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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1919

Page

7

Ohio Insurance Department Certification of Several Foreign Companies

The Ohio Insurance Department certifies that multiple foreign insurers including National Union Fire Insurance, Phoenix Assurance, Royal Insurance, Royal Insurance Company Limited, and others comply with state laws and are authorized to transact capital stock insurance in Ohio. Statements show assets, liabilities, net assets, surplus, income, and expenditures for the prior year, with sign-offs by Superintendent W. H. Tomlinson dated 1919 for each company.

Michi- Fe Uber P Wrest H. Tomlinson Tate Ohio W. Il. Somes Hinson National Union’ Fire Insurance Company Ted Pittsburgh W. H. Tomlinson Ins Inefrtees de Cobus Mlingson Royal Insurance Company, Limited Liverpool Kingdom of Nd W.H. “Tomlinson of Ohio Insurance Department Cobys Geal W. H. Tomlinson I. H Insurance Dem Cobus W. A. Tominaon Ina

Inventors Patented Triple Brush for Milk Can

Two Iowa inventors patented a triple brush that is inserted into a milk can. It expands and is turned by a handle to thoroughly clean the interior.

Iowa

Brownatone Hair Tints Offer Free Trial Package

An advertising notice promotes Brownatone Hair Tints as safe instant color for gray hair. It claims odorless, non greasy formula without dangerous additives and offers two colors with a free trial by sending the coupon.

RIAL

Mail This Coupon Now Trial Package Brownatore Shade

Improvised wartime mail order note from Covington Kentucky offering a trial package of Brownatore hair dye in light to medium brown or dark to black. Encloses 11 cents for postage and tax and requests marking preferred shade.

Kenton Pharmacal Co Coppin Ridg Covington Ari P Arcee

Wilsons Peace Aim Seen In Bernstorff Testimony

Berlin reports Count Von Bernstorff, former German ambassador, testified before the Reichstag committee that President Wilson intended peace without victors or vanquished before the U S entry into World War I. He said Berlin dictated tactics influencing his actions. He also noted a late cable to Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg after a spring 1917 visit to German headquarters.

Berlin United States Wilson Count von Bernstorff America Reichstag von Bernstorff Wilhelmstrasse Sinsheimer von Bernstorff von Bethmann Hollweg

Jury Again Deadlocks in Hamilton DeWees Case at New Marshfield

For a second time this year the jury could not agree on Hamilton DeWees's guilt or innocence. They reported no chance of agreement after a night and morning deliberation, and DeWees was returned to jail. A fornication charge warrant was ready if not guilty verdict had been reached, but unused. The state plans to retry him, likely on a similar charge, with Prosecutor Bartels determined to pursue the matter to final disposition.

Hamilton DeWees New Marshfield de Wees DeWees Bartels

Neutrone Prescription 99 Promises Cure for Rheumatism

Advertises Neutrone Prescription 99 as a cure for rheumatism and rheumatic pains. Claims to purify old blood and remove poisons, reducing swelling and stiffness. Sold by McKee Drug Co. and other druggists.

McKee Drug Co

Olive Tablets Promise Easy Cleanse and Pimples Cure

A vintage ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle alternative to calomel for cleansing blood liver and bowels. It claims the tablets improve complexion and remove bad breath with a dark brown taste noted and prices listed at 10c and 25c.

Edwards Saul

Train delays as crew searches for engineer glasses

A Southern Pacific train ran thirty minutes late in Houston as passengers helped locate the engineer’s glasses. The train backed a mile while the fireman hunted for the missing eyes, deemed necessary to sight villages along the line.

Houston Tex Southern Pacific

VOTE DAY Urges Yes on Two Referendum Laws and No on Amendments

Voters are urged to support two referendum laws with a Yes and oppose two amendments with a No. The advisory calls for clear choices on ballot measures and explains the position in concise terms for the electorate.

Athens paving crew at East State Street works on Chauncey job

By-the-Way Fred Beckler finished the paving contract on East State street in Athens and his crew with machinery are at work on the Chauncey job. The street is the main road leading north in the village. An English baggage trailer is supported by a single wheel and attached to the car’s rear corners.

Fred Beckler East State Street Athens Chauncey England

Ladies Guide To Dandruff Free Hair

A quick home remedy claims four ounces of liquid argon applied at night dissolves and destroys dandruff. By morning most is gone and repeated applications promise complete elimination. The text markets liquid arvon as inexpensive and available at drug stores with dramatic results for glossy hair.

Parkersburg license sought by Athens pair

George Rickey and Polly Johnson of Athens obtained a license in Parkersburg. The county board of education plans to meet October 28 to name a successor for district superintendent I. M. Moore, who resigned this week. No candidates have offered applications. Col EB M House’s arrival expected to ease housing shortages. The DeWees case jurors were amused at discharge and the old proverb about an expensive cow in the Gaynor Wilkes matter remains tied up in court with a November 18 postponement.

George Rickey Polly Johnson Athens Parkersburg County Board of Education I. M. Moore Gaynor-Wilkes New Marshfield Common Pleas Court

Untitled Health Claim About Catarrhal Deafness

A fragmented ad-like note claims a universal cure for deafness caused by catarrh using a device that purportedly clears the ear passage. It asserts restoration of hearing and offers a monetary reward if the remedy fails, citing a Toledo, Ohio company.

Brazil Mine Yields Gold Silver Since 1725

A Brazilian mine has produced gold and silver almost continuously since 1725 with arsenic extracted from residuous sand in recent years, indicating long running mineral production and evolving secondary items.

Brazil

Houstonia Liniment for achy joints and wounds advertised

An old advertisement promotes Houstonia liniment to relieve aching joints and sore spots. It claims quick relief through massage and antiseptic effects, urging readers to ask pharmacists for House-to re-c-ah with Dr Jones' image on the yellow label. The Jones Co advertises prices and sizes.

Nature Iloustonia Houstonia Jone Dr Jones Jones Co Charleston

Entertainment at The Plains School Saturday Evening

The Plains Ohio will host an entertainment and social at the Plains school on Saturday October 25 at six o'clock. All invited. The school library grew by forty two volumes and the girls high school team raised 15 for equipment in a 36 hour basketball and volleyball effort. The school building will be converted into a facility for athletics and manual training.

Plains the Plains Plains

Brushes Unpopular Ada Mustache Census Reveals Decline

Ada Oklahoma October 23 The barbers census of the mustache crop shows almost complete failure of the famous western movie decoration Only one man in eighteen has one and the trend shocks local fashion observers

Ada Okla

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