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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1921
Page
6
Various home remedies promise rapid whitening of the skin and wrinkle removal. A glycerine based cream with water and eptol is claimed to smooth the complexion in days. Another formula suggests a glycerine and eptol mix to erase wrinkles quickly. ingredients are sold at drug stores.
In a chaotic tale Billy Jr and friends Stubby and Button witness a sudden earthquake that swallows a Chinaman and destroys a yard. The trio escapes across a cityscape scarred by fire and explosions, planning a flight to Oakland as danger rages.
Cherry tours a Wellsburg garden with Jack and Aunt Phoebe to view a rabbit patch and a sunny pond. Aunt Phoebe muses on sunburnt hands and Wellsburg habits while Jack hints Cherry has won two Randell clan favors. The scene ends with a folksy note and a teaser for the next installment.
Colds and grip cause kidney trouble with poisons to filter. Doan’s Kidney Pills are recommended by Home folks. Athens case A R Ely grocer 108 W Union St reports relief from dull kidney ache and back pain after using Doan’s.
This pattern offers a 15 size dress from ages 2 to 10 with 2% yards needed for 6 years on 36 inch fabric. Finishing options include slip over head or shoulder closing, and decoration via embroidery or outline stitches. Mail pattern illustration for 12 cents in stamps.
Belmont county grand jury takes up first degree murder charges against Andy Sargent in connection with the slaying of Mrs Augusta Burkhart and her daughter Lillian in Martins Ferry. The high school will hold commencement at the Christian church May 20 with Professor George Crow of Ohio University as speaker. Nellie Riggle Lillian Francis Everett Bell Ruth Pollard Flora Morgan Elizabeth Rhodes to receive diplomas.
A compiled set of reader letters discussing marriage roles theater ambitions and relationship guidance. Topics include domestic duties pride in baseball attendance potential softening of a husband and advice on pursuing acting education and marital consent. Responses emphasize mutual respect communication and personal choice while weighing traditional expectations.
A new device provides a supply of hot water without a heating plant or storage tank. It works wherever steam is available, even at low pressure, delivering immediate warmth.
On Tuesday May 3 a rainy day in Southern Ohio saw milk pay 14 to 18 cents a gallon in Rutland and Albany, butter fat at 26 to 27 cents a pound, creamery butter at 60 cents a pound in Athens, and milk 13 cents a quart to 14 cents by the month. Buchtel shoppers paid 70 cents a pound for creamery butter and 20 cents for a quart of milk, while ice cream sold 15 cents in Buchtel and 11 cents in Athens.
Mr and Mrs Emmett McCoombs and their children from West Virginia are visiting at the home of her parents. The family plans a stay while touring local sites and relatives in the area.
Mrs. Ida Cubbison visited daughter Laura Ridenour in Centen nial. Jim and Eliza Hornsby were guests of Frank Hornsby. Mr and Mrs W J Frost spent Sunday with his mother near Frost. Hiram Root recovering from flu. Miss Wilma Dunfee visited Nellie Root in Stewart. Susan Hornsby and son John visited Frank Hornsby and family. S D Root and children from Stewart called on relatives Sunday.
A noted aphorism suggests that a poor memory can be valuable if it helps a person forget harmful lessons and outdated concerns. The viewpoint frames forgetfulness as a selective tool for mental peace and focus.
The First Methodist Church official board invites all members and families to a social evening on Thursday May 12 at 7 15 P M in the church auditorium. A brief program of music and speaking will precede a social hour with refreshments and entertainment for boys and girls.
Luhrig May 10. The play entitled Bashful Mr. Bobbs presented last Friday by Luhrig high school drew a large audience. The Luhrig Christian Church was filled to capacity. Every cast member scored a big hit with the audience. The Players may accept invitations to present it elsewhere. One feature of the evening was the fine music rendered by...
The proposed wage reduction for railroad workers will be discussed at the international convention of the switch men’s union of North America in Toledo Ohio during the week.
A vintage ad touts Nerv Worth as a reliable tonic to lift low spirits and restore vigor. It cites a user from Sydney Ohio praising improved energy after two weeks and offers a money back guarantee through local druggists. McKee Drug Co. is named as a recommender.
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