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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1920
Page
6
An old remedy touts Pinex as a potent pine extract for coughs throat irritation and bronchial issues. It claims quick results within 24 hours and warns against substitutes while urging a full pint homemade syrup with Pinex and sugar or alternatives like molasses honey or corn syrup.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's protean cream for rheumatic pain and sciatica. It claims fast relief without rubbing, penetrating to the afflicted area for backaches and other arthritic pains.
Billy Whiskers and Colonel Mandrill trail the hen roost raider Mr Coon to Cloverleaf Farm. They view the coon in his chestnut tree as two boys with guns watch nearby. The chapter ends with Mr Coon in danger and Billy promising to solve the mystery of his death tomorrow.
Gwenda, under the glow of Fern, enters a bustling Greenwich Village studio gathering of young artists and writers. She observes driven peers chasing creative careers, while a hopeful Sandy Bandholm pledges guidance, urging her to discover her own path. The scene marks Gwenda's first step into modern city life and potential future fame.
A married woman seeks guidance on dealing with a harsh mother in law and a self reliant approach to managing home life with limited means. She is urged to establish independence, set boundaries, and reserve time for rest and personal活. A second letter from two lonely girls asks how to prompt bashful suitors to propose.
An advertisement touts “Diamond Dyes” as guaranteed to color worn fabrics. It claims 60 simple steps that any woman can use to dye wool silk linen cotton or goods with direction and no other kind of dye needed.
Mrs Lida BE Sebids of Toledo credits Milks Emulsion with curing a heavy lung illness after months of coughing pain and poor sleep. She reports rapid improvement after four bottles, weight gain, and renewed ability to work. The ad touts Milks Emulsion as a nutritious health restorer marketed by Top Milk Emulsion Co. Terre Haute Indiana.
A columnist urges caution in marriage matters advising not to pressure young men into proposals. The reader is told to assess a suitor's engagement status in his hometown, keep him as a friend if he is unavailable, and note that eagerness from the girl can be a handicap.
An ad touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home remedy to darken gray hair naturally. It claims the mixture, applied strand by strand, makes hair darker, shinier, and more youthful after one or two uses, with little cost and effort.
Mrs William Hartley opened shop in Athens Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Bunday Partlow welcomed a daughter born Friday. Mrs Earl Downey hosted the Women s Bible Class with next gathering at Mrs John Brewer s. Mrs Sara Cass and Mrs Minnie Maynard plan a southern winter. The M E Church ladies aid enjoyed luncheon at Mrs C E Howard s with members listed. A harsh November snow storm is described as the worst in decades by locals. The Church of Christ aid meets December 2 at Mrs Bart Petit s rural home. Carl Robinet bought a new Ford touring car. Mrs Roy Andrews recovers after surgery in Columbus Hospital. Local hunters pursue rabbit season as trips were disrupted by the storm and turkeys are scarce leading some homes to serve chicken at Thanksgiving. Gargled Crises buys Chauncey property and plans a new restaurant with relocation soon. B Wade is laid up five weeks in Ath- hospital.
The Plains reports Mrs George Besco has returned from a Columbus hospital and is much improved since undergoing a surgical operation. Several local families and visitors were in Athens and Nelsonville over the weekend, including the Nash and Hawk households and others. Lizzie Kaufman is on the sick list. Colonel Lotke of Athens called on Mrs Joe Hutchins Monday.
A resident from Athens reports back pain and urinary trouble eased entirely after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He credits the remedy for restoring health and warns readers not to accept imitations sold under the same name.
In Cleveland on November 23 Ralph Baldwin urged introducing jazz to church services to attract younger worshippers. He proposed blending syncopation and modern tone with hymns, arguing a new variation could better catch the ear of the young.
Advert says a dose every two hours, with three doses total, can clear clogged nostrils and relieve headache feverishness sneezing and stiffness. Claims fast relief without quinine and pleasing taste, available at drug stores.
Cleveland November 23 A new indictment in the slaying of Harold was expected within 36 hours as prosecutor Baskin said new witnesses provided valuable information. Several witnesses are under guard, a woman claimed to have seen the affair, and John Joyce, once exonerated, appeared with Judge William H McPalas at the scene.
Geneva November 22 The use of poison gas in war cannot be unduly questioned by the league. The commissions entire report will be submitted for debate in the assembly within a short time.
Fragmentary OCR notes show garbled health terms including lumbago Rheumatic use and unclear references to Han Fao and a date in the twentieth century. No coherent event or naming.
The advertisement touts 20th Century Liniment as a fast acting remedy for rheumatism lumbago neuralgia backache and sprains. It claims direct topical use no hot bath needed quick relief and foot comfort plus availability at local stores. Also mentions Henry W. Conner selling it and notes Swedish government interest in wood cellulose as cattle feed.
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