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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1919

Page

7

Gets-It corn remover advertised as painless and fast

An Athens advertisement touts Gets-It as a painless corn remover that dries in seconds and removes corns without bandages or knives. It claims quick relief, guaranteed results, and a money-back offer, marketed by B Lawrence and Co of Chicago and sold by local druggists.

B. ‘Lawrence & Co Chicago Ill Athens Cline Pharmacy Co McKee Drug Co H. W. Cotner

Houstonia Liniment touted for fractures and sprains

A testimonial from E. E. Downing of Walnut St Waverly Ohio credits Houstonia Liniment with quick relief after a broken leg and rheumatic swellings. The ad claims miraculous effects, urges readers to buy the $1.00 bottle or 50c half size, and promotes Dr Jones Co of South Charleston Ohio with a yellow wrapper featuring Dr Jones' picture.

Houstonian E. E. Downing Walnut St Waverly O Houstonia Mr. Downing Dr. Jones Dr. J. C. Jones Co Charleston

Simple remedy promises to banish dandruff

An advertisement extols Arvon as a three to four ounce nightly scalp treatment. Applied at bedtime the solution purportedly dissolves and destroys dandruff by morning with additional applications. The copy claims the remedy is inexpensive and effective for all hair types and promises markedly improved scalp appearance.

New Treatment The Rheumatism Breakthrough Reported

Mrs Mary A Cunningham a wealthy widow was shot and killed at her home in Huntington West Virginia early today. Her son P C Cunningham recently returned from eighteen months service in France is held by police as the suspected assailant.

Huntington W. Va Mary A. Cunningham Tenth Street P. C. Cunningham France

Slow Return to Mines After Ohio Strike Cancellations

In Columbus Ohio hundreds of miners received notice of strike cancellation but officials expect only a slow gradual return to work over several days. No fuel administration restrictions are lifted yet despite a recommendation to resume to 70 percent of normal production. Production last week was about 70 percent of normal, with hunting season Thanksgiving and delays ahead.

Columbus Ohio Garnzey B. F. Nigh Michigan-Ohio-Indiana Coal Association

Local Social Calendar and Visits Highlight Weekend

Michael Krivesti returned home after fifteen months overseas. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Finney and children and Mrs. William Whitlatch and daughter. Various neighbors and relatives visited, choir practice at M. E. church, and an evening at the Burchfields.

Michael Krivesti Arthur Finney William Whitlatch Sam Jellison William Barber Nelsonville Geo. Gabriel Jr M. E Ahlbrand Ruth Shaw Union Poston Pearl Burchfield Mary Dowler Thelma Surgeon Murray City Orbiston Fannie McCatheran Arthur Burchfield Clinton Augustine Guy McMillen Edyth Moore Arthur Coon Hocking D. A. Lewis Circle Hill John Gabriel Michael Krivesti Derrel Wendell Moore Joe James Shust John Shust Harry Moore Athens Frank Moore

Latrobe Social Notes Show Visiting Friends and Family

Mrs. Clark Johnson spent Saturday with her son Leo and wife at Torch. E. D. Morrison and family visited Mrs. Morrison's mother Mrs. Russell at Marmony. Miss Mildred Fitch and sister Mrs. Audrey Tombaugh and son Fitch called on Willard Baker and others at Torch. Mrs. Oscar Clark visited at Mrs. E. D. Morrison's home. Raymond Barrows, recently in Charleston W Va, is visiting sister Mrs. Abner Deeter. Bernice Keller of Success visited Savanter and stayed with the Keller family.

Clark Johnson Leo Torch E. D. Morrison Morrison Russell Marmony Mildred Fitch Audrey Tombaugh Fitch Willard Baker Oscar Clark Near Frost Raymond Barrows Charleston W. Va Abner Deeter Alfred Rogers Parkersburg A. H. Huggins R. G. Tombaugh Cambridge T. E. Fitch Marietta Evertt Kellar Athens Raymond Walden Mabel Walden Naomi Kincade Ernest Wigal Coolville Arthur Ballard Knoxville Tenn C. E. Kellar Charley Clark Filmore A. M. Morrison Bernice Keller Success Savanter Keller Ome

Winter Weather Hits Ohio After Coal Strike Ends

Columbus reports a sharp cold wave forecast by weather man Alexander. The temperature plunged overnight from the 50s to the 20s, with morning readings at 21 and 24 by midmorning. He predicts a steady cold but a modest warmup by Friday.

