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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1921
Page
6
Purports to stop itching eczema and skin troubles by applying Zemo from druggists for 35c to 1.00. Claims instant antiseptic action and that healing begins immediately with long lasting clear skin, not a salve and stain free. Encourages constant use as a dependable treatment.
Mrs Williman of Hamilton Ohio reports severe back pain headaches and hemorrhages before taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. She says eight boxes improved her condition and weight now 188 pounds and she feels well.
A newspaper warning urges consumers to look for Bayer on genuine aspirin packages. It claims physicians prescribed it for twenty one years and millions prove its efficacy for headache neuralgia rheumatic pain toothache and more. Bottled Bayer tablets cost a few cents and larger packages are sold by druggists.
Detroit May 2 Henry Ford announced Highland Park factory output at 4000 cars per day matching the peak. The company will pay workers a biweekly bonus instead of annual, in a new payroll program.
Button escapes a bull dog by ducking into a coal yard and burying himself in coal as the dog slips away. Stubby nearly drowns after falling into a tannery vat filled with red oak colored water. A kind man rescues him, offers food, and invites Stubby to live with him in a poor city quarter near Chinese laundries.
A young couple arrives in Wellsburg to start married life, greeted by a welcoming crowd. Edward Randall guides Cherry as she meets his sister Jane and prepares to move into the family home, with plans for a later bungalow.
A 36 year old man seeks guidance for marrying an 18 year old, fearing aging will upset her. Advice says true to her and protect her, age difference may matter but compatibility can prevail. Other readers share questions on controlling behavior, dances, and dating limits with subtexts of autonomy.
County Engineer Baker announced the 1921 state road program and funding. The Sugar Creek road widening to 16 feet receives 20000 dollars, resurfacing 800 dollars. Athens-Columbus road above Beckler 4600 dollars. Chauncey Millfield road 55240 dollars. patching and minor repairs 92000 dollars funded half by local and half by the state.
Springfield Ohio and Milo Douglas recounts back pain and digestive troubles improved by Creco. He describes past use of back plasters and lasting relief after Creco, noting regained strength and ability to work. Clines Pharmacy Athens promotes Creco through local druggists.
The letter suggests a young man shows care by writing first after a quarrel and asking for a reply. The reader doubts his feelings, but the advisor says if he writes since the quarrel, he likes you. The tone mirrors a guidance column offering reassurance.
In New York Mr and Mrs Gee Fullerson declare love then clash. He reprimands her she stabs him. They seek medical help. Police arrest her and the man is jailed. He later offers her a chicken dinner.
Dr. Ben L. Reitman, once associated with Emma Goldman, attempts a May Day speech in Chicago. The remark echoes past activism as authorities monitor the event.
The report states that over 151000 acres of oil lands exist in Mexico but only about 54000 acres are currently under development.
Buy no dye but Diamond Dyes. Unless you ask for Diamond Dyes you may get a poor dye that streaks spots fades and ruins goods. Every package contains simple directions for home dyeing or tinting rich fadeless color into garments draperies of any material. No mistakes. No failures.
The spring offensive in the rent war resumed in Chicago on May 2. Landlords expect several thousand eviction suits today as tenants refuse higher rents and refuse to move, often offering the old rent which is rejected. Reports from the Tenants Protective League note some settlements reached.
In Cincinnati at Union Gas and Electric Company a generator fire killed two electricians. Albre Bauman, 28, died at once and Edward Brandt, 23, died at Bethesda hospital after burns enveloped them. Four coworkers rushed to help as flames jumped the apparatus.
Bishop Donahue of Wheeling visited Rome for an audience with the Pope on May 2, meeting in the papal audience room during the Rome trip.
A 3308 pattern for a girls blouse suit in sizes 8 to 14 years is illustrated. The 12 year size uses 4% yards of 36 inch material with white linen and green embroidery. Gingham chambray galated serge and suitings are also suitable for the style. pattern mailed for 12 cents.
Mrs. Elizabeth Branan of 1116 Fulton St Akron says Tanlac saved her and her son and husband from decline. She reports rapid improvement within days and renewed appetite energy and vitality, noting the medicine’s praise spread through the neighborhood.
A Athens business man with farming ties argued whether farmers gain the same as organized labor. He cited calf deals from 1920 and this year, showing prices drop from 18.5 to around 12.5 per pound and total proceeds fall from 39.50 to 19.50 for two calves. Plumbing rates remained near 1.60 and 1.50 per hour.
Chauncey, May 2. Tuesday evening the parent teacher association will meet in the high school building. The entertainment portion of the program will be presented by pupils from various grades. A banner attendance of parents is expected as many children will participate.
Several Philadelphia Typographical union members were expected to strike to press for a 44 hour week. Union leaders said the action would not affect newspapers.
A marble deposit in Guatemala is reported to rival Italy’s Carrara in quality and is being developed for commercial quarrying. Local planners describe the site as promising for export markets and construction needs.
An advertisement urges readers to use Pepto Mangan to strengthen red blood and restore energy for those feeling pale and languid. It promotes tablets or liquid, stresses genuine Gude's Pepto Mangan, and notes physicians prescribe it for restoring vitality.
In Sandusky two saxophones and a clarinet were stolen from Bauer and Hughes. The items, valued at 385 dollars, were reported missing after the burglary.
A remedy using a few drops of Outgo on the skin around an ingrown nail reduces inflammation and pain. It supposedly toughens the skin so the nail turns outward overnight. Outgo is an antiseptic for chiropodists, available to consumers in a small drug store bottle.
Handy Medina reports Wadsworth company contributes one hundred thousand dollars to fund a hotel conversion for a municipal hospital to ease wartime housing shortages.
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