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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1919

Page

6

Suffered Seven Years in Pain Recounts Pinkham’s Remedy

Philadelphia woman story claims relief after seven years of back pain and irregularities with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Includes reference to Mrs Margaret Ness and directions to contact Lydia E Pinkham's Medicine Co. for advice.

Philadelphia Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia EB. Pinkham Margaret Ness Hagzard St Lydia E

Rioting Talk Sparks Union Square Debate in Tenement Life

In a New York tenement scene Bernie confronts wage hardship and hunger as Annie shares a riot tale and a socialist view. He muses on low wages, a family of five, and the call for mass action to force change. The pair discuss tenement hunger and a soapbox speaker’s plan to double profits while keeping wages.

Ann Bernard Rafetsky Union Square Annie Bernie Bern Dave Gosh Nance Bob's School Reform School East Side New York City Asinie City Hall

Dear Mrs Thompson Advice Columns on Love and Etiquette

A reader seeks guidance on dating Ford car etiquette writing on office letterhead church contributions and courting after past engagements The adviser covers who enters a car first how to handle letters and whether both should donate at church The column also gives dating tips for rekindling engagement and evaluating remarriage after divorce with guidance from Mrs Thompson.

Mrs. Thompson

Should a Woman Marry a Divorced Partner

A reader counsels patience before marriage to a divorced partner, arguing a year together should reveal character and that the ex-wife poses no likely trouble. A later letter asks if men may wink at passing girls and condemns such behavior as disrespectful and indecent.

Overcoming Catarrhal Deafness with Armint Mixture

Readers advised to visit a druggist for Armint double strength, mix with hot water and sugar, and take a tablespoonful four times daily. The remedy aims to relieve head noises, open nasal passages, ease breathing, and stop mucus drainage, stated as easy, cheap, and pleasant.

Notable visits and moves noted in Delaware and Columbus

Charles Gresdel visits friends in Delaware this week while Pearley Wanali moves into the house vacated by Will Hess. Mr Hess relocates his family to Columbus after leasing his farm for a year. Neighbors visited James Williams on Wednesday evening to recall his birthday and honor his son Leon.

Charles Gresdel Delaware Pearley Wanali Will Hess Mr. Hess Columbus James Williams Leon

Combing Won't Rid Hair Of Dandruff

A reader describes a home remedy using four ounces of ordinary liquidation to dissolve dandruff. Apply at night to scalp, rub in gently, and repeat for several nights. Claims include removal of dandruff and itching, plus hair becoming fluffy glossy and soft.

John Newlon Praises Nerv-Worth Medicine

Mansfield resident John Newlon extols Nerv-Worth after his wife’s long nervous strain and his own dizziness from sunstroke. He credits one bottle for both of them and urges others to try it with a money back offer at McKee’s Drug Store Athens. The tonic is sold by The Hickman and The Gem Pharmacies in Nelsonville.

Tonio Newlon John Newson Mansfield McKee’s Athens Hickman and Gem Pharmacies Nelsonville

Birthday Customs and Visits Highlight Local Socials

Mrs Anna Klingenberg of Columbus visits her sister Mrs Ernest Howard. Friday guests include Mr and Mrs Waldo Buck and son Wayne and others from Columbus visiting Mrs Eleanor Scott. Leroy Nickson returns from Akron. Aaron and Mrs Brown attend a Mike Kinner dance. Fred Buck hosts a birthday party for son Charles. Jasper Hill school gains new paper paint and blinds. Will Hess buys a Jersey cow.

Anna Klingenberg Columbus Ernest Howard Waldo Buck Wayne Wesley Buck Lillie Koehler Leona Buck Eunice Williams Carl Williams Will Hess Arthur McCann Chester Constance Scott Eleanor Scott Cedar Hill Leroy Nickson Akron Golda Brown Lloyd Nickson Jerseyville Aaron Brown Mike Kinner Fred Buck Charles Jasper Hill Jesse Nickson

Hypo-Cod Tonic Praised By Mrs Mayles In Cleveland Ad

Mrs W N Mayles of 2304 KE 97th St Cleveland Ohio lauds Earle s Hypo Cod tonic for restoring strength and appetite after severe exhaustion. She reports gaining weight and better sleep and notes doctors and druggists endorse the product sold by McKee Drug Co and others at 1 20 dollars plus tax.

Searle W. N. Mayles Earle Mrs. Mayles Cleveland Ohio Earle Chemical Company McKee Drug Co

Dual Connections For New Auto Tail Light System

A new automobile tail light kit provides two connections, one for the magneto and one for the battery, enabling integrated power and display. The design targets vintage and modern vehicles seeking reliable, compact wiring compatibility for enhanced lighting.

Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Fietbaurgh Hosts Wide Circle

Mrs. W. H. Fietbaurgh entertained Tuesday for her husband’s birthday with a 10:30 arrival, basket supper at noon, and ice cream in the afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Elza Chalfant and family, Mrs. A. M. Taylor, Mrs. O. S. Waterbaugh and others from Athens Tay lor Ridge Trimble and Jacksonville, with Vir gil Doris and Thelma among the host’s children.

W. H. Fietbaurgh Elza Chalfant Claire and Clifton Trimble A. M. Taylor Clarence Winn Guy Taylor Ridge Joe Mingus Harry Leake Phyllis Helen Stella Truska Bessie Leake Joe Miller Willard McLaughlin This Place Effie Hutchinson Millfield Silas Hooper Jacksonville Virgil Doris Thelma

Miscellaneous shower honors newlyweds McCutcheon

A Monday evening miscellaneous shower at the Leake home toasted Mr. and Mrs. McCutcheon who recently wed. Guests included many local residents from Taylor Ridge Jacksonville and Wellston with games refreshments and well wishes as the couple received many present.

Harry Leake McCutcheon Adaanday Messrs Joe Judson Hersil McClelland James Snyder George Lové Ezra Hoisington Rufus Shafhon Wayne Snyder Ralph Ray Fred McClelland Sam Reeves Elmer Clarence Cartwright Tom McCutcheon Carl Hoisington Ralph Méyhard This Place Fred Heyken William Dalton Francis Lemoine Taylor Ridge Herman Skrotsky Jacksonville George Love Wellston Ed. Cartwright Emmett Eddy Glouster Mack McCutcheon Bessie Lemoine Mayor Caldwell Bert Ray Robert Snyder Millfield Hsra Hoisington Greens Run Sunday School Minnie Maynard Carl Fierce Jesse Bryan Ed. Imes Fred Leake Lévi McCutcheon Dolph Hopscher Ethyl Fierce Orpha Nutter Doris McGee Hollister William Cartwright Herbert Cooley Mt. Carmel

Goggles for Horses Invented to Shield Eyes

Goggles for horses have been invented to protect their eyes from dust. Traces of copper ore are found over almost a third of Chile’s area.

Chile

Drive Catarrh From Blood With Swift Specific

This ad copy urges readers not to suffer catarrh and claims swift results from Swift Specific. It states catarrh travels from nostrils to lungs and advises sending medical questions to the Chief Medical Adviser at 42 Swift Specific Atlanta Ga.

Swift Atelanta

Local residents tout menthol remedy for hay fever relief

An old newspaper item extols a cheap menthol solution for hay fever and rose fever symptoms. It advises dissolving Mentholszead Arcine in a pint bottle with spirits and oil, then gargling and sniffing for two daily doses. It claims the remedy helps many sufferers and costs little.

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