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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1919

Page

6

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Women

A collection of testimonials from women across the United States praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief of female ailments. Respondents claim restored health during midlife, renewed energy, and improved work capacity, attributing benefits to the remedy's herbal formula.

Spokane Wash Lydia E. Pinkham Martha Connor Mansfield Abilene Texas Mary Chamberlain St

Olive Tablets Claim Anti-Fibrok Health Benefit

An obscure message touts Olive Tablets as a remedy for bowel issues and general wellness. It mentions combining vegetables with olive oil and implies support from a named individual, though the text is garbled and promotional in nature.

Gore Throat or Mouth Tod Be a Safe Passage

An unclear OCR fragment notes a health warning about throat and mouth passage and how air and drink affect breathing. It mentions a serious infection possibility and cautions on symptoms that indicate danger. The readable text emphasizes the need to seek care for throat or mouth issues affecting breathing.

Advised For Rose And Hay Fever

A Kentucky pharmacist reports a simple remedy for rose and hay fever that reduces attacks to mildness within a day or less. He prescribes mentholized arine mixed in a pint of boiled water, taken daily and sniffed twice daily, with one ounce vials available at pharmacies.

Kentucky

SENRECO TOOTH P Paste Promises White Teeth

An advert touts SENRECO TOOTH P paste claiming rapid whitening and gum health benefits. It promises filmy coating removal and relief from pyorrhea, endorsed as used by thousands of dentists and available at drug stores for 85 cents.

Before and After a Centerville Bride’s Quiet Unrest

A journal reveals Ann Ferrow’s inner conflict on the eve of her wedding to Jim Salsberg. She loves him and envisions a home and partnership, yet fears losing personal ambition and self expression. She contemplates marriage’s duties and a future in Center ville. The entry ends with a pledge to become Jim’s wife.

Jim Ann Ferrow Jim Salsberg Centerville

Heart and Home Problems and Unhappy Wife Letters

A teen girl seeks guidance on coping with school teasing and self-consciousness while another wife describes an abusive marriage. Mrs Thompson advises resilience through education, services to others, and reading about Alice Freeman Palmer, and then urges the wife to leave and divorce the abusive husband for independence and support.

Mrs. Thompson Doris Alice Freeman Palmer

Zanesville tale of gas relief through Dreco medicine

A Zanesville resident recounts relief from stomach gas and heart sensation after using Dreco. He credits improved sleep, regular bowels, reduced backache, and better digestion, praising Dreco as life saving. The ad notes Dreco’s broad claims and The Cline Pharmacy Co. endorsement. An English inventor touts a blueing laundry soap.

Zanesville John PD Spinks Jackson St Cline Pharmacy Co

Local Notables and Visits Highlight Athens Area

Neew Marshfield residents and guests frequent Athens with business calls and social visits. E L Wilson and S N Hunter visited Athens Thursday. Mrs Floyd Beverage guests of sister Julia Johnson. Christina Pierce improves after illness. Fred Herron visits relatives in Athens. Rock Hysell visits Chauncey. Harvey and Thos Hamilton from Chauncey called. Rev Dabritz moves family from Carbondale. Large crowd at W M Dixon shower with gifts. Mrs Dixon visiting father W H Townsend in Meeigs county. Dr Harper of Coolville visits. Enzie Jones, schoolteacher, guest in Athens. Mrs T L Sanders returns from Athens. Mrs Peter Winning and Miss Forrest Nanna attend Athens play. Pearl Shanks and Athens R D family shop in town. Charles Barker returns to Columbus after visit. Gertrude Brewer attends teachers meeting at The Plains.

E. L. Wilson S. N. Hunter Athens Floyd Beverage Julia Johnson Christina Pierce Fred Herron Rock Hysell Chauncey T. R. Hamilton Harvey Thos. Hamilton Rev. Dabritz Carbondale W. M. Dixon Dixon W. H. Townsend Meeigs County Dr. Harper Coolville Enzie Jones Friends T. L. Sanders Peter Winning Forrest Nanna Pearl Shanks Athens R. D Charles Barker Columbus Gertrude Brewer the Plains

Athens Journal Moves to Hunt Property

The Athens Journal will relocate this week to new quarters in the Hunt property beside its current location. Messrs. Craig and Harris are congratulated on their removal and the move on the farm two miles northwest of Athens.

Athens Athens Journal Hunt Messrs Craig and Harris

Garden tales and fashion notes in a bustling community page

Mrs Lucy Moorhead recounts two crops of potatoes on Franklin Ave this year while local women tailors predict thinner skirts this fall. A district women's club held a novel auction with men on the block and wives bidding. Dopesters tire of Red Sox chatter and substitute quirky stats including buckshot in a paper bag.

Lucy Moorhead Franklin Ave

Zemo Antiseptic Lotion Promises Quick Eczema Relief

An advertisement stresses ZEMO antiseptic liquid for itching and eczema with a 35c sample or 1.00 dollar bottle. It claims fast healing, no grease or stain, and suitability for children. Sold by E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland Ohio.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland, O

Lands to be leased as oil boom hits Mineral

Twenty years ago in Mineral Ohio Oil Company and Athens prospectors vie for leases as every acre is sought. Politics takes a back seat while oil dominates talk. The marriage of John H. Gillett and Emma L Brown occurred yesterday at 2 pm at the home of Rev. Cyrus Rose.

Eildom Ohio Oil Company Athens John H. Gillett Emma L., Brown Cyrus Rose Gillett

Road improvement on Green Run aids travelers

The road near the school building on Green Run has been graded and covered with ashes and cinders. The improvement is described as much needed and will benefit many travelers on this heavily used route.

Green Run

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