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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1919
Page
6
Columbus Ohio October 21 State Auditor Donahey ordered seven workers at the state industrial commission to refund pay hikes granted in reclassification actions. He challenged the increases as the state board of control had not approved the changes.
An Indianapolis letter by Frank Dougherty touts Don Sung as a miracle poultry tonic claiming 419 eggs from 20 hens in 30 days. The Burrell-Dugger Co offers a one month trial with refund if results aren’t earned. Subscribers urged to mail 10 cents or send for a package.
A Kentucky druggist touts Mentholized Arcine as a 99 cent remedy for hay fever. He claims gargling or nasal spraying with a boiled mentholized solution can lessen attacks, and suggests pharmacists can provide the preparation to modify symptoms even after onset.
An advertisement touts BioFeren as a remedy for nervousness fatigue and lack of focus. It claims benefits include doubled energy and ambition after a seven day course of two tablets after meals and at bedtime. The text targets men and women experiencing tired mornings and low mood and notes availability from local druggists at low cost.
A Centerville wife enjoys domestic leisure and social lunch with a New York visitor. Her husband Jim arrives with Mr. Bolton, a New York office guest, triggering unease and a hint of temptation as the narrator questions ethics and her new city outlook.
A 23 year old writes about dating a 16 year old girl, religion differences, and whether to marry. Advice urges waiting a year before engagement, suggests appropriate Christmas gifts like flowers, candies, books, or stationery, and warns against jewelry until engaged. A 16 year old girl asks about dating a 17 year old, parental controls, kissing, and staying with multiple suitors. The columnist endorses dating with parental consent, advises against kissing, urges avoiding exclusive relationships, and notes religious differences may influence choices.
National interests are discussed at a two day Tri State Forestry conference in Indianapolis. Delegates from across the country discuss the news print situation and timber shortage. The article also notes India as the world’s largest sugar producer and consumer.
The speaker notes the St. Regis berry plants bloom now and promise a large harvest. He expects continued production through frost and believes this first bearing will establish him among top strawberry producers in quantity for future seasons.
Zemo a clean antiseptic liquid promises relief from eczema tetter blotches and most skin troubles. The ad notes a 35c trial size and a $1.00 bottle, with Zemo Soap suggested for sensitive skin and healing effects.
Advertises a half century on the market for colds and coughs. Claims to ease sniffles, throat tickle, and grippe symptoms with no after-effects. Sold by druggists at 60 cents and 1.20 a bottle.
A vintage drugstore advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as gentle and effective liver and bowels cleansers. It claims steady, toning results and lists a price of 25 cents per bottle at all drug stores.
The piece argues against property classification for taxation in Ohio, detailing Auditor Donahey’s warnings of higher costs and multiple rate calculations. It cites moral and practical concerns, quotes various state examples, and urges enforcing existing tax laws to curb evasion rather than adopt classification.
The Bayer name identifies genuine Aspirin prescribed by physicians for over eighteen years. In each unbroken package of Bayer Tablets of Aspirin you are told how to safely take this medicine for colds. The advertisement emphasizes Bayer as the trusted brand.
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