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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1919
Page
6
A Kentucky city reports a quirky claim that a Mentholized solution mixed with water can ease hay fever symptoms. The article notes rising hay fever humor and suggests pharmacists can provide this remedy, even when started a few days after exposure.
An advertisement touts Bio-Feven as a cheap remedy for nervous exhaustion. It claims seven days of two tablets after meals and at bedtime will restore courage, memory, and ambition, with money-back offers if results fail. It targets tired workers and anxious men and women.
A newlywed woman voices longing to leave Centerville for New York, doubts Jim's partner Charles Belton, and seeks clear finances. She questions salary versus commission, insists on regular allowance, and vows to learn Belton’s business details before any move. The letter ends with a promise to continue.
A reader seeks guidance on handling a long distance relationship and a divorce entanglement. Advice emphasizes waiting for the divorce, avoiding involvement, and maintaining boundaries with an unwilling mother present. Other letters cover growing older, writing skills, and ending overaffection to keep relationships healthy.
Elsie Conkey, daughter of Israel and Barbara Day, born September 2 1830, died October 14 1919 at age 89 years 1 month 13 days. She married Daniel Conkey May 24 1848 and had six sons and three daughters, one son Charles and one daughter Susanna predeceased her. A Church of Christ member since 1868, she was devoted to family, cared for by daughter Elva for ten years, and leaves sister Marquette and numerous grandchildren. The family recalls her faith and gentle hospitality and prays for God’s will.
Prof W W Gist of Cedar Falls Iowa former Athenian and brother of the late Postmaster C Col Gist has been elected chaplain in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. He enlisted in the 26th Ohio at fifteen and served through the Civil War before attending Ohio University after discharge in 1865.
A longtime educator and ordained minister who graduated in 1872 and served as a pastor in Iowa before twenty five years as a professor at Iowa State Teachers College has died. He published two educational works and numerous magazine articles. He had four sons who served in World War II.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination to be held in Athens Ohio on November 22. The test aims to certify candidates to fill a contemplated vacancy at the Millfield post office.
Notice lists fourth class postmaster position at Millfield and other vacancies as they arise. Salary for the Millfield office was $541 last fiscal year. Applicants must be 21 or, in states where women are deemed mature at 18, women 18 may apply.
Alfred Davis a 22 year old miner and Beatrice Cook an 18 year old clerk both of Glouster obtained a permit to marry with Rev. E D Murch officiating due to the marriage notice.
The statement argues Kentucky earned prestige from taxing property according to its ability to pay and earning potential. It asserts Ohio could match and exceed Kentucky by adopting the same system to become the best state for earning a living, operating a business, and owning property.
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