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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1919

Page

6

What Is The Cause Of Headache Backache

Backache is a common ailment for women and may stem from a form of catarrh that inflames delicate membranes. Symptoms include backache headache dizziness bearing-down sensations weakness irregularity and painful periods. Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription offers a natural remedy targeting the cause. Send 10 cents for a trial package of Tablets to Invalids' Hotel Buffalo NY.

Pierce Buffalo N.Y Medica Buffalo, N. Y

Sage Tea Darkens Hair to Any Shade

An old remedy for gray hair, Sage and Sulphur is marketed as Wyeths and Sulphur Compound. A downtown druggist says the product darkens hair evenly and naturally with a dampened brush, restoring color by morning.

Wyeth

Big Pullman Fire Still Smoldering

In Cincinnati Ohio on May 21 volunteer firefighters fought to extinguish flames at the Pullman Car Company repair shops in Ludlow Kentucky. The main shop collapsed within a half hour of ignition and six cars under repair were destroyed. Officials note a benzine tank and frame shed survived the blaze, with damages estimated at 375000 dollars and the cause still unknown.

Cincinnati Pullman Car Company Ludlow Pullman

Summer Complaint in Children and Remedy Endorsement

A newspaper note states summer complaints in children are less deadly now due to Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. When used with castor oil and proper diet, about 99 percent recover. Mr. W. G. Campbell of Butler Tennessee testifies the remedy is far ahead of anything he has used.

Chamberlain W. G. Campbell Butler, Tenn

Russians organize defense in Petrograd mobilizes under forties

A Swedish correspondent in Petrograd reports a proletarian defense committee led by M. Zinoviff has formed there. The body orders mobilization of all men under forty and requisitions all horses of the red armies.

Stockholm United Press Petrograd M. Zinoviff

Nine Year Old Seeks Work and Independence

Annie, nine, hopes to start at Katelys store on Third Avenue when ten. She imagines being a typewriter writer like Aunt Maggie to ease her parents hard work. A new baby brother elevates her status and sparks dreams beyond sewing calico.

Annie Maggie Kately Third Avenue Edith Romer Father Aunt Maggie

Dear Mrs Thompson Advice Column Snapshot

A reader seeks guidance on divorce and fidelity, wishing to reclaim her first husband but faced with a self serving second spouse. Edith warns against leaving the first marriage, urges divorce from the second husband, and promotes a wholesome life for the child. Other letters advise delaying dates, formal introductions, and avoiding kissing a much older returned soldier.

Mrs. Thompson Edith

A Smart Bathing Suit Pattern Description

A comfortable bathing suit pattern suitable with tights bloomers or knickerbockers. Made in Panama gabardine flannel satin silk drill or linen. Closing under the panel front. Four sizes Small to Extra Large with bust 34 to 46 inches. Medium needs 3 1/2 yards of 44 inch material. Pattern mailed for 10 cents.

Panama

Faga Letter From Germany Describes Rhine Valley

Corporal Emmett B. Faga of the 08th Engineers writes from Neuwied Germany noting the 42nd Division sailed and the 32nd left the Rhine. He mentions hearing Secretary Daniels speak, observes local farm work, and says he has learned enough German to sense mood. He writes from a Y M C A shelter.

Emmett B. Faga Army of Occupation Frank Fagan Gahanna Neuwied Germany Rhine States Daniels Navy

Dinner Guests Pack Plains Social Roundup

Sunday visitors filled The Plains area with names from Poston Athens Columbus Chauncey and New England. Notables included Mrs. Clinton Augustine and Mrs. Fannie McCathran with health notes, overseas veteran Clyde Bryant, and Miss Zella Barker Ethy Barker Rachel Michael plus several family chats and church mentions.

Arthur Burchfield Clinton Augustine Raymond Augustine Mary Elizabeth Poston Fannie McCathran George Jr Clyde Bryant Columbus Zella Barker Rhoda Waymer George Gabriel Fred and Clifford Chauncey Milo Staulder Harry Moore Derrell and Wendell George Gabriel Jr James Burchine Mary Davis Athens G. Davis Pleasant New England F. M. McHarg James Ferguson Harry Cone Anna Bell James Bell James of Zion Church Mahlon Bradshaw Elmer Lavely Lafe Coon Ethyl Anderson Tha

Local Social Notes From Circle Hill and Surrounding Areas

Sunday visits and family gatherings are recorded in Circle Hill area social notes. Arthur Burchfield visited Mr and Mrs L D Savage at Poston. Ira Nicols and Ray Rorick were mentioned with Athens connections. the McHarg family visited Harmony. Rexavilla Philips returned to Poston after a three week stay with Lydia Beachout and Flora McHarg. Shaffer and Stanley families from Athens called on Harry Moore’s home.

Circle Hill Arthur Burchfield L. D. Savage Poston Ira Nicols Athens Ray Rorick Sunny James McHarg Harmony Rexavilla Philips Lydia Beachout Flora McHarg George Shaffer Elmer Stanley Harry Moore

Local Family News and Social Visits Reported

Born to Mr and Mrs Alex Smith a daughter on May 18. Families and friends from Athens R D and Guysville visit and travel between homes, including gatherings with the Mantle, Niggemeyer, Nickoson, Ball, and Greiner households. A Columbus trip for Eleanor Scott’s ill husband is noted and a local play and pie social at South Canaan is mentioned.

