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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1920
Page
5
A customer reports relief from gas and constipation after using Dreco. Mrs. Wm. Gast details her husband's product boosting digestion and kidney health, with another testimonial from a woman who credits Dreco for stabilizing nerves and sleep. The ad notes Dreco is sold by The Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.
Miss Anna Walsh returns from Columbus after a short trip. Mrs. Harry Elkins visits Gloucester for her mother’s illness. Mrs. G. D. Read of Cleveland visits Judge Wood and family. Mrs. W. H. Drake of Fisher travels to El Dorado Kansas. Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Dickison return from Ashland Kentucky. The Beverage and Slaughter families attend Mrs. Bolinger’s funeral in Columbus. Mrs. David Putnam to host the Pallas Club Saturday.
The record notes a string of local travel and visits. Mr and Mrs Ralph Cook of Laremine Wyoming left for home after visiting John N Cook and wife at 15 Wolfe Street. W W White and Eliza Tope traveled to Jackson after visiting Edgar S White.
Invitations announce a Hallowe en frolic by Ohio University girls living at White Cottage Pearl Street. The party will be held Friday evening October 29 from 7 30 to 10 o clock at the cottage.
Thursday Mr and Mrs J G Hope entertained at dinner for the pleasure of Mrs George Harper and Mrs Peter Parr both of Tuppers Plains. Covers were laid for Mrs W B Pruden, Mrs Sadie Klinder, Mabel Ralph and Harold Joseph, the honor guests and the host and hostess.
A large Halloween themed birthday party celebrated Lois McCoy’s fifth birthday at 48 Mill Street. Mrs McCoy and guests including Mrs Pierce and Miss Angell attended as children enjoyed games, candy pipes, bubbles, songs, and a birthday cake under black and yellow decorations with sea sonal pumpkin faces witches and cats.
Thousands of mothers report relief for headaches colds fevers stomach troubles and irregularities in children using Mother Gray's Sweet Powders. In use by mothers for over 30 years and sold by druggists everywhere.
Lynn Massachusetts October 22 The General Electric Company plant employing nearly 3500 will shut down November 24 for a few days. Bulletins posted in the factory say lack of orders and over production were given as the reasons.
Fragment notes someone named Tentac reporting a 39 pound gain and restored health, following statements by an individual possibly WEIGEL in Seattle or Alps OU Pet. The text is garbled and lacks verifiable events or context.
William Weigel of Seattle credits Tanlac with restoring his health after severe stomach pains kidney discomfort headaches and rheumatic pains left him unable to work. He recovered quickly gaining thirty pounds and reports a big appetite better sleep and renewed strength. Tanlac is sold at several Ohio-area pharmacies including Cline's in Athens Taylor & Son in Coolville Gem Pharmacy in Nelsonville and more.
Edward Roche Hardy, a 12 year old Columbia freshman, faced a tough start after his team lost the annual tug of war. He plans to improve through Columbia facilities, pursue swimming, and focus his writing on archaeological and theological subjects while keeping an interest in Near East missions and news work.
Mayor T B Roush said the city streets follow the new parking rule with near total compliance. The test arrives Saturday as vehicles from across the county fill the streets and more cars can park on one side than before.
Union Oct 22 A missionary rally at Union M P church will span Saturday and Sunday with a pageant at 6 30 pm Saturday and missionary speakers. A Japanese missionary speaks Sunday at 10 am followed by evening services at 6 with Christian Endeavor and two missionary messages all welcome.
Lame shoulder and generic rheumatic pains are treated with Chamberlain's Liniment. The ad claims four daily applications relieve muscular and chronic rheumatism, sprains, and bruises. It also notes a new combination door knob designed to restrict access to authorized persons.
Friday announcement says several women in Athens County will serve as election judges and clerks for the upcoming election. Ohio University students will join as assistants earning pin money by taking on these roles.
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