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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1919
Page
2
A dated advertisement touts Pape's Cold Impound and Pape's Cold Compound as fast acting cures for colds with claimed relief from stuffy nose runny nose fever dullness and soreness. Doses every two hours and pharmacy price noted with emphasis on ease and taste.
A vintage ad describes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur for darkening faded hair. It claims the mixture restores natural color, covers gray, and makes hair dark, thick, and glossy after one or two applications using a small sponge.
Washington reports President Wilson's cabinet met to tackle a looming coal strike and to finish plans for a new national industrial conference. Attorney General Palmer and Secretary Wilson outlined law enforcement plans based on the conspiracy section of the Lever food fuel act and preparations for arbitration if miners and operators both agree.
A veteran druggist with 40 years in practice praises Number 40 For The Blood. He claims it treats blood troubles, constipation, stomach and liver issues, rheumatism, catarrh, eczema, and skin conditions. He notes heavy local sales and usage in his family. Evansville, Ind. McKee Drug Co.
Mrs. Hiram Chapman of Baldwinsville New York describes a severe pleurisy attack and lingering illnesses including headaches dizziness and insomnia. After trying various remedies she credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring strength appetite and nerve health and ending headaches. She notes the pills are available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents a box six for 2 50 from the Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady.
Arcadia dance hall manager Moe Baron reports a burglary in which $900 worth of I O U notes were stolen from his safe. The loss compounds his existing financial troubles.
A jury of all women was selected in Cleveland to try Mrs. Goldie Drosses who fled Columbus with John C. Buttery. She claimed only a woman could understand some things in love and requested a female jury. The judge granted the request and named a club woman and several workers to the panel. The trial begins tomorrow.
Local items note a proposed musical comedy title When the Nighties Were Bold and a grocery sugar query. Athens awaits Armistice Day gas debates with Columbus, while Ohio towns face a looming gas dispute and several drives unfold in the county. Delegates from the Ohio Protective Association arrive for a state meeting in Athens.
Rev. Henry Gekeler of Wooster avenue Reformed Church resigns to become editor of the Christian Work published in Cleveland.
An advertisement touts a small bottle of Dan derine available at drug or toilet counters for a few cents. It claims rubs in the scalp stop hair loss after several applications and eliminate dandruff, promoting long thick strong soft glossy hair.
An advertisement touts Dr Carter's K B Tea as a gentle laxative tonic for stomach liver and bowels. It claims quick benefits for feverish children and the whole family with a cup brewed every other night before bed, offering value for money and reliable cleansing of the blood.
A drug advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a universal remedy for rheumatism and muscle pain. It claims quick relief by penetrating muscles and joints and purifying blood, with a week’s treatment costing 50 cents and a large bottle priced at one dollar sold by McKee Drug Co. and other druggists.
Voters are urged to support two referendum laws with a yes vote and oppose two amendments with a no vote. The guidance emphasizes choosing the referendum measures and rejecting the amendments in the upcoming balloting.
A man earned $275 by selling a secondhand uniform to fund his planned honeymoon. He explained the sale proceeds would cover the travel and wedding costs.
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