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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1920
Page
6
An old advertisement touts Zemo as a clean antiseptic liquid that clears unsightly eruptions without smear or grease. It claims the product is safe, efficient, and easy to use with a $1.00 bottle available. If skin is tender, Zemo and Mo Soap are recommended together for soothing healing.
Mrs. Lester E. Warner of Onalaska Wisconsin reports chronic back and abdominal pain eased after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She praises the medicine as more effective than doctors for female weakness and encourages others to try it. The letter is cited by the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co to illustrate testimonials.
A woman inventor suggests a horn mounted at the rear of automobiles that sounds automatically when the car is backed up, providing a warning signal.
Two kids Day and Night swim to shore while a captain and sailor scan the water with glasses. The goats reach land safely and walk back to the hills as Billy and Nanny worry at night, calling for the children as Farmer Windlass is noted for tomorrow.
The narrator returns home from Philadelphia pale and exhilarated while Cecil appears dreamy and volatile. Cecil flirts, kisses the narrator, and then rushes away in a rush of emotion as family life buzzes with gossip and small dramas.
Strouds Run scenes show Austin Cone and family hosting Harvey Cone Anna Bell from Athens with other Cone relatives. Nearby visits include Copplingers Perrys Junods Spragues Dowler Smith and Finsterwalds with Athens and Hebbardsville connections. Sunday school attendance reaches thirty two with prayer meeting planned.
Taylor Ridge and Jacksonville residents joined Mr. and Mrs. William Swartz for Sunday greetings. Lenona Lemoine visited her sister Mrs. Harry Leel in Greens Run. Perry Chalfant and family toured to Carthage for a day with Hannah Chalfant. Henry Heffken hosted a Dinner.
The ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a pleasant natural laxative that soothingly prompts the liver and bowels to function normally without griping. It claims quick relief with bedtime use and notes prices at 1% and 25 cents per box.
A string of visits and social gatherings is reported across Greens Run Glouster and nearby towns. Families including Hanning Mingus Heffken Eddy Cartwright and Davis Kempton with Leek Coey Lemoine and Keck house guests gathered at various homes this Sunday. Rosanna Wilson from near Mountville stayed with Bertha Dalton.
An advertisement extols Gude's Pepto Mangan as a cure for weak blood and fatigue. It asserts illness drains blood to a watery state and claims the product enriches blood, raises red cells, and restores vigor, with physician endorsement and packaging note. Sold by all druggists in liquid and tablet forms.
Diamond Dyes claims simple directions on each package allow any woman to dye worn garments and fabrics in wool silk linen cotton or blends. Buy Diamond Dyes for guaranteed perfect results even if dyeing for the first time with a druggist color card available.
Duffee's Fifty-Fifty Tonic Laxative is advertised as restoring bowel tone and improving appetite while gently stimulating the stomach and liver. It claims to be safe, mild yet effective, avoiding violent purgatives that worsen conditions. Also advertised Killo disinfectant for pests and Duffee's Household Remedies including Cough Syrup and Balm available from grocers.
Tuesday evening neighbors brought baskets for Froggie Mrs Roy Radford to celebrate her birthday. Attendees included multiple local families and friends. Elsie Braley attends Ohio University, and socials at Jackville and Froggie raised funds for the Grange and school treasury.
Fairview residents Mr and Mrs Vern Dixon and family spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ned Simpson near Little Hocking. Mr and Mrs Grant Russell of Bethany visited Mr and Mrs Covert Warren. Rev West will preach at the Fairview U B church next Sunday at three o clock. Miss Dave Russell attended the Robinson Circus at Parkersburg last Wednesday.
Mr. L. Cooper of Route 7 Athens says two Dreco bottles eased long standing gall stone related ailments and improved his wife’s health after a prior operation. He credits Dreco with relief from rheumatism stomach gas sleep issues and blood purification. The Cline Pharmacy Co promotes Dreco as an herbal remedy available locally.
Excessive war profits tied to a Chicago company via a Dayton operation will likely be investigated by a federal grand jury reconstituted by Judge John E. Sae ter. Officials withheld details but indicated many witnesses from distant cities have been summoned.
Spain irrigates only six percent of its cultivated land, yet the irrigated sections yield about one fourth of the nation’s crops, highlighting the high productivity of limited irrigated areas.
Hockingport marks end of term with a successful year and a public entertainment. County Superintendent Root of Athens and Rev. Shaver of Coolville led addresses as six graduates received diplomas and prepare for high school. Mary A Stone closes Grandview term and visits sister Mrs Otho Eliott. Mrs Ida Cook returns from Mission school for summer. E K Barker returns home after time away. Tom Stone of Cincinnati visits cousins and recovers from Dayton hospital operation.
Federal Mr and Mrs Carl Jones and family visited Glouster on Saturday. Mrs G W Carter and two children were here on Wednesday. Miss Nellie Johnson of Trimble acted as carrier on Rural Route No 1 last week while the regular carrier took vacation. Mrs W V Kasler and Miss Vera Kasler were visitors Thursday. Harmon Kasler and family were here Saturday evening. Miss Eva Linscott of Bartlett is visiting Mr and Mrs C E Robinson this week. Arzal Linscott visited Trimble on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs A C Kasler were called to Columbus by the death of Mrs A L Cary and have returned home.
A German inventor has developed horseshoes filled with rope that pick up small stones and sand to form a rough surface, improving traction for horses on slippery pavements.
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