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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1919

Page

3

Hypo Cod Tonic Promises Quick Recovery From Flu Aftereffects

Mrs. George Igo of Columbus Ohio reports rapid improvement after using Earle's Hypo Cod a tonic claimed to restore strength and nerves following illness. The ad touts easy taste and stomach tolerance, with a $1.25 price and distribution by McKee Drug Co. and other local pharmicists.

George Igo East Oak Street Columbus Ohio Earle Chemical Co Wheeling W. Va Earle McKee Drug Co

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

Relief comes instantly with a dose of Pape's Cold Compound taken every two hours for up to three doses. It claims to open blocked nostrils and air passages, stop a runny nose, relieve headache and feverishness, and end grippe misery with no quinine and pleasant taste.

Grippe Pape

Labor Chiefs to Confer in Washington This Fall

Samuel Gompers announced by telegram that heads of all international unions in the American Federation of Labor will gather in Washington at an early date. He spoke while addressing the Illinois state federation of labor in Devore, Illinois, today.

Washington American Federation of Labor Samuel Gompers Illinois State Federation of Labor Devore Illinois

Scatter Ridge Social News Highlights Local Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Weatherby and two children visited Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Everett. J W Koker and children Mary Frank Ralph called on G South. Fred and Bessie Hubler hosted at Ella Dillinger’s in Angel Ridge. Ray Mathews and daughter Lurene visited his parents. F J Hubler hosted Flora Stephen son Nora Flinn George Stephen son Willie McDaniel Mush Run. Eva McDaniel of Mush Run called on Jessie Post. Nella Hubler visited John Jixson near McDougal. Lancaster fair attendees included P D Koker Ray Mathews and Lurene Nellie Hubler and Harold Byerly. Byerly family serenaded the L G Bennett farm newcomers. John Hambel returned to Morgan County. Jake Metlee of Buchtel and P D Koker hosted. Lide Burchfield improving after illness. Prayer meeting next Wednesday at Harold Byerly’s L G Bennett farm. All invited.

Lewis Weatherby Samuel Everett J. W. Koker Mary Frank Ralph G. South Fred Bessie Hubler Ella Dillinger Angel Ridge Ray Mathews Lurene Hugh Mathews F. J. Hubler Flora Stephenson Nora Flinn George Stephenson Athens Willie McDaniel Mushc Run Eva McDaniel Jessie Post Nella Hubler John Jixson Near McDougal Lancaster P. D. Koker Nellie Hubler Harold Byerly L. G. Bennett Byerly John Hambel Morgan County Jake Mctlee Buchtel J. P. Mingus Lide Burchfield L. G

Roush Seeks Athens Mayoral Victory in November Election

Voters in Athens will decide on November 4, 1919, with T. B. Roush campaigning for mayor. Officials urge turnout as the city faces local governance questions.

Man praises Trutona after relief from kidney and rheumatic pain

William Nichols of Portsmouth Ohio reports major improvement after using Trutona saying two years of kidney trouble and rheumatism eased. He notes walking with one cane and renewed energy, crediting Trutona as the best medicine and recommends it. The product is being introduced at The Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.

Portsmouth Ohio Trutona William Nichols Seventh Street Mr. Nichols Athens Cline Pharmacy Co

Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children Advert

Mothers who value their children's welfare should keep a box of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children for the season. They break up colds relieve feverishness constipation teething disorders headache and stomach troubles. Used by mothers for over 80 years. All drug stores carry them. do not accept substitutes.

Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Natural Hair Color

An old Grandmother approved recipe promises to darken gray hair using Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. The ad claims it restores lustre and natural color with simple nightly applications, dispelling gray strands by morning and deepening after further use.

Wyeth

LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Promoted for Head Unrest Relief

Advertisement notes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets do not cause nervousness or ringing in the head thanks to its tonic laxative effect. It claims there is only one Bromo Quinine and features E. W. Grove's signature on the box. Price shown is 30c.

E. W. Grove

Begg's Mustarine Mustard Plaster Ad

An old medical patent remedy advertisement promotes Begg's Mustarine for sore throat chest colds and bronchitis. It touts 50 plasters per box and quick relief for toothache headache earache rheumatic pains neuritis and lumbago with money back guarantee from W's Co LeRoy New York.

Begg C. Wells & Co LeRoy N. Y

Local social notes highlight visits and a Nelsonville Legion post

Residents and visitors frequent Haydenville Columbus Shawnee Luhrig and Coolville as hosts and guests in a flurry of social calls. Nelsonville plans an American Legion Post titled the Dugan Post with charter members sought and a formal meeting to elect officers after charter arrival.

Nelsonville American Legion Dugan Post

Chamber of Commerce Hosts Dinner and Classification Talk

The Chamber of Commerce held a special meeting and dinner at the Elks club with a talk on the proposed Classification amendment by Mr E S Matheny of Columbus. Attendance was small but interest remained strong and a clear understanding was stated. The next meeting on November 6 will discuss a suitable memorial for fallen soldiers.

