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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1919
Page
8
Rheumatic Rinks proclaims Neutrone Prescription as a cure for rheumatism gout and neuralgia claiming internal blood purifying effects lasting relief instead of temporary fixes. Sold by McKee Drug Co and leading druggists everywhere.
An old newspaper ad urges immediate use of Dr King’s New Discovery for croup and cold symptoms. It touts relief from coughs throat pain and phlegm with a family remedy note and high quality bottle imagery.
London November 28 Com mons is ready to welcome Lady Nancy Astor the first woman member with open arms. Anticipating the Vis countess election when the formal Sutton division vote is announced today at Plymouth the commoners have allocated a room overlooking a terrace as a boudoir sitting room for the first lady M P
The official result of the November 15 by election to succeed her husband in the House of Commons is to be announced today from Plymouth town hall. Nancy Langhorne Astor, American born, long famed as the Gibson girl, was virtually conceded and Plymouth prepares a holiday for the formal reading of the vote.
Coolville Class No 8 of the M FB 8S met to elect a teacher and officers. L M Chapman chosen as teacher replacing B L Pilcher who led the class for about four years. Pilcher ready to move to Bowling Green Ohio. W F Kampf elected president S T McBride vice president W B Roberts secretary treasurer. Rally day reported 61 attendees. attendance last Sunday 31. Sympathy sent to J P Duncan on wife’s death. Community notices follow. Farmers Institute set for December 1-2 at I O O F Hall with speakers and program. all invited.
An advertisement extols Begg's Mustarine as a non blistering heat remedy with concentrated triple heat extract. It claims effective relief for inflammation and congestion without blistering, noting the box contains the strongest non blistering heat.
Family gatherings highlight Thanksgiving in Stewart and nearby towns. Guy Pierce and mother Mrs. Ella Pierce spend the holiday with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. F. I. Bean host guests including Merwin Bryson and Isaac Brewer with Mary Pearcy. Uncle Thomas Copeland visits in Hamden. Dr. Fred Finsterwald and family visit J. H. Finsterwald in North Lewisburg. Carl Stewart returns home for Thanksgiving.
In Scranton Pennsylvania James Calguire 28 a returned soldier will marry his widowed stepmother Josephine Calguire 24. James will become stepfather to four stepsiblings.
Oklahoma City bootblacks marched out after quick organization demanding a six day work week and wage rise from ten to fifteen dollars. The walkout affects local shiners and shoe service workers.
An advertisement touts Begy s Mustarine as the world s quickest pain killer containing real yellow mustard. It claims overnight relief for chest colds sore throat neurialgia neuritis lumbago and topical use for sprains strains swelling soreness and stiff joints. Sold in a yellow box with a money back option advertised at 30 and 60 cents by S. C. Wells & Co LeRoy New York.
An old advertisement touts Houstonia as a home remedy for joint pain and aching muscles. The copy promises fast relief through a gentle massage and claims antiseptic benefits for cuts bruises burns and sore spots. It advertises House-tone-e-ah The Original Jones Liniment with Dr Jones pictured on the label and lists prices and sizes.
People nationwide praise Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion and constipation relief. The ad promises benefits to those who try them and urges trial for positive results.
The Hocking River crested at nineteen feet two inches at East Bridge Thursday night with swift, muddy water inundating parts of Athens and nearby areas. Water receded by morning. no buildings upstream were swept away and trains continued to run on schedule.
Local residents and relatives including Charley Wharff, Adelia Linscott, Wells Vandyke, Hugh Stephenson, and Henry Ogg visit and host in Glouster Canaanville Nelsonville Millfield and Chauncey. Travelers include Holt Stephenson Isaac Price and Al McCune with numerous family gatherings noted.
Twenty years ago on a Thursday in November 1899 the Luhrig Coal Co at the mining village of Daleton operated day and night to fulfill unfilled orders. Coal from Daleton goes to Cincinnati markets with strong demand. The village plans electricity for homes with one light per house at no extra rent. Local items note Epworth League service led by Herbert Beckler, Irwin Merwin visiting, and John P. Blackwood's trip to New York City to visit Wert Leland.
Pupils of public school number 126 bid farewell to their janitor for life after he used an extinguisher to quell a fire that threatened to force a long vacation. The case drew attention to safety and disciplinary actions within the district.
An old advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs as a child laxative claiming it removes poisons from stomach, liver and bowels. The copy emphasizes health benefits and uses urgent language to appeal to parents.
A marketing pitch claims taking Pape's Cold Compound every two hours clears a severe cold with two or three doses. The ad promises quick relief of nasal congestion headaches and other grippe symptoms and notes a low cost. The second item reports U S control of the Philippine Islands increasing lighthouse numbers from 29 to 151.
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