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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1920

Page

2

Green outlines Democratic view at Athens rally

William Green secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers addressed a large audience in Athens and later Nelsonville. He praised the Ohio Workmen’s Compensation Act and Governor Cox, opposed Esch Cummins railroad bill, and warned against a Republican administration favoring special interests and a protective tariff.

William Green National Organization of the United Mine Workers of America Athens Cincinnati Nelsonville United Mine Workers Mr. Green United States Cox Vic Donahey Green Ohio Organized Labor Harry L. Davis

Cox visits Middletown on campaign swing in Ohio

Governor James M. Cox returns to Middletown, his birthplace, to campaign in the district where he grew up. He plans a Dayton appearance tonight, intensifying attacks on Senator Harding as he drives toward the final campaign push and keeps a strong voice after weeks of travel.

Herbert W. Walker United Press Cox Middletown Ohio League of Nations James M. Cox Yes Dayton Harding

Lucky Decision For Him Says John F. Lawrence About Tanlac

John F. Lawrence of Toledo Ohio reports restored health, twelve pound gain, stronger energy, and improved sleep after taking Tanlac. He credits the remedy with lifting long illness and indigestion and says he now eats well. Tanlac is sold in Athens Coolville Nelsonville Amenville Buchtel Federal by local pharmacies.

John F. Lawrence Toledo Ohio Tanlac Athens Cline’s Pharmacy Coolville Teylor & Son Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy Amenville F. W. Gibson Buchtel Alison K. Walker Federal J. W. Wilson

Cascarets Ad Claims Night Use Clears Liver Bowels

A vintage ad promotes Cascarets as a night remedy to cleanse the liver and bowels. It targets biliousness headaches and indigestion with claims of no griping and easy mornings. It also notes children can use Cascarets and lists 10 25 and 50 cent prices.

Cascarets

Druggist’s tonic Dreco claims cure for stomach gas

William Allwine of Fin, Ohio reports gas and dizziness from digestive troubles. After taking two bottles of Dreco he says his stomach gas, appetite and sleep improved, with liver function active and general well being restored. Dreco contains twelve herbs and is sold by The Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.

William Allwine East Railroad St Tiffin Athens Cline Pharmacy Co

Bayer Aspirin Identity Warns Against Substitutes

The notice stresses that genuine Aspirin carries the Bayer name on the package or tablets. It claims Bayer has prescriber approved efficacy for twenty one years and lists common uses including colds, headache, neuralgia, rheumatism, earache, toothache, lumbago and general pain. It mentions affordable twelve tablet tins and larger packages sold by druggists.

Bayer

Social visits and family gatherings around Strouds Run

Strouds Run residents hosted and visited relatives through the weekend. John Howard of Trimble and family joined Mr. and Mrs. Sprague with Susie and Zelma. Dowler, Mansfield, and Willow Creek guests also traveled and spent time with locals. Athens visitors and sorghum molasses talk mark the week.

John Howard Trimble John Sprague Suny Fred A. Dowler Jesse Bennett Athens H. P. Dowler Alex Howard Near Millfield Frank Finsterwald Mary Larch Lucy

Sunday Guests Fill Hooper Ridge and Area Homes

Hooper Ridge and G L Bryson families hosted Sunday gatherings with J O Bryson and Edgar Keirns families also visiting. Arizona visitor John Paul called at D Lin scott’s Saturday night. Numerous locals including Linsecott and McDaniel households enjoyed Sunday visits from neighbors and relatives.

G. L. Bryson J. O. Bryson Edgar Keirns J. B. Keirns John Paul Arizona D. Linscott A. M. Linsecott Coral Wooley Floyd Linscott Thelma Surgeon Ralph Porter Gene Mercer Beaulah Etha Lucille Linscott Lewis

Local School Fundraiser Yields $47.41 For Floodwood

The Messenger reports a cake auction at Clifford School netting $47.41 from a 46.60 cake, with Miss Vernice Hartmen winning as the most popular lady and the pie supper totaling $76.67 to improve Old Floodwood School. Auctioneers John and Harry Dishong aided by Lloyd Sears, and editor notes the Murray City Glouster football game challenge as answered by Principal Harley Tutttle.

