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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1919

Page

2

Hypo-Cod touted as best tonic by Akron couple

Mrs E L McKnight of Akron says her husband recovered from a nervous decline, poor sleep, belching and stomach trouble after three bottles of Earle's Hypo-Cod. The tonic is highlighted as a top remedy made by Earle Chemical Co Wheeling and sold in Athens Ohio at McKee Pharmacy for 1.20 plus tax.

Earle Akron Farle E. L. McKnight Big Falls Ave Ohio Earle Chemical Co Wheeling W. Va Athens McKee

Mediation in Car Strike Remains Unsettled in Columbus

Columbus Ohio Sept 6 Mayor Karb will hold a second mediation with rail officials and union leaders from the car men and linemen to press for restored service by Saturday. He rejects force and hopes arbitration will yield a settlement though both sides face a pessimistic outlook.

Columbus, CO Karb

Firestone Tire Board Votes to Boost Capital Stock

Stockholders of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company near Akron Ohio approved a capital increase from 15 million to 75 million dollars in a meeting held late yesterday.

Akron Ohio Firestone Tire and Rubber Company

Potash Deposits Reported on Sicily Island

Rich deposits of potash have been discovered on the island of Sicily, signaling potential economic mineral wealth. Exploration teams are assessing extent and feasibility for extraction and processing in the region.

Island Sicily

Athens County Duroc Jersey Association Formed

A group of Athens county breeders formed the Athens County Duroc Jersey Association in the county farm agent’s office. It began with twelve members and aims to improve the breed and expand red hog sales, with annual sales and a featured red hog display at the Athens County Fair. Members include William Martin Alexander president and Bert Price vice president.

Athens County Athens County Duroc Jersey Association William Martin Alexander Bert Price Lodi Elmer Finsterwald Athens Township Himer Finsterwald Frank Pugh

Bedford Fair Set for Thursday at Burlingham

The Bedford Agricultural Fair will be held at Burlingham near the Athens county line on Thursday September 11. About 1500 to 2000 people are expected if weather permits. Entries for farm produce and livestock arrive September 10 and until 10 o clock September 11. Amusements will be featured. Atwood Sloane is president and Sam Williams secretary.

Burlingham Athens County Atwood Sloane Sam Williams

Ransdell Pushes Permanent Cost of Living Commission

Senator Ransdell of Louisiana considers a bill to create a permanent cost of living commission with producers manufacturers jobbers retailers and consumers as members. The body would have official status but likely no enforceable power, only influence through public opinion and reprimand. The aim is to let all interests discuss issues and resolve problems without new laws.

Washington Ransdell Louisana

Aged banker dies from burglar shootin in Conneaut

G M Brown aged banker died from a bullet wound through the lungs after being shot by a burglar at his Conneaut Ohio home on Monday night. The death occurred early today.

Conneaut Ohio G. M. Brown

Twelve year old boy wonder completes eight years in six

Ernest Bingham a twelve year old boy from Los Angeles has finished an eight year course in six years. He has graduated from the preparatory school and will enter the Jesuit college in September. He is related to Sete Mol Lane Sg.

Ernest Bingham Wonder Los Angeles Jesuit College Sete Mol Lane Sg

Abdication Decision After German Military Pressure

Berlin reports reveal that in early November 1918 Generals Hindenburg Groener and Plesse urged Kaiser Wilhelm II to abdicate as Germany faced collapse. The Kaiser hesitated then agreed to leave for Holland after a failed army push against the revolution and a last push to hold Prussia’s throne. Royal abdication followed, ending the Kaiser’s rule as German fortunes faltered in the closing days at Spa and Berlin.

Hindenburg Groener Germany Great Headquarters Spa Kaiser Max Baden Wolff Wilhelm Prussia Holland Erzberger Deutsch Nations Party Weimar Sth Berlin Gen Plesse Schulmberg Wolff Bureau

Blood Purification Promises Health and Youthful Vitality

An advertisement claims purified blood will rush to every vital part of the body, carrying health and buoyancy of youth. It urges readers to cleanse their blood with a health product to achieve renewed vitality.

Local Drugstores Sell Dlata Across Athens and Nearby Towns

The list shows Dlata sold by multiple Athens area outlets including E. R. Lash, The Cline Pharmacy Co., Taylor and Son, Fountain Pharmacy, and F W Gibson with additional sellers in Amesville Glouster Nelsonville Coolville and Albany.

E. R. Lash Athens Cline Pharmacy Co Taylor & Son Coolville Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville F. W

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co Promotes Trust

The Buckeye State Building and Loan Co credits good treatment of customers and conservatism for public favor. It outlines principles and reasons for goodwill, states it seeks business, and notes 5 percent interest for idle money. Location is Rankin Building, 22 West Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio, with assets over 17.6 million dollars.

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co Rankin Bldg West Gay St Columbus, O

Nerv-Worth praised by Sidney man for nerve and health boost

WM. KD. Shull of Sidney Ohio reports Nerv-Worth improved his nerves sleep and appetite and even helped catarrh. He says he would not take a refund and encourages others to try the tonic with a guaranteed dollar back offer from McKee the local druggist. Stores in Nelsonville also carry Nervy-Worth.

Mark Mr. Shull Sidney O. Nerv-Worth Co WM. KD Shulm Miami Ave Shull McKee Mr. Shull Hickman and The Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

County Dry Forces Seek Campaign Manager

Athens county dry workers halted action on selecting a campaign manager. A sub committee of the executive body, including Judges Worstell and Phillips, Dave Johnson, and Justice Helwig, will appoint a man who can organize and promote the proposition, with a decision expected in a few days.

Athens County Worstell and Phillips Dave Johnson Justice Helwig

The Best Physic Chamberlain’s Tablets Advertised

An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Tablets as a pleasant mild physic that is easy to take. It notes popularity among users, praises its good qualities, and states a price of a quarter.

Athens Man Will Head Luhrig School

The Athens rural district school board at a special meeting Thursday evening employed for principal of the Luhrig schools Howard C. Bobo of Athens. He is an Ohio University graduate. The district also hired Miss Audrey Goffe Miss Alice Hale Gladys Rhodes and Norma Connard as teachers. Luhrig School expects enrollment to grow due to mine-related families and aims to raise to a second grade high school pending requirements.

Athens

Eviction attempt in Brooklyn blocked by striking renters

In Brooklyn about 400 striking renters resisted an eviction drive as non union evicters faced city marshal action. The eviction attempt failed when the striking renters drew support from sympathetic tenants nearby.

New York Brooklyn

Wood Wheat Grader claims to purify seed for bumper crops

Advertorial pitch extolling the Wood Wheat Grader as a seed grading machine that eliminates cockle, cheat and inferior seed, promising higher yields and easier planting. It touts government test gains, urges demonstrations by local agents, and credits previous users with better crops.

United States

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