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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1920
Page
5
A clippable ad notes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a substitute for calomel that act gently on the breath and offer quick relief for bad breath with a simple taking method. The copy emphasizes the tablets’ gentle action and breath freshening effect.
In a morning scene in October Billy Whiskers reunites with friends at the barnyard after a deadly incident where a raccoon dies unseen by bullets. Monkeys, dogs, and humans greet the returning hero as the circus tale continues.
Gwenda dances with Randy and Fern speakers push her toward theater. Fern urges Gwenda to join a dramatic company and her future in stage work, while Gwenda struggles with slippers and comfort, seeking space to grow and enjoy life.
Robert Harris of Roseford Ohio describes severe prior digestion and swelling issues. After four bottles of Taniac he reports relief from gas and shortness of breath, improved appetite, and no rheumatic pains. He names local shops carrying Taniac in Athens Coolville Nelsonville Amesville Buchtel and Federal.
Whitehall Mrs. William Daft stayed with her daughter in Zaleski for several days. Fred Kern visited Columbus on business last week. Mr and Mrs G Tribe and two children visited P V Coe and fa atty at ar Chapel. Ed Betts, Mrs Bulatta Hoch and son Garret from Nelsonville visited C S Moore. H M Tribe and daughter Anna Ruth spent Sunday with Vic Pierce and wife in Athens. Frank Kenney and wife from Pleas ant Valley visited G B Tribe on Sunday. Iggins and wife visited Jane Radford. Herbert Moore and two sons spent Sunday with relatives in Athens.
A compilation of short letters asking guidance on romance etiquette and social plans. A teen asks about recovering a ring, another seeks dating tips after rides, party planning with mixed company, and hair care remedies from a vintage advice column.
An occasional use of mange cure is described. Steam the scalp, apply mange cure, and leave it on for one or two hours before a sham shampoo. the scalp condition is reported to improve.
An OCR fragment describes Bayer Aspirin tablets for headaches toothache and pain. It mentions dosage guidance and cautions against substitutes and misuse. The text references the Bayer cross logo and claims widespread safety with millions using the product. It also notes aspirin's salicylate basis and pharmacy sales.
Pattern 3374 offers a seven size dress in 36 to 48 inch bust. A 38 inch size needs 6 yards of 26 inch material. Choice of figured percale linen facing seersucker gingham with chambrey piping or white piping. Illustration pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.
Mrs. John Smith of Chillicothe visits daughter Mrs. Alex Parsons. Mrs. Belva Norris stays with her mother Mrs. Laren Petty in Bethany. Wallace Hatch visits Coolville. Kyle McAfee from Athens on a business trip. Miss Clarys Smith of Ohio University visits home for Sunday. Clarence Townsend of Akron visits his home. Mr. and Mrs. William Spear and daughter Mary of Guysville guest with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brill. Fred Ahrendt returns from Lawrenceburg Indiana. Mrs. George Ahart and Florence visit Cynthia Russell. Prof. Root of Athens visits schools here. Herb Copeland and family of Guysville visit Mrs. M. M. Copeland. Miss Edith Ford and Miss YV Van Dyke of Athens weekend at J. Biddivan. Mrs. Katie Parson visits Beebe. Rome township grange holds an all day event at the I O O F ball. Sa t Boon oyster
Ev z TAPS dinner was served that afternoon by prominent men. Mr and Mrs 8 Biddison entertained as Sunday guests the former's parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Biddison and Mrs EB G Biddison and two children from Gloucester. Mr Ralph Dustin hosted his mother from West Virginia.
The Plains residents hosted many family visits including Elmer and Lila Coon with Leslie and Will Coon from Floodwood and Arthur Coon with Jess Coon and Lela Coon. Several relatives from Orbiston Pomgrey Athens and Zanesville shared weekend visits and returns. Abrams and James Terrell along with Art Wilson and Harry Rollison joined trips to Millfield Nelsonville and Wheeling work noted.
A personal testimonial from Leonard McKee claims eight years of constipation ended after using Milks Emulsion. He reports weight gain from 97 to 117 pounds after five bottles and urges others to try the product with a money back guarantee. The ad promotes Milks Emulsion as a tastily palatable corrective for digestive issues available at local druggists.
A druggist offers a tiny bottle of Freezone for a few cents that removes hard and soft corns and callsuses between toes with simple application. The ad claims instant relief and easy removal using fingers.
This ad extols Vinol cod liver and iron as a vitality booster for women. It contrasts pale, tired, nervous women with lively, healthy ones and claims Vinol enriches blood and increases red blood cells to boost strength and energy. It urges readers to ask their druggist for Vinol.
Early today a morning blaze in Cleveland destroyed the Simmons Company warehouse and damaged several nearby small buildings. The total damage was put at about $100,000 as hundreds fled their homes in their night attire.
Ralph Adams a 14 year old Scout from Linden received the national Boy Scout Medal of Honor for saving Mrs Pletcher Wood from drowning in Linden last July. The award was presented in a ceremony on November 23.
An Ohio University coed from Athens devised fur garters to keep knees warm during cold snaps from Lake Erie. The strip of fur fastens with snaps to protect the knees on winter days, replacing rough red skin with warmth on the campus.
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