Messenger Clifford School Canaanville Vernice Hartmen Spice Lick Addie McDonald Elsie Myers Myers Old Floodwood John Dishong New Floodwood Harry Dishong Lloyd EB. Sears The Murray City High School Glouster High School Glouster Harley A. Tutttle Murray High School

Lame Shoulder Relief with Chamberlain's Liniment Advice

An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Liniment as relief for muscular rheumatism including lame shoulders. It claims no internal treatment needed and recommends applying four times daily for quick relief, also noting value for sprains and bruises.

Chamberlain

King Alexander Lying In State In Athens Cathedral

King Alexander's body lay in state today in the cathedral of the Greek church guarded by picked troops. The casket rested draped with flags and simple wreaths in the rotunda with funeral services and burial planned for Friday. A machine from Ohio produces tubing and molding from flat metal strips at high speed.

Athens Alexander Ohio

Pepto Mangan Claims Rich Blood Fights Disease

An advertisement urges readers to use Pepto Mangan to boost rich red blood and resistance to illness. It describes falling vitality from thin blood, promotes the tonic in liquid or tablet form, and endorses it as physician approved under the brand Gude's Pepto Mangan.

Gude

Athens county superintendents convene for school reviews

Athens county superintendents met October 26 at the county office. Officials present included M. O. Davis H. F. Dillinger W. E. Riley Wesley Walburn C. E. Miller Pearley Gaskill M. M. Bryson E. G. Gibson C. H. Copeland John M. Williams and E. W. Shirley. Topics covered teachers meetings examinations and Standard Educational Tests. State Inspector G. H. Crow attended and spoke on rural and high school conditions with suggested remedial measures.

Athens County M. O. Davis H. F. Dillinger W. E. Riley Wesley Walburn C. E. Miller Pearley Gaskill M. M. Bryson E. G. Gibson H. Copeland John M. Williams E. W. Shirley G. H. Crow Crounty Crow

Free Trial Offer for Asthma Sufferers It Promises Relief

A historical notice invites asthma patients to request a free trial of a treatment method. It claims applicability to all ages and climates, including hopeless cases where inhalers and other remedies failed, and asks readers to mail a coupon with no payment or postage.

Operators to form fair practice committees to cut coal prices

Soft coal operators from all districts gathered in Cleveland in response to Attorney General Palmer's telegram to cooperate in lowering prices. They voted to appoint fair practice committees nationwide to curb costs to consumers and refuse to seek unreasonable bituminous coal prices. Maher Coal President T. K. Maher predicted prices at 8.50 to 9.00 dollars per ton, blaming speculation for higher costs.

Cleveland Palmer T. K. Maher Maher Coal Company

Pershing to Attend Nebraska Rutgers Game at Polo Grounds

General John J. Pershing, a Nebraska University alumnus, plans to attend the Nebraska versus Rutgers football game at the Polo Grounds next Tuesday if possible after accepting a New York alumni invitation.

New York John J. Pershing Nebraska University Rutgers Polo Grounds

Ath ens County voters face three mill levy for schools

Prosecuting Attorney W B Bartels explains that a November vote on a three mill levy affects eligibility for a $500 000 state reserve fund and state aid, with districts not approving the levy possibly losing access to the fund and eight month school operation requirements.

Athens County W. B. Bartels Ohio

Remedy for a Sick Liver Promises Quick Restoration

A period advertisement extols a liver remedy promising rapid and thorough restoration of health. It frames liver illness as causing irritability, fatigue, and loss of vitality and asserts no other cure works as well.

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Bit Iele Cox and Donahey Gok GROVE Taniac Strouds Run Hooper Ridge Lostro Auto Sales Co Pershing Rz & Messenser’ Want Olala POLIT Santaln Do By’ Cereal Co, Inc Iaa Creek,Mich Rei Toasties General Assembly Secretary of State Cating Liquors General Assembly OF Ohio Athens County Day Federation P. W. Helwig Secy C. E. Stailey
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