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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
2
During pregnancy for over half a century women have trusted Mother’s Friend to ease nausea nervousness and abdominal pains. The preparation lubricates nerves and softens muscles aiding gentle birth and reducing pain and danger. For external use it is marketed by Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta offering a bottle via druggists.
An old time remedy for gray hair, Sage Tea and Sulphur, is marketed as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. The ready to use product darkens hair and adds a glossy look, with the claim that gray strands disappear by morning.
An advertisement claims Bio-Feven tablets improve nerves, vigor, and confidence. It instructs dosing of seven days at seven per day, then tapering, with a money-back guarantee if results are not dramatic. The drug is marketed as inexpensive and available at local druggists.
This ad touts SENRECO Tooth Paste as a fast, affordable solution for whitening and cleaning teeth. It claims removal of film, prevention of pyorrhea, and relief from mouth acidity, with endorsements from many dentists and a price of 35 cents per large tube.
Classified ads from Messenger promote profitable outcomes with tips and examples. Short blurbs urge readers to apply methods, test markets, and measure results for better advertising returns.
Edith Cavell's body arrives in London from Dover and is honored at Victoria Station. A funeral at Westminster Abbey proceeds with military guards, then the cortege travels to Norwich for interment, with large crowds and emotional scenes. The procession features a gun carriage, the Dead March, and a final burial service at Norwich Cathedral.
Discharged soldiers may wear uniforms but must display a red chevron on the left sleeve to show discharge status. Failing to wear the chevron incurs a 300 fine per a Lake Division Red Cross statement. The mark signals proper salute and conduct. officers and enlisted must wear the stripe.
In Tiffin Ohio on May 16 the jury to try Walter O Bigham for murdering his wife was selected after nine days and 382 talesmen. Defense sought a venue change which was denied. The panel toured Attica before testimony. The state has summoned 77 witnesses.
Sport comments cover multiple major league and American Association games with start times and weather notes. Indianapolis visits Columbus, Louisville goes to Toledo, Milwaukee meets Kansas City, Minneapolis hosts St Paul, Chicago plays New York, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, and St Louis at Boston with varying conditions.
New York at Detroit rain 3 P M. Washington at Cleveland clear Boston at Chicago cloudy 3 P M. Philadelphia at St Louis rain.
Robinson leads the freshmen with multiple event wins including 51 and 100 yard dashes and 220 yard dash. Earich and Klinger place in several events as Ohio athletes stage an inter class meet before entering the Big Six meet at Columbus. The university also reports major grand stand remodeling with expanded seating and new dressing rooms beneath, aiming for top safety and protection from high water.
Hod Eller proved a relentless finisher for the Brooklyn Dodgers as he shut down the opponent through runless innings after a prior standout outing against the Cardinals. He earlier overwhelmed the Cubs on May 5 and erupted for six runs in a decisive ninth inning. The May 16 win over Al Mammaux kept the momentum going as Eller faced the Dodgers’ next challenge.
Fragmentary notes mention Cathartic Tablets and a claim of their wonderful effects. The text lacks clear context, dates, or identifiable names to establish a full news item.
A beauty tip suggests mixing the juice of two lemons with three ounces of orchard white to create a cheap freckle and tan lotion. Apply daily to the face neck arms and hands to reduce blemishes and whiten skin. The remedy is claimed harmless and non irritating.
Al Mammaux starred as the West side dominated the thirteenth inning scoring ten runs to beat the Cubs 10 to 0. The Giants appear set to take the series, with one game left, while Cincinnati can force a tie by winning today.
Home made laxative syrup from Dr Carter's K and B Tea promises lower cost and faster relief than ready made products. Mix contents with boiling water and sugar, flavor to taste, then dosing ranges for adults and children given for regular bowel movement.
Ohio exploded for four first inning hits and four runs aided by two errors to defeat Heidelberg. Bohn struck out ten after the opening frame as Ohio fielded sharply and capitalized on a pivotal early burst. Chapman kept the game mostly in check with scattered hits, and Fuller added a deep triple in the eighth as Ohio prepared for Capital’s next visit.
Yesterday's action saw Babe Adams blank the Phillies as the Pirates won 5 to 0. The Browns shut out the Athletics 2 to 0. White Sox fell 6 to 5 in the twelfth inning to the Red-Hose rivals. The Tigers edged the Yankees in the final inning. The Giants beat the Cubs 6 to 2 in New York. The Senators lost to Cleveland 6 to 3.
Jack Dempsey the world heavyweight title challenger arrived in Toledo at 11 pm after a 12 hour drive from Chicago with manager Jack Kearns and two friends. They bypassed South Bend as planned and startled promoter Tex Rickard who expected the boxer later in the day.
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