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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1906
Page
2
A column mixture discusses social topics in Athens including church attendance by men, perceptions of clean storefronts and persistent advertising, and insights from the Divorce Congress on national divorce law. It also recounts Pittsburgh crime waves, police advisories on burglar defense, and safety tips for residents facing home invasion.
An eight day malt process, used by Pabst, predigests barley to boost nutrition in beer. The piece extols home buying, criticizes outside purchases, and urges strict welfare and road-law reforms in Ohio. It links sanitation, tuberculosis risks, and urban churches to disease spread and argues for civic improvements.
A discussion argues against allowing citizens of New York or Pennsylvania to seek a Nevada or North Dakota court decree to break a marriage bond. It calls for national law to enforce just decrees when one party moves states. It notes a Roosevelt recommendation to Congress on this issue.
The article notes Christmas approaches and early shoppers gain best stock while stores in Athens display festive decorations. Prosperity in shops boosts community confidence, indicating favorable business for merchants and manufacturers ahead. It urges every Athens resident to fulfill a civic duty during the season.
Local readers are urged to try Vinol a cod liver preparation said to be oil free and concentrated with medicinal elements and iron. The ad offers a money back guarantee if the product fails to help those run down tired or debilitated in the area.
McKee’s Drug Store advertises Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic as essential for feminine hygiene and local treatment of feminine ills. It touts cleansing germicidal deodorizing and healing qualities with free samples offered. Available at druggists from The R Paxton Co. Boston Mass.
The American International Congress on Tuberculosis opened its annual session in New York with the president declaring whisky and consumption follow in civilization. The Cleveland Leader notes the remark and reinforces the view that tuberculosis is a household issue.
Fred Woodruff son of John Woodruff died in Charleston City Hospital after a second brain abscess operation. He was born and raised in Athens and lived nine years in Charleston. He leaves a wife and one child. Attending the funeral were Albert Woodruff, Mrs A C Roach of this city, and Mrs William Stephan of Marietta. Flora Cornell sister could not attend.
The Ladies Aid Society will hold a Thanksgiving bazaar at the Masonic hall in Guysville Ohio. A nice dinner will be served and oysters on the evening menu. Many useful articles will be for sale and all are invited to attend for the church’s benefit. Mrs Sarah Stalder Guysville Ohio.
Mrs. James Ginnan entertained a group of ladies at a four course dinner at noon. Guests included Mrs. Hettie Rambo, Mrs. Mary Gross, Mrs. Lizzie Walsh, Mrs. Sarah Riley, Miss Blanche Root, Miss Stella Welldon, Miss Bernice Curtis, and Miss Mary Ginnan. They then visited Mrs. Frank Gross for a six o'clock luncheon and an evening of games and conversation.
At a regular session the Board of Trustees elected I. M. Foster as Secretary and Auditor to fill the unexpired term of Major L. M. Jewett. Foster won unanimous support with the meeting starting at 1 o'clock. The contract for a new central heating plant was near letting, with Architect F. L. Packard present.
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