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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1919
Page
2
A World famous indigestion relief promises fast neutralization of stomach acids with a candy like taste. The ad touts Papes Diapepsin as a safe affordable remedy for indigestion and discomfort after meals.
Washington October 24 President Wilson seeks sleep to ease disruption threats to the industrial conference. Doctors note gloom in his spirits due to weather and ongoing state matters as he signs proposals and receives treatment to maintain rest. Ohio River readings show rises and static levels at several gauges including Point Bridge 6.7 feet Herrs Island 6.8 feet and Davis Island 8.9 feet.
Washington report: senate expected to vote today on the Johnson amendment to the peace treaty. Immediately after, the Moses amendment of the same nature will be disposed of. Toledo note: Clyde Smith, convicted in Bowling Green of rioting, is brought to Toledo workhouse to serve a thirty day sentence.
Local piano tuner Bronsdon will be at Henry Gee's music store for several days. The section includes theater listings for Jacksonville with The Hearts of Humanity show, afternoon and evening admissions, and specific performance times. Also reports a county automobile club meeting led by Dr C A Pride, aiming to improve roads and affiliate with state and national groups. Moose lodge prepares a four reel Moosehart film for crippled children with a Monday night Red Men hall supper. New York Central inspection train visits Gauley Bridge and Z W branch for road inspection. Residents Lois Pilcher and Mrs W R Drury visiting Urbancrest and Athens respectively.
Columbus Oct 24 William Benner an Ohio penitentiary convict was allowed by Warden Thomas to visit his Akron home with no escort on the promise of his word to return by tonight His 14 year old daughter suffered the loss of both legs when struck by a train.
In a quirky column the Shrapnel Corner touches on business men gathering at the Elks club for a Chamber of Commerce banquet and jokes about post graduate courses for aging students. It recalls Halloween lanterns, market prices for pork, and a garbled remark about grafting glands versus camel and monkey traits.
An Ohio resident Mr. C. A. Wimner declares relief from rheumatism after using Dreco, a root and herb juice remedy. He credits its twelve-root formula with easing joint pain, neck stiffness, and stomach issues and endorses Dreco sold by local druggists and The Cline Pharmacy Co.
Advertisement urges readers to buy Parmint double strength from a druggist and mix with hot water and sugar to treat catarrhal deafness and head noises. Take one tablespoonful four times daily for relief as nostrils open and mucus stops dripping, claiming ease, low cost, and pleasant taste.
Advertisement notes Cascarets as a mild laxative aiding a disordered liver and constipation. Claims relief from biliousness headaches and sour stomach without griping, working quietly while you sleep.
A reader reports taking two more doses of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and gaining ten pounds in two weeks. The note claims bloating has vanished and the writer feels youthful again. The ad touts the medicine as a harmless remedy for stomach and intestinal ailments with a money back guarantee.
An advertisement extols Dr. Carter’s K B Tea to cleanse impurities and improve mood and digestion for adults and relieve restless peevishness in children. It promotes two weeks of use and claims it calms bowels and liver, aids bilious attacks, and offers gentle relief with nightly consumption.
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