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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1919
Page
6
Frank Wilson of Wellston, Ohio, suffered three years of misdiagnosis and choking spells. He found relief after using Dr. Parker's Treatment for Constipation and Indigestion, returning to work and gaining weight. the ad promises a dollar back if not helped.
An oath from Frank J. Cheney states his firm will pay one hundred dollars for evidence of a catarrh cure. The ad promotes a medicine that supposedly cures catarrh by acting through the blood to the mucous surfaces. It urges readers to send for more information from Toledo, Ohio, and mentions public notary witnessing.
Annie visits Bernie in a public hospital ward where the scent of illness and cleaning chemicals fills the air. She notes the crowded beds, neglect, and staff shortages as patients wait for care while a nurse struggles to meet demands.
A young stenographer writes of a boss who pursues her despite doubts about his character. She fears him yet feels attraction and asks if she should marry him after he proposes. The adviser counsels delaying engagement, getting to know him, improving herself, and reconsidering later if mutual love endures.
A sale pitch asserts a sick liver robs joy and energy and that no remedy helps like 25c liver tonic sold at drag stores. The item promotes quick, thorough restoration of health through inexpensive treatment.
Olata sold by E. R. Lash in Athens The Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens Taylor and Son in Coolville Fountain Pharmacy in Nelsonville F W Gibson in Amesville E E Drury in Glouster Cline’s Pharmacy in Albany
In Canton Ohio on September 9 Charles Martin Davis aged 14, son of William Davis of 1007 McKinley Avenue, died instantly when he stepped on an electric cab at Dent Place and Wells Avenue. His body was described as burned.
Manager Schimpf of the Elks announced a Thursday 3 o clock game at Ohio Field against Amesville. The season finale stems from Amesville challenges this summer with Athens and Amesville fielding Linscott Freeman and Barstow Whitlatch for the teams. Amesville is expected to bring many supporters. Schimpf also sought games with Millfield Parkersburg or Marietta.
In Chicago, Helen Maxwell sues for divorce claiming her husband spanked her, hurting her dignity and prompting her to end the marriage. The case highlights domestic dispute and marital breakdown in a city report.
A Mansfield Ohio resident describes severe after effects from influenza. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring appetite digestion sleep and blood strength and recommends the remedy available from druggists or the Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY. Addressed to readers with an offer of a free booklet Building Up the Blood.
This vintage pattern notice offers a gingham and home textile apron pattern in four sizes from small to extra large. It specifies fabric requirements, pocket options, and a price request of 10 cents or 1s 2d for mailing the pattern illustration.
A testimonial describes a woman suffering severe digestive pains every ten to fourteen days who reports relief after two years of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. She claims the simple preparation removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing stomach and intestinal issues and offers a money back guarantee.
A two year battle for the state highway commissioner post ends with Democrat A R Taylor of Findlay succeeding Republican Clinton Cowan of Cincinnati. Cowan resigned, after Governor Cox appointed Taylor and the Senate had refused to confirm him, leaving Cowan to extend his term until a Democratic Senate would take over. Cowan then left to join a road and building material company in Cincinnati.
Marie Dressler says chorus girls have chosen Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr. as godmother and that Rockefeller backed the chorus strike financially and promised a club house. The claim comes from Dressler, head of the beauty union.
The Plains schools reported a promising start for the year with ready teachers and a high first grade turnout exceeding years past. Superintendent Alex Root spoke on community cooperation and surprised attendees by presenting the school with a high school charter, signaling plans to advance toward county high school status.
Rev Frederick N McMillin of Walnut Hills Presbyterian church urged fans to pray for a Reds pennant writing a prayer asking the Lord for speed control and deceptive curves for pitchers frequent timely hits for batters blessings for Pat Moran manager and safety for players He played third base for the University of Wooster in 1894 and still practices with the Reds.
A Texas inventor patenting a tobacco can that holds a roll of paper inside its lid allows tearing off any length to roll a cigarette, introducing a novel smoking aid.
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