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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1919
Page
6
Laurel Mississippi resident Mrs. J C Sanford writes that after eight years of female trouble she recovered her health taking twelve bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports renewed ability to work machines dress and manage housework and urges others to try the remedy.
A Kentucky druggist touts a simple home remedy that allegedly reduces severe hay fever attacks to mild colds within 24 hours. The method involves gargling with Mentholized Arcine and twice daily nasal spray, with a pint prepared in minutes. Mentholized Arcine is sold in one ounce vials at better pharmacies.
An old advertising blurb touts Senreco Tooth Paste as a fast path to clean white teeth and healthy gums. It claims to remove film, slow Pyorrhea, and banish mouth acidity, priced at 35 cents a large tube and endorsed by many dentists.
A crowd of women in Yiddish and English erupts in protest over food shortages. Annie urges a march to the mayor to demand bread as police intervene, several pushcarts are overturned and stock ruined before the crowd disperses. The scene ends with a tense standoff and a promise to continue.
A reader asks how to write congratulatory notes for a California wedding and offers hair loss remedies. Advice covers honest heartfelt messaging and questions about future plans. Multiple readers discuss judgment on a church organist and the importance of charity. A man seeks guidance on apologizing for cussing after a failed car ride incident.
A columnist declines to provide the requested address for a match, citing policy against acting as a matrimonial agency. The writer suggests joining a YMCA to meet men who can help with introductions to girls.
A Columbus contractor Mr. P. W. Wilson praises Dreco after relief from biliousness gastritis and kidney issues. He plans to have his family use the remedy, saying it improved digestion sleep and appetite. Dreco is sold by local druggists and promoted by The Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.
Farmers of Rome and Carthage townships are urged to attend a Grange organizing meeting at the I. C. O. F. hall in Stewart on Tuesday evening September 30. All other classes are organized. We will have to organize or quit. Signed Carl W. Hayes.
The Athens County Automobile Club meeting planned for Saturday was not held as plans for the upcoming membership drive were incomplete. Delegates from fourteen townships and ten municipalities will meet in the Court House on Sunday October 5th according to Secretary Leopold. An Imperial Institute of Patentees will be formed in England to protect patentees and patent owners.
The Buckeye State Building and Loan Co in Columbus promotes 5 percent interest on time deposits and liberal loan terms. It highlights courteous officers and advantages of dealing with the institution as assets exceed 17.5 million dollars.
Dr J Aspinall McCuaig preached in Athens on marriage war problems and social conditions. He urged Christian homes for war orphans and warned against polygamy or artificial breeding. He urged marriage based on sincerity and divine instruction.
Dr McCuaig urged men and women to consider fitness for marriage more seriously and to prepare for the solemn tie. He argued marriage holds physical mental and spiritual affinity and warned against mothers seeking husbands for daughters or glorifying the ceremony at the expense of serious preparation. He called for saner education over stricter laws and for church and school to teach reverence discretion and responsibility in marriage.
The notice explains deer and game hunting rules with seasons starting November 15 through January 1 for rabbits and other dates for various birds. Licenses are required to hunt and do not confer privileges beyond authorization. landowners and tenants may hunt on their property without a license. Partridge, grouse, pheasant seasons run November 15 to December 4, waterfowl Sept 1 to Dec 15 and Mar 1 to Apr 20, rail and related birds Sept 1 to Nov 30.
The notice lists protected and open-season periods for waterfowl and other mammals including Woodcuck Muskrat Mink Opossum Fox Raccoon Skunk Rabbit and Snipe. It states federal regulations prohibit spring shooting of waterfowl and sets fall opening Sept 16 and closing Dec 15 with precedence over state law for certain species.
A railroad accident near Cleveland on September 29 left two men dead Murphy and F J Cardini from Painesville. injured are Charles Kell E G Ferron and A J Galla from Painesville.
The U S Rubber Company files suit against R T and Benning about $446 57 claimed as due on a promissory note. The action seeks payment of the balance and related costs.
Washington reports that Secretary of the Interior Lane said he had not considered resigning, commenting “I hadn't thought of it.” The brief denial followed speculation about his departure amid ongoing political discourse.
Pimples on skin signal sluggish blood and warning of eczema boils and other disorders. The ad promotes S S S as a vegetable cleanse free of minerals, urging readers to visit a drug store and contact the Medical Director in Atlanta for advice.
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