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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1920

Page

2

Suffragist Annie M Sloan Praises Tanlac Cure

Mrs. Annie M. Sloan of Buffalo says Tanlac gave her a new lease on life after gallstone surgery and years of bilious attacks. She notes four weeks of use brought energy and health, urging others to try the medicine. Tanlac is sold in Athens Coolville Nelsonville Amesville Buchtel Federal.

Annie M. Sloan Buffalo Tanlac Huntington Avenue Sloan Buffalo City Club Lincoln Republican Club Women Voters League United States Senate Washington Udergo Athens Cline’s Pharmacy Coolville Taylor & Son Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy

Dreco Promises Relief From Stomach and Kidney Ailments

Springfield Ohio resident Mrs Elizabeth Zeller reports severe nocturnal kidney pain eased by Dreco a herbal remedy said to cleanse stomach liver kidneys and blood In two weeks she claims pain relief improved digestion and regular bowels Dreco advertised as sold by The Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens with claims of broad health benefits and druggist availability.

Elizabeth Zellar Link Ave Springfield Ohio Athens Cline Pharmacy Co

Illiteracy Problem Highlighted by Athens Chamber Meeting

Prof. Mardis of Ohio University outlined Southeastern Ohio illiteracy, citing 20 000 statewide adults lacking schooling and 1 011 voting age illiterates in Athens county in 1910. He noted rural poverty, roads, and churches as factors and said 51 students would assist teaching the unlettered, urging local enterprise to help with transportation.

Athens County Athens City Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce 5. K. Maridis Department of Ohio University Athens Mardis Ohio Ohio Lands Virginia

Woman Killed by Auto Driver Near Canton Suburb

Miss Lilly Kauffmann 65 of Glenwood was struck and killed while crossing a street near her home as she walked to church. The driver fled the scene and remains at large as authorities investigate.

Canton Lilly Kauffmann Glenwood

Trimble Masonic Lodge Holds Annual Thanksgiving Banquet

The Trimble Masonic lodge hosted its Thanksgiving banquet at the Methodist church basement with 200 attendees. Guests included D. S. Cary of Valley Falls Walter Dankle of Delaware and many Millfield Athens and Chauncey residents. The event featured 16 turkeys and a notably decorated Linza Morris cake.

Trimble Navy James Mackie Millfield P. H. McKinley G. J. Fierce H. J. Parker W. H. Hyde Jessie A. Kasler Nellie Sands W. B. Johnson Athens Jacksonville Trimble Masons Linza Morris

War surplus artillery equips U S for larger army

Major General William J. Snow reports in Washington that the United States now has sufficient artillery and materiel to equip a large army for potential conflict. He notes leftovers from the war and praises Army mules over horses for reliability and efficiency in a future mobilization.

Washington United States Wm. J. Snow Snow Coun Ccc Acecscess U .S

Home remedy for catarrh and deafness headline

Advertisement urges sufferers of catarrh and head noises to treat at home with Parmint based formula. It claims relief after other treatments failed and notes dramatic hearing restoration examples. Instructions describe mixing Parmint with hot water and sugar and taking a tablespoon four times daily.

Eddie ODonnell Dies After Speedway Crash

Eddie O Donnell, noted automobile racer, died in Los Angeles after injuries from the speedway accident that occurred yesterday. The death brings the casualty toll from the event to one confirmed.

Los Angeles Eddie O'Donnell

California Figs Label Claims Safe Child Health Benefits

A consumer note directs buyers to search for the name California on fig packages for assurance of a harmless remedy. It emphasizes a good taste and suggests following full bottle directions to aid a child's stomach liver and bowels.

California

Dope On Season Not So Worse In Eastern Football Dope

A post season dope bucket links Ohio University to Bethany College and Carnegie Tech, showing Ohio beat Bethany, Bethany beat Carnegie Tech, and Carnegie Tech beat W. and J. College. The chain suggests Ohio could beat Carnegie Tech and Tech could upset W. and J. The dope also notes Bethany beat Carnegie Tech but lost to W. and J., altering potential outcomes for West Virginia.

Ohio University Bethany College Carnegie Tech Carnegie Ech W. & J. College Ohio Bethany

What Is the Matter With That Child Pepto-Mangan Ad

A vintage advertisement urges using Gude's Pepto Mangan to revive pale and thin children. It claims the tonic improves color, energy, and vigor, available in liquid or tablet form with the "Gude's" name on packaging.

Gude

South Canaan Baptist Church Revival Announced

Sunday school at 1 30 P M and preaching at 2 30 by Rev H C Smith of Athens. Revival begins Monday night November 29 with services at 7 00 each evening. Hearty welcome to all.

South Canaan Baptist Church H. C. Smith Athens

Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Relief From Indigestion

An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as instant relief for indigestion gas acidity and stomach distress after meals. It claims powerful fast acting results with minimal cost at drug stores.

