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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1918
Page
2
The ad extols a tonic claimed to invigorate weary, pale, and anemic individuals during spring. It features Golden Seal Stone root Oregon Grape root and aloe jalap pills, offered in tablet form with a reference to Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pills as a gentle remedy.
Thousands suffer stomach upset and bad tastes. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are a pure vegetable compound touted as a gentle substitute for calomel to stimulate natural digestion and improve appetite without strong laxative effects.
Itching stops when using Zemo as directed per pharmacist guidance. The remedy aims to clear irritations and ringworm skin eruptions, with hot pad heat advised for most eruptions to soften and condition skin. E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland, Ohio.
Reporter William G Shepherd describes Hill 63 near Ploegsteert Wood as a protector of Belgian civilians amid Armentieres fighting. He shares scenes of Madame Elemy and her store, a widow’s grave cared for by locals, and a farm family, noting many Belgians may have fled as refugees.
A Quill column advocates diverse Liberty Bond appeals, urging citizens to buy bonds and support war funding. It contrasts sacrifice of soldiers with civilian investments and cites government forecasts on grain yields, plus proclaims patriotic duty through War Stamps and allied drives.
Columbus April 17 Ohio communities must protect babies milk supplies this summer or infant deaths rise from intestinal troubles. The division of child hygiene warns milk is the vital diet for babies three years old or younger and urges families to economize elsewhere to keep milk up. Local baby-saving committees are asked to ensure ample milk for infants.
In Pittsburgh on April 17 Julia Calvin allegedly interrupted funeral services for Simpson Mungin. Mary Mungin, the widow, sues for 5000 dollars claiming the defendant entered the church during the service and claimed to be the widow seeking possession of the body.
Mary Pickford denounces gossip linking her name to Douglas Fairbanks. Owen Moore prepares a $250,000 suit against Fairbanks over alleged infidelity. Fairbanks defends himself calling rumors a German plot tied to Liberty Loan efforts.
Miss Flossie Stansbury at Middleport with relatives. A J Jordan guests of Louie Chase family. W C McComas moves to Carpenter. Relief Club to meet Thursday bring thimble and dinner. Flora Cline sore hand. Sisson family visits Miles Sisson. Willie Swett to move to Jake Rupe farm. Last day of school Saturday. Children enjoy program. Everyone invited to dinner. Roads and garden work underway.
Three men employed by the Union Pacific Railroad in Kansas City Kansas were smeared with yellow paint and escorted from the shops by fellow workers after a liberty loan meeting. Witnesses said the men declared To hell with the Liberty loan. They were told never to return.
On April 16 Washington marked the forty third day since any word arrived on the Cyclops, a 19 000 ton collier with 293 passengers and manganese cargo. Secretary Daniels and naval officers offered no explanation. The ship left Barbadoes March 4 bound for an Atlantic port. A theory suggests an on board time bomb caused an explosion.
Mrs J D Miller of 601 Gifford Street Syracuse New York reports kidney trouble and rheumatic pain with severe backache improving after using Foley Kidney Pills. She says two bottles ended her backache and sleepless nights, urging others to try the remedy as effective and satisfying.
In Fulton Missouri on April 17 a letter mailed by Alex Canter to B Zaikew in Kiev Russia returned unread after eleven months marked as addressee not found.
A historical ad-style claim describes using about four ounces of plain liquid arvon from a drug store at night to moisten and rub the scalp until morning. The text promises dandruff disappearance after one or two additional applications and notes itching will stop as the scalp becomes smooth.
Rome Township High School will host a 1 pm program with Ohio University speakers and an exhibit of domestic science and manual training work. The event aims to connect the school with patrons while showcasing student efforts in Red Cross relief, War Savings Stamps, and Liberty Bond drives. A 29 star service flag will honor area boys in the service, including Ray Windsor, Bert Daugherty, Reese Windsor, and others with many listed as in campaigns abroad or discharged.
Messenger Special Correspondence notes C. C. Adams visiting family over Sunday. Rev. Garrett filled appointments at Fairview Saturday and Sunday. Joseph Conant and wife called to Haga Ridge Saturday due to illness of Mrs. Conant's mother. Mrs. Sarah Johnson returned home Saturday. John Linscott Eva and Virgil North from near Bartlett visited J. R. Rathburn's family Sunday. Archie Rathburn wife and child Randall returned to Columbus Monday after visiting relatives. John Weaver moved his family to Broadwell last week.
Advertises S. S. S. as the universal remedy for eczema claiming the disease originates in the blood and can only be cured by cleansing the bloodstream. Warns that topical salves provide only temporary relief and urges readers to get a bottle and write for expert medical advice from the Atlanta laboratory.
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