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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1919
Page
6
A Kentucky druggist promotes a home remedy to reduce rose and hay fever severity. He claims even severe cases lessen to a mild cold within 24 hours, especially if started a week or ten days early. The treatment uses mentholized arcin and daily gargling, nasal snuff or spray, prepared at home.
An advertisement touts Senreco Tooth Paste as a quick, inexpensive way to whiten teeth and improve gum health. It promises removal of coatings, helps combat pyorrhea, and banishes mouth acidity, claiming widespread dentist use and popular sales at 85 cents a large tube.
A street orator denounces wage slaves under capitalism and links poverty to owner control of jobs. He argues workers at all levels suffer from rising costs, low wages, and exploitation, including white collar clerks. Annie and Bernie reflect on the speaker’s critique as the crowd grows.
A teen asks if a returned overseas suitor truly means marriage and whether to press for explanations. Mrs. Thompson counsels against writing again, attributes conflict to the mother, and urges moving on to find other honorable friends.
Mrs. J. E. Frisk of Detroit relates how her husband suffered a two year cough and illness in Portsmouth Virginia. After trying various treatments he used Earle's Hypo-Cod and recovered weight, appetite, and sleep. The letter notes wide sales in Virginia and promotion by McKee Drug Co. and Earle Chemical Co. with a price of 1.20 plus 5 cents tax.
Miss Faith Pecher and Dave C. Gourley, prominent Canton society figures, obtained a license to wed and at one o'clock this morning were married by Rev. Harry B. Vail. They then slipped away on a wedding trip to avoid attention from zealous friends.
New York details show flour consumption rising by 15 percent and 3 million barrels more flour drawn in seventy days. Lard and edible oils fall in price. milk prices stagnant. Wheat receipts and total stocks compared with 1918 figures indicate robust supply.
Edwin W Hullinger reports that the American army in Coblenz has won broad trust without propaganda or arrogance. Occupation rules required passes and respect for the flag, with strict limits on beer halls and gambling. Germans were treated fairly, with property rights protected and abuses punished.
Dr. Frank L. Nape of Canton purchases an airplane and plans to use it to make professional calls. He intends to fly to patient locations and medical engagements, increasing access and efficiency in his practice.
George W. McElroy is arrested on embezzlement charge for $529, filed by J. H. Colli flower of Cleveland. Wilmot residents vote at the Noy cale election on issuing $5 000 bonds to pave streets.
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