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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1919

Page

2

Nerv Worth claims relieve lifelong headaches in Mrs Taylor

Mrs Annie B Taylor of Belpre Ohio writes that after three doses Nerv Worth relieved her chronic headaches and nervousness. The ad notes the remedy contains no opioids or habit forming drugs and offers a dollar back if not effective. McKee's Drug Store Athens and Hickman's Pharmacy Nelsonville carry Nerv Worth.

Taylor Parkersburg Annie B. Taylor Belpre, O R. F Amanda V. Taylor McKee’s Drug Store Athens Hickman’s Pharmacy Nelsonville

Drink Hot Water Before Breakfast Health Tactic

A self improvement tip urges waking to drink hot water with a teaspoon of limestone, claimed to flush toxins from the stomach liver kidneys and intestines. The ad suggests many ailments from headaches to constipation improve with daily internal bathing using limestone and hot water.

Battie

Decoration Day in Athens Fails to Honor Veterans Properly

The Athens Decoration Day observance is criticized as lacking respect and organization. Hot weather, few car arrivals, no band, unorganized school and scout participation, and a late scheduled ball game diverted attention from cemeteries and veterans of Civil War, Spanish American, and world wars.

Athens University Field Athens County

Memorial Day Observances Honor fallen Heroes in Athens

Memorial Day ceremonies in Athens honored veterans from Civil War to World War II with a parade, speeches by Rev. C. L. Strecker and Judge J. M. Wood, and wreaths over graves. Attendance was light. many citizens observed the day by visiting cemeteries, the O U game, or travel to nearby towns. Spanish American soldiers laid flowers at local graves and chapels.

Athens Union Street C. L. Strecker J. M. Wood Strecker Judge Wood Red Cross Vimy Ridge Gettys- Lurg Clarks Chapel Bates Marshfield Greenlawn

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co Offers Safe Mortgage Loans

Our good reputation, acquired by conservatism promptness and fair dealing, guides loaning only on homes and farms. We report promptly on loan applications, pay 5 percent on certificates of deposit, and perform other customer friendly actions. Assets over 17 million.

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co Rankin Bldg West Gay St Columbus

Holiday Quiet Returns as City Sees Parade and Crowds

Fraternal orders and soldiers units laid wreaths and bouquets on hundreds of graves. The afternoon wore a holiday air as streets emptied until five, when the Sunday mood faded and crowds filled shops, confection parlors, and show houses downtown.

Renewed Testimony Boosts Dean's Kidney Pills

Athens resident Mrs. Wm. French testifies that kidney trouble began six years ago with swollen feet and dizzy spells. After using five boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills from McKee Drug Co. her health improved and by 1917 she reports being in good health. 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.

Athens Wm. French Fern St Dean Mckee Drug Co

Americans Fly Across Atlantic in Naval Air feat

The Times and Chronicle praise the American navy aviators for crossing the Atlantic. They note no ship support was needed and laud the route and weather choices, highlighting the achievement as a landmark in transatlantic flight.

London The Times and Chronicle Today Atlantic Times the Chronicle Read Europe America Columbus Wilson

How to Get Rid of Chronic Rheumatism with Liniment

Massage the affected parts with Chamberlains Liniment to relieve chronic or muscular rheumatism. The text promises relief and user satisfaction from its use.

Chamberlain

Freckle Removal Offer With Money Back Guarantee

An ad touts Othine as a freckle remover promising a clear complexion and refunds if it fails. It urges asking for double strength Othine, noting early applications show improvement and some freckles vanish.

No life is spoiled until the one living it gives up

A philosophical saying notes that life remains intact until the person living it chooses to abandon it, framing resilience as a personal choice rather than fate.

Masons Honor Returning Soldiers With Banquet and Dance

Athens Masonic bodies hosted a reception banquet and dance at the Masonic Temple to honor returning soldiers and their ladies. Three hundred guests arrived, a program featured solos and speeches, and a grand flag ceremony ended with a roses presentation and dancing into the night.

Athens Ullom Eastern Star Roy Hinchman W. M Rupel Jones E. D. Murch S. M. Johnson Herbert Major Johnson R. R. Johnson Belgium C. L. Strecker America Fox

Watching the Scoreboard Yesterday's Heroes The Washington Americans

The Washington Americans extended their streak with ninth and tenth straight wins as pitching dominated. The Tigers swept the Browns with strong pitching, while Kid Gleason's Indians lost twice. The Red Sox split with the Athletics as New York's Giants tightened first place by beating the Dodgers twice.

Washington Americans Tigers Browns Kid Gleason Indians Red Sox New York Giants Dodgers

Finnish cabinet to declare war on Soviet Russia

A Hel singfors dispatch reports Finland will issue a formal declaration of war against Soviet Russia. The date will be set after a meeting with the allies. In Rome the Corriere D'Italia urges immediate revision of the peace treaty in the name of humanity.

Copenhagen A_ Helsingfors Extrablad Today Russia Rome Corriere D’italia Vatican

Memorial Day Tribute in Marshfield Honors Civil War Vets

New Marshfield May 31. Marshfield honors Civil War veterans with a procession by motorcade and a revived band. Carried to the cemetery to decorate graves the living paid tribute at the K P hall where Rev Franks of the M E Church spoke of battles and sacrifices for the striped banner. Attendees included citizens and visitors from nearby towns.

New Marshfield Marshfield K. of P. Hall Franks M. E. Church

The Worst Thing About a Tight Wad

A witty remark notes the character flaw of extreme thrift, describing how a tight wad fails to recognize his own stinginess and its social impact. The quip underscores frugality as a personality trait rather than prudent saving.

A Good Many Of Our Able Philosophers Bear Misfortunes

A fragment notes that many of our best philosophers endure the misfortunes of others with quiet fortitude and bearing, reflecting on public virtue and character.

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