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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1931

Page

7

Mary in Florida tangled with The Fly mystery

Mary Harkness pursues The Fly amid Florida intrigue tied to Eddie’s murder. Bruce Jupiter returns with a companion, Count De Loma linked to The Fly, while Dirk Ruyther clashes with Mary over the investigation. Bowen appears as a potential ally in a tension filled hotel morning.

Mary Harkness Eddie Bruce Mary Dirk Miami Tie Fly Hialeah Cornelia Tabor Mary l Count DE Loma de Loma Countess Louise

Mystery Night Pursuit Amid Hotel Intrigue Continues

Mary Harkness and Bowen dread a plan to lure The Fly as De Loma and Countess Louise loom in hotel circles. A hotel bellboy delivers new intel on a suspect, while Bowens seeks extra security and a secret camera to uncover a costly secret. The scene closes with a blindsiding encounter in a lobby.

Dirk Jupiter Motor Cars Bowen George Mary Jupiter de Loma Louise Mr. Jupiter Bates Secret Service Miss Harkness Mary Harkness

The Deserving and Undeserving Poor debated by a reader

A reader challenges the idea of a strictly defined deserving poor and questions how a world of charitable efforts will treat the undeserving. The piece centers on Bob, a witty veteran with a rich, roaming past who never earned much but wins affection despite being labeled undeserving. The author confesses self sympathy as another undeserving soul.

Associated Charities Central America Bob

Vinol Ad Claims Health Boosts and Weight Gain

An old Vinol advertisement touts a tired thin man’s recovery with 10 pounds gained after using the tonic. It targets nervous men and women, claims improved sleep, appetite, digestion, red blood, and overall pep. It promotes Gibson's Pharmacy in Nelsonville and Gem Pharmacy as sellers.

A. Cromberg Vinci Gibson's Pharmacy Nelsonville The Gem Pharmacy

Boy Chases Candy Amid Feast of Rainbow Gum

A small boy eagerly seeks a bright colored candy gum during a festive scene. He runs through stalls and crowds as shoppers offer treats and prizes in a lively public display.

Boy Feast of Rainbow

Paper Carrier Jessie Withem Outlines Early Messenger Service

Jessie Willard Withem, delivering The Messenger for two years in New Pittsburgh, recalls starting the route after no carrier existed. He aims to deliver early in all weather, lives in Nelsonville RD 4, and plans college at Ohio University. He prefers work over school and dreams of being a doctor.

John Schneider Jessie Willard Withem Messenger New Pittsburgh Willard Nelsonville R. D. 4 Middleport William Dora Withem Hoot Gibson Rabbit Pena Ohio University

Olive Tablets advertisement promises health benefits

An advertising copy touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims the tablets improve skin tone and digestion by stimulating the liver and bowels with no dangerous effects, urging nightly use and noting millions sold.

Dr. Edwards

Saving the Hands By Eleanor Ross

An article on gentler cleaning methods urges using mild soaps and limited strong cleansers. It advises pairing warm water and mild soap for wood floors marble and tiles with soft drying to avoid moisture. Ammonia and Javelle water may aid stubborn stains, while avoiding harsh abrasives.

Homemaking Cleaning Tips for Marble Linoleum and More

Practical guidance on cleaning methods for homes. Rub on paste cleansers for marble and tile, wash with mild soap and warm water, and dry thoroughly. Liquid wax preserves and polishes linoleum, while turpentine and water clean bathtubs. Warns about harsh caustic cleaners and label safety to protect children.

Frigid Library Encounter Between Madge Veritzen and Adversaries

In a tense library scene Madge confronts Dicky Nor and Philip Veritzen after a Christmas Eve clash. Veritzen feigns romance to provoke Dicky while Madge's attempt to ease tension backfires, revealing deeper strains in their relationships.

Food Plotter and Producer Clash Over Manuscript

Adele Garrison’s scene reveals Dicky’s unease as Mr. Veritzen questions the husband’s irritation, while a manuscript bundle sits on the table and a theme song is discussed. The setup hints at tensions in a creative confrontation and a looming continuation.

Mr. Veritzen Dicky Mr. Ver

Seek Specific Cause When Treating Neuritis

An educational piece by Royal S. Copeland M D on neuritis causes and cures. It notes infection from teeth tonsils sinuses gall bladder pelvic organs and alcohol as sources. Principle is to remove underlying infection and use heat cold or diathermy as needed.

Royal S. Copeland United States New York New York City

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