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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1920
Page
6
An advertisement touts ZE MO antiseptic liquid for eczema tetter and blotches claiming fast relief. It stresses a clean wash system with no grease and offers trial and regular sizes priced about $1.06. The ad notes use with MO SOAP and credits E. W. Rose Co of Cleveland.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a pleasant vegetable remedy for constipation and sluggish liver function. It promises natural action without forcing the bowels and claims soothing effects for bad taste or breath with a bedtime dose at 25 cents a box.
The story follows Day and Night living in a roomy ship cabin while at sea. A gale causes seasickness and the pair sickens until a friendly cow offers warm milk. After relief, the cow licks them clean and the captain notes two kids and bovine companionship on deck as morale improves.
Ann Salsberg and Athena discuss Jim’s risky offer to buy out a lake property owner and run an amusement park. Jim may live on site with engineers for months, risking savings for a possible fortune, while Athena urges daring convenience over prudence. (To be continued.)
Advertisement for Dr Burkhart’s vegetable compound offering cures for liver kidney stomach trouble constipation catarrh and grip flu prevention. Claims 30 day treatment with address 621 Main St Cincinnati Ohio and sale at drug stores.
Stewart Miss Blanch Wharff, a Reading School student from Parkersburg, was the Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Wharff. Miss Ernestine Bean of Guysville visited Miss Ardath Jarvis last week. Wm Leeper of Ohio University and Miss Elizabeth Leeper of the Columbus School for Girls spend Easter at home. Mrs Leanore Smith of Athens visits her son L H Smith. Miss Ruth Byron of Ohio University joins Easter at home. Mrs Frank Pickering and granddaughter Mary Helen were Sunday guests of relatives Mrs M J Charlton and Mrs Robert Brill were Parkersburg visitors Monday.
An advertisement urges readers to treat spring fatigue with Pepto Mangan, sold as liquid and tablet forms. It claims sluggish blood causes fatigue and promotes the tonic as a physician recommended blood builder and purifier for both adults and children. It advises requesting genuine Gude's Pepto Mangan and to look for the full brand name on packaging.
Rev Snyder preached at the A C Church Saturday night and both Sunday services. Mrs A L Cole and son Roy of Sandrock visited Sunday night with David Sutton family. James Snedeker sold his undertaking business and plans to move to Athens. Miss Cora Boles returned home from Athens Saturday. Funeral attendance for Wesley Norris noted at South Canaan church. John and Mrs Butts of Athens were guests of Mrs Addie Biggins over Sunday. Gus Johnson and wife of Athens visited relatives nearby. David Suilen bought the Earl Rhodehaver property in Fair for Addition from Earl Metcalf. Miss Clarys Smith of Athens High school visited her parents. Mrs Catheryn Grimes went to Little Hocking Monday. Ladies Aid Society to meet at Mrs Harry Leeper Thursday afternoon.
Farmers greet pleasant spring weather and a farm sale at Pratta Fork. Local students and workers travel between Athens Birlingham and John Hancock High School. residents visit kin and return home. Raymond Harper shifts to Silver Ridge. C A Meighen and family make Athens calls. Leo Frost works for Meighen.
The narrator and Cornelia Evans discuss marriage, gender roles, and careers while sharing tea. Cornelia recalls two years of marriage and laughs at the idea of universal wife stereotypes, predicting later annoyance at a husband's habits. The exchange ends with plans to resume the conversation in the future.
Harrisonville Mrs Clara Williams spent the week end with Mrs Shirley Howry of Carpenter Mr and Mrs Harry Dye and children of Pomeroy spent Sunday here as guests of Mrs Dyes parents Mr and Mrs Wm Gilmore Miss Edith Van Libber has returned to her school after a months absence Mr and Mrs Earl McKinley and daughter Ruth of Middleport spent Sunday with BRY Brooks and wife Their son Brooks has been spending a few days here There will be preaching at the Presbyterian church both morning and evening by Rev Taylor Presley Forrest spent the week end with his brother Worley of Rutland Mr and Mrs George Clark and children and Mrs R A Clark and granddaughter Garnet were visitors in Rutland Sunday
Advertises Cham berlain's Tablets as a remedy for constipation causing headaches nervousness and sallow complexion. Claims relief is reliable easy to take and pleasant in effect and priced at a quarter.
Carpenter Roscoe Webb and family visited Mrs. Webb’s parents Marie Rawlings and wife. Mrs. G G Gorby spent the weekend with her parents D M Sisson and aided in caring for her grandmother Mrs. Mary Throckmorton who is poorly. Frank Radcliffe and family of Glouster were over Sunday guests of his parents C M Sadcliffe and wife. Mrs. George Wood was an Albany visitor Saturday. Mrs. Grant Bobo and daughter Donna spent Saturday in Athens. John Cline and son Glenn were business visitors at Albany Saturday. Honard Hull and Miss Clara Williams of Harrisonville were over Sunday guests of 8 F Howery and wife. Henry Williams of Salem Center visited his granddaughter Mrs Walter Jordan, Thursday and Friday. Mrs A B Chaney and Miss May Rupe of Athens employment relations spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives here. Rev Parmalee of Rutland filled his regular appointment here Saturday evening.
A Wednesday crash south of town involved five oil and gasoline cars and six coal cars derailing onto a bridge near Mrs. Jane Jordan’s residence. Oil spilled and ignited to heights of about seventy five feet but wind saved the house and all occupants. Crews worked through the night and into Thursday delaying traffic around thirty hours with no injuries.
New England Mr and Mrs Herman Wyatt visited Athens on Friday. Lawrence Bennett returns home after a visit. Several locals listed as sick. A. J Gould Mrs Susan Wright and Mary Van Dyke among Athens visitors. House moves and farm transfers involve McKinley Baker and Williams at Jess Baker. Summers family visits Stewart friends. Wyatt visit Chestnut Ridge then to return. Fred Copeland of Guysville stayed with parents David and family over weekend.
Mr and Mrs Ray Marquis and children of near Canaanville were Sunday guests of B B Wrait. Mr and Mrs J E Parmiter of near Sand Rock spent Sunday with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Lewis Winter. Mrs James Pheteplace left for Wellston Saturday for a few days visit with her mother. Mr and Mrs W H Wright and Mr and Mrs Ralph Wright of Azmanville were guests of Mrs Susan Wright Sunday. Mrs James Burchfield visited Athens Saturday and was met home by her husband who works at The Plains.
Pneumonia damages lung air cells leading to congested blood flow and a stressed heart. Recovery leaves scar tissue requiring medical follow up and possible lingering cough. Nightly Vicks Vapo Rub, applied to the throat and chest, is claimed to aid healing and vaporize within the body. Samples offered by Vick Chemical Company.
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