabric options gingham drill khaki linen flannel galatea or serge and notes fabric yardage for size 4. Illustration pattern mailed for 10 cents in silver or stamps to any address.
Rabbi Stepphen Wise ardent Zionist supporter declares Palestine should be turned over to millions of homeless Jews. He says peace conference cannot end until elementary justice is given the Jews by restoring antrridenta.
American commerce reports show three months of near peace leaving exports to England far below prewar levels. Auto imports dropped sharply with no new cars offered in London and prices for used cars and typewriters rising. Raw cotton imports rise while manufactured cotton products and aluminum, electrical machinery, and knit goods fall.
Two Athens county carriers George Rex Burson and A O Sloane have joined the Ohio War Savings Committee contest closing August 9. The winner earns a free lake trip to Mackinac Island and return. sales must total at least 15000 in War Savings Stamps as certified by the local postmaster. Sloane has previously surpassed the target in a year.
Hundreds of Athens residents watched Lieut. R. C. Swann of Wilbur Wright Field fly the War Savings airplane after landing near the Fair Grounds Saturday afternoon. Swann and mechanic Sergeant W. J. Raglekraut refueled, met locals, and described landing field issues including a torn landing mark.
Tom Lee suffered a damaged eye after being struck by Don Burt on Saturday evening. An affidavit filed in police court this morning states Burt will be arraigned this evening on an assault and battery charge.
Contributions from the community include 25.16 from Lostro Co tires 5.45 from copper and brass stolen from New Pittsburg mine 16.95 from Christmas boxes and 5.04 from the Alpha Sunday School class of the Presbyterian church A dye dollar balance from the Camp Sherman ice cream fund was turned over to the local chapter.
Fischer Brothers donate ten dollars to aid soldiers passing through Athens. The Athens county Red Cross chapter needs about 1800 garments to meet a May 16 quota. The chapter, praised for quality and quantity, asks that women donate one afternoon weekly to finish simple garments while hospital gowns must be sewn at the rooms. Two more machines were added. sewing runs most days except Saturday, with Wednesday all day.
A temperance advocate plans to purchase the town nine liquor licenses and leave the barrooms unused, applying Jamaica ginger era style to temperance efforts in North Attleboro Massachusetts.
Michael Murphy took a ride in his car in Boston on March 24. A garage employee discovered a two weeks old baby girl concealed in the vehicle's tonneau. Murphy has no idea how the infant ended up there.
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