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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1919
Page
6
An old Columbus Ohio advertisement touts Houstonia liniment as best for sore throat and general aches. It claims fast relief with simple application and promotes household use for cuts burns and healing. The ad lists Jones' Liniment products with small trial sizes and a Columbus address.
Development at the Forest Street Laboratory in Madison Wisconsin yields a water resistant glue that bonds wood under atmospheric conditions. It enables building large solid pieces from waste fragments at lower cost. Laminated wood products such as wagon hubs axles shoe lasts and airplane parts prove strong under heavy use and harsh conditions.
A wife narrator laments Jim's masterful control over finances and decisions. She notes his reluctance to share income and plans, contrasting it with her wish for a defined role and meaningful contribution at home while hinting at marital separation. The scene ends with plans to visit New York.
A young man seeks guidance on dating commitment and boundaries while dating a girl. Advice encourages dating pace two times weekly, asking permission, avoiding other girls, and showing care through thoughtful outings. Also includes marital trust advice about handling discovered infidelity without inviting the other man.
A girl asks if she is old enough to attend school parties with boys. The reply counsels waiting until junior year, noting that girls usually begin going with classmates then.
Dayton carpenter A A Brown testifies that two bottles of Earle's Hypo-Cod cured his severe indigestion and sleep trouble after months of doctoring. He reports waking rested, eating freely, and continuing steady work. The note adds the product is sold by McKee Drug Co. and local druggists.
Canaan township organizes to push the Red Cross drive next month and meets tomorrow night in school houses. William D. Baker names unit captains including Helen McKinley Naomi Young Faunna Lin scott Carl Love Mary Mulligan Francis Goff Josephine Secoy Marie Cavanaugh and W D Baker. Meetings aim to recruit solicitors and train volunteers for the campaign.
Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Mansfield of Willow Creek visited the Dowler family Friday night and Sunday. Mrs. Lemuel Bennett spent the weekend with her son and daughter in law Jesse Bennett. Miss Goldie Tippie visited Miss Velma Seier Sunday. Herbert Howard of near McDougal joined relatives, and Otha O’Neal spent Sunday with C. L. Smith family. Mildred Dowler spent Thursday with the Mansfields and attended a diner roast at Canaanville high school. Friday is Halloween and residents are urged to secure their property.
Twenty years after the Civil War era visit, Mrs Elizabeth B Custer wife of General Custer arrives in Athens to visit Mrs A J Davidson. Custer widow known for connections in New York and Washington ages 55 with deep bonds to Davidson surviving kin. Also local candidate Hugh Gormley crashes a speaking event when the barrel head fails sending him to the ground.
An old ad promotes Bromo Quinine tablets described as a germ killer tonic and laxative to ward off colds grip and influenza. It notes E. W. Grove’s signature on the box and prices at 30 cents. Also urges avoiding chilly rooms in the morning with Cole’s Hot Blast Heaters to prevent sickness.
Mr. and Mrs. Dunlap welcome a daughter born October 18. Mrs. Leroy Perry is improving after illness. Bert Miller of Columbus visits relatives in Floodwood. Forney Pyles and son Homer shop in Nelsonville. Mrs. Dennis Pack and Mrs. Jack George with daughter return from Kentucky. Philip Delong returns to Floodwood from Dayton. Miss Louise Warren Elizabeth Miller and Bert attend a box supper at Hamley Run. James Rizer and son James shop in Nelsonville. Miss Elizabeth Miller returns.
Arthur Ryder of Huntington West Virginia describes his six year old son’s improvement after nine months on Nerv Worth. He recounts convulsions fever and severe nervousness in early childhood and credits Nerv Worth with better health and prospects. The advertisement notes money back guarantees at McKee’s Drug Store Athens and mentions Hickman The Gem and Nelsonville pharmacies selling the product.
Mrs. John Potts of The Plains assisted at home by Floodwood neighbor. The couple welcomed a baby girl named Najoma May on October 11.
Six steel mill guards were taken hostage or harmed as assailants used deadly weapons in Cleveland Ohio on October 28. Police investigate the incident and search for suspects tied to the attack at the mill complex.
Police say six guards employed by American Steel and Wire Company were arrested for violating a new guard ordinance that bans pickets and weapon carrying. They reportedly carried shotguns during the incident.
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