This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1921
Page
5
H W W id dle of Washington Pa says a twenty five year nervous condition and stomach gas vanished after using Nerv Worth a remedy praised by many. He reports gaining weight and strength and urges others to try the home remedy sold by Mc Kee Drug Co and available at many druggists.
Inclement weather reduced attendance at the East Side Parent Teacher Association meeting but members discussed future plans. A bake sale is set for Saturday November 19 and Go to School Week is planned for December 4 to 10 with mothers urged to visit schools. A Thanksgiving pageant by East Side children is scheduled for November 22 at 2 30 in the Methodist church with refreshments after. Members and invited guests attended, including the Baptist Young Peoples Union and several local families. The Nabby Lee Ames chapter of the D A R meets Saturday at 2 30 with Mrs J T Merwin. The Queen Esther Circle meets Friday at 6 30 at Miss Louise Kerr's home. Mr and Mrs R L Allison host Miss Pearle Allison of Charleston W Va as a guest. The Friendly Society of the Presbyterian church holds its regular monthly meeting Friday at 2 30 in the church parlors.
Thirty active members and four associates answered roll call at Higley Study Circle's last night gathering in Mrs. Hal M. Woods home. Angella Woods read When the Train Comes in, with piano and vocal solos by Pauline Swanson Miss Spring and Adrienne Arthur. E D Sayre introduced. federation aims cited with slogan A Training Camp for Citizenship. meeting closed with cheerful remarks.
The Baptist church group at 60 Central avenue surprised Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Phelps with a joint celebration of their 39th wedding anniversary and Mr. Phelps 64th birthday on Monday evening. The gathering featured music and merriment at the couple's home.
Mrs Amelia Elliott White aged 67 died at her home in New Marshfield Ohio after a weeks heart trouble. Funeral 10:30 Friday at the Christian church Rev Ray Gardner. Burial in New Marshfield cemetery. Survived by brothers James Elliott Albany and William Elliott New Vienna. Husband Jacob White preceded her. also a brother John Elliott and sister Mrs Young.
A vintage item shows the popular California Fig Syrup laxative for infants and children, urging mothers to use genuine bottles with printed directions. The page also records local events, sports, a missing fifty dollar bill, rabbit hunting, community changes, and social visits around Athens with several named residents and businesses.
A longtime resident and English native who became a U S citizen over fifty years ago has died. He was remembered for fine character and strong associations. Survived by a sister Mrs William Wright of Columbus a brother John Clark of Nelsonville and two city nieces Mrs John W Nanna and Miss Jennie Taylor.
Harry Clark died Monday morning at 9 30 at the home of his niece Mrs John W Nanna on East Main street Chillicothe He was in his seventy fifth year and death occurred at the residence.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple for home use to recolor wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics. It promises a rich new color without streaking spotting fading or running and notes easy instructions from any druggist for fabric type.
The note recalls Union Doc Conrad leaving Friday for Columbus to attend a Red Men meeting. It mentions local cat supply replenishment from a bundle dropped by an auto, a remark about Bob Campbell now with Stedman Packing, and humorous observations about his appearance and work, plus Luhrig mine’s idle month and Lon Pickering’s charitable book gifts to the Boy Scouts following a recent jolt.
Fred McGee of 20 North Fourth Street reports his 13 month old son Howard suffered severely from whooping cough. After using Kerker Asthma and Hay Fever Remedy, the cough cleared quickly and the child recovered, with the family keeping the remedy on hand for coughs and colds. The Kerker product is sold in Athens by McKee Drug Co.
Many Arabian ladies spend from five hundred to a thousand dollars a year for perfumes. The figure underscores the strong market for fragrances in the region and the cultural importance of grooming and scent.
An Cleveland Ohio ad promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for feminine health issues. It claims improved well being for women and urges purchases from local drug stores or by mail to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo. The pitch includes testimonials and a note about free medical advice.
Phoenix report says Ray Gardner the noted West outlaw was to be moved to Leavenworth prison under FBI instructions after his capture while attempting a Santa Fe tram robbery in Phoenix. He had been missing since an earlier escape from McNeill Island in Washington after a gunfight with guards.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.