Columbus Alexander Ohio

Circle Hill Social Roundup In Chauncey and Nearby

Mrs Mike Curran and Miss Bessie Hale visited Chauncey Monday. Mrs Darrell Hartley and Mrs Russell Childress were business visitors in Chauncey. Gene Hopkins visited aunt Mrs Grant Bobo at Carpenter. Alf Carr and the Bridges visited New Marshfield. Mrs Harley Gilbert and two children visited her mother here. More locals attended the Chauncey event Saturday evening. The Gordon child ill and Mr Rabbitt shows slow improvement.

Mike Curran Bessie Hale Chauncey Darrell Hartley Russell Childress Rice Thomas Athens Werthne Gene Ihotins Grant Bobo Carpenter Alf Carr Gertrude Bridge Floyd Bridge New Marshfield Harley Gilbert Frank Kirkendall Lenard Stewart Ossman Nelsonville Jacob Hawk Glays Spellman Charles Stewart W. M. Gordon Mr. Rabbitt

Community Notices From Guysville and Surrounding Areas

Local residents hosted guests and visited relatives across Green Branch Athens and Glouster. Notables include Walter Stewart from Ohio University and Mrs Emma Schneider visiting Hiram Mansfield’s home. Addie Fenwick plans Cincinnati trip to visit daughter Mrs F O Watkins.

Homer Moorhead C. W. Pierce Green Branch Walter Stewart Ohio University A. Chaffin New Marshfield Paul Glouster Blanche Light C. C. Bean R. D Addie Fenwick Fenwick Athens Kate Shumate Oak Hill J. C. Stewart Amy Cornell Dorthea Harper Ella Pierce Stewart Guy Kate Hambel Roger Cincinnati F. O. Watkins

Stark County Coal Miners Still Out Waiting For Word

Canton Ohio November 183 All union coal miners in Stark county remain idle awaiting official word from Indianapolis calling off the strike. Up to noon today the order had not reached most mines and resumption is not expected before Monday.

Canton Stark County Indianapolis

Healthy Children Joyful Life Through Good Diet

A cartoonish advice note urges parents to feed children well with inexpensive old fashioned vegetables to keep bowels open and prevent fretfulness and fevers. It emphasizes simple, affordable steps to a happier, healthier child.

Celery King Tea Ad Promises Health Benefits

An old advertisement urges readers to buy Celery King at their druggist. It claims the tea purifies the blood and maintains stomach liver and bowels in first class shape. The copy recommends drinking a cup every other night for three weeks and promises renewed vitality.

Akron to Get Sugar by Work of Mayor

Akron mayor I B Myers announced a carload sugar delivery arrangement for Akron households to ease shortages. He pledged several more cars within a week to ensure sugar reach and public understanding of the issue. In Wilmot New York the Cracker Box Council hears Frank Russell claim about shooting a featherless white headed goose.

Akron Myers Wilmot N. Y Cracker Box Council Frank Russell

Relieve Stomach Distress With Mi O Na Tablets

An ad promises quick relief from indigestion and stomach pain using Mi O Na. It claims results within minutes for lump in the stomach belching heartburn and morning sickness and offers a money back guarantee if symptoms persist. Sold by McKee Drug Co and leading druggists.

McKee Drug Co

Monks’ Knowledge of Medicinal Plants and New Aviation Course

Ancient monks reportedly knew over three hundred medicinal plants. Modern medicine uses herbal roots and Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound remains a long standing remedy for female ailments. Ecuador adds an aviation course to military and naval training.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Funeral services set for Nathan Schoonover

Schoonover Funeral Chauncery announces funeral services for Nathan Schoonover Friday at 2 PM at the Christian church with burial in Nye cemetery. A short distance range finder invented in Sweden proves useful to surveyors and military men.

Sweden

Dr J N Brown Office Schedule in Albany and Athens

Dr J N Brown listed at Nelson Block South Court street occupying former Dr W S Murray office. Office hours show Wednesday and Thursday in Albany each week while remaining days in Athens.

J. N. Brown Nelson Block South Court Street W. S. Murray Albany Athens

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