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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
8
A tiny bottle of Freezone promises painless removal of corns and calluses. Apply a few drops to the affected area and the corn or hard skin will detach from the toe skin without pain. Available at drug stores for only a few cents.
A Kentucky druggist endorses a simple remedy claimed to ease rose and hay fever. He says severe cases can become mild within 24 hours and the attack may lessen with weekly treatment. The method: mix one ounce Mentholized Avenue with boiled water and gargle daily while snuffing the nostrils twice daily. Mentholized Arsine sold in one ounce vials at pharmacies.
A health advert touts Senreco Tooth Paste as a fast, affordable way to whiten teeth and improve gum health. It claims to remove film, curb pyorrhea, and banish mouth acidity, noting dentists widely use it and it sells well at 85 cents a large tube.
Ganton reports a Knights of Columbus drive launching to raise one hundred thousand dollars for a new facility described as a lub house. Community leaders and parish volunteers organize fundraisers and outreach to support the goal.
Annie and Bernard Carroll see small wins from wartime work and a rising romance. Annie lands a half-time candy factory job earning four and a half dollars weekly, while Bernard moves into Phillips's post, proving himself and gaining hope. A new chapter unfolds as Janie Hargan marries into the Royce family and Annie reflects on “The People's House” as she walks with her children toward future security.
A reader asks if a young man truly loves her after leaving with other boys and how to handle returning. Mrs Thompson advises writing friendly letters, not asking him back, and notes it was acceptable to go with the others since no engagement exists. Another reader fears losing a friendship by dating his friend. she is urged to stay true and wait for a dedicated suitor. A third asks about marrying at sixteen after a kiss. the adviser urges telling her mother for guidance and states she will not regret seeking parental counsel.
Letters discuss age and marriage prospects for two thirteen year olds seeking acting roles and a eighteen year old asking about hosting company. The reader questions true love and suitability, with guidance indicating youth limits and concern about inappropriate relationships.
Athens resident Capt Riggs aged eighty five shares his recovery from diabetes heart trouble indigestion and constipation after eight months bedridden He credits Dr Parker's Treatment with a dramatic weight gain to 145 pounds and regained vigor This ad notes a money back guarantee and sale at Cline's Pharmacy
A vintage advertisement urges readers to use Tiz foot baths for sore tired aching feet. It claims relief from corns callouses and bunions, promises comfort and even shoe size reduction, and advertises a 25 cent box available at drug or department stores.
Mrs. A. O. Frame hosted by son Dr. Ward A. Frame in Parkersburg. Dora Barth journeys to Athens to visit friends. Local businessmen attend Little Hocking road meeting. another meeting slated October 15 to urge better roads. Various residents travel or relocate, including Starks, Laughlin, and Walden families. Pies auctioned for charity and social events noted.
John Ruth and son Dana joined Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hawk and family for Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Harris hosted Mrs. Jeffries and others. D O Chappel and daughter Ethel visited Colum bus. Sam Jeffers spent the afternoon with Stanley Harris.
An entertainment pie and box social will be held at Jerseyville High School on Friday evening October 1. Attendees include Harmon Chappel of Athens Otis Hawk Rolland Ruth Branch Liggett and Delbert King of Pratts Fork. Everyone is invited.
Mr and Mrs John Bobo and children Mary Ruth Woodrow and Pershing spent Sunday with Elmer McClanahan at Clarks Chapel. The Clesters of Sugar Creek and Will Anthony and son Herbert of Athens visited Elizabeth Poston. Frederick Fulton and Kenneth visited friends in Albany. William Fulton of Jugson visited Elizabeth Poston and her son Herbert. Orestus Fulton and Grove Halbert returned home after visiting sister Jessie Mansfield of Nebraska who recently had a stroke. Zephaniah Fulton of Athens formerly lived here spent a few days.
An advertisement claims a book by Edna TB-81 New York City explains how stopping tobacco use cures nicotine poisoning and improves sleep digestion memory and overall nerve calm. It offers the free booklet on request in plain wrapper and asks readers to share the ad with others.
The text notes a visit by an individual referred to as the guest of his son Orestis of this place, indicating a brief social or familial gathering.
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