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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1919
Page
6
The article promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a fifty year old tonic for women's health and vitality. It claims beauty stems from health and digestion, and recommends castor oil or Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for cleansing the intestinal tract.
Perth Amboy New Jersey Mrs Stanislavski describes severe female troubles distressing her with backache dizziness and faint spells. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring strength and alleviating pains and urges others to try it. The ad touts the product as standard therapy for displacements inflammation irregularities and related female ailments.
Annie Hargan, a teen with plans for school, a future in stenography, and a gold keepsake, faces a family crisis when her father dies saving warehouse ledgers. The loss upends ambitions and leaves mother, sister, and a young brother to cope with sudden poverty.
The letter advises two young women to focus on interests beyond romance to attract friends, suggests sports and current affairs, and answers reader questions about teen dating rules, church activities, car outings, and dances. It also offers graduation gift ideas for a college boyfriend, recommending a bound book or a room picture with modest spending.
The Bartlett exercises were delayed by rain while a similar fate hit the MacConnelsville Quartett performance. Local graduates include Mt. Hermon girls and cousins Lou wilda Glover and William Conner from Hilliar, with Mrs. Sarah Harris visiting relatives and others moving on from winter arrangements.
Athens visitors report Children’s Day events at Mt Herman set for Sunday afternoon June 8. Mrs. Sarah Keirns of Hooper Ridge spent Sunday with Asa Dille and Augustus Keirns families. Perley Keirns and family visited Asa Dille’s household. Miss Marjorie Armstrong and Thelma White of Plantsville attended the eighth grade commencement at Amesville.
A reader recalls a Sunday school claim by a local minister that Athens County residents lack law protection. The note questions the accuracy of the statement and asks if it reflects reality or was an overstatement by the speaker.
Mrs Addie Biggins and Dorothy visited Athens relatives from Saturday to Monday. Miss Frances Hayes from Athens stayed with her grandmother Mrs N M Copeland. Dr T A Copeland of Athens was a business visitor Monday. Children’s Day services will be held at the M E church Sunday evening June 1.
Mrs Roll Bricker and two children visited her daughter Mrs Ray Mich eals Thursday. Mrs Pritchard of Columbus is the guest of Mrs Robert Noble. Robert Hawk spent Wednesday evening at Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs Dave Aleshire and daughters Bee and Evelyn were at Athens Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Jeff Harrison and baby and Miss Hazel Geisicke attended the Movies at Athens Saturday night. Mrs Colonel Luck and Helen were Monday guests of Mrs Joe Hutchins. Mr and Mrs Charles Shaffer and Mr and Mrs Will Roberts and children were Sunday guests of Mrs John
Woods and Mrs. Ralph Woods were at Athens along with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Barker on Saturday. Charles Harrison arrived home from overseas service. Fred Schmidtt and Alfred Werkillow were at Nelsonville Saturday night.
A pattern for a comfortable warm weather outfit for girls, featuring a dress with bonnet in fabrics like gingham seersucker linen or poplin. Includes five sizes from ages 2 to 6 and yardage details. Pattern mailed on receipt of 10 cents in silver or stamps.
Local G A R plans memorial services at one o’clock Friday with a parade from Carpenter street to old and Union street cemeteries. Veterans, W R C, and students will decorate graves and speakers may include Judge Wood and Dr C L Strecker. Flowers are requested by Commander Eli Kousa by 10 a m Friday at the Armory.
Mrs. M. E. Dodds and daughter Mil dred and Phyliss Scott of Columbus visit their aunt Mrs. Will Hess. Mr. Orland Willard, a Guysville soldier boy, was the guest of the family.
The article lists a series of social visits and a business trip in the area. Families including the Hess and Koehler groups spent Sunday with Will Hess and family, while other households such as Nickoson and Nuzum hosted relatives. Charles Nuzum hosted a Wednesday evening gathering and Aaron Brown joined a business trip to Athens.
Oklahoma City tests a new Overland Model 90 on a seven day nonstop run in high gear. Four drivers cover 4370.1 miles with no gear shifts, rain, or tire failures, averaging 624.8 miles per day. Captain Linn Matthewson leads the team. Carhart Motor Company distributes in Oklahoma and Ohio.
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