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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1919
Page
6
Promoters claim a hot water and limestone phosphate drink before breakfast cleanses the stomach liver kidneys and bowels improving health and appearance. It is urged for those with bad breath coated tongue headaches sallow complexion or bilious attacks and is said to be inexpensive to test.
The ad argues a weak stomach poisons the body and lists many ailments tied to indigestion. It promotes Dr. Parker's Treatment for Indigestion and Constipation with a money back guarantee. Geo B Parker MD offers the remedy at one dollar per box through local druggists.
There is more catarrh in this section than all other diseases and was once considered incurable. The remedy Hall's Catarrh Medicine is promoted as constitutional and acts through the blood to mucous surfaces. A reward is offered for any case it cannot cure.
Athens resident Mrs. E. Kyle recalls two years of backache and kidney troubles before using Donn's Kidney Pills. She reports quick relief and ongoing stability after taking the remedy, noting renewed health and periodic relief for minor flare ups. The ad cites July 6 1917 testimonial and a 60 cent price from Foster Milburn Co. distributors in Buffalo New York.
In a luxurious room Annie marvels at hot water and a typewriter. She compares Aunt Maggie’s earnings to her own family’s hard life, questions marriage and work, and finally writes her name ANNIE HARWIAN on the typewriter, imagining future success.
A reader asks how to handle a sister’s infidelity, custody burdens, and tie to a friend’s husband. Mrs Thompson urges locating the sister or involving police, and reassures the reader it isn’t her fault. The column also answers teen questions on dating foreigners, theater chaperones, and curfews.
Police acted to prevent a Saturday gathering in Milwaukee at the request of Governor Philipp. The event had been approved by Mayor Hoan despite protests from the Wisconsin Loyalty Legion and several local civic groups.
May 16 dispatch from Cologne reports Cardinal Hartmann has formally requested the pope to save the German people from looming ruin.
A 3 size pattern for ages 16 18 20 offers combinations with foulard crepe satin gingham gabardine georgette or silk georgette. Sleeves wrist or elbow finish. Jumper can tuck over belt or wear loose over skirt. Requires 3% yards of 40 in material for dress and 1% yards for jumper. Pattern mailed for 10 cents.
Running sores and fever sores vanish with San Cura Ointment claims and a money back guarantee. The Cline Pharmacy Co of Athens and Fountain Pharmacy of Nelsonville back the product for burns, boils, and related afflictions, priced 30 and 60 cents a jar with San Cura Soap at 25 cents.
Miners working on the new $100000 miners union labor temple in Bellaire Ohio have struck for an eight hour day and four dollars eighty cents per day.
Editor Fin Smith praises Athens for its growth beauty and community led by Harl Haning. The piece traces Athens seven hills charm, university and hospital impact, and Haning’s steady friendship and civic drive, concluding Haning is a trusted ally.
Mrs Eva Randall returned to Parkersburg on Saturday after staying with cousin Mrs Faye Bennett. Carl Grandstaff and his wife and baby spent Sunday at Amesville. Mrs Percy Langsford and sister in law of Glouster visited her parents Mr and Mrs W H Robinson. Mr and Mrs N H Colvin were at Athens Tuesday. Mrs Mary Grandstaff visited Mrs Mary Brown Saturday. Mrs Ora Copeland, ill, slowly improving. Miss Sadie Sutton visited at Stewart Monday. Many attended the funeral of Mrs Sarah Gilligan at Amesville Tuesday. Mr George Brown was a business visitor at Athens Monday.
Hugh L. Kerwin spoke for W. B. Wilson at the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks triennial convention in Cincinnati on May 15 praising the labor department record and denouncing the Industrial Workers of the World and Bolshevists.
London readers awaited news of the trans atlantic flight start with calm interest after a false Thursday rumor prompted extra editions. Daily papers noted genuine progress reports would heighten excitement as announcements remained pending.
The report notes fewer arrests in Athens this year compared with 1917 and 1916, crediting police county cooperation and Sheriff Parker with broader criminal activity coverage. It observes limited drunken incidents despite near end of wet period and contemplates future effects of national prohibition starting July first.
After a legislative fight Chief Warden A C Baxter of the state fish and game department won passage of a codification bill. It creates game sanctuaries, expands protections, and aligns state laws with federal rules. It sets licenses, penalties, and specific hunting and fishing seasons for numerous species.
Washington May 17 The 88th National Army Division will begin early convoy home. Additional units assigned to convoy include the 2nd Regiment Air Mechanics 1st and 3rd Motor Transport Corps repair units 301 302 308 and Evacuation Ambulance Company 7.
Paris May 17 United Press reports no decision has been reached on the disposition of Fiume after Premier Orlando's conference with Colonel House. The big four met briefly this morning and President Wilson planned an afternoon motor trip and to attend the Eighty-eighth division show tonight.
Winnipeg May 17 The general strike widens with over 30,000 workers walking out in sympathy with metal trades. Bread bakers and restaurants operate small amounts, telegraph and brokerage houses threaten to quit, utilities run short, troops on duty, and city life disrupted as clashes and arrests occur.
The transport Mount Vernon, with Secretary of the Navy Daniels aboard, advised the Navy Department that she would reach Hoboken at 7:45 A M tomorrow.
Adam Weber of West Athens relates a calf tale surpassing a prior claim stating his one and a half month old calf weighed 220 pounds and earned him 28.60 dollars via a Stedman Co. check. He praises his know how to start and sustain a calf. Also described are new heavy woolen stockings for women drivers that fit over shoes and are secured at the heels.
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