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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1920
Page
2
Several from this place attended Henry Smith's sale at Mountville on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Contner and two children of Marietta are visiting the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. & Vaiderson of this place.
Bethany and Elmer Brandeberg and daughter Loriie were in Coolville on business last week. Job Moore traveled to Stewart due to his son Clarence Moore’s illness. Howard Johnson and Phyllis McCune visited Tuppers Plains with Phyllis’s parents Home and Mrs McLane. Adda Mofford of Saint Joseph Michigan stayed with sitter Mrs Grant Russell. Rev John Burns planned to move his family from West Virginia to the arm he bought. Avery Chalfant’s son Hermit at Parkersburg hospital showed slight improvement. John and Mrs Frost were seen in the vicinity.
A vintage ad promotes Turpo as a home remedy for burning feet and foot aches. It claims quick relief with warm soak and topical application, praising Turpo as a timeless blend with camphor and menthol.
An old advertisement touts Blacko Stomach and Liver Tablets as a natural safe remedy free from calomel. The copy claims they will not gripe and are not habit forming with the slogan the more you take the less you need.
A historical note states that wooden clogs were invented to help bathers approach waters that require navigating rough ground. The invention addresses footwear needs for safety and ease on uneven terrain near bathing areas.
Tokyo reports a political scandal prompting Viscount Chida and senior Foreign Office aides to hint at stepping out if demanded. Authorities ban certain foreign policy topics from newspapers as speculation rises and the premier cautions restraint.
An advertisement promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound for darkening gray hair. It asserts natural, even results overnight with regular use and compares at home preparation to buying the ready-made product for less muss and trouble. It emphasizes youthful appearance and lasting gloss from use.
The article discusses a purported remark by King George to Prince Saionji about opposing Kaiser punishment, and a Tokyo foreign office blunder leaking the exchange. It notes protests, newspaper caution, and Uchida’s statement supporting holding the Kaiser responsible in the peace treaty.
O U notes the start of vacation for students beginning Friday with classes resuming a week from Tuesday. Severe midterm testing is reported as students prepare to explain college duties to home folks. President Alston Ellis will attend a Western Ohio Superintendent Round Table meeting in Dayton March 26 and 27 at Phillips House. Prof C L Martzolff will attend the O A alumni dinner in Chicago March 27.
An Englishman has created rubber shoes to fit tripod legs to prevent slipping on hard wood floors. The design aims to stabilize camera rigs by increasing grip and reducing movement on smooth surfaces.
Chi Phi fraternity members at Ohio State University answer the 8 a.m. time signal from Arlington via a homebuilt wireless setup. Freshman David H. Gerhard rigged four double bunk beds with springs to trigger an alarm clock every morning, prompting wakefulness when the government time call sounds.
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