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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1919
Page
7
A Kentucky man promotes Mentholized reine as a 99 percent effective hay fever remedy. He cites cheap preparation with boiled water and gargling or nasal spray to lessen attacks, urging consultation with a pharmacist for a pint of the solution.
An advertisement promises Bio-Feren will strengthen nerves, boost energy and ambition, and sharpen mind. It claims a seven day course of two tablets after each meal and again at bedtime can lift fatigue, improve eyesight, and restore enthusiasm, with a money back guarantee.
Annie and Bernard face a stalled marriage as he fights to support their four children after a factory layoff. War fears dampen opportunities, and Bernard reluctantly accepts a twelve dollar junior clerk role, hoping to prove his value and keep his family afloat. (To be continued)
A young woman asks about love with a widowed man seeking a divorce and social disapproval from the community. The columnist cautions against meeting at her sister’s, urges him to prove honorable intent, and suggests giving up the relationship if not above reproach.
Athens resident W. B. Reynolds reports severe lumbago and kidney trouble marked by back pain and frequent secretions. After three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills from Cline's Pharmacy, his condition improved and he says he has had no kidney trouble since. FosterMilburn Co. brings Doan's Kidney Pills at 60 cents.
Miss Ellen Phillips of Portsmouth visited Mrs. Jess Skinner for a week. Fred Smith moved to Chauncey on Monday. Mrs. Belle Stewart was in Athens recently. Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Moore of Orange, California, visited the latter's brother John Robinson. Mrs. Lawrence McDonald visited her mother at Deanville on Monday. Mr. Russell Childress is on the sick list. Mrs. Charlie Childress was shopping in Athens Tuesday.
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Austin Romine and wife left for Chillicothe to seek a future home with Romine employed by B and O. Elma Scarlett of Parkersburg visited her mother Mrs. Coleman and sister Elma in Newbury. Orpha Robinson stayed with relatives in Carthage. Thomas Dunfee hosted Mr. Green of Coolville and Mr. Payton of Washington county, a centenarian. Alden Watson visited with Mr. and Mrs. Watson in Belpre. Mrs. Carnevale of Parkersburg visited her parents the Underwoods. Bertha Basin and three children stayed with Cyrus Jones. Harry Gray of Marietta called on Thomas Palmer. Francis Romine and wife visited the Romines in Chauncey.
Several hundred miles of country roads in Missouri are kept in condition by a drag hauled by a farm tractor. The improvised maintenance method reflects rural effort to preserve unpaved routes.
In Huntington a public stenographer Miss Kathleen Beach traps mice in her desk using chocolates. In Lima a grand jury reviews 248 food licenses and reports a clean bill of health for all suspected profiteers in price fixing probe.
Mr. and Mrs. John Smart hosted a Friday evening shower honoring newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. William Holliday. Guests from Murray City Jobs Fontel Fontel Ossington and many local residents attended and a dainty lunch was served after a social hour.
Patrolman Joseph Lucas shot a man who gave the name John Keller, 30, in the leg after the suspect struck the officer and ran from arrest. Investigators found Keller emerging from a vacant house with a suitcase full of burglar tools as a patrol wagon was being called.
Twelve Tiffin pastors opened Friday mail to find checks from Lewis Zlle ranging from 500 to 1000 dollars as gifts to their congregations.
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