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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1919
Page
2
An advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a remedy for rheumatism and blood toxins. It claims one week of use reduces misery, loosens joints, and restores happiness, urging readers to buy at McKee Drug Co. and other druggists.
An 19th century advert claims deafness cannot be cured. proposes a “peneeestieee” remedy for catarrh and notes the Eustachian tube’s role in hearing. It asserts nerve involvement and permanent loss if not treated, and lists prices and a contact line sounding like J. CRBNET.
A brief home remedy suggests using common Arvon liquid from a drug store. Apply nightly to moisten the scalp and rub with fingertips to dissolve and destroy dandruff, itching, and flaking, aiming for a glossy, lustrous look.
An advertisement claims relief from sore throat lumbago and muscle pain with a liniment sold as The Original Jones' Liniment. The 0.0 size and trial size are offered by C. Jones Co. in Charleston Ohio with claims of non blistering soothing action.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a university alumnus gifting funds for a new something, with a donation amount about 100000 dollars, noted on November 11. Details, names, and exact purpose are unreadable.
Ohio University state high school inspector Dr. A E Wagner forwarded findings to Athens board president Dr. C B McDougall. The report cites library inadequacies lacking poetry history geography and science titles a need for maps storage cases a rock mineral collection and domestic science equipment.
Drug firm McKee announces new price on Earle's HypoCod effective November 15 1919. New goods at ad prices will keep old marks until carton stock is exhausted, then customers should understand.
A New York woman reports her complexion improved after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills. She suffered anemia after childbirth with weakness indigestion headaches and nervousness. After two boxes her color returned and nerves strengthened. A free booklet Building Up the Blood is offered by the Dr Williams Medicine Co.
The report stresses the urgent need for additional classroom space to introduce vocational subjects. Administrators argue that current facilities limit expansion while demand from students and local industry grows.
A testimonial from Mrs. Jesse Black of Washington D C Ohio praises Duffee’s Cough Syrup for a 28 year family usage. The ad claims quick relief for colds and recommends pairing with Duffee’s Fifty Fifty Tonic Laxative Tablets for faster disappearance. Purely vegetable and non narcotic, available at druggists and grocers.
Relatives and friends assembled at Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Willeke's residence on Taylor Ridge to celebrate Mrs. Willeke's birthday. A noon chicken dinner was served to guests including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Winn, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Heffner, and others. Mrs. Charles Wahl visited Athens on Saturday, with further mentions of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinett.
Millfield were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Olbers. Mrs. Rena Norman and daughter of Red Town were visiting relatives here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Mates of near Trimbie were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson. Mrs. Harry Leek and daughter of Greens Run were the recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Lemoine. Mr. and Mrs. William Kensel of Glouster spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Winn. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Welling went to Millfield Sunday and spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Patton.
At the local post office workers celebrate after Washington confirms a salary raise to clerks and city carriers. Three of seven clerks gain 200 dollars yearly, four gain 150. one of seven carriers gains 200, five gain 150. substitutes and clerks now earn sixty cents per hour. Increases retroactive to June 1. Rural carriers await word on their raise.
An advertisement urges thin readers to try Miona stomach tablets for two weeks to improve digestion and flesh. It claims the tablets build the stomach to extract nutrients and stop indigestion, belching, heartburn, sour stomach, and after dinner distress. Sold by McKee Drug Co. and leading druggists.
The treasurer and five other members of the Union of Russian Workers were held by justice agents in Chicago. Raids yielded arms and munitions and a trunk of alleged revolutionary literature. Thirty other leaders remain held at various police stations.
ASK FOR SERVICE COLUMBUS O Nov 11 Council passes resolution requesting Rail Light Company provide adequate street car service.
Medical authorities warn of a possible fall influenza outbreak and urge preparedness. Advice includes laxative tea and applying Begg's Mustarine to throat chest and back to prevent pneumonia, with cautions to consult a physician and shopping for Begg's Mustarine in yellow boxes.
Akron voters approved a new franchise for East Ohio Gas Company by a six to five vote. The deal raises the charge from 35 cents per 1000 cubic feet to a sliding scale of 48 to 63 cents as gas usage adjusts.
Advertised remedy claims to remove catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and ease stomach and bowel troubles including appendicitis. The pitch cites a user with relief and notes a money back guarantee with single dose proof. McKee Drug Co. endorses the product, asserting availability nationwide.
The NC-4 under Commander A C Read departs Cincinnati at eight this morning bound for Louisville carrying mail. The Nancy has been in Cincinnati since Thursday promoting naval recruiting.
Adjutant General Taylor announced that Ohio's naval militia will be reorganized at once with battalions established in Toledo and Cleveland.
Harry Keller reported to police that a Black woman assaulted his purse in Akron last night and stole $187. The Massillon resident, 31, described the assailant and described the incident as a touching theft. Police are investigating the report.
Akron officials approve a two platoon fire department schedule starting after January 1 with 24 hours on and 24 hours off. The council adds a second assistant chief and increases Fire Chief Mertz salary by 1400 dollars annually.
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