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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1921
Page
6
No climate change needed for rheumatism relief with Mrs Summers Chronicure. Sufferers from rheumatism lumbago and neuralgic pains report speedy relief as Chronicure aids nature in cleansing and toning. Request a free trial from The Summers Medical Co Box BR South Bend Indiana.
An advertisement cites the E. W. Rose Co of Cleveland Ohio promoting Zemo as an affordable skin remedy. The copy promises rapid relief and easy application, claiming instant soothing and healing with low cost.
An advertisement promotes Aspirin with the Bayer name and Bayer Cross, claiming safety proven by physicians over 21 years and millions of users. It urges avoiding substitutes and notes six common uses and affordable packaging in small tins and larger packages sold by druggists.
A newspaper notice promotes a free trial of an asthma treatment at the sender's expense. It claims effectiveness for long standing or recent cases and invites readers to mail a coupon without sending money. The offer targets those with chronic or intermittent asthma and warns against ineffective inhalers or patent remedies.
Community notice says Rev Miller will preach at Snowville church in two weeks. Sunday school will be held next Sunday at 9 30. Local social visits include Dana Howett and Carl Chase groups visiting Haning family.
Billy and Button scout at night when a dog stirs alarm at a basement window. Button dodges a gunshot from a masked burglar while Billy Jr. disrupts a fence and both dogs corner the intruder as a fierce fight erupts in the next yard. Tomorrow reveals the burglar's fate.
Jane guides Cherry to the country house of the Randells on arrival. Betty Hopkins and husband Jerry live nearby in a cottage by a blooming apple orchard. Cherry meets welcome, contemplates country life, and the Randell family greets the newlyweds.
A married woman asks if she should leave her jealous husband who nags and hits her. The column counsels avoiding questions about the husband’s day, fostering trust, and focusing on happiness, not leaving, while noting the era’s views on women, marriage, and independence.
A reader asks if it is improper for a twelve year old to go with older boys and face parental objections. The adviser supports parental right and suggests a family member accompany her to social events to allow age appropriate outings. Another letter discusses how to respond to a marriage proposal with guidance that a proposal is unlikely and simple yes or no suffices.
The speaker apologizes and explains the girl did not provide her address. The note thanks the recipient for their interest and ends with a courteous but firm refusal.
A speaker at a Mothers' Meeting advised mothers to inform daughters about health matters and assist nature when needed. She warned that irregularities and pain signal trouble and recommended Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to restore balance.
Daniel Robinson, a Walnut Hill mail carrier of 32 years, credits Tanlac with curing his nervous indigestion and restoring health. The report also notes Marshfield’s remodeling of the L. Wilson property into a small hospital, plus various local business upgrades, church revivals, and a high school book donation drive.
Pattern 3573 is shown with seven sizes 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 inches bust. A 38 inch size needs 5 percent yards of 36 inch material. Dotted perforation and white pique mix for pockets cuffs collar and belt. Sleeves wrist or elbow length. Suitable fabrics include gingham lawn linen drill seer sucker chambray galatea and kindergarten cloth. Skirt width at foot about 2 1 2 yards. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.
New Marshfield Leonard F. Sturgill and Arthur Phillips open the New Marshfield Auto Company after investing between 15000 and 20000 dollars. A 10500 gallon gasoline tank, a fine tourist garage, and billing with Eva Jones as bookkeeper and F L Mason as chief mechanic are noted. William Sturgill and Rock Hysell install an electric plant to light Homes in the village, with Peter Winning and Oscar Andrews handling electrical work. Dr W D Porterfield purchases the Belle Hamilton property and remodels it.
Strouds Run residents share Sundays with friends and relatives across Pleasant Hill and Athens. The Dowlers, Winters, Linscotts and Bennetts figure in visits while Mildred Dowler prepares for college. A May 6 Strouds Run church service features missionary speaker Mrs. Winters with a cordial invitation to all.
A storm Tuesday evening saw a tree struck by lightning on Painter Bros. lot causing little damage but shaking William on the back porch. Local residents and visitors, including Mr and Mrs Will Heston, brought in cars from Columbus, with others delivering Overlands from Toledo.
The Gypsy Quartette will visit Amesville on Wednesday evening May 11. It is the final program of the high school lecture course and promises to be the best of the series.
Medina county horticulturist R. W. Strong says tests show the recent cold snap killed peaches and plums while apples and other fruits remain unharmed.
Gasoline sold for 26 cents a gallon in Cleveland after Standard Oil announced a price reduction yesterday. Reduced price reflects big oil move prompting local filling stations to adjust listed rates.
New York May 4 Conway Tearle film star was faced today with a legal demand to increase alimony to his first wife from 25 dollars a week to 500 dollars.
An advertisement urges internal cleansing of the blood to cure rheumatism. It claims disease and poisons flow through the bloodstream, arguing creams and liniments only offer transient relief. Readers are invited to write for free expert medical advice to 878 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Georgia.
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