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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1926
Page
7
The text argues that a proprietary medicine must prove merit and face competition. It asserts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, after fifty years of success, remains a leading, dependable remedy earning women's confidence.
The weather bureau explains why the sun appears white and the sky blue. Atmospheric gases scatter violet light, causing the blue sky while the sun's rays retain heat.
A monument unveiled in Brunswick Georgia honors Columbia Downing whose Civil War service began as a 16 year old bugler in Ohio. The Downing Memorial Association funded the tribute on Queen Square near King Square, with a crowd attending the ceremony and noting Downing’s later pine products business success in the port city.
NBC will launch its second season radio night on November 15 with a four hour program featuring top entertainers. The WEAF network will distribute the broadcast with additional links and remote performances from Chicago Washington and Boston to reach a national audience.
In Detroit, Ralph T. Conover died from a heart strain caused by leaning across a billiard table to take a shot.
An advertisement claims internal medicine cures piles faster than cutting or topical treatments. It credits Dr J S Leonhardt with identifying Hemroid, tested in 1000 cases with high success and sold nationwide with a money back guarantee through Cline's Pharmacy.
Motorists report a bumper apple harvest across Athene County with large crops in farms like Henry Montle on Guysville Route No 4. Apples are often sold in orchards for 10 to 25 cents a bushel under a cash and carry plan while many markets lack buyers.
In Buffalo on November 8 a 57 year old woman identified as Mrs G L Waitt wife of local manufacturer G L Waitt is believed to have gone over the American Falls. A note pinned to a woman's coat on a bench near Goat Island bridge read No cure for headache Have gone over the American Falls Mrs G L Waitt 133 Commonwealth Avenue.
Streptococcus, a poisonous organism, has been isolated by scientists in the bureau of chemistry. The discovery of this source may help explain many unexplained poisoning cases.
The Department of State opposes any internal supervision to curb gas use and rejects a Geneva proposal from French delegates. It favors abolition only if nations signing an agreement honor the pledge not to employ poison gas.
Historical data show that from 1859 to 1924 about 661679 wells were drilled in the United States and roughly 129876, or 20 percent, were dry holes or dusters. The share highlights early exploration risk in the oil and gas industry.
A boy from South India, aged 1 b years, reportedly knows more about higher mathematics than many masters. The Madras government, impressed by his intellect, approved a special scholarship to support his studies and research.
President Coolidge urges appropriate observance in schools and churches across the United States on Armistice Day November 11. He calls for prayer and exercises to be directed to commemorate the end of World War I and honor those who served.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as instant aid for gas indigestion sour stomach and upset stomach after meals. It claims quick relief from heartburn flatulence and abdominal pain with a small affordable tablet guaranteed by druggists.
A pattern request offer appears to be sent to any address upon receipt of 15 cents in silver or stamps.
Advert says eight in ten middle class women use Kotex to avoid old sanitary hazards. Pads are five times as absorbent as cotton, requiring no laundry and providing discreet protection. Available at drug or department stores for a few cents per package.
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