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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1919
Page
2
The copy promotes Cascarets as a safe, overnight remedy for constipation and related ailments. It claims quick relief without liver or bowel harm from harsh laxatives, removes toxins without effort, strengthens bowel muscles, and emphasizes low cost and easy use.
The Ohio Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations holds the 27th annual child welfare conference in Cincinnati October 30 to November 1 at the Hotel Lexington. Key speakers include Fr Woolley of Cincinnati, Dr Heart of Columbus, Edith Campbell of the United States, C V Williams state welfare director, and J H Francis head of schools.
Akron reports two additional common judges will assume duties in the city. Portege Rubber Co plans a $200,000 addition to its Barberton facility, signaling expansion.
Bayer on Genuine Aspirin proclaims safety and directions with the Bayer Cross symbol on package and tablets. The medicine, trusted by physicians for over teen years, relieves cold head and tooth aches earache and neuralgia. A small tin box of twelve tablets costs a few cents, with larger packages sold by druggists.
Tourists spot a water turtle in a persistent mud hole north of Chauncey. A reader suggests signs reading No fishing allowed. Reds' four-run rally ends the World Series for the Sox, with bettors paying steep prices. The Messenger ends its baseball extra and reports Athens real estate changes while noting rain detours between Athens and Nelsonville.
The Nash Republican club met at the armory with Judge J. M. Wood and L. A. Koons invited to speak. General C. H Grosvenor is set to address the club Saturday night. The Pallas Club began its annual program studying American authors with Mrs. Gist as hostess. Mrs. Schwefel presided. C. B. Henderson, a local druggist, has sold his Washington, D. C. shop and may return to business here. Canton Ohio reports Miss Martha Guling, a Maximo teacher struck by lightning September 9, died at Mercy Hospital. another teacher and several pupils were injured but recovered.
Dr. Irma E. Voigt, dean of women at Ohio University, travels to Wheeling West Virginia for a Y W C A conference Oct 8 11 as a guest. She was named an advisory member of the national Y W C A board for Ohio and West Virginia and the program features members with overseas service.
Abraham L Ringman petitions the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio for partition of three described land tracts in Troy area including 125 acres 80 acres and 60 acres with detailed metes bounds. Defendants Eunice Batchelder Bingman Sarah Batchelder Ringman Ward Batchelder receive notice and must answer by December 1 1919.
In Washington, Senator Nelson argues against protests by capitalists opposing Japan's growth in Asia. He asserts Shantung should return to China, praises Japan's progress since Commodore Perry, and contends a developed Orient benefits the West. He warns against anti treaty fears and favors Japan's expansion in the Far East.
The Tribune corrects that Harry Cooper Goodspeed, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Goodspeed of 181 North Grand Avenue and formerly of Athens, has been promoted in the navy from engineman second class to engineman first class. He serves on the U.S. Santa Rosa and has crossed the Atlantic several times and visited Paris during the war. His twin brother recently returned from service and works at a silk mill. Government sugar consumption per capita is rising faster than population.
Miss Pearl Lewis of Portsmouth Ohio describes relief from constipation nervousness and kidney pain after taking Trutona claiming it improves sleep digestion and overall strength. The ad touts Trutona as a mild laxative and tonic now being sold in Athens by Cline Pharmacy Co with broad claims of aiding pneumonia colds and related ailments.
A testimonial from a patient who suffered constant stomach pain and could not work praises Mayor's Wonderful Remedy for curing intestinal ailments. The simple preparation is claimed to remove catarrhal mucus and ease inflammation, with a money back guarantee after one dose. McKee Drug Co.
Joseph Nelson a 34 year old baker from Glouster and Martha Kioh 27 from Trimble are listed alongside Edwin P Carpenter 26 brakeman from Glouster R D 4 and Benta M McDonald 21 of Trimble R D 1 Everett Smith 19 miner from The Plains and Mary Shea 20 clerk of Nelsonville R D 2 Wm C Wood 22 laborer from Haydenville and Ellen Dailey 17 of Nelsonville.
Enos Halbert of Paoli Indiana reports severe nightly coughing from a fall cold eased entirely by Foley's Honey and Tar. The advertisement touts soothing relief and loosened phlegm. It also describes a European invention fireman's helmet that streams water to surround the wearer with a curtain.
Floodwood lost to Orbiston 6 to 4 in a loosely played game. C. Simmons and Six starred in a key defensive double play and two base hits by Day and C. Simmons highlighted Floodwood’s efforts. The lengthy box score lists players from Floodwood and Orbiston with plays, errors, and pitching details.
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