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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1921
Page
6
The ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle natural alternative to calomel for bad breath and bowel liver cleansing. It claims the tablets purify the system, act without after effects, and are a vegetable olive colored remedy taken one or two nightly for a week.
An advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm as a pure antiseptic cream for nasal nostrils. It claims immediate relief from stuffed nose catarrh and head congestion by applying a small amount, promising open passages and ease of breathing.
The Athens fire department shows high readiness as winter nears with updated personal gear weekly drills and rapid hose deployment. Water reaches the hydrant in fifty seconds during tests while faulty equipment is promptly repaired. Safety Director Rafael Johnson praises the department as in peak condition. October and November passed without fires, urging extra caution in home heating with coal. Department members include Fire Marshal Charles Knox, Assistant Marshals L. N. Danes and Ed Laughlin, Fire Chief Bert Carskaden, Assistant Fire Chief, and volunteers Lou Jones Charles Jordan Harry Frost Harry Dalton Tom Rosser.
Washington moves to secure definite understanding on Far Eastern and Pacific questions from conference powers. The Root resolution pressing China issues forms the basis for a treaty or binding agreement to settle disputes and reduce the risk of war in the region.
Swiss cheese makers in Ohio plan an association meeting at Sugar Creek Tuscarawas County to boost Ohio as a Swiss cheese center. Ohio State University extension co operates with Swiss producers on monthly sales grading stricter cultures. Factories with this program earned 36 cents per pound versus 24 cents for traditional output, and the first graded carload was shipped to New York.
Kenneth Blowers alias Oscar Flowers escaped from the county jail Tuesday afternoon after knocking down a trusty Walter Galligher and choking Mrs. H. M. Meredith. Blowers, claiming Columbus as home, had been connected to an attempted robbery of the Cambridge Milling Company Sunday night.
An advertisement extols 8 S 8 S as cleansing blood of waste to boost strength and vitality, touting benefits for skin disorders rheumatism and general wellness. It urges readers to consult Chief Medical Director at Swift Specific Co and request a free booklet titled Facts About the Blood.
A New York physician advertises a fat loss program promising over a pound daily without dieting or exercise. Dr. R Newman asserts personalized treatment, no payment until reduction occurs, and relief from symptoms like shortness of breath and indigestion. readers urged to request the free trial.
An advertisement claims Freezone instantly relieves corn pain by applying a small amount, then allows the corn to be lifted off with fingers. It notes a druggist sells a tiny bottle for a few cents, enough to remove hard or soft corns and calluses.
Ruth Bobo, an eighth grade pupil in Albany grammar school, reports no absences in October and asks County Superintendent Guy Dinsmoor in Athens Ohio if any other school in the county matched their perfect attendance.
A teacher expressed satisfaction with pupil engagement and urged similar schools to submit comparable reports to him, stating he would welcome them.
Mrs. Geo Elliott McCormick notes growing focus on home economics within General Federation clubs. The Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs plans a large Columbus meeting December 28 at the Carnegie library with Mrs. J B Loughry anticipating broad attendance. A series of social events honors Mrs. Cornelius Selover, Cleveland president of the Ohio Federation.
Austin Isaiah Latimer of Athens county Ohio born May 4 1877 died October 28 1921 age 44 years five months twenty four days married Bertha Timmons 1902. Survived by wife eight children two brothers six sisters and a daughter Hazel who preceded him. Funeral prayer and hymn lines closing with faith in Christ.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of our husband and father. Gratitude to Rev Wilson for consoling words, to those who sang, to the floral offerings, and to Undertaker Andrews for funeral arrangements. From Mrs Austin Latimer and Children.
State officials believe the Ohio Supreme Court terminated a practice of evading bond sales rules by selling bonds for par plus accrued interest. The ruling arose from a village case, signaling stricter compliance with state bond laws.
A Hicksville court ruled that councilmen who authorize commissions on bond sales are not personally liable. the recipient of the commission bears responsibility.
A clipped remark references Judge Taft and a five cent cigar with a curious aside on a woman dissolved in tears becoming more visible than in ordinary moments.
An unusual social tip suggests maintaining friendships by giving friends intermittent tests of presence. The approach frames ongoing attention as a way to strengthen bonds and keep relationships engaged.
An advertisement touts Nash Brothers salve as a one night cure for colds. It describes a home treatment using Nash's Croup-Pneumonia Salve, heat, vapors, and chest wraps, claiming the cold clears by morning. It urges nasal application and preventive ventilation to avoid colds. Patients are advised to buy 30 or 60 cent bottles at drugstores.
A vintage home remedy promotes mixing menthol crystals gum camphor pine oil sassafras thyme oil eucalyptus oil and petrolatum into an amber mass for cold and cough relief. It touts Nash's Croup Pneumonia Salve as a stronger store bought option and claims wide uses without conflicting with doctors’ medicines.
Promises a humane treatment for colds in children and adults without harsh medicines. Describes Nash's Salve used externally in nostrils and on chest with directions to rub and cover with flannel. Sold in 30 and 60 cent bottles at druggists.
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