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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1919
Page
2
Readers recall a decades old formula described as a breakthrough by Dr King, claimed to cure or prevent a cold for fifty years. The item presents period voice and promotional tone with emphasis on longevity and efficacy.
Ad claims Cascarets banish biliousness headaches colds constipation and stomach upset by removing liver poisons and bile wastes. The tablet remedy promises painless, non gassy relief that works while you sleep and costs so little buyers can afford.
An ad claims catarrhal deafness and head noises ease with Parmint double strength mixed in hot water sugar and taken four times daily. Nostrils open and mucus stops. Also promotes PAZO PILE cure with money-back promise.
Seattle November reports detail anti radical sweep in Washington state. I W Ws gathered in Tacoma and at Bordeaux, with several men jailed to resist a reds assault. The Union Record seized, editor F B Ault rearrested for criminal libel amid Centralia killings coverage.
The ad suggests taking Chamberlain's Tablets after a morning with a foul taste dullness and no appetite. It claims the remedy provokes a pleasant bowel movement while cleansing and invigorating the stomach and improving digestion.
The national headquarters extended the Red Cross campaign to Saturday night November 15 due to bad weather and other obstacles facing rural solicitors. Athens raised 1304 dollars as others in Waterloo Amesville and Federal Valley reported smaller sums while coal strikes hindered progress.
The piece warns that a common cold can lead to serious diseases and urges using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first hint of a cold to shorten its course and reduce danger.
In New Marshfield Ohio on November 14 a group of eighteen men husked many bushels of corn at Fred Herrons home west of town. While in the field the men were joined by their wives who prepared a bounteous dinner for Herron and his neighbors, who provided timely aid as he slowly recovers from a severe illness.
John Jeanette aged 56 died November 12 at Athens State Hospital after dementia paraly sis He had been an inmate since March Mrs Jeanette and two children came from Sciotoville to accompany the remains home Burial was held today in Portsmouth with Undertaker Dowler in charge.
An old advertisement urges buyers to look for Bayer Cross on Bayer Tablets of Aspirin to ensure genuineness. It promotes relief for colds headaches toothaches and other pains and notes aspirin is sold in small tins and larger packages by druggists.
An ad extols Gude's Pepto Mangan as a cure for pale weak children caused by anemia. It claims the tonic builds blood, improves appetite and strength, and that only serious organ disease excuses pallor. It notes liquid and tablet forms, favoring liquid for young children, and warns to buy only with the Gude's name.
Mrs Eliza Caseman 38 of 519 Seventh Street Portsmouth says a year of constipation dizziness stomach pain and back pain vanished after taking Trutona Now she eats three meals daily sleeps better and no longer suffers the side pain One bottle she claims did more good than all prior medicines and she recommends it. Trutona is being introduced at Cline Pharmacy in Athens.
An advertisement touts Olala as a mild tonic for tired livers and bilious symptoms. It blends Dandelion May Apple Wahoo Burdock Sassafras and Sarsaparilla to strengthen liver kidneys blood and nerves and to ease constipation indigestion and bad blood. It costs twenty five cents with a money back guarantee. A claim links fire and water proof paints to oil from a Manchurian bean.
The rabbit season begins Saturday November 15 and runs until early next year. Market hunters may try quick catches early on if rabbits are valuable again, but farmers report widespread no hunting notices and turf wars. No trapping is allowed as farm boys seek high prices. remember your license.
Geo Jenner of San Antonio praises Foley Carthartic Tablets as the best laxative for constipation and biliousness. He states they thoroughly cleanse the bowels, sweeten the stomach, aid the liver, and relieve indigestion and related symptoms with no griping or nausea, sold everywhere.
The senate adjourned to honor late Senator Martin Virginia who will be buried in Charlottesville. Many members attended the funeral while both sides declared a 24 hour truce in the peace treaty fight. When the Senate meets Saturday Republicans may push a cloture petition to curb debate if activity remains low.
In Bucyrus on November 14 a jealous ex soldier named Leo Sharp shot his sweetheart Gertrude Heil three times after learning she would attend a dance with Virgil Kraft. Sharp then fired at Kraft and wounded himself when cornered by police. He is in critical condition but stable.
Mr and Mrs William Warner of Poston announce the birth of their son born Thursday night November 18.
Charles Kates of Columbus sues for divorce alleging his wife returned home without her hat after an all night outing. He claims the bonnet cost $138 and seeks redress as part of the suit.
About 100 Ohio State University students started a rough house on a street car in Columbus. They drove off passengers and crew, cut the trolley rope, broke windows and torn wires. Police arrived as the crowd fled. one arrest was made amid claims of street car shortages spurring the riot.
Mother recommends a two week home brew of Dr. Carter's K. B. Tea to purge impurities and improve health for the whole family. Druggists note many use it at bedtime to regulate liver and bowels and ease bilious headaches. Children may drink it gently for settled bowels.
Miss Fannie Patrick returned to West Virginia after visiting relatives at Hocking and Beaumont. Miss Clara Gaskins visited Beaumont Sunday. Mrs Nisbet Sharp shopped in Athens Thursday. Jacob Hashenbarger went to Wellston to visit his sister. Miss Elsa West is on the sick list. Mr and Mrs Charles Tate shopped in Athens recently. Mrs Robert Sharp returned from Chillicothe and is visiting in Pittsburg. Mrs Amanda Haning was an Athens shopper Monday. Mr Tinker butchered a hog weighing 550 pounds. Corn huskers struggle with the frozen fields as the corn remains frozen. Miss Six of Athens visited Mrs Charles Gaskins Thursday.
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