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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
7
Houstonia liniment claims to ease joint twinges and throbs by penetrating to the cause and offering quick relief. It promotes antiseptic healing for cuts, bruises, burns, and sore spots with a trial size and full bottle available from Dr Jones Co based in Charleston, O.
An old advertisement argues catarrhal deafness stems from Eustachian tube inflammation. It claims a constitutional treatment can restore tube function and hearing, offering one hundred dollars for proof of cure and advertising a catarrh medicine sold by FP Cheney and Co of Toledo.
Retired farmer Dennis McElwain is killed in a fall from a scaffold in Xenia. The accident causes a broken neck and fatal injuries.
Union meeting in Athens discussed Girl Scout Week October 25 to November 2. Athens has 110 Scouts and few active Ohio troops due to lack of leaders. a nationwide associate members drive funds scout expansion and secretary positions. Maria Grover organizes. Mayme Hutchinson chairs local drive. Bertha Bridgman finance. J Maurice Hyde publicity. E W Chubb speakers.
The Plains residents share visits with neighbors and relatives across towns. Local families welcome guests including Miss Jennie Finney, Hugh, and many travelers from Chauncey, Trenton, Athens, Nelsonville, and Glouster. The Plains Junior High held a Weiner roast at the Cheadle farm with outdoor games and activities.
Attorney General Palmer asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the California Association Raisin Company of Fresno to determine if it violates anti-trust law by maintaining more than fair and reasonable prices for its products. Palmer cannot prosecute farm associations.
The notice lists several couple pairs with ages and occupations: Richard H. Blake 21 farmer of Reedsville with Mamie G. Young 21? of Coolville. Jay Gessell 28 salesman of Gloucester with Bess Cunningham 19 nurse of Athens R. PD. D. Watson Lee 50 railroader of Logan with Agnes M. Radford 52 of Albany. Justice Helwig Ralph E. Gillilan 22 mechanic and Gertrude Lake 20 of Coolville. Floyd Barker 22 miner of Athens R. Db. 6 with Rachel Michael 21 of Athens. Rev. Roberts.
Advert says Tiz bath relieves corns callouses bunions and sore feet instantly. It claims swelling and burning fade, feet feel happy and ready to dance after using a 25 cent box bought at drug or department stores.
The bulletin explains the Bessemer process origins and improvements from Kelley’s early observations to Bessemer’s converter. It notes the rivalry with Danish, Swedish, and Scottish innovators and the key fixes of air control and manganese addition to produce strong steel.
Thick gleamy tresses are revived by Danderine, a stimulating tonic sold at drug or toilet counters. It claims to refresh scalp, stop dandruff, and restore color, vigor, and abundance, urging immediate purchase.
A detailed account of the Bessemer steelmaking process describes the furnace operation from initial flame to molten iron flow and lining repairs. It notes the large scale production rate, and compares Bessemer steel usage with open hearth steel as ore phosphorus content influenced method preference. A forthcoming bulletin will cover open hearth production.
Ohio River readings show Point Bridge at 4.9 feet and falling, Herr's Island 5.3 feet stationary, Davis Island 9.1 stationary, Beaver Dam rising to 8, Parkersburg up to 11, and Point Pleasant at 6.6 rising as of Oct 1.
The John Hancock high school held its first chapel service of the year with readings by Principal Comstock and faculty addresses. Seniors presented a large silk flag to the assembly, symbolizing faith in the class of today and the future, as the school celebrated patriotism and unity with a final song.
Flower lovers feel effects of a federal horticultural board quarantine begun June 1 restricting imports of greenhouse azaleas boxwoods evergreens perennial plants hydrangeas orchids and many rose varieties plus bulbs except lilies narcissi hyacinths tulips and crocuses excluding gladioli tuberous begonias freesias gloxinias bulbous irises and tuberoses. Domestic propagation may be possible later but conditions and labor costs hinder growth.
Columbus cites a shift in toy making with Germany losing grip on the American market. George Bessner, manager in a major department store, notes American and Japanese toys now rival German products in quality and price. He adds that many German toys lingered worn on docks after the war and may not sell this Christmas.
The passage contrasts hand made mechanical toys of lower grade with American preference for mass produced items. Germans devote time to tinkering with small toys that may sell for 25 cents to 1 dollar, while Americans push for manufacturing toys by machinery, transforming tin into finished toys at the other end.
In Camden New Jersey on October 1 James Whiting a Black man was jailed awaiting trial for an assault on white Mary Motsey. Officials planned a private trial to avoid mob action after Whiting was captured in a swamp nineteen miles east following a nighttime pursuit. He allegedly confessed.
Mrs. C. M. McGill, 81, recalls learning to spell from The Messenger as a child. She married at sixteen, has read the paper since, and grew up in Athens county. Her father Moses Matheny was sheriff and a prominent Mason. she has lived at 729 Chestnut street in Nelsonville forty five years and attended M E Sunday school since age four.
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