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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1919
Page
8
An advertisement urges quick attention to cuts wounds and sores from jagged metals and dirty tools. It praises Houstonia The Original Jones Liniment for rapid pain relief and healing while urging readers to keep a bottle at work and home.
A newspaper style warning urges readers with indigestion to try Eatonic a candylike chewable that absorbs excess stomach acid and claims instant relief from heartburn belching and bloating. The ad touts guaranteed relief or money back and markets the product as essential for health and energy.
An extended Build Now campaign in Kansas City Missouri spurs interest in buying and building homes and structures. The campaign committee operates headquarters and provides information to buyers and builders, helping ease a building shortage with a simple financing procedure outlined by campaign head F C Sharon.
The article argues that using reliable firms to obtain loans for buying land or erecting a building can ease the payment burden, making loan payments no harder than paying rent.
Waggener District Mason County across the river from Pomeroy Bend votes Saturday May 24 on a $70 000 bond issue to build nine miles of improved highway along the river front from Maggie through Mason to Graham. Deputy Supreme President W A Haynes seeks to resolve local and national Owls disputes and restore members to good standing. Sheriff Jacob Slartenbach serves as receiver for the local Nest after cash and regalia were turned over.
Late Saturday a near riot occurred when Night Watchman Seidenable tried to arrest Wm Menninghouse at Apple Grove. An officer was struck, both men fled, and Seidenable was badly injured by a revolver blow to the skull. Deputies pursued Menninghouse, a large crowd gathered, and Mayor Shumaker intervened to prevent further violence. Menninghouse jailed after medical care. city quieted by midnight. Also, John H. Cross and Miss Present Wolf wed at the Wolf home with plans to start housekeeping in a new house.
Yesterday at noon at the M. KE. parsonage in Syracuse Miss Anna L. Phillips of Minersville became the bride of Stanley Jones. After a wedding dinner the couple left for Columbus where Mr. Jones works. he is an aviator instructor and a fine young man.
The May Grand Jury began yesterday morning with jurors Edw Hennessey Chas Kk Ashworth H J Hysell Richard Campbell L J Edmundson Henry Durst Herman Beards Ed Powell Wm Smith Sr Daniel Boyd Glenn Strong George Thoma Obe White John Adams and John Ackley sworn in. The court instructed them to probe the sensational Saturday night affair in Pomeroy and report findings. Several prisoners remain jailed awaiting jury action.
Middleport's Victory Loan quota is 49600 dollars with 34000 subscribed by Saturday night. Reports say this performance surpasses all other parts of the county, attributed largely to the Women's Committee of Middleport for their splendid work.
Sunday afternoon fire at the Pomeroy Chemical plant in the First Ward destroyed the large adjoining building and partially burned the Rankin residence. Fire companies from the First Second and Third Wards battled the blaze for nearly three hours, preserving substantial property valued in the thousands. Authorities suspect incendiary origin as a second attempt to burn the plant. manager Walli was out of town and loss figures were unavailable.
India returns to producing wooden ships using timber from its forests, revitalizing an old craft with government support and growing domestic demand. The move signals a push to boost coastal trade and maritime capabilities.
United Press reports Missouri University graduates will receive diplomas printed on plain paper due to parchment shortages from Europe. The practice labels the certificates as bogus sheepskins, highlighting broader concerns about the authenticity of diplomas amid material shortages.
Mathias Brown from Waterloo reports Nerv-Worth relieves stomach trouble and nervousness after using two bottles. The tonic is advertised by Ball-Warfield Co in Ironton, with claims it steadies nerves increases appetite aids digestion and aids sleep. If ineffective, a dollar back at McKee Drug Store Athens, with Hickman’s Pharmacy selling it in Nelsonville.
London May 6 Official denial was issued today refuting a report that Princess Mary daughter of King George and Queen Mary is engaged to the Earl of Dalkeith a 25 year old lieutenant in the Grenadier Guards. Government experts estimate European Russia water power at 30 million horsepower with only about 250000 horsepower utilized.
Bold claim ad urges 7 day regimen of Bio-Feven to restore nerves and vigor. It promises doubled energy, sharper mind, and ambition with a money back offer if goals aren’t met. Distributed by local druggists with widespread availability.
Consumers are urged to try Senreco Tooth Paste for quick whitening and gum health at 35 cents a large tube. The ad claims it removes film, halts pyorrhea damage, and reduces mouth acidity. touted as dentist used and widely sold in drug or department stores.
From architect to circus clown Fred Egener became Hagenbeck Wallace Circus chief clown. After fifteen years drafting blueprints in Chicago he created unique stunts such as The Suffragette Parade and Broadway After Dark. He now headlines with forty nine assisting clowns, with two Athens performances on May 7.
Stop Stomach ISIS promises to relieve sour stomach belching bloating pain in bowels and stomach bad breath coated tongue headache nervousness sleeplessness poor appetite constipation and poor circulation with a dollar back guarantee. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy and all druggists Athens Ohio and elsewhere.
About 200 Negro soldiers from the 481st battalion gathered before Major General Edwin S. Glenn in Camp Sherman Ohio demanding immediate discharge. Glenn refused, directing grievances to their battalion commander Major Trutripp. Demonstrators stayed, others remonstrated, with authorities planning discipline for participants.
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