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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1919

Page

6

Houstonian Liniment touted for lumbago and rheumatic pains

A vintage prescription ad extols Houstonian Liniment as a quick cure for lumbago backache and rheumatic pains. It cites a testimonial from J R Wilkinson of QC and claims rapid relief within hours. The ad also promotes House-tone-e-ach Jones liniment with a yellow labeled Jones portrait and lists prices and distributors.

J. RR. Wilkinson Houstonia Jones J. C. Jones Charleston

Weight Loss Miracle Promises Quick Results Through Korein

Advertisement touts oil of Korein as a safe weight loss aid to reduce fat, trim hips and double chins. Claims doctors approve, provides money back guarantee, and features testimonials from individuals like Clarence Cash about shedding pounds. Sold in small boxes at drug stores with a nationwide New York, N.Y. address.

Clarence Cash Delighted ii New York N. Y

Wife Reflects on Marriage and Mystery of Trust

A young wife ruminates on marital harmony after her husband Jim leaves for a club. She questions female experience before marriage, defends her past loves, and hopes for understanding. Jim returns, they reconcile, and he praises the home that a woman creates while she feels a maternal link to him.

Jim Sweet Home Jimsie

Dear Mrs Thompson readers seek love advice in old column

A trio of letters reveal young women asking about marriage at eighteen to a divorced man, losing love, and pursuing theater. Mrs Thompson counsels caution, independence, and character checks. a seventeen year old seeks reconciliation, a girl and Romeo seek vaudeville advice, and a note mentions new camera tanks for amateurs.

Lydia Mrs. Thompson Romeo and Juliette

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Cure for Deafness

An advertisement asserts catarrhal deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures via the blood. It offers 100 dollars for any incurable case and invites requests for free circulars from J J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.

Hall Cheney & CO Toledo

South African Mine Harnesses Water Drop to Power 160 HP

A South African mine reports generating 160 horsepower from the fall of water piped into its workings for multiple uses. The achievement showcases a hydro powered approach to drive equipment and operations within the mine.

Mrs. Jesse Van Fossen Recovers With Dr Williams Pink Pills

Mrs Van Fossen of Mansfield Ohio says years of overwork caused severe headaches indigestion and sleeplessness. After trying Dr Williams Pink Pills she reports stronger nerves better sleep improved appetite and relief from stomach pains. She recommends the remedy and offers ordering details and a free booklet.

Jesse van Fossen North Main Street Mansfield Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y

Permits to Wed From Nelsonville and Nearby Towns

Marriage consent records list William Ossman 23 miner of Nelsonville R. D. 1 and Mina Wilson 17 of Buchtel. James Wilson and Lawrence Bailey 23 and Freda Lattimer 20 of Chauncey. Norman Ervin 24 construction worker and Hildreth Groves Spencer 20 of Nelsonville. John J. Hardy 21 miner and Hazel Sommers 20 of Nelsonville R. y. 2. Robert Randolph 24 laborer and Ethel Shields 19 of Hockingport. Delbert Blake 22 laborer of Bee ville.

William Ossman Nelsonville R. D Mina Wilson Buchtel Consent James Wilson Lawrence Bailey Freda Lattimer Chauncey Norman Ervin Hildreth Groves Spencer John J. Hardy Miner Hazel Sommers R. Y

Morgan to issue 250 million loan for British government

J F Morgan and company announces a 250 million loan to Britain to retire 135 million pounds of 5 1/2 percent notes maturing November 1 and to supply dollar exchange to British merchants. The issue aims to lift market exchange and boost Great Britain’s purchasing power for American exports. Inclined top jacks pivoted to axles have been patented by a New Orleans inventor.

New York J. F P. Morgan and Company Morgan Great Britain New Orleans

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