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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1919
Page
6
A local resident recounts his sleep issues and aches caused by stomach gas and sluggish bowels. He attributes relief to Dreco medicine, saying it steadies digestion, reduces gas, improves bowels and sleep, and improves overall energy. Druggists advertise the product nationally.
A fragmented health notice urges cleanliness to prevent influenza and catarrh. It promotes a home remedy claimed to relieve sore throats and nasal irritation, detailing a spray with a mix of ingredients and directions for use. The piece cites Kentucky as a source and presents the remedy as inexpensive and rapid-acting.
Water boils in a kettle as bubbles rise and strike with a musical patter. The scene captures a brief sensory moment of heat and sound in a quiet setting.
A visitor details an electric first night in New York City. She cherishes the rainy glow, hotel luxury, and urban bustle while weighing her husband Jim’s more conventional expectations. She anticipates dawns of the city’s distant hum and a life of exploration.
A 21 year old writes of engagement in France, a newer suitor, and parental consent. The adviser suggests the man has ceased to care, advises dropping him, and mentions he would marry only with his family approval. Several letters ask about dating youths and consent. The tone mirrors a 1920s advice column.
A vintage ad proclaims one dose eases a severe cold within hours. Take doses every two hours up to three to clear clogged nostrils ease headaches fevers and sneezing. It claims instant relief without quinine and tastes pleasant while costing only a few cents at drug stores.
M B Chapman was an Athens business visitor Tuesday. W W Coe and wife of Athens spent Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Alex Wilson. Lawrence Robinson of Akron is at
In Urbana Ohio Misa M Minsker reports severe weakness and prolonged illness. After bed rest and using Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery she recovered fully. Mrs Fiora D Barner recalls a two month illness post childbirth cured by the same remedies.
Mrs N E Mills and son Edwin of Athens visited Mrs Hannah Chalfant and family. Bruce Chapman and wife called on Miss Lena Wilson. Misses Bessie and Merel Robinson and Paul and Raleigh Robinson visited Harlo Calvert and family. Mr Cole and family came from Trimble to spend the day with W C Burton and family. Lou Warren her wife and daughter dined with Mrs Elizabeth Parker.
The Ohio State Grange will hold its December meeting in Columbus from the 9th to 11th. Delegates from across the state will travel with reduced railroad fares. Gov Cox and Ohio State University President Thompson will speak. Senator Arthur Capper may attend. Memorial Hall will host degree work with Pomona and sixth degree ceremonies anticipated. Ohio Grange membership surges, making it one of the largest gatherings in state history.
Chicago statisticians in the district attorney office estimate fair prices at fifteen cents per eye opener. Profiteers will be prosecuted when the lid lifts.
Dr William Hoover a mathematics professor at Ohio University notes a brilliant meteor shower expected on the nights of the 14th and 15th. The display, rare in a lifetime, is anticipated to surpass earlier showers from 33 and 60 years ago.
Lena Parr returns to visit her father Peter Parr in Peww and Tupper's Plains. Raymond Randolph relocates from Flora to work for E. T. Ritchey for the coming year. Lewis Patrick heads to Floodwood for new employment. Vance Green of Carbondale visits family. Charley Hardway shifts to Parrish place. Sarah Shields calls on Rev. Mason family. M. A. Parker moves from East Shade to town property. Mrs. Callie Carr returns to Columbus after visiting her brother Hiram Newland. Laura Ruth visits sister Mabel Parr. Lord Williams relocates from Athens County to a family farm. C Kelley and wife with Ella Dixon visit J A Barrett and sister.
Mrs. Caltie De Main visited sister Mrs. Abbie Foster in the northern area. Mattie Reed joined Mrs. Caddie Foreman for a Sunday visit. Garland Lamb moved to Toledo for automobile school. H E Green and family attended the funeral of Roscoe Warthen in Coolville. Ruth Branch departed for Morrow for telephony work. George Hamilton and daughter traveled to Clarksburg last Saturday. Rev Clelland conducted the regular appointment Sunday evening. A note mentions gasoline pump control by electricity in garages or service stations.
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Diapers and Pape's Diasin as instant cures for indigestion acidity and heartburn. It promises rapid neutralization of stomach acid, relief from belching and gas, and enables eating favorite foods without distress. The copy appeals to millions and cites low cost.
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