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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1919

Page

6

You Are Safe You Are Safe You Take Father John’s Medicine

A fragmented line advocates taking Father John’s Medicine claiming it is free from morphine and other drugs. The text suggests a personal why and a prompt to take medicine, lacking clear context or a complete incident.

Father John

Hay fever remedy craze sparks practical menthol solution

A fragmented note describes a home treatment for hay fever using Mentholized Arcine mixed with water to make a pint gargle and nasal spray. It claims the method reduces symptoms and can be prepared by a local druggist, offering relief even days after onset.

Nerves Cure Promise Promotes Bio Feren Tablets

An advertisement touts Bio Feren as a cure for nervousness and low energy. It claims two tablets after meals for seven days and a bedtime rest period will restore ambition, mental clarity, and stamina, especially for men. People are urged to buy from local druggists.

Oh, Other Women Oh, Other Wives

Diary entry describes tension between Ann and Jim over his refusal to intervene with foreman Tom Hanley. Ann pressures him to honor a promise, faces marital strain, and contemplates sacrificing personal liberty for honesty. The piece closes with a call to other women facing similar disillusion and a teaser for continuation.

Dear Mrs. Thompson Advice Column Fragments

A collection of questions and answers about etiquette and romance. Readers seek guidance on stamp meanings, kissing, and handling flirtations as Mrs. Thompson offers cautious, moral remarks and practical dating tips.

Dreamer advises finding value in real friendships

The dreamer suggests being satisfied with realities and seeking good in current friends. They note personal faults exist on both sides and imply the ideal dream man may not be present, urging acceptance of the friend you already like.

Doan's Kidney Pills Promise One Strong, Pure Cure

Athens residents praise Doan's Kidney Pills for weak or disordered kidneys. Mrs. Fred Penn of 221 Washington Street testifies lasting relief after twenty years of use and family reliance. Price 60 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY endorses the remedy.

Athens Dean Fred Penn Washington St Doan Penn Foster Milburn Co Buffalo, N. Y

Local Notes and Social Roundup from Hocking Area

Mrs. Oliver Taylor and daughter Frances and father left for a no days visit in Columbus. Needle Club met at Mrs. Charles Tate’s with knotting comforts and social chat and a lunch. Athens shoppers included Mrs. Amanda Haning and Mrs. Dora Wartman. John Shust called at The Plains. I J Angle of Logan was a business caller here. Oliver Taylor and Harkin son returned from Guysville. Elsie West and Mrs. Arthur Coon shopped in Athens. Orley Porter is in sick st. Lane Ely and Mr. and Mrs. Ely of Nelsonville visited Ora West. Anna Shust and Carrie Brooks called at The Plains. Masquerade party tonight.

Oliver Taylor Frances Columbus Charles Tate Needle Club Amanda Haning Dora Wartman Athens John Shust the Plains I. J. Angle Logan Harkinson Guysville Elsie West Arthur Coon Orley Porter Lane Ely Nelsonville Ora West Anna Shust Carrie Brooks

Empty House as Invitation Not Public Affair in Hocking Items

The notice states an empty house invitation is not a public affair, per Hocking items. It refrains from broader public interest implications and focuses on property status rather than community concerns.

A Good Comfortable Apron Model 3010 Details

A Good Comfortable Apron Model 3010 features a one piece design with cross back straps and waist buttons. The advertisement notes mailing patterns for 10c in silver or 1e and 2c stamps and mentions aerial mail service plans between Rotterdam Flushing and Sealand along with a proposed Holland to East Indian colonies service.

Rotterdam Flushing Sealand Holland

Local Swing of Plans and Visits Near The Plains

Mrs. Molly Mannering of Wellston visited Mrs. George Ball. Steve Kachman buys Joe Hutchins farm and will move next week. Mr. Fii of Fore Ridge rents Kaufman house on The Plains. George Ball’s foot mashed at No. 10 New Pittsburg mine. Mrs. W. J. Hawk visited Mrs. Zell Buffington. Mrs. Joe Barstow and Salem visitors stayed with her mother. Mrs. Zine Courtney and others called on Mrs. Ball. L. R. Gabriel’s sister’s child dies of membranous croup in Marion. Frank Delhunty, Cleveland solon, to be tried November 24 for bribery.

Molly Mannering Wellston George Ball Steve Kachman Joe Hutchins Fii Fore Ridge Kaufman Plains New Pittsburg W. J. Hawk Zell Buffington Joe Barstow Salem Zine Courtney Harry Porter Tom Cade L. R. Gabriel Marion

Creamer Couple Mark 66th Wedding Anniversary in Lodi

Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Creamer observed their sixty sixth wedding anniversary October 26 at their Lodi township home near Jerseyville. About twenty relatives gathered for a dinner table laden with good foods despite heavy rain. Both are said to be 86 years old and remain active.

Jerseyville Navy F. T. Creamer Lodi Township Addison Creamer Frank Lawrence Hiram Mansfield Otis Mansfield Whitfield Bean J. A. Buck Athens Hospital Luella Pierce Wilber Williams Anna Alfred Evans Nellie Cora James Watkins Frank Creamer Creamer

Texas Druggists State Every Bottle 40 Sold Has Given Satisfaction

Paris Texas March 19 1919 In regard to results obtained by us from sale of Number 40 For The Blood will state same has been far above our ex pectations We sold out our opening order in about a week and are about out of our second shipment Every bottle we have sold has given unusually good satisfaction and has not only repeated but has caused us to sell others after they saw the results obtained Please ship another gross at once Palace Drug Store 40 is indicated in chronic rheumatism catarrh constipation stomach liver and blood troubles eczema and all skin eruptions Sold by McKee Drug Co

Paris Texas Palace Drug Store McKee Drug Co

Proposed Ohio constitution amendment on taxation and exemption

Ohio General Assembly proposes a revision to Article XII Section 2 to define uniform tax rules and classes. Exempts bonds outstanding prior to 1913 and certain property like burying grounds and public worship buildings, with annual value exclusions and anti double taxation measures. Ballot form prepared by the secretary of state. returns canvassed by state officials. proclamation by the governor if approved.

General Assembly State of Ohio Secretary of State Gelay Clarence J. Brown Senate Carl R. Kimball House of Representatives United States OF America State OF Ohio Harvey C.ith 83Rd General Assembly A. D Columbus Harvey C. Smith

Harmon urges classification to save the Smith Act tax plan

Former Gov Judson Harmon writes in support of classified taxation as a remedy for the tax system, arguing it would boost intangible property revenue and improve state finances. He acknowledges change risks but wants a trial, noting a state income tax is inadequate and federal tax avoids the issue.

Judson Harmon J. W. Garrett Franklin County Farmers’ Union

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C. Snedeker Stewart, D Guyaville, O Jim Tom Hanley Mr. Salsberg Hanley Rees Nan Mrs. Thompson Rexina Hocking Mr. Hill Steves Ecer Frank Delhunty Cleveland Solon Lodi Texas Druggists OIC Seal Harmon Garrett Alwa Farmers’ Union Indiana Ards AP Ohio Taxpayers’ League Geo. L. Gugle Mgr Gene Byrne BAFTA
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