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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1922
Page
8
Warning text promotes a home formula labeled P D Q for eradicating bed bugs roaches fleas and ants. Claims include eggs killed and no damage to fabrics. Instructions mention druggist purchase of Peaky Devil Quietus P D G and hospital size packages through Cline's Pharmacy.
Staged as a rural idyll a wagon with two hidden stowaways transports a group of about thirty children for a Chautauqua day picnic by a lake. The scene features Sambo driving the dapple gray team past the Colonnade to the milk depot and a cheerful crowd of sunbonneted youngsters awaiting a fun outdoors outing.
In a small gathering described as merry despite difficulties, Ted presents roses to a wife named Grace at a table centerpiece. The scene centers on appreciation for the favorite flowers and the couple’s intimate exchange during a wedding supper.
In a tension filled scene a speaker notes the florist window display and calls the roses sweetheart roses, while Alec and a waiter remain unaware. The narrator feels exposed and assumes the remark reveals they mean nothing to him, deepening personal embarrassment.
William Barron and family and William Carpenter and family of Lancaster called on L. Shaffer Tuesday evening. The last day of school was largely attended here and everybody enjoyed the program very much. Mrs. Bessie Foss and daughter Rowena were Lancaster visitors Tuesday. The following spent Sunday at the home of J L Shaffer and family.
William Carpenter with wife and children from Lancaster, David Later and family with Fred Foss and kin, Herbert Mingus and Mrs. Lottie Cannon with relatives from Millfield, Jon Chas Jr and daughter Anna, Miss Sara Thomas and Mr. Starcher from Murray traveled through town to Columbus. They called on relatives here for a few minutes. Rev and Mrs Davis spent Monday in Bremen as guests of his mother.
Hockingport residents and relatives visit including Mr and Mrs Nelson Dutton with sister Mrs Ralph Gunnel. William Messenger and granddaughter Josephine Herschman traveled to Parkersburg and back by boat. Miss Mary A Stone closes her Belpre school and visits home. Local gatherings include Charles Hayden Iva Conley at Mrs Miller’s. Rev Wilson preaches on the Lord's Prayer. A land buyer near Clarksburg seeks Ohio land but prices fail to meet him. Ohio farmers valued more, Miss Ethel Parker visits Parkersburg, Edith Humphrey and Julian Adams return to school, Job St Ruth visits Mrs Jeanette Knowles, William Mowery visits Parkersburg.
Washington May 5 A house bill prohibits import or export of patriotic drugs except crude opium and coca leaves for medicine and legitimate uses only, tightening controls across the United States and its territories.
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