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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1920
Page
6
An advertisement touts Freezone as a painless, fast method to remove hard or soft corns and calluses. It claims instant relief without pain, using a drop on the corn and removal with fingers, with a tiny bottle sold by druggists for a few cents. The product is credited to a Cincinnati genius.
Rev James A Miller pastor announces church services at Ibany with 10530 address. Topics include The Boys of 1861 and The of 1861 subject sermons. Children Day exercises at ebbardsville with a basket dinner at noon. Winger Chapel Sunday school at 10 Preaching at 7 30. New England and Ithage Sunday schools at listed times.
Billy Jr travels with Star toward Wilder’s ranch as dust and alkali loom. They meet Old Long Hair the patient lead goat who guides the flock into a valley arroya where a ram with massive horns appears, promising a cliffhanger for tomorrow.
A diaristic tale details Lindsey's failed attempt to cook for her future mother-in-law. She endures a stressed morning of menu planning chaos, an exploding omelet mishap, and a burnt luncheon ending with reluctant admiration from her mother. The piece closes with a humorous, unfinished note.
A reader asks why townspeople judge newcomers by origin and wealth, while Mrs. Thompson counsels that attitude matters more than background. In a second letter a teen pleads to quit a mean-spirited crowd, and Helen advises not to overreact and to preserve friendships.
An advertisement urges readers to use Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism relief with plain directions. It claims quick relief without internal treatment for chronic or muscular rheumatism. The copy echoes period marketing language about a simple topical remedy.
The ad claims fatigue and lack of vigor come from weak red blood cells. It promotes Gude's Pepto-Mangan as The Red Blood Builder available in liquid or tablet form. Three daily doses are said to quickly restore strength for men women or children.
The pattern comes in three youth sizes and uses 36 inch material for a 14 year size. It features foulard fabric options and a silk girdle finish, with a mail order offer for 12 cents. Belgium plans a Rhine tunnel project, while a health ad promotes Chamberlains Tablets for beauty through health.
Ohio field hosts intensive workouts ahead of the interclass track meet set for Monday May 31. Athletes practice running, jumping, hurdling, and shot put as a large number of competitors trains, with expectations of record performances.
Carl A Mathews shoe repairer of Nelsonville and Forreat N Nichols insurance collector of Nelsonville. Pete Gravens miner of Jacksonville and Ruth Evans of Jacksonville Romaiinas Kennedy miner of Sharpsburg and Irma Mayle of the same place. William Graham farmer of Juysville and Myrtle Buch also of Guyaville Tom Hardy miner of Nelsonville and Goldie Dolman also of Nelson
House leaders planned an effort to override President Wilson's veto of the Knox resolution. Chairman Porter of the foreign affairs committee will seek action after the House meets. The vote was expected near the prior 228 to 139 margin, below the two third threshold.
A 75 year old near death patient credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with rapid relief after doctors failed. He reports jaundice gone and growing appetite and strength. The ad claims the simple preparation removes intestinal mucus and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments. One dose proves or money refunded.
A compilation of property transfers listing buyers and sellers across Athens Athens Township Canaan Carthage Coolville Glouster Waterloo York and Nelsonville areas with lots and acreage, prices, and parcels transferred including M. P. Wright Easler McClain and more. Notable deed values include $6000 for lot 1042 and $3000 for Jot 1349 among others.
Weeds Inc of Binghamton was found guilty of profiteering in violation of the Lever Act and fined $81,000 by Judge Martin Manton in federal court in Syracuse. Excess charges on the sale of clothing were at issue.
An advertisement touts Olala as a fast claimant for rheumatic aches by cleansing poisons from the kidneys liver and blood. It urges readers to visit druggists today and read the guarantee printed on every box.
Fairview families gather for Sunday visits with the Nelsons Russells and Coles. Rev. West preaches at Fairview Sunday at 10 in the morning and 3 in the afternoon on May 3. Wilma Cole returns to health. Ralph West and Ralph Cole host visits. Nelsons travel to Chauncey for a drive. Bond and Chutes head to New Cumberland W Virginia for work. Local youths attend Lawrence Chapel services. Ethel Clark visits Belpre relatives. Mrs Lightner hosts a young people gathering. H W Barnhart and Ike Barnhart guests near Stewart. Earl and Delmer Nelson visit grandparents Russels.
Washington May 28. The soldier bonus measure, stalled by ten days of lobbies, is expected to be brought to the floor today. Supporters plan to block other business until the relief bill is invoked with Representative Mason of Illinois likely to lead a full day of filibuster.
A local advertisement extols Dreco a root and herb remedy claimed to purify the blood remove poisons and relieve rheumatic pain. It includes a testimony from Mrs Carrie Sells of Chillicothe Ohio praising relief sleep appetite and energy after using Dreco and notes the product is sold by druggists and recommended by Cline Pharmacy Co Athens.
A large audience enjoyed a Shakespearean declamation contest held at the high school. Harold Hale won first prize, Angella Woods second, Lena Comstock third. Prizes will be awarded in June and September. Morgan chaired. judges were Mrs. Biddle, Mrs. Preston, and Dr. Wilcox. Music by Harold Wise and Florence Ford. Attendance thrilled Principal Rupp and staff. more similar events planned next year.
An old promotion extols heart function and blood health. It touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a non alcohol tonic to boost digestion and blood vitality. The ad invites 10 cents for a trial tablet package and a free medical booklet from Buffalo New York.
Chas F Johnson of 380 W. Third Ave Columbus and his wife report rapid relief from long standing nervous trouble and stomach ills after using Nerv Worth The testimonial credits quick restoration of sleep appetite and energy and notes two doctors recommended the tonic It is sold by McKee Drug Co and leading druggists in the area
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