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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1920
Page
6
A method claims to dissolve and destroy dandruff using four ounces of liquid arvon applied nightly on the scalp. It promises immediate itching relief and lasting removal after repeated applications, leaving hair fluffy and silky.
A vintage advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a quick relief for lumbago sciatica rheumatism and backache. The small trial bottle promises soothing penetrating action that removes soreness within fifty counts and claims to be harmless and skin friendly.
Diamond Dyes promise simple directions to dye worn garments in rich fadeless color. The package claims success on wool silk linen cotton and blends and guarantees results even for first-timers. A druggist offers a color card.
Bobby frees pigeons and helps Billy recover from a broken leg in a barn. Dandy the goat fetches water and waters Billy while Bobby patches the limb with splints and bandages. Billy rests in sweet hay, feels relief from the cooling breeze, and looks forward to meals and play with Queen and her puppies.
A diary entry from Paris recounts autumn weather and bustling life as the writer admires French chic. She describes Fontainebleau, strolling with Count Antoine, romantic banter, and reflections on love and future marriage, noting European galas and a lively mood before concluding with a lively night at home.
A reader asks when a chaperon is needed for evening rides and daytime outings with a partner. Other questions cover toilet water use, rouge effects, wrinkle care, nose glasses, and hair loss. Mrs Thompson offers cautious guidance on etiquette, trust, and grooming.
Poston Sept 15 report: Bresner strikes out 17 in win over New Marshfield after a 6 3 loss to Buchtel. Love fans 12 in the Buchtel game while allowing four hits. Free passes and errors costly in the Saturday defeat. Bradley umpired both games.
In Boston a man named David Rosen assisted a fellow passenger with a suitcase on a New York train. Rosen was later arrested after authorities found the bag contained hootch.
IM s. WM. P. SMITH of Los Angeles California reports that Taniac completely restored her health after doubters. She has gained thirteen pounds and is now well.
Mrs William P Smith of Los Angeles recounts severe indigestion and weight loss after an accident. After unsuccessful medical care and travel, Tanlac led to a 13 pound gain, restored appetite, and overall health. The testimonial lists local Athens area pharmacies selling Tanlac.
Miss Dorothy Sealand a 16 year old from Cleveland jumped into the lagoon fully clothed at the Cleveland Yacht Club to save Miss Anna Boyle 25 from drowning. She did not remove her hat during the brave act.
The passage extols a medicinal preparation for health by stressing purity and freshness. It claims the remedy regulates bowels, stimulates liver action, flushes kidneys, sweetens the stomach, and enriches the blood, presenting it as superior in cleansing.
An old herbal remedy marketed as a nationwide favorite family medicine. The text claims physicians and druggists endorse it and that it is widely stocked by druggists and grocers.
The obituary notes Rodney Raphael Sayers born January 7 1899 in Hooper Ridge Athens County Ohio died August 22 1921 at age 21 7 15 after contracting typhoid fever in Wellington Kansas He is survived by his father Stacy C and mother Nora Kasler Sayers sister Nellie Linscott and brothers Walter and Allen plus grandparents and many relatives The piece reflects on his youth and abrupt death and includes a devotional tone about eternal rest.
The Sayers family of Wellington and Mayfield Kansas thanks neighbors friends and nurses for kindness sympathy during their son and brother's illness and death and for the floral offerings.
In Wellington Kansas on August 24 1920 nurses who cared for Rodney express deepest sympathies to Mr and Mrs S C Sayers Trimble Ohio Their note recalls his manly unselfish patience during illness and their regret at not achieving the hoped for recovery as they stand with his family in grief.
The Franklin County fair price commission in Columbus Ohio on September 15 ordered Bessie L Cisco owner of rental property to lower her rents or face a commission hearing. An investigation showed her rentals yielded a gross income of 28.5 percent on the taxation value. An unrelated ad asks Shall America join the league of nations with M A Daugherty speaking Friday evening at the Athens Opera House.
Fashion expert Miss Isabelle M. Archer tells at the jewelers convention in Louisville that striped stockings with jeweled garters will be worn this fall and winter. Skirts for evening wear will reach four inches below the knee and be lined to the knee bend. Ankle watches give way to diamond set elastic ankle bands. Striped stockings will appear in rainbow hues for street wear and hose will be visible at the hem.
A pajama clad youth asks a police officer in Alameda about the town and points to the village jail saying he is joining a college fraternity. Australia moves to preserve its tallest stringybark trees. A patent toy features a transparent ball with water and an artificial fish that swims. The monkey is revered as a god in India.
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