Eoa Alex Smith Aaron Brown Edyth Clifford Kelley Athens R. D Henry Mantle Isadore Mantle Walter Greiner Irene Phillips Guysville R. D William Ball Eleanor Scott Columbus J. B. Niggemeyer Louie Paul Mildred Milton Nuzum Loyd Nickoson Athens Leroy Nickoson Jesse Nickoson Anthony Niggemeyer South Canaan

Arrivals and Socials Highlight Detee Gold Ridge Area

Harry G. Haning returns home from France and feels well. Dale Knopp spends weekend with brother Hallie and joins the Grange initiation. Clarence Welch at Athens State Hospital visits family. Elvie Saul and Lena Cuckler visit Della Hanings. Irene Snowden visits James Haning’s home. Lena Cuckler visits Ruth Haning, Clayton Tubbs and family attend James Haning’s Saturday. Local youths gather for a social with music by James Haning, Dale Knopp, Sedwick Moler, and Alpha Sanborn in honor of Harry G. Light. Refreshments served. Howard Hull visits from Dale Knopp’s place. Miss Hawk helps with housework. William Haning travels to Akron for work. Farmers build a new telephone line. Sunday School and preaching at Snowville church every other Sunday at 10:30. Ezra Haning visits George Duckler. Dutch Turner, Harley Haning buy a dog from Della Haning. Several youths attend a ball game at White Oak.

Harry G. Haning France Dale Knopp Hallie Harnsonville Grange Clarence Welch Athens State Hospital Seunday Emerson Welch Elvie Saul Lena Cuckler Della’s Hanings Irene Snowden James Hanins Ruth Haning Clayton Tubbs Clayton Tallae James Hanings James Haning Dale Knobb Sedwick Moler Alpha Sanborn Harry G. Light Howard Hull Miss Hawk Guy Safcent William Haning Akron Snowvill Ezra Haning George Duckler Dutch Turner Harley Haning Della Haning White Oak

Ford Counsel Won't Talk Pacifism in Libel Case

Mount Clemens Michigan May 21 United Press Attorney Lucking for Henry Ford seeks to limit testimony about pacifism and preparedness in his libel suit against the Chicago Tribune. He argues Ford was miscalled an anarchist and that Ford's stance on military programs is not essential. The Tribune's Tenney contends Ford is a public figure and related preparedness questions must be discussed. Jury likely not called back until tomorrow.

Mount Clemens Mich United Press Lucking Henry Ford Chicago Tribune Ford The Tribune Tenney

Work for Disabled Serve as Stepping Stones to Higher Promotions

Washington report notes that technical agriculture offers thousands of jobs for associates assistants helpers extension workers and county agents. The federal board for vocational education says these roles suit retrained disabled men and lead to higher promotions and pay in colleges stations extension services and state movements. The text highlights losses in agricultural staff and the shift to trained personnel, plus ongoing training programs and international study boosting interest in agricultural careers for disabled workers.

Washington Technical Agriculture Federal Board For Vocational Education Agricultural Extension Service France Federal Board

Marines suffer heavy losses at Chateau Thierry battle

The Marine Brigade of 8 000 officers and men lost 126 officers and 5 073 enlisted in the July action near Chateau Thierry. They took Lucy le Boege Belleau Wood and Bouresches, with Major General Barnett disputing claims that Marines did not fight at Chateau Thierry.

Washington Marine Brigade Chateau T Lerry Paris Lucy-le-Boege Belleau Wood Bouresches Barnett Marine Corps Chateau Thierry Battle of

German Abdications Dethrone 278 Royals Across States

A German professor counts 278 abdications and dethronements in Germany. Bavaria leads with a royal roster of one king and queen, 15 princes, 16 princesses, five dukes and one duchess. Prussia exiles 33 royals including the emperor and empress plus 20 princes and 11 princesses.

Berlin Germany Bavaria Prussian Brunswick Reuss Prussia Principality of Lippe Schaumburg-Lippe

Germans accused of robbing Red Cross parcels in prisoner camps

Captain Alexander Donaldson of the steamship Matunga, captured by the German raider Wolf, reports that Germans handling Red Cross parcels for Australian prisoners in Hartz mountains camps robbed prisoners. He cites 40 percent lost before the armistice and 80 percent after due to German disorganization, with parcels diverted to a shop along the way.

Sydney Australia Red Cross Alexander Donaldson Wolf Hartz Mountains Captain Donaldson Germany Fritz

Man Finds Pot of Gold Near Chandlerville

Virginia Til John Severon shows friends a pot of gold tumbling from a foundation near Chandlerville. Severon owns the old Robert Morgan estate north of Chandlerville and recently uncovered the stone underpinning of a pre Civil War house. He dislodged an ancient kettle containing 140 twenty dollar gold pieces.

Virginia Til John Severon Chandlerville Severon Robert Morgan

Portable overhead power pickup for rail trolleys

A Californian inventor creates a portable device that taps power from electric railroad overhead wires via a contact plate allowing a trolley wheel to pass without removal. A German design adds dra boards with electro switches to direct current to metal T squares and triangles, aiding one armed workers.

Bayer Tablets of Aspirin Packaged Safely

The notice urges buyers to insist on Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross on package and tablets to avoid counterfeits. It warns of a Brooklyn maker jailed for selling talcum powder tablets as aspirin and highlights proper dosage for headaches and other pains.

Bayer Brooklyn

Glorious relief from itching skin diseases

An advertisement claims 8.8.8 is a blood purifier that treats skin conditions by attacking germs in the blood rather than surface symptoms. It asserts lasting relief for eczema, tetter, boils, and pimples, and offers free medical advice via a postal contact in Atlanta Georgia.

Laboratory Atlanta

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