Pape

Self Defense Claimed in Kentucky Death

Herbert Wigger of Covington Kentucky said he had to kill Ben Ortman in self defense after Ortman ran at him with a butcher knife. Wigger, 21, was jailed in Covington on murder charges following the Thursday night shooting witnessed by Alma Williams Ortman’s ex wife.

Cincinnati Ortman Herbert Wigger Covington Kentucky Ben Ortman Wigger Alma Williams

Universal Fuel Company forms in Columbus noting Nelsonville links

A news item from Columbus dated November 26 reports the Universal Fuel Company with ties to Nelsonville and listed figures including D. N. Postlewaite J. W. Bricker and R. G. Martin among others in a $100 000 venture.

Columbus Universal Fuel Company Nelsonville D. N. Postlewaite J. W. Bricker R. G. Martin

Captain Harry Randall crew safe after barge John Randall sunk

Kingston Ontario reports Captain Harry Randall and crew on the steam barge John Randall survived a big storm. The little coal carrier was sunk off the Ducks as it sought shelter during the November 17 storm.

Kingston Ont Harry Randall John Randall

Hypo-Cod Booster Claims Amid Autocade Fatalities

A wobbly advertisement touts Earle's Hypo-Cod tonic with testimonials from Mrs. W. L. Barns of Columbus and others. Separately in Los Angeles Eddie O'Donnell suffers a near fatal crash in a Speedway race that killed Gaston Chevrolet and Lyalls Jolls, with Chevrolet acclaimed national champion.

Earle Los Angeles Calif Eddie O‘donnell Gaston Chevrolet Lyalls Jolls O’donnell O'Donnell Chevrolet John Bresnan Gaston Chevrolet Brothers Rascar Sarles Eddie Miller Eddie Hearne

Double Wreck Claims Lives Near Toronto

In York suburb Ontario a derailment accident involving an east bound Grand Trunk passenger train struck by a freight train left four bodies recovered and many injured. Six coaches derailed when sideswiped by a switch engine. a west bound freight plowed into wrecked cars before signals activated. William E. Gregg of Milwaukee was among the injured.

Cee Toronto Ontario Grand Trunk York William E. Gregg Milwaukee

Poles Pledge to Halt Campaign Against Lithuania

Warsaw dispatches report Poland will end General Zeligowski's campaign against Lithuania and assume responsibility for the irregulars. The pledge comes as Poland commits to stop military actions in the region and place the affair under League of Nations scrutiny.

London Poland League of Nations Zeligowski Lithuania Warsaw

G A R Regular Meeting Noted for Saturday

G A R attention announces a regular meeting scheduled for Saturday at 1 o'clock. Eli Roush P C.

Eli Roush P. C

Doorn Report on Kasserine Victoria Rally

The former Kasserine, Auguste Victoria, spoke with her children today in Doorn. Physicians expect her to rally from illness as Prince Adelbert and the former crown prince departed Doorn.

Doorn Auguste Victoria Prince Adelbert

Anti-Red Move Starts in France

Reports said President Miller of France plans a world wide anti bolsheviki conference to combat the soviet government. The conference was to be called for Paris in December. A Canadian yak cross with Galloway cattle is being developed at an Alaska government farm to improve stock.

France Riga Millerand Paris Government Alaska

Hog Prescription Brought Riches for Missouri Hog Farmer

Mr. Pete Wing of Hawk Point Missouri says Dr Gear Hog Prescription increased hog gains. He reports hogs fed heavily for a month averaged 2.5 pounds daily profit and sold at seven months ten days old. Dr LeGear, veteran veterinarian, claims the remedy clears worms purifies blood and boosts flesh with less feed.

Pete Wing Hawk Point Dr.Gear

Church Notes and Epworth Gatherings at Plains Millfield Sugar Creek

The Plains notes list Sunday school at 9 30 with preaching at 10 30 and Epworth League at 6 30. Millfield reports same schedule with class meeting and Epworth League 6 30. Sugar Creek also shows 9 30 Sunday school and 6 30 evening services. A British inventor touts a three wheeled car combining auto stability with motorcycle flexibility.

V. Ahlbrand the Plains Millfield Sugar Creek

Crops in French Regions Expected to Exceed Prewar Levels

A cable received today reports that this year’s crops in the invaded regions of France will surpass prewar production. The note indicates agricultural gains despite wartime disruption and notes optimism for postwar recovery.

New York France

Rheumatism Linked to Tiny Bloodborne Germs

An advertising claim states rheumatism stems from bloodborne disease germs. It promotes S S S as a blood purifier that cleanses the blood and removes the germs, offering genuine relief and solicits free medical literature from a Georgia address.

S.S.S S S.S Seite

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