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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1919
Page
6
A druggist promotes mentholized arcinene as a cure for severe coughs claiming quick relief within twenty four hours. The method is to mix one ounce of the mentholized solution with boiled water and use as snuff twice daily, stating many patients found it a true friend.
An old advertisement touts Senreco Toothpaste as a fast and inexpensive solution for whiter teeth and healthier gums. It claims the paste removes film, fights pyorrhea, and provides noticeable results within a week, urging readers to visit a department store for a tube at 85 cents and consult their dentist twice yearly.
A stranger with a baby asks Mrs. Salsberg to urge her husband, the chief engineer Jim Hanley, to provide an allowance for her three children. Jim resists, fearing social trouble, while Mrs. Salsberg urges self-reliance and warns daughters to earn their own livings. The scene ends with a promise to discuss the matter further.
A reader asks about dating while in school and whether to pursue college or business training. Mrs. Thompson advises against secrecy, emphasizes high school education, and notes you cannot be compelled to attend college. A second reader seeks timing for curfews, and another questions a 25-year-old dating a 31-year-old woman, with Smiles offering cautious guidance on age differences.
A reader argues that couples can be congenial and that there is little ground for interference. The writer notes some marriages with an older wife can be happy while others fail. The woman should tell her former sweetheart she no longer loves him, as he believes she is engaged. The writer admits difficulty locating the young lady’s address.
Local readers report relief from chronic cough and stomach trouble after using Earle's Hypo-Cod tonic. Mrs Lida Bayham and Mr Jack Grandy n share experiences in Dayton Ohio with claims of improved digestion and sleep. Canton Akron note identifies six year old Charles Morris Wilson as Akron patrolman’s runaway case.
The notice suggests taking LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets for colds or influenza prevention. It mentions seeking three W. GROVE'S signatures on the box as a marking. The fragment lacks full context or authority details.
Mrs M J Keating of 479 Lexington Ave Columbus Ohio describes overwork and exposure causing rheumatism in knee and ankle joints with severe pain numbness and poor circulation. After taking Dr Williams Pink Pills she reports improved mood strength appetite and sleep with pains subsiding and full recovery. Pills sold by druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY 50 cents a box six for 2 50 booklet available.
This pattern describes a four size waistcoat design for children aged 6 8 10 and 12 years. Materials include serge plaid wool or wool blends with options of chalice satin taffeta or similar fabrics. Size 10 needs 30 yards of 40 inch material. Pattern illustration offered by mail for 10 cents in silver or 1s 2d stamps.
A local report touts Adler-i-ka as quickly relieving gas and sour stomach. The preparation is said to act on both bowels and remove accumulated matter, with claims of curing constipation and preventing appendicitis. An user notes relief from back head pain and stomach gas after use.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Griffith and daughter Catherine returned Monday to Morgantown WV after visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown. Mrs. Adaline Dailey spends the week at Athens with her son QW T Dailey. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Warriner of Columbus were over Sunday guests of Frank Coe and family.
Blackwood of Athens attended the Coe home Sunday along with Mrs. Luther Bolen of Marion visiting her daughter Mrs. Ed Bailes. A masquerade party entertained first through sixth graders at the school Monday afternoon. Mrs. Woodgerd of Jacksonville spent Sunday with her sister Mrs. Della Irwin. Mr. and Mrs. Wes Bobo visited his mother Mrs. Mary Bobo. Mrs. Elza Bowers learned of her sister Stella Wiggens wedding to Henry Fisher in Covington Kentucky on October 9 and their move to Pasadena California. Mr. Fisher has lived in Albany years and Mrs. Fisher was a trained nurse in Columbus. Everett Cline and daughter Faye plan several weeks in the South, while Mr. Cline recovers from a two month illness. Carl Carsey of Athens visited his mother Mrs. Joan Carsey Sunday.
William Lewis and family visited Mrs. Lewis' sister Mrs. Wesley Cottril in Dyesville. Lewis seeks a new location after selling his farm to John West. Eglepha Brewer spent time with relatives in Carbondale and New Marshfield. Frank Whitlatch attended his sister Alf Turner’s funeral near Albany. Alva Chesser of Jackville visited and bought a wagon from Dr. Hawk. Charles Whitlatch moved to Stratton farm west of Prattsville. Woods school pie social hosted by Gladys Brewer raised 25.25. Luther McCathran of Chillicothe visited Addie Wes. he returned from Iowa with Cliff West. Dr. Hawk improves his house with cement porch and walk and new paint. Sam Goodin and Miles Townsend work on sorghum amid sugar shortage.
An advertising claim promotes Jad Salts as a safe kidney flush. It argues meat causes uric acid and kidney strain, linking kidney issues to rheumatism and other illnesses. Daily doses are suggested to cleanse kidneys and neutralize urine acidity.
Class Six marks twelve years since formation with a birthday meet on Sunday. The membership committee runs extra outreach to Athens men with dodgers. Prof C L Martzolff lectures and special music enhances the hour as Ohio University students plan to attend en masse.
Citizens will turn to the other side of the room for a friendly rivalry as classes continue. A social is planned for next Thursday and all men of the city will be invited to participate.
The notice urges voters to cast a Yes vote on the two referendum laws and a No vote on the two amendments. It emphasizes clear choices at the polls without additional context or names.
Columbus plans to ship over 1000 pounds weekly of food and clothing to Germany. Parcels move through the local post office. Principal goods include lard bacon soap and other fat products. Cocoa is also sent weekly from Columbus for Germany.
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