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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1919
Page
6
A fragmentary note highlights a local grocer in Westgon aiding the town’s growth with case sales and mail order options. The irregular text suggests emphasis on supporting nearby merchants and community ties.
For Ohio readers with coughs colds or blood disorders the ad touts Golden Medical Discovery as a valuable tonic and builder. The misspelled copy implies a testimonial from an unnamed user and family.
A testimonial letter extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the best remedy for women's ailments. The writer, Shaw R. No. 1, describes restored health after using the product and urges other sufferers to try it, citing forty years of experience with the medicine. The letter invites readers to write for information.
In a domestic scene with Jim Belton and Ann, the trio discusses moving to New York, renting a new apartment, and sharing costs. Ann asserts limits on finances while Belton pushes for decisive living arrangements, peering toward a future in hospitality and ambition. The excerpt ends with a reflective magazine quote about marriage roles and a resolve to pursue success or risk failure.
A reader seeks guidance on marrying a widower with three children and maintaining a churchgoing relationship. Another note asks if attending a sister’s Christmas visit with a relative is appropriate. The advisor suggests courting without marriage talk and preserving courtesy while considering character in flirtation questions.
A reader asks about place cards for seating decor and etiquette. Another inquiry requests guidance on applying for a military bonus, advised to write to the Bureau of War Risk Insurance in Washington, D C.
Three men were seriously injured when a gas meter leaked and gas accumulated in the Miller Supply Company building in Huntington West Virginia. The blast occurred as someone attempted to light a stove and the office was partially wrecked. Store manager Jack Rameey, an American forces officer in Italy, was among the injured.
In Cleveland on November 12 six men were rounded up over a whiskey theft totaling fifty thousand dollars and a series of safe robberies. Four were captured at gunpoint by Lieut Corlett and another officer. revolvers were found on their persons. The remaining two were seized in a watchful house. Police suspect a large gang trafficking whiskey also stole an automobile and a truck, linking them to the safes raids.
The Rev John Roach Stratton refused to attend an actors meeting saying the stage is an aid to evil. Four other ministers at the gathering disagreed with him.
The ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a proven remedy for cold or cough with fifty years of popularity. It claims relief from cold, cough, and croup and lists price at $1.20 a bottle at druggists.
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills relieve constipation with a tonic action. It promises to promote bile flow, gently cleanse the system, and restore energy for work and recreation, urging readers to buy from druggists at 20 cents.
A breeder from Indiana reports giving 34 Buff Orpingtons Don Sung increased egg production from 7 to 28 daily. He offers a 30 day trial with money back guarantee and promotes the product as a tonic improving health and activity. Burrell-Dugger Co. markets Don Sung via mail order.
Hamlin Garland, noted author of Middle West life, lectured Tuesday afternoon in Ewing Hall to a large Athens audience. He praised Hawthorne Howells and Whitman among others, urged future writers to fill the hall of fame, and afterward held a student discussion on writing habits and craft.
Lawrence Farmer son of Harry and Rosa Farmer born September 1 1900 in New Pittsburg Ohio died November 8 1919 in Jobs Ohio at age 19 years 2 months and 7 days He loved music especially church music and the hymn Life's Railway to Heaven He leaves his parents three sisters and many relatives His mother spoke softly as he faced death and he died peacefully awaiting the resurrection with Christ
Milwaukee resident Joe Pecenti felt a 55 mile wind last night as it blew paper money from his pocketbook. His son recovered all but one dollar from the gusty event.
Two hundred Flushing high school students staged a holiday strike on Armistice Day. Police prevented spread of the action to Jamaica high school.
The Brazilian senate approved the peace treaty late yesterday in Rio de Janeiro marking a formal ratification by the national government.
Better Than Calomel Olive Tablets are a vegetarian compound from Dr Edwards intended to treat liver and bowel complaints without the pains griping or harsh effects of calomel. The tablets work as a mild laxative with none of the unpleasant side effects.
The family extends sincere thanks to relatives, neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of their son and brother. They appreciate floral offerings, consoling words from Rev Donnally, and the impressive hymns.
The Rebekah lodge hosts a masquerade event Thursday evening with all Rebekahs expected to attend refreshments served after the gathering.
A Kentucky druggist campaigns against ignoring catarrh calling it a common disease. He promotes Mentholized Arcine mixed with boiled water to a pint, gargled twice daily and sniffed or sprayed nasally, claiming it reduces symptoms and heals inflamed membranes. He urges households to try the remedy to prevent spread.
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