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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1918
Page
2
A 1911 testimonial from Mich Mra Chas Ful describes dull and sharp pains, weakness, and backache. After 7 to 8 bottles, she regained strength, no longer suffers bad spells, and recommends Cardus to women with female troubles, noting benefit and ongoing work ability.
Camp Sherman Ohio plans to assign the thousands of new selective service men admitted in the last two weeks to permanent regiments before the next draft increment. Quarantine ends next Tuesday and officers expect rapid absorption to restore war strength as training resumes.
Mrs. BH. Kyle of 189 W. Union 81 recounts two years of backache and kidney trouble followed by relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She notes infrequent future use with quick relief when needed. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A wartime line questions where a potential Western front crack could appear if key defenses fail. It speculates a stretch from Pittsburg to Maine then south to North Carolina, reflecting the fear of a new German offensive and the implications for the Food Administration era.
The article recalls Captain Isaac Hull and the 1812 duel with the British frigate Guerriere. Hull’s crew earned praise for discipline and skill as the Constitution dispatched the enemy in a decisive engagement. Hull later received a gold medal and prize money. he died in Philadelphia in 1848.
Ohio launches a prize contest to spur War Savings Stamp sales by public and parochial students. Twenty five capital prizes totaling thousands of dollars will be awarded in Columbus on September 10 1918 with winners invited to a public presentation. Prizes include a $1000 War Savings Stamp package a Touring Car a grand piano and cash awards donated by Michigan or Ohio firms.
Washington reports an army of 140000 lawyers enlisted in the drive to uncover enemy holdings. Mitchell Palmer, alien property custodian, writes to attorneys in every state urging them to locate and report all funds held by the enemy in their communities.
Cline's Pharmacy guarantees San Cura Ointment with claims of rapid healing for long standing leg sores and other skin ailments. Testimonials from J. D. Hood of Townville and Karl C. Banks of Pittsburgh support relief and fast recovery, with price options 30 or 60 cents per jar.
Advertises San Cura Soap as a skin antiseptic offering a lovely complexion free from pimples and blackheads. Recommends Thompson Medical Co. in Titusville for mail orders. Mentions German experiments supporting the belt tightening theory to lessen hunger.
A letter urges Al to buy Liberty Bonds with $50, arguing bonds offer safe, government-backed returns and annual interest. The writer contrasts bonds with spending on a patent electric flea chaser and baseball tickets, claiming bonds support soldiers and provide refunds via interest, urging action before others buy them.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio asserts the firm sells Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The pamphlet promises cures for catarrh and includes testimonials and a free offer, dated December 6, 1886.
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