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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
6
A home remedy promotes rapid cough relief using Pinex and sugar syrup or alternatives like molasses or honey. It claims instant soothing of air passages and helps thin phlegm. suitable for throat and chest ailments including bronchitis and croup. The Pinex Co offers a 8 ounce bottle with a money back guarantee from Ft Wayne Indiana.
An old ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle liver and bowel aid. It claims 17 years of use by F M Edwards and promotes the olive color tablets as a substitute for calomel, suitable for pale complexions and dull health. The price listed is 15¢ for a container.
A Newburgh resident recounts relief from backache and fatigue after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She reports improved mobility, household ability, and plans to continue use, noting it contains no narcotics and recommending it to others.
A lone bandit robbed an express car of a Canadian Pacific Railway flyer between Swift Current and Moose Jaw, stealing thousands of dollars in a Wednesday heist near Winnipeg.
An employee at Warrensville workhouse fled Saturday with $700 in fines paid by prisoners. Police report no trace of the worker and indicate the money missing along with the staff member.
A pithy maxim advises caution in belief, noting that accepting only flattering information leads to poor wisdom though may yield happiness.
Washington on October 20 reports claim that five railroad barons are seeking to paralyze the national economy. A Cleveland decree threatens embargoes on fuel and food unless terms are met by 6 am October 30. The plan includes staged wage cuts and coordinated strikes across lines, with code telegrams to halt or recall actions.
Ireland Mr and Mrs W E Dunfee were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs S D Root at Stewart. Floyd Shaffer called on S M Bingman and Everett Bingman families. The group, including Donna and Vivian Bingman, visited C W Hornsby and family and Hornsby and others toured Cutler to see George Brandeberry. Dialogues mention Root family gatherings and extended relatives from Athens Mariatta Little Hocking Bartlett and nearby towns.
Will Run Anyhow Galveston bulletin says the International and Northwestern Railroad will use strike breakers to operate trains over its roads if the October 30 strike goes ahead, officials report.
In Birmingham on October 20 defense and prosecution clashed at what is billed as the pivotal stage of the effort to free Reverend Edwin R. Stephenson, the Methodist minister accused of murdering Father James E. B. Coyle, a Catholic priest.
Sunday guests from Wellston included Mr and Mrs Willard Walton and Mr and Mrs Peter Seel. A birthday dinner on October 19 celebrated Mrs Clara Wrights nineteenth birthday. Attendance list names several local families and visitors to Albany Parkersburg and New England. A Lancaster fair attendance and a Stewart game with Plains scoring first 1 to 0 and a season with several defeats noted. A new son born to Mr and Mrs Joe Vieland and a parent teacher meeting announced for October 21 hosted by the high school.
Advertisement notes Grove's BromOQuil Nine Tablets relieve headache by curing the cold. Claims genuine tablets bear EF W Grove signature. Warns to get BromO.
Mrs. Lucy Wood of Athens buys the G W Wingo home and will move soon. Martin Tinker breaks a bone in his arm while cranking Friday. Mr. and Mrs. William Stanley host Mr. and Mrs. John Green from Snowville. Theodore Farrar sells his farm to Harry Dorsey of Athens. M E Church to hold services Sunday October 23 at 2 30 P M with Sunday school at 1 30 Epworth League at 7 00 led by Urban Parker. Song practice at 6 30 addressed to all interested in singing.
H M Chadwick of Urbana Illinois, a locomotive engineer, recounts how Vinci restored his health and energy after illness. He credits iron beef peptones and cod liver extractives in Vinci for weight gain and renewed vigor, stating five bottles restored his ability to work and support his family. Price one dollar per bottle with guarantee.
Dayton October report shows John H. Patterson chairman of the National Cash Register Company returning from a three month trip and predicting a strong December business comeback in the southwest Ohio region.
The third Ohio state conference on city planning began in Columbus today and will run through tomorrow with city planners from across the state in attendance.
A Parkersburg West Virginia nurse Claire Childers writes that Nerv Worth calms nerves aids digestion and promotes restful sleep after long nursing shifts. The advertisement urges nervousness sleeplessness and stomach trouble sufferers to try Nerv Worth with a money back guarantee and lists McKee Drug Company as a seller at one dollar plus tax in large round bottles.
Cleveland report says Armenia's government asks Near East Relief to use reserve food and credits to avert famine. About fifty thousand refugees are starving in Erivan and surrounding towns, with two shiploads of flour and immediate restocking demanded before January first.
Major Samuel M. Johnson probate judge of Athens County has been chosen by Adjutant General Florence to represent Ohio at Washington Armistice Day. He served in World War I with the 72nd Infantry and the 157th French division, earning the Legion of Honor, Croix de Guerre with palm, and the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry. The federal government will cover all expenses for the event.
McKee Drug Co advertises Hyomei as a guaranteed treatment for catarrh with a money back promise if it fails.
Athens case notes Frank Miller a cement contractor at 98 Mill St who suffered severe backache cramps dizziness and stiffness before reporting his kidneys returned to normal after using Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Cline Pharmacy Co. The ad urges others to ask neighbors and try the remedy.
In Lorain Ohio on October 19 farmers wore suits made from wool from their own sheep and many women knit blankets from farm wool. Farmers pooled wool and hired a manufacturer to turn it into cloth when prices fell, producing tailor made garments blankets and robes at about half retail price.
Coroner M. E. Hayes investigated a suspected murder suicide at the Colonial Hotel in Youngstown Ohio. Victims identified as James L. Collins, a real estate salesman, and his wife Mrs. Sadie Collins who was separated from him.
K O Mars defeated Blackie Richards of Cincinnati in ten rounds but could not land a knockout. Jean Larue of Cincinnati outboxed Matt Snyder of Dayton in ten rounds.
Editor notes a correction to the Athens county road fund report published October 15. The phrase should read the county road fund has due it from the townships and the property owners, and the error occurs twice. The later report shows 119000.00 due instead of 80000.00, yielding a balance of 9100.00.
The search for a wealthy bootlegging gang that allegedly seized millions in liquor through false withdrawal permits began today after the arrest of Samuel Albrecht, a general merchandise broker from Baltimore.
Athens county dairy men urged to attend a crucial meeting of the cowtesting association at the county farm bureau office Saturday at 7 30 PM. Members should make a special effort to be present.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a candy like laxative for relief from headaches biliousness colds indigestion dizziness and sour stomach. It recommends one or two doses at night to empty the bowels.
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