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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1922
Page
8
An old style advertisement touts P. D. Q as a potent bed bug killer, likening it to liquid fire. It promises patent spouts, a devil's head logo, hospital size for $2.60 yielding five gallons, and mentions other forms and strength variants.
Fourteen boys and Billy Whiskers the goat celebrate at the dock and Towers as they plan winter at Cloverleaf Farm. Mr Dodge reads a description of Stubby Button and Billy and the chums share joyful moments before shipping five animals back to the farm for the season.
In a quiet tea room before the Junch hour, Doris meets Lilly the only waitress. Lilly’s comfort and friendliness frame Doris’s hesitation as she contemplates asking for work while Billy watches. The scene centers on social awkwardness and a tentative career move.
In a period piece advice contrasts harsh alkalis in soaps with a claimed pure cocoanut oil shampoo called Malsified. The narrator profiles a scene in a kitchen, meeting Mrs Watrous and Billy while seeking a position, wary of discovery and truth, with unresolved tension.
A young woman negotiates work while chatting with Billy in a smart dress. She seeks employment, asking to become a waitress as Mrs Watrous considers adding staff, amid talk of being short handed and a known acquaintance.
Dr Shaffer of the state board of health and Dr Cox from McArthur visited Lenon Waldron in Richland township to examine a smallpox case. Miss Francis Ball of Wellston spent a day with sister Nelle Ball in Athens en route to visit her uncle and aunt.
A series of social visits and community updates from Wellston to McArthur. Guests include Mr and Mrs John Lane of Danville visiting childhood scenes and Mrs Algopha Brewer. Resignation tendered by Ry L A Patterson due to ill health. Local incidents include John Loudermilk's injury from a train jump and smallpox cases in Mt Olive.
Broadwell Mrs. I. E. Rathburn of Athens was visiting friends here last week and Mothers Day was observed here with local activities and gatherings.
A bulldog defended its yard against a large eagle believed to hail from the Uncanoonie Mountains. The eagle swooped to seize the dog but the bulldog fought back, forcing the bird to retreat when Mrs. Ainsworth appeared.
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