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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
2
An old advertisement proclaims Tiz as the relief for tired burning and swollen feet. It claims to draw out poisonous exudations and cure corns bunions and callouses. The copy urges a 25 cent box and promises instant relief and comfortable feet.
A damaged OCR sample describes vague health guidance about kidney function and physical vigor. It mentions muscles and mind, but the text is garbled with no clear events, persons, or organizations to identify.
Athens Co operative Company to hold stockholders meeting at the Plains schoolhouse on Wednesday June 4 1919 at 6 30 P M Important business regarding the Plains store to be considered Pearley Gaskill secretary -29-1
New York May 29 An UPI piece on bathing suit fashion notes that both men and women admire Maud’s striking togs and that women rely on dressmakers for flattering cuts. It details bold fabrics taffeta jersey and fringe adorned suits, hats and accessories, plus elaborate capes and parasols.
London dispatch reports Spain formally recognized the Polish Republic today with Madrid confirming the diplomatic shift. The move follows ongoing postwar adjustments and alters regional alignments in Europe.
Promises a pure La-may face powder that stays on longer than others and avoids white lead or rice powder. Claims to prevent enlarged pores and pimples while reducing wrinkles and crow’s feet. Notes large and trial sizes priced at fifty and twenty five cents with a five thousand dollar reward for purity verification. Lamay Rouge also advertised.
United Press reports on Jess Willard preparing for the Dempsey bout. He notes his claimed age overestimation, doubts about age affecting condition, and his plan to train aggressively after arriving at Toledo training camp following film work in California.
A star violinist Isolde Menges drew strong applause in a packed auditorium with a program featuring Handel, Bruch, and Françoise trio works. Encores included Paderewski Minuet and Samoan Lullaby. Helen Beattie aided on piano in the Bruch Concerto.
Chicago banker John F. Smulski, president of the National Polish Association, announced he will travel to Poland next week to confront reports of massacres of Jews. He recently cabled President Wilson calling the stories famously untrue.
Fire wiped out the two story D H Moore home on Stella Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Neighbors and firemen saved the adjacent house. Occupants William Mills and J Burgoon suffered heavy losses. Fire started from a ceiling flue. Insurance covered the building at $1000. contents valued at about $200. Mills records prior flood losses and declined aid. no insurance on furnishings.
Teurer pitched for the Cardinals to derail Jeff Pfeffer’s streak. Hugo Bezdek used reserves to tie the Giants in the ninth and win 6 to 2 in ten. Cactus Cravath hit a grand slam that wasn’t enough as the Reds beat the Phillies 6 to 5. Jim Vaughn Grover Alexander and Martin sparked triples as the Braves defeated the Cubs 4 to 0. American League teams took a day off.
A detachment at Camp Sherman base hospital faced a protest from a soldier to Governor Cox alleging they perform dusting cleaning and cooking rather than providing medical care to patients. The incident occurs at the Columbus Ohio base during May.
The Ohio Academy of Science convened at Ohio State University with over fifty topics on the agenda. Several papers address polymorphism in drachus quandrimaculatus and pectinalia colonies, plus notes on Euglenidae study methods. Officers to be elected tomorrow and excursions to study glacial physicography are planned for Saturday.
Mrs Mershon of Brazil Indiana reports bedfast winters due to stomach trouble for 18 years and says Milks Emulsion relieved it after six bottles. The ad touts Milks Emulsion as a nutritious corrective medicine aiding digestion and appetite with a money back guarantee and wide availability. It notes Japanese breweries produce about 210 million gallons of sake annually from rice.
Mr and Mrs Emerson Burton were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Chas Moore. Several residents attended a Stewart show last week. Mrs Hanna Chalfant and Ordie were among attendees.
Quentin Chalfant of Carthage called on Mr and Mrs Leslie Petty Monday evening. Gustus Johnson and Howard Johnson of Athens visited Mr and Mrs John Johnson over Sunday. Frances Sutton returned to Athens after visiting grandparents Doris and Frances Grubb. Charlie Moore called on Emerson Barton Sunday evening. Grant Russell visited his brother Eber Russell of Carthage Sunday. Doris Grubb visits sons and daughters in Columbus area. Rev Woodard will preach at the regular appointment this Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Moore of Stewart were Sunday guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Job Moore, during a weekend visit that blended family time with local hospitality.
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