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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1920
Page
2
Albert Logan of Athens Ohio says a five year health struggle including kidney weakness back pain and gassy bloating ended after taking Dreco. He reports no nighttime waking bowels regular no dizziness and deep sleep. Dreco is being introduced locally by The Cline Pharmacy Co with widespread druggist availability.
A Washington release from November 12 quotes the Republican Publicity Association, led by Jonathan Bourne Jr., condemning Samuel Gompers as exclusive and domineering. It argues his unionism would force universal membership, curb independence, and impose punitive penalties for noncompliance, misrepresenting labor rights and harming production.
The National Grange debated forming co operative selling organizations to secure economic justice. National Master J. J. Lowell warned such action might be necessary and daylight saving faced strong opposition. The single tax on land was denounced as farmers lack a law to their advantage.
A vintage promotional blurb touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a forty year old cure for women's ailments. It claims the medicine fulfills a real human need and has helped thousands of American women with nature's roots and herbs.
Mrs. Muriel MacSwiney widow of Cork’s late lord mayor offered to testify before the American commission on Ireland and her offer was accepted. Passport question pending. Also noted: sugar mill refuse in Natal yields rectified alcohol methylated spirits ether and wax.
An old advertorial touts Pepto Mangan as a reliable blood tonic for fatigue and pale appearance. It claims the product replenishes red blood cells, boosts energy, improves appetite, and helps work performance, suggesting physician endorsement and urging consumers to buy genuine Gude's Pepto Mangan.
London dispatch reports Armenian representatives saying hostilities with Turkey have ceased. An armistice agreed on for now leaves Alexandropol in Turkish hands pending negotiations.
An advisory note extols pur ity and freshness as supreme for health claiming it regulates the bowels, stimulates the liver, flushes the kidneys, sweetens the stomach and enriches the blood.
An old advertisement touts a pure all herb preparation called Bulgarian Blood Tea as a favorite family medicine. It claims wide approval by physicians and druggists and says it is sold by all druggists and grocers.
Columbus Ohio November reports say typhoid fever is under control for new cases in Salem though the medical and nursing situation remains serious. Salem records 618 cases after a city wide house to house census. Red Cross tallies show 751 total cases and nine deaths since the outbreak began. plans for rebuilding the town water system are under way.
Rocco Giacana of Sing Sing was arrested for burglary two hours after being ordered to repay alimony. He reportedly told police he would rather serve time at Sing Sing than pay his ex wife one dollar weekly.
In an open letter dated November 12, Mayor Fitzgerald vows a comprehensive clean up of Gly Town, stating his police actions against law breakers are sincere and not temporary. He aims to rid illicit resorts and undesirable characters and run the city straight.
Four bandits are hunted after a rapid sequence of crimes in Cleveland. They stole a 4060 pound safe with $400 cash and $200 in War Savings Stamps from Mrs Frances Hocevar shop and fled in the shop’s automobile. They struck and killed Mrs Hattie Etchell after smashing a fire plug then crashed into another auto. Police believe four men are still at large.
K H Oyler is jailed on manslaughter charges after a speeding chase with Deputy R E Button ended when Oyler's car struck four pedestrians. E Micklen, a married father of six, died en route to hospital from a fractured skull and crushed chest. Lloyd Denning, also a father, survived with a broken leg.
An advertised antiseptic inhaler named Hyomei promises quick relief from catarrh bronchitis sore throat coughs and colds. The hard rubber inhaler carries antiseptic gauze and Australian eucalyptus blend. it is claimed to end nasal congestion in two minutes with a money back guarantee.
A vintage ad claims Olala removes poisons from kidneys liver and blood quickly. The copy urges readers to visit their druggists today and read the guarantee certificate printed on every box.
Bethany visiting sister in Rockland. Florine Russell of Dayton staying with Grant and Mrs Russell. Mr and Mrs Howard Johnson of Stewart visited John and Mrs Johnson. Loren Petty and John Barnes visited Lelia Caldwell near Guysville. Everett Russell family spent Sunday with Raymond Cook. Clyde Richardson visiting Alex Grewey family. Howard Johnson and Bert Lonas families from Stewart joined Ed Norris family for Sunday. Grant Russell and daughter Dorothy visited Coolville Saturday.
Investigators tracing the November 3 beating death of wealthy clubman L. Vaughn Waters followed new clues to Bellevue Hospital. A man matching the killer’s description had been a patient there for two days after the murder.
An ad promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound to restore natural hair color. It claims gray hair darkens naturally and evenly, restoring thickness and a youthful look after one or two applications. The home recipe or store-bought bottle is recommended and widely endorsed.
Cincinnati, Nov 12. Republicans expect repeal of the excess profits tax and new revenue legislation with strict government economy in the first session. Nicholas Longworth, First Ohio District congressman, senior Ways and Means member, says the tax has discouraged industry and proposes no tax on final sales or on the difference between net earnings and distributions to stockholders.
The piece warns that a common cold should not be underestimated as many serious diseases start with a cold. It advises taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first sign of illness to reduce danger and speed recovery.
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