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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1919
Page
6
Philadelphia reader Mrs. Margaret Ness says she endured seven years of backache and irregularities before using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports improvement and urges others with displacements, headaches, or blues to try the tonic and contact Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. for information.
An advertisement touts Anuric from Dr. Pierce as a cure for uric acid buildup causing foot, back, and rheumatic pains. It urges avoiding meat and alcohol, drinking hot water before meals, and contacting Buffalo, New York, for free advice or a trial package.
Advertises Zemo as a cure for pimples blemishes eczema and ringworm available at drugstores with a 35 cent standard bottle and one dollar extra large size. Claims clean antiseptic liquid that dries quickly and stains nothing and is easily applied. The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland Ohio.
Mrs eC J Walker America's wealthiest negro woman died leaving an estate of one million dollars. She built her fortune in hair tonic. In Cleveland Ohio Nicholas Gaspard in divorce court said his wife gave him a tablet that would keep him true. It did not, and instead made him sick.
Annie, Emma, and Louise clash over goals from music and acting to stenography and running a deli. Aunt Maggie embodies success while Annie imagines a future typing and writing, inspired by Shakespeare and her father’s belief you can do anything with perseverance. (To be continued.)
A series of reader questions about romance and etiquette. A 16 year old warns against casual dating and kissing, a 24 year old seeks advice about a neighbor, and a 16 year old girl is advised to focus on studies and patience. The column encourages self improvement and prudent social conduct.
A vintage advertisement notes Resinol Ointment relieves itching at once and restores clear skin. It calls the product a gentle standard skin treatment used for over twenty years and recommends its use and sharing with friends.
The notice proclaims Beecham's Pills will rapidly improve complexion by arousing the liver and improving stomach and blood. It claims the largest sale of any medicine in the world and lists box sizes of 10 and 25a.
American soldiers cause a stir in Coblenz when German troops refuse to salute the American escort for General Robertson of the British army. Most Germans doffed hats while some scowled or turned away as the Fifty-first Pioneer Infantry moved through on its way to Brest.
The 860,900 Indians across the 48 states include Osages Creeks and Quapaws rich in oil gas coal and minerals. Oklahoma leads Indian populations and oil production with 24 192 267 barrels valued at about 50 million dollars and royalties totaling 39 million dollars since development began.
A blood transfusion squad of physically fit volunteers is being formed in Santa Barbara with the Santa Barbara County Medical Society calling for a dozen volunteers. The plan aims to save time in emergencies by providing ready donors and offers $20 per donation from the donor.
Balzac's home in Rue Raynouard Passy is reopened as an artists' center. The restored house reflects Balzac's era with blue vestibule oak carvings and red tapestries. A china coffee pot, wood cuts, printing proofs, and Balzac's garden vine and lilacs are preserved, including the trap door used to vanish from creditors.
Washington reports the government will save farmers over 1.5 million dollars as reduced price nitrate fertilizer becomes available. The War Department released 111000 tons of war nitrate and Chile supplied 40000 tons, all to be sold at cost under the food control act, with 151000 tons already in orders from 200 pounds to 300 tons each.
Work or porch wear dress design features materials such as percale gingham linen lawn rep poplin and seersucker. Sleeve length options include wrist or short. Pattern includes seven sizes from 36 to 48 inches with size 38 needing 4 1/2 yards of 44 inch fabric and skirt width about 24 inches.
Three Akron residents died in weekend incidents. Mrs. J. Brown, 30, was crushed by a Pennsylvania train at Bettes Corners while trying to rescue her dog after her foot slipped from a switch. Alma Weeks, 18, drowned in Summit Lake when a canoe capsized. George Varick, 36, was shot in his East Akron shanty. a money belt he wore is missing.
Washington May 26. The House continues work on money bills while Senate leaders discuss the peace treaty the league of nations and woman suffrage. Suffragists seek calendar action. Senator Johnson seeks full text of the treaty. Discussion expected to spark more league debate. The House plans to pass the action appropriation bill and address a $1.2 billion railroad deficiency measure.
Soldiers all, Columbus, May 26. Railroad men who gave their lives in service to the public are soldiers as much as those who died on battlefields. President W. G. Lee paid tribute to the dead heroes of the railroad at Memorial services of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
John Hamilton admitted stealing ninety pounds of rubber horse shoes and was jailed, after losing faith in the saying there is luck in horse shoes in Illinois.
Pandemonium erupted in Boston City Hall when a man sought a building permit and forced his way into a dress making classroom. Models hid behind screens and blankets as the intruder retreated.
An advertisement urges readers to keep blood pure to ward off disease and promote vitality. It touts Swift Specific Co. blood medicine, with a free medical advice offer from the Medical Director at 46 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta.
Elyria Ohio will host the Macabees state convention on June 12 and 13 with 138 delegates expected. William Graves Sharp former ambassador to France will be the principal speaker on June 12 as announced today.
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