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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1931
Page
7
In a 1931 Amos Parrish column, readers learn travel attire for June brides and train passengers. Practical outfits emphasize comfort, wrinkle resistance, and appropriate style with dark lightweight suits, printed silk blouses, jacket dresses, and interchangeable collar sets to stay fresh on long journeys.
Adele Garrison’s tale centers on a red inscribed note found in a car, its repeated characters suggesting a hidden recipient. The narrator wrestles with dread, memory, and possible hoax as she questions if the message is meant for her and recalls Lee Chow and Hugh Grantland amid a looming threat.
Irene and Beryl contend with love and envy as Tommy's elopement plans crumble after Aunt Emma Hoffman's death. Beryl confronts ambition for a radio career while Irene schemes to secure wealth and marriage to Tommy, amid a looming will and Hoffmans Mansion promises.
A harsh editorial decries rising youth vice and family breakdown. It blames bootleg liquor and modern openness for corrupting boys and girls, urges older generations to curb sensational talk and protect youths, suggesting too much disclosure harms young minds.
Irene restrains her answer as Mr. Hoffman escalates inducements and Tommy faces delaying marriage out of respect for his aunt's memory. The scene ends with an unfinished choice and a wedding motive ahead.
May 19 lunar transits suggest sudden change with energised initiative and a remunerative culmination. A strong urge for adventure and original work, but avoid signing papers rashly. Birthday individuals may see beneficial change and high enterprise amid stimulated faculties for achievement.
Four stockholders allege mismanagement and misapplication by Cyrus F. Eaton and Continental Shares Inc while seeking about 9.11 million dollars in stock transfers and a full accounting of more than 45.4 million dollars in transactions in which Eaton held interests. The Common Pleas Court filing was denied in Eaton's reply.
An advertisement claims internal remedy Hemroid tablets cure piles by improving circulation and healing affected parts. It asserts external salves fail and promises money back if one bottle does not end pile agony per Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store endorsement.
An advert promotes Dr Miles Effervescent Nervine tablets to relieve nervous headaches and tension. Drop a tablet in water to fizz and drink for rapid calming effects, with doses sold in drug stores at $1.00 for large or 25 cents for small.
Dr. Roy S. Copeland outlines how diet impacts bladder and liver disturbances and gall bladder disease. He warns against fried fatty foods and emphasizes moderation, regular meals, water intake, and plenty of fruits and vegetables to prevent digestive issues.
The exchange outlines undulant fever care with general treatment and physician supervision. It advises diet correction and simple foods for pimples and blackheads, noting usual causes as improper diet and elimination, plus skin specialist advice. It mentions cracking joints from low synovial fluid and warming cod liver oil massage advice.
David Johnson, Athens County deputy commissioner of motor vehicles, reported $591.48 paid into the county treasury for motor licenses sold in the first 15 days of May. The period saw 67 passenger car licenses and plates for 15 trucks and four trailers issued.
An advertisement touts a new face powder by D. Zenner Co using an exclusive French process. It claims MELLOGL4 stays longer, smooths skin, hides large pores, and blends with any complexion for a youthful bloom without flakiness.
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