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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1921
Page
8
A rural scene follows Violet and workers as they try to load Mrs Piggie into a wagon for the fair. A stubborn pig defies a halter and plank, provoking laughter and delay while the crew plans a final push to move her to the wagon before tomorrow's feature.
Gwenda comforts Fern after a painful breakup with Manuel. She rejects bitterness and vows to begin anew with courage and optimism, seeking support from John Neale and a brighter future. They revive their affection and promise to move forward, forgetting the past.
A 17 year old asks if she may attend parties with boys and how to handle an admirer without hurting feelings. Rosaline advises patience and secrecy about preferences. A 19 year old asks how to win back an ex fianc e and whether to reveal a lost picture to him. Counsel cautions on honesty and timing.
The letter advises ending the engagement after a break and not interfering, urging the young man to return if possible. It warns the writer against supporting a new, worthless husband and questions marrying late in life for money to fund drinking. The note suggests obtaining information about a coin from a source referenced by initials V. A. L.
Messenger reports a local farmer Murray Hatch placed an ad for a renter and only seven men responded in one day. Five arrived together causing a stir as residents watched the scene unfold. Mrs. Bertha Bennett and daughter Irene of Marietta are visiting relatives here. A village fire at the schoolhouse was put out by a rain barrel and buckets with help from Mr. Wyat.
Roof damage noted and repairs expected. Decatur township resident Mr Lyle Grubb injured his wrist attempting to crank a Ford on Wednesday evening. Clayton Stone spent the weekend at home from Nelsonville. G G Ladd visited Trevy Kimble. Aline Haddix, employed in Columbus, visits George Mitch and Mrs B L Frost who left for Clarksburg and Parkersburg. J Vinton Ladd of Ohio University spent Sunday at home. R D Welch visited Athens on Wednesday.
An old time hair remedy Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is advertised to restore natural hair color. The preparation claims rapid gray coverage, simple application with a comb, and a natural glossy result after one or two uses.
Longstretch Mr Will Justice is improving from tonsillitis and rheumatism. Mrs Frank Moore and Mrs Clint Shafer visit sister Mrs John Galentin in Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs G H Hutchison buy near Luhrig and plan to move when roads permit. Mr and Mrs C L Pruden visit Athens. Mr and Mrs A G Guess visit Logan for shopping. Mr and Mrs Andrew Brooker announce birth of Markus Andrew. Mr Bill Christian buys a horse buggy and wagon.
Mrs. Mary Grandstaff returned home from Columbus after four months away. Cornelius Williams of Chauncey visits Mr. and Mrs. Scott Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Jess King host the former’s mother from Pleasanton. Dora Robinson guests of Belle Sedwick at Armadale. Robert Roberts and family host Orla Roberts in Utley. Infant daughter of Albert and Mary Smith buried Monday. Teresa Shanson visits Broadwell for several days. Sallie Stahl spends Wednesday with Minnie Colvin. Luella Grosvenor visits her mother, Ora Copeland, Tuesday.
The Plains area residents including Mr and Mrs Gill Hartman Mr and Mrs Harry Moore Mr and Mrs Charles Keeton Mike Krivesti and Joe Hutchins traveled to Athens on Wednesday. Dr Nelson plans moving his office on the front lot with two Ford runabouts and may build a rental house on the office lot. Mrs Luke Hardy and Mrs Orla Shreves with their baby from Hocking were Tuesday dinner guests of Mrs Fin Cook. Mrs Lenore Stauffer and children from Factory spent Monday with her mother Mrs Bob Howard. John Hamer Dory Nagle Ball and Robert Sharp were in Athens Monday with Mr and Mrs Ed Shipley of Athens who were Sunday guests of her.
Mr and Mrs Robert Noble and others hosted an oyster supper at Fin Cook’s home for Mrs Cook’s birthday. Mr Tall McHarg and Mrs Mary Dowler visited Mrs Shaw near Union. Roger Humphrey suffers from a whooping cough and George Ball is listed as ill. The Plains Baseball club organized here today with Mike Kriv as secretary and George Besco Jr as captain. Teams seeking games may contact any listed above.
London report notes six women on a divorce trial protest as evidence includes indecent cards. Sir Edward Marshall Hall argues the case while George Bernard Shaw condemns the process, and the press cites public protest and gender bias. Miss Lillian Barker, a welfare worker, is named among jury members.
No-To-Bac offers a simple remedy to curb smoking cravings for cigarettes cigars pipes or chew. Use a tablet in the mouth to relieve the urge and claim a money back refund if cravings persist.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as instant relief for indigestion and acidity. Five tablets are marketed as the fastest, low-cost remedy for stomach distress and bloating.
An advertisement promises free trial treatments and a two pound free remedy and book from Dr Frank Miles of Elkhart Indiana. It touts 30 years of experience and endorsements from clergymen and professionals. It targets sufferers of nerves weakness, heart, digestion, and other listed ailments seeking relief.
The Japanese government conducts extensive experiments on saccharine to assess public health impact as its use as a sugar substitute remains banned for 18 years.
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