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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1919
Page
6
Clark County Ohio farmer Dean McKillip recalls stepping on a rusty nail and treating the wound with Houstonia liniment. He says the foot healed in five days and the user need not fear food poisoning. The ad promotes Dr Jones Company Houstonia available at druggists in multiple sizes.
In a cramped, rain-soaked home Bernard tightens daily food budgets while Annie rebels against his 65 cent per day plan. He allocates rent, fares and lunches, leaving 1.80 weekly for clothes as life worsens. Annie confronts despair and contemplates leaving, unable to afford a second establishment.
A teen asks whether to break an engagement to win another love or stay with the fiancé. The adviser urges breaking the engagement, warns not to reveal interest in the second man, and notes time will reveal feelings. The letter from a 15 year old asks about schooling and education. The response advocates continued schooling. The column also covers questions about ministerial speech in the pulpit and suggests straightforward talks with the minister.
Squeeze two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to create a quarter pint freckle and tan lotion. Massage daily on face neck arms and hands for clearer softer skin. Harmless and gentle, it costs only a few cents.
A rectangle describes a chic school dress pattern suitable for checks and plaids in fabrics like serge velour gabardine and voile. The skirt attaches to an under waist and the pattern fits sizes 8 10 12 and 14 years with size 10 needing four yards of 44 inch material. The pattern illustration can be mailed for 10 cents in silver or a stamp.
Mr and Mrs J P Warner hosted their son Ralph from Athens for a Sunday visit. Many attended Mrs Dow Poston’s funeral at South Canaan. Miss Ethel Flanders started school at Judson. Caroline Brown visited nephew Frank Lawrence and family along with several others. Farmers busy with corn cutting and wheat work. Lloyd Nickson left for Athens to begin his second year of high school.
An Athens resident reports three year after first claim that Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved back pain and kidney issues. Mrs. Francis Mansfield describes improved health after using two boxes and continues to recommend the remedy as of 1917. Bottle price listed as 60 cents.
In Cleveland on September 23 delegates faced a roll call standoff as insurgents push for delay. Acting President Lewis warned of possible disruption to talks with mine operators in Buffalo on September 25. The ballot tally continued amid protests over a substitute resolution and a proposed five member inquiry panel.
Mr. Titus Wadde notes four dollars a week for board and asks about scraps rebate. Mrs. Borden-Lodge replies eight dollar boarders receive scrap rebate. A railroad plans a ten span Malaya bridge 2000 feet long over a river. A small home can be heated by one stove with Cole's High Range for cooking and heating.
Thomas Benton Palmer born Torch January 22 1846 died September 19 1919 at 73 married Susan Mickle October 14 1866 producing two children Addie and Adolphus. Funeral led by Rev Shaver with interment in new cemetery. Out of town mourners came from Athens Marietta Rav enswood Chauncey and more. Others noted include Day selling his farm to a Michigan man and visitors at the Dunfee and Scarlett households. A small daughter suffers whooping cough. new vacuum washer noted for small garments and dry cleaning.
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