Chamber OF Commerce Elks’ Club E. S. Matheny Columbus

Missionary Society Meeting Enrolls Ten New Members

An unusually interesting Home Missionary Society meeting of the Methodist church was hosted by Mrs. Charles Green with assistance from Mrs. Alex Nelson and Mrs. B. F. Gibbs. Ten new members were enrolled and Miss Bertha Nixon led a program on Americanization. A lunch for thirty-one members followed.

Gouging the Public Catholic advertising scam warned

J. W. Byrne of St. Andrew's Church Nelsonville warns Catholics and the public about a Catholic Monthly Magazine scam. Agents solicit ads at inflated prices, promise broad distribution, but deliver a single copy and profit for anonymous owners. He urges readers to avoid the manipulation and to resist diabolical propaganda during the war era.

Nelsonville Wrile J. W. Byrne St. Andrew's Church

Just-Rite Millinery and Local Ads Nabes Nelsonville Listings

Classified blurbs show sale items for corn and fodder in bulk, shoe repair, phonographs, hats from Just-Rite Millinery and Mrs Pickett, a closing-out sale, and a candidate notice for York township clerk. Local businesses include Bell Bell 275 and Sok 628, with prices and dates in late October.

Drescher Bros Nelsonville Bell Sauter Fulton

Wonderful opportunity for all in Nelsonville Ohio

A historic insurance firm offers low cost policies with yearly dues for life and weekly sickness benefits plus emergency relief aimed at aiding working young women in Ohio. Plans include in-person or mail contact, with notices from John Logan Council 119 and local events, including an October 26 1919 meeting and oyster supper for Juniors.

The Commonwealth Casualty Company East Ohio St W Washington Street Nelsonville W. W. Kelly John Logan

Joint Memorial for Junior Order Daughters of the Christian Church

A joint memorial is set for October 26 1619 at 7 00 pm for Junior Order of Mechanics and Daughters of the Christian Church. All Juniors and D of A urged to attend meeting at the hall at 6 30 pm.

Daughters of the Christian Church

Potatoe notice from Albert Neiman sale

Small notice stating that Albert Neiman will sell potatoes next week after buyers from last year are urged to see him for the sale details.

Albert Neiman

Scouts Meeting at Y M C A Friday Evening

A Boy Scouts gathering for Two troop meets at the YMCA Friday night at 6 30 led by Scoutmaster A P Scott.

Boy Pears Scouts of Two Y. M A. P. Scott

For Sale Dwellings Nelsonville Ohio Listings

Four room single at 81 Mill street with garage gas electric lights cistern and cellar priced at 1400. Four room single at 130 Edward street with extra adjoining lot 900. Six room frame single or double at 481 W Franklin street 1400. Eight room frame double at 243 245 Canal street with gas electric lights cistern 2000. Six room frame single and about one acre on Nellsonville Carbon Mill road 1000. A few other residences for sale. C W Juniper K of P Bidg Nelsonville Ohio. Also candidate Levering for York township trustee with election Nov 4. Garage for rent 748 High St opposite East End School J G Francis.

Mill Street Edward Street Franklin Street Canal Street Nellsonville Carbon Mill Road C. W. Juniper K. of P. Bidg Nelsonville Ohio

Royal Party Returns to East for New York Visit

King Albert Queen Elizabeth and Prince Leopold of Belgium arrive in New York after a transcontinental tour. They stay until Monday with plans for a testimonial at the Metro Opera House tomorrow. Proceeds support a Brussels medical research institution.

New York Albert Elizabeth Prince Leopold Belgium Metro Opera House Brussels

Unclear fragmentary note from Oct. 24 reports a name dispute

Fragmentary text mentions George and Phil, with garbled phrases about a fancy or dancer in Pittsburgh. Details are unreadable and cannot be reliably interpreted.

Prca Direrta George Othe Phil Fancier Gasse Eran

Also Mentioned on This Page

Scatter Ridge T. B. Roush the Cline Pharmacy Co Ac Azax el Poo Navy Calif Rome Nichols Mustarine Neloonville Pearl Graham Haydenville Leona McVicke Eugene Shafer Sherman Sprankle Luhrig J. E. Bailey Coolville Tedrow Branen Chattanooga Tenn Clifford Sanders James Sharp L. D. Martin Nellie Reuter Tatting Club Frank Freer Hazel Edington Shafer Columbus Street Mesdames E. E. Rosser Cecil Shafer Gene Pritchard Harrod Mechem Ethel Gibbs Irma Wilson Jay Hoodlett D. F. Shafer Paul Fischer Urbana Julius Fischer A. R. Jones Lauren J.M. Hyde Nee Alley Fire Clay CO John Clouston Heatnut Treet Deagan John Mourn York Township Minnesota Cadbury's L.’ Pickett Levering Walnut St. James T Maffin East End School J. G. Francis Beaver Just Rite Millinery L. G. Wright Prop Carnes Block Glouster Logan Nelson Vilas the Chas. DeMolet Gee Curry Opera House Henry W. Cotner Messenger
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