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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1920
Page
6
An advertisement touts Zemo as a remedy for skin troubles promising clear, healthy skin. It touts easy use and soothing effects while presenting prices such as 36 cents and one dollar for different sizes.
Billy the circus mule grows fond of his keepers Mike and Jin and resists true home longing at Cloverleaf Farm. When rivals poison threats fail, Billy’s bond strengthens with his guardians and he plans a homeward letter from St Louis. The Saalfield publishing note confirms publication.
Gwenda Channing, born in Millersville Vermont, recalls Grandmere Suzanne’s fierce love and prophecy. The French grandmother’s memory spurs Gwenda to leave home and pursue a fortune beyond Millersville as she grows up, while Jim Chan ning’s family life remains tense.
A reader seeks guidance on a relationship with a man who visits her workplace and asks to come home. The adviser suggests inviting him to the home with parental presence, avoiding overt pursuit, and letting time shape the romance. The reader questions career and marriage pressures from family and friends, while the adviser stresses personal choice and verifying the man's character.
The letter from two fourteen year olds asks if they are too young to attend basketball games and parties with boys. Teddy and Tony reply that they are too young and suggest parental accompaniment or an older trustworthy guardian until junior year. A second note says a girl, twenty five, has loved a fellow twenty six for eight years but parents restrict their courtship.
A reader asks which detective agency would be nearest and most convenient to contact through the sheriff. The inquiry seeks guidance on locating reputable agencies and obtaining appropriate referrals.
People widely commend Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion and constipation relief. The ad promises benefits to anyone trying them and guarantees satisfaction from the remedy.
In Los Angeles on November 17, a Western football clash in Pasadena on New Year’s Day was expected to pit Princeton against California, shaping the probable program for the big West Coast contest.
An improvised tool with leather faced jaws has been described as sharpening safety razor blades by drawing them between its jaws. The device uses the leather surface to abrade and refine the blade edge as it is passed through, offering a simple method to extend blade life.
The Adriatic dispute is settled by Italy and Yugoslavia at Rapallo affecting Istria and Fiume borders. The frontier line runs from Volosca to Castua and the railway from Fiume to San Pietro will belong to Italy. Monte Nevoso area lies between Yugoslavia and Italy with modified altimfoce and valley concessions.
An old advertisement promotes Pepto Mangan as a tonic to improve red blood and energy, urging purchase of Gude’s Pepto Mangan in liquid or tablet form. The piece also notes Miss Mary Davey moving offices, local winter weather notes, Mingo Lodge election results, well drilling near the Judge E. P. Martin tract, a Parkersburg visitor, and Red Cross membership drive updates.
Logan reports oil field activity at peak price with wells being drilled and winter operations continuing unless roads freeze. Local events include Episcopal Women’s Guild meeting, Rotary Club luncheon, and hospital updates on Mrs. Sanderson. Red Cross nurse retains county support. Gene Wright relocates his office to Rempel building.
An advertisement touts Vinol cod liver and iron as a natural booster to overcome weakness after severe sickness. It claims to enrich blood, quicken circulation, boost appetite, and improve sleep, citing Mrs Chas Moone who recovered from influenza with Vinol.
Nathan Altman of New Pittsburg funeral held at New Pittsburg church last Thursday with interment in Buchtel cemetery. Herman Seidenfeld of Murray died last Saturday at 11 PM. burial in Barnesville, Ohio, Monday. Nelsonville High School defeated Murray 6 to 6 Saturday. Katie Lock remains very ill at home. Ward township preachers alliance met at Rev Campbell’s home Monday. Mrs Callie Robert of The Plains visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bess. Mrs Frank Smith and Mrs Frank Snider spent Tuesday in Nelsonville. Sunday school officers elected for the coming year in the M E church. Supt. ttle, assistant Supt. Wm Shivres, secretary Martha Snedden, pianist Hazel Sayers.
Mrs Mayme Foster is convalescing nicely at her home after an attack of fever. Mr Spencer of South Murray died Saturday morning. Funeral held at his home with Rev H L Bishop officiating. Burial took place at Greenlawn Cemetery.
An advertisement-style note from Ohio promotes Sopot Quadruple as a remedy for goitre claiming rapid improvement and safety. It asserts the product cures esophthalnea and nervous distress, urging readers to contact Bichee Pharmacy in Mechanicsburg for more information.
A fashion designer patents a convertible sailor collar for women's clothing that can be transformed into a hood. The innovation covers the collar design and its functional method of attachment.
John Crow born June 11 1854 died October 3 1920 at age 66 years three months and 22 days He married Amanda Jane Knowlton May 3 1886 and had three children He joined Bible Christian church in 1884 later Free Will Baptist He leaves a widow three children Zellman Orville Mrs Hadley Ely one sister five brothers and seven grandchildren The family notes his kindness and Christian life and his absence leaves home dark without him
We thank friends and neighbors for help during our sudden loss of husband and father. Gratitude to Rev Dabritz for his kind words and comfort during our bereavement.
Sandusky Ohio November 17 1914 Herman Ohly died here early today after taking poison following a brutal beating of his wife who lay unconscious in their home. Police said he wounded his wife in the assault then fled to a corn field nearby where he was found dying. He feared vengeance by neighbors and chose death by his own hand.
Fragmentary ad copy discusses replacing wear and tear on the human body with claimed health improvements. It mentions an amount of wear and deterioration and urges readers to write to a chief medical adviser for free literature.
Noted physician Dr. R V Pierce founder of Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo New York became a leading authority on women's diseases His works The Common Sense Medical Adviser and the Medical Adviser are widely distributed in the U S and Europe His discovery of Pleasant Pellets for digestion liver and bowels is praised as a major medical advancement with thousands of users Invalieds Buffalo New York
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