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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1919
Page
6
An old advertisement touts four ounces of liquid arvon as a foolproof dandruff cure. It claims applying at night dissolves the dandruff, ends itching, and leaves hair looking better after three to four applications.
An advertisement touts Haarlem capsules as a reliable Dutch remedy to purify the body and prevent uric acid buildup. It claims to preserve youth, strengthen nerves, and maintain strong kidneys, urging sealed packages from Haarlem, Holland.
An advertisement touts Bio-Feren to improve nerves energy and ambition in seven days. It claims two tablets after meals and one at night for seven days then dosing reduces until finished with a money back guarantee if results are not met. Druggists in the city stock the remedy.
An advertisement touts Senreco Tooth Paste as a quick way to whiter teeth and healthier gums costing 35 cents a large tube It promises to remove film fight Pyorrhea and banish mouth acidity claiming widespread dentist use and remarkable sales It also mentions a recently patented home game using a phonograph motor and turntable for motion.
Annie cherishes the Star Spangled Banner and the line land of the free and the home of the brave. She reflects on freedom from oppression and pride in America while noting classmates born abroad and feeling a sense of cultural superiority. The tale ends with Annie testing the meaning of homage in class.
A young woman seeks guidance on marriage, reputation, and leaving a past life. Constance K advises restraint, work, and delaying marriage while suggesting church, simple attire, and careful friends to pursue a better life. A reader asks about broken engagements and better outcomes.
Superintendent Mordyce announced a large advance on tickets for the state hospital show tonight. The production features Athens High students and staff with Prof. McCormick as musical director, Miss Marie Richter and Miss Ferdl Strickland directing, and Charles Schaeffler in a prominent singing role. Tickets go on sale at the door from 7 o'clock.
A public notice urges saving coins by placing dimes and quarters into War Savings Stamps to earn later clipped coupons. It emphasizes securing funds and outlines the rewarding future benefit of savings.
A Terre Haute physician says lungs were too far gone but Milks Emulsion improved appetite and strength after three months of treatment. The ad claims it aids digestion, bowel action, and weight gain, with a money back guarantee and regional guarantees by The Cline Pharmacy Co. Athens and The Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a painless remedy for hard and soft corns and calluses. It claims immediate relief with a small bottle sold by druggists and credits a Cincinnati genius for its discovery.
Chopped banana stalks after harvest are used to feed horses in Queensland. The practice leverages discarded plant material as a livestock feed source.
The treasury reminds Ohio residents subject to the new occupational tax to file by May 31 or face penalties up to 1000 dollars plus 25 percent of due. The list covers brokers, pawnbrokers, ship brokers, theater owners, exhibitors, circuses, bowling alleys, shooting galleries, riding academies, and passenger autos for hire, with varied rates. A separate 1000 dollar liquor business tax applies where local laws prohibit such businesses.
An odd ad claims P D Q kills bed bugs and fleas with a coating on eggs to prevent hatching. It touts the product as stronger than old bitters and features a devil’s head logo.
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