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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1921

Page

6

No-To-Bac Helps Break Tobacco Habit

No-To-Bac claims to curb cravings with a tablet that ends nicotine desire. The ad promises relief from smoking or chewing urges and offers a money back guarantee if cravings persist.

Adventures of a Union Soldier After Escape and Return

A Union soldier recounts a perilous escape from Confederate territory, crossing Greenbrier river and Gauley River, dodging Confederate riders, reaching Charleston headquarters, and receiving fresh uniforms and a furlough. He later reunites with family, visits Mrs. Fletcher and meets Jennie Mayhugh, beginning a long correspondence.

Greenbriar Nicholas Gauley Bridge Gauley River Altho Charleston

Catarrhal Deafness Remedy Promises Quick Relief

A vintage remedy claims to overcome catarrhal deafness and nasal congestion. It prescribes a preparation mixed with 2 water and sugar, taken as a tablespoon four times daily to ease head noises and restore breathing.

Harmony Hill Apples and Local Trades Report

Apples in Harmony Hill area bring good prices as farmers report harvest progress. Local residents visitions include T J Foster and son Milo with M L Cornes, and families of Noland Foster Hill and Livingston. A Little Hocking ball game beat Lacing 16 to 3, while a Cubs team hosted by Dr A K Walker lost 6 to 5. Nearby storm disrupted fair attendance and caused damage near Newberry Ridge. R R Hueston sold an orchard to John A Warner, the local apple buyer.

T. J. Foster Milo M. L. Cornes H. Noland Little Hocking Millard Foster V. VY. Hill G. K. Thorp Torch Tom Foster David Livingston L. Hocking Vincent James Carpenter Earl J. C. Coggeshall

Skin Benefits of Purifying Blood With S S S

An advertisement touts S S S as a blood purifier to treat skin diseases like eczema and boils. It claims waste products cause eruptions and promises to cleanse the blood, with a free illustrated booklet and medical advice offered by Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta.

Swift Specific Co S. S. S. Laboratory Atlanta, Ga

Final Estimates Made on Streets

City council approved final estimates for paving Byard and Maple streets. Mariner and Sams completed the work fast. Byard street cost 18878.55 with the city covering most costs plus sidewalks walls and storm sewer. Maple street cost 4330.40 to be paid by property owners. Ten percent of each contract is retained for a year.

Byard Maple Streets Mariner and Sams Byard Street Maple Street

Popeye Diapepsin Ad Claims Fast Stomach Relief

An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as quick relief for sour, gaseous upset, indigestible meals, and fermentation in the stomach. It promises five minute relief and notes a large case costs sixty cents in drug stores, urging regular use to prevent indigestion.

Pape

Community Notes From Nelsonville and Nearby

Floodwood families and neighbors attend Eagles supper in Nelsonville. Local residents visit Athens and Sugar Creek. hospital return for Frank Gaskin noted. Edna Simmons birthday party draws young folks. Various errands, movie outings, and visits by Boggs, Lanning, and Holmes families reported. Rolland Bailey recovers from diphtheria at home.

Charles Canter Mary George Ossman James Nelsonville Willilam Hammond Zanesville Will Lewis Clyde Beal Frank Crane W. B. Haines Dorothy Hazel Homes Annie Reynolds Albert Boggs Athens Harry Bittner Murray City W. D. Holmes Calvin Lanning Elgin Lanning Reuben Lanning Elzie Bailey

Canaan Township PTA Highlights School Improvements

Canaan township Parent-Teacher Association met October 6 in the High school building with large turnout and a program by local students. Ralph Dinsmoor urged cleaning and beautifying grounds, repairing walks, painting outbuildings, and improving the water supply. The group thanked the board of education for past year's work as every school building in the township received upgrades including painting, repairs, new furnace at the Canaanville high school.

Canaanville Canaan Township Parent-Teacher Association Ralph Dinsmoor Board of Education Canaan

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co safety reserve notice

The Buckeye State Building and Loan Co announces its reserve and surplus fund exceeds 525000 dollars as a safeguard for depositors. The fund covers potential losses and guarantees safety, with 5 percent interest on on time deposits and business by mail welcomed at Rankin Building, 22 West Gay Street, Columbus.

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co Rankin Bidg West Gay St Columbus

County PTA Members Shine in Ohio Ranking

County news notes Guy Dinsmoor spoke on truancy and school conditions stressing teacher parent cooperation. Officers elected: President Mrs Willard Walton, Vice President Mrs Ralph Wilson, Secretary Mrs Theodore M Crawford, Treasurer Mr G C Sutton. Canaan PTA ranks 19th in Ohio and first in Athens county with 191 members. Next meeting October 20 and every two weeks on Thursday evenings.

Guy Dinsmoor Willard Walton Ralph Wilson Theodore M. Crawford G. C. Sutton Ohio Canaan Athens County

Should Take to Robbing on Big Scale Instead

Columbus judge sentences Robert McHenry to an indeterminate term in the penitentiary after he burglarized Michael Connelley's home on May 28 and loot totaling 11 cents was recovered.

Columbus Robert McHenry Michael Connelley Duncan Common Pleas Court

Diamond Dyes Promise Simple Home Color Upgrades

The Diamond Dyes brand touts easy home dyeing for wool silk linen cotton and blends with a guarantee of no streaking fading or running. It claims two generations of consumer trust and appeals to women renewing wardrobes draperies and household fabrics.

Wife Helps Elect Hubby After Years of Pain

Woman credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with curing her husband after severe right side pain and a year in bed. She says the remedy relieved stomach and intestinal issues and helped him work to win the last election. The ad cites McKee Drug Co. in Athens and Gem Pharmacy in Nelsonville as distributors.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Rally Day Observed at First M. E. Church School

Sunday school at the First M. E. church will mark Rally Day on October 9 with a union opening exercise. Ladies of the Matzzofff class join Class Six for a joint program featuring class choruses and other music. Attendance efforts target four hundred with full class membership urged. all not attending other Sunday schools are invited.

M. E Union

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