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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1920
Page
2
A Johnstown reader testifies Nerv Worth steadies a long troubled stomach and nerves. He and his wife report relief from rheumatic pains after use, praising the remedy and noting a money back guarantee if no benefit after the first bottle. Sold by McKee Drug Co and leading druggists.
A newly introduced combined excavating and loading machine is described as doing the work of twenty men using hand tools. It promises greater efficiency and speed in earthmoving tasks, marking a notable shift in heavy equipment operations.
A watch is mounted behind a magnifying glass on a stand to read a 4a time. The contraption fixed at a desk supports the watch for clarity and visibility.
Fifty years after its introduction Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is praised as a dependable non alcoholic tonic for stomach and blood. A Lorain reader testifies it lifts run down vitality and purifies blood, with Mrs Elizabeth Thompson endorsing its effects and urging trials from Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel Buffalo NY.
In Dayton on October 8 a senate investigation disclosed that in 1916 a citizen group raised 37000 to back James M Cox for governor to aid flood conservation. The funds were later reimbursed from the Dayton flood prevention committee, with payments masked as employee food prevention wages.
Chicago breweries and about 1000 saloons confront possible confiscation as cases reach Federal Judge Lands. Internal Revenue Collector Harry W. Mager says brewers produced 3 1 2 percent beer sold by saloons and that wartime taxes were unpaid under an old act giving government seizure power.
X rays are now used in Ceylon pearl fisheries to detect pearls inside oysters without opening and killing them. The method helps preserve valuable oysters as many shells show no pearl. Early trials showed false positives removed, while those with pearls become visible, potentially preventing extinction of the prized oysters.
Governor Cox on the stump in Kentucky asserts the senatorial oligarchy seeks absolute control of the Supreme Court alongside the presidency and Congress. He predicts four vacancies in four years and accuses Republican leaders of pushing for four reactionary judges. Bainbridge Colby counters, framing Cox as rallying progressives in 1912.
Michael Coombs terrified Broadway by barking like a dog to clear his throat. The incident drew startled reactions from performers and audience members during the show.
Dreco claims to ease backache and constipation and relieve gas in the stomach as well as quiet nerves. John Call, long time Athens County road superintendent, reports improved kidney function, steadier sleep, better appetite, and regular bowel movements after using Dreco sold by The Cline Pharmacy in Athens.
Gertha May Lewellyn Saylor born August 29, 1880 in Clinton county Ohio died October 2 1920 in Athens county aged 40 years one month and three days of heart failure. She married Edward Saylor September 6 1902 and they had five children Walter Erma Harley Kent Lena who survive along with her husband her father two brothers Marion and Ira and half brother Arthur. A devoted Christian, she joined the Airline Christian church in youth and lived a faithful life. A card of thanks from Edward Saylor and children thanks friends neighbors Rev Mareh singers and floral donors.
A pocket sized hard rubber Hyomet Inhaler uses a few drops of Hyomet antiseptic to treat catarrh bronchitis and sore throat. The Australian eucalyptus formula is described as pleasant to breathe and guaranteed to end symptoms or money back. Sold by druggists everywhere.
Mrs. Speaker, mother of Cleveland Indians manager Tris Speaker, arrived with a Texas nephew to watch his team play the Brooklyn Dodgers. She expressed confidence that Tris cannot lose as the Indians chase the world championship amid a train wreck near Oklahoma briefly interrupting their journey.
Selina Yocum Davis died September 7 1920 aged 76 5 12 at home after a long illness. She wife of Perry Davis born April 25 1844 daughter of James and Sarah Yocum mother of eight children and a longtime M E church member at Utica. Her surviving children include Sarah Clark Hanley W John E Frank P Catherine Metcalf Chester H Iona E Oscar and James R Davis.
Diamond Dyes claims easy directions to diamond-dye worn clothing and fabrics in any material. It urges women to ask druggists for the Diamond Dyes Color Card for guidance on rich fadeless colors.
Chicago reports a bumper corn crop with high quality, erasing expected farmer profits. Grain expert B. W. Snow warned of heavy losses for corn growers as prices panick and margins shrink after a record harvest.
A farmer notes that a temporary wheat price slump is due to market wobble. He expects demand to rise, predicting wheat will command high figures again before the next crop is planted. The discussion mentions wages for farm hands and general production costs as factors.
An old home remedy Sage Tea and Sulphur is offered in Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. The ad promises natural darkening of faded or gray hair with a glossy, attractive look after regular use, available at drug stores at low cost.
Local food dealers report higher freight and express charges on oysters from Baltimore exceeding 25 percent, with transport costs passed to consumers. They note wages for labor have not risen, canning tin is costly, and prices may not drop soon similar to Henry Ford’s note.
Neighborly tale recalls a man near death from stomach issues who recovered after taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad claims the product clears catarrhal mucus in the intestinal tract and relieves stomach liver and intestinal ailments. It promises a money back guarantee and cites McKee Drug Co. as a supplier.
Mrs Nicholas Longworth Alice Roosevelt will visit Athens and meet local women at the home of Mrs Thomas R Biddle 29 Park Place from 3 to 5 pm Saturday October 9. She will greet small groups briefly due to the large turnout.
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