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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1919
Page
2
An advertisement touts Begg's Mustarine, a yellow mustard preparation sold in a yellow box. It claims rapid, non blistering relief for chest colds, pleurisy, rheumatic pains, headaches, neuralgia, sprains, and more, promising easy application and wide accessibility in drug stores.
An old remedy advertises Pape's Cold Compound for colds with a claim of quick relief from nasal congestion headache fever and coughing. It promises two hour dosing and three doses to end grippe and states it tastes pleasant with no quinine and costs only a few cents.
A reader reports severe stomach bloating and brain pressure that vanished after using a "Wonderful Remedy" advised by a friend. The note claims the product removes catarrhal mucus and infla mation causing liver and intestinal ailments, with a money back guarantee.
Ironton resident M. L. Martin reports improved appetite, sleep, and digestion after taking Trutona. She says headaches faded and constipation eased, with a hopeful recommendation for others suffering similar symptoms. Trutona is being introduced in Athens at The Cline Co.
A compact electric device designed to be fastened to bait uses an insulated cord and dry batteries to supply current. The invention aims to improve lure effectiveness for night fishing.
In Huntington West Virginia on October 21 Rev Dr Miles refused to come out due to a mallpox quarantine. George Adkins and Sallie Wonley urged the ceremony from the porch as a yellow flag fluttered. The two then wed from their doorstep in a brief, solitary rite.
Teachers in Supervision District No 2 and No 3 adopt the Kreider law aiding school libraries. The Plains, Sugar Creek and Salem schools order Ohio Pupils' Reading Circle books, ensuring four titles per pupil. Teachers contribute funds to meet $100 per school, with state aid matching.
Thorer Ridge A2 42 hosts a Sunday school with fifty one attendees and notes on sick list, visitors, and upcoming social at Finch school house on October 25. Various local families are mentioned visiting Athens and Green Run, with moves and guests noted.
An old advertisement outlines Dr Carter’s K and B Tea as a laxative and tonic. It provides steps to prepare a home brew from the powder with sugar and boiling water, then strain and flavor. Dosing guidance covers adults and children, with a three week course for tonic use.
Pie and box supper at Utica school house Thursday evening October 28 at 7 30 o clock. Everybody come.
The clip reports attorney Tu B. Cake of Athens origin popularized the view that Romans sentenced Jesus to death, not Jews. It cites his book Who Killed Him and notes theories endorsed by Grover Cleveland and church authorities. Chicagoan Edward Holton James allegedly found a manuscript supporting Roman execution.
W B KALSO of Springfield Ohio says Nerv Worth controlled his wife’s nerves. She suffered insomnia anxiety and poor appetite before using Nerv Worth. After two bottles she improved markedly, even traveling to the G A R convention feeling well. He endorses the remedy and notes a money back offer at local stores.
Local residents attend the funeral of Mrs. Conley in New Marshfield. Ida Allison visits from Springfield. Odd Fellows hold their 100th anniversary homecoming with speakers Meg Davis and I. N. McLeod. Visitors include Connie Wingett from Akron and Lydia Nanna from Athens. Marilyn Jorden illness prompts Harley Gilbert to Barberton. Various residents visit Athens and Coolville, with multiple guests and family glimpses reported.
Davis of Willmington Ky wed a daughter of Emma Jones after returning from France. They will reside in Kentucky where he holds a good position. Several local families and relatives gathered for weekend visits and services at a Christian church. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Daniel Conkey aged 89, with burial in Marshfield cemetery. She leaves five sons and one daughter.
A health column recommends drinking a glass of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate before breakfast to flush the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims this daily practice cleanses sour fermentations gases and toxins and improves appetite and wellbeing.
The ad extols a celery based tonic made from roots and herbs costing little. It claims to purify blood, clear skin, and improve sleep, energy, and work. Consumers advised to drink a cup nightly for three weeks to feel better and healthier.
The government won permission to file a brief supporting Atherton Mills of Charlotte North Carolina in the Supreme Court. The brief aids the challenge to a state ruling that struck down the tax on child labor products.
Ballot guidance urges voting Yes on both referendum laws and No on both amendments. Wording emphasizes civic participation and reminders to follow local election procedures and deadlines.
Athens council orders further street and sidewalk improvements. A property owner proposes compensation for a 15 foot strip adjoining Sunnyside Drive. The cemetery dispute over Columbia avenue paving is debated with a $500 offer. Gas legal work continues with hearings set for November 11.
A statement from the Republican Publicity Association declares labor unions a potential menace if they intimidate workers, obstruct progress, or threaten public officials. It argues unions will be judged by performances, not credentials, and calls for consumer advocacy against union-made goods.
Washington report says adjournment will follow soon after the final treaty vote. Senate leaders plan accord, but the president's domestic program is shelved until the December regular session. House actions are deferred as plans shift with the tilt toward closing the current session.
Leaders and chairmen of key Senate committees urge passage of important domestic measures. The railroad reorganization bill is not expected to pass when reported to the Senate this week. Labor legislation has lost momentum. France increases water power use by more than 50 percent since 1914 and by 1921 will exceed prior year usage by over double.
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