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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1918

Page

6

Doctor Urged an Operation in Baltimore Woman Says Cure Found

Nellie B Derreilason of Baltimore Maryland credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her after four years of organic troubles and nervousness that doctors advised an operation for. She took five bottles and regained work and pleasure, urging others to try the remedy before surgery.

Baltimore Lydia Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Nellie B. Derreilason Calverton Rd

Ambition Reclaimed Through Bio-Seren Energy Boost

Discoverer urges druggists to avoid taking money unless Bio-seren doubles energy vigor and nerve force within two weeks. The claim targets skeptical readers seeking renewed motivation and vitality through a novel supplement.

Discoverer

Seven Days Health Promise Bio-seven Brain Upbuilder

A promotional note offers seven days of two Bio-seven tablets after meals and one at bedtime, then one after each meal until supply ends. It claims to restore strength and nerve vigor, warns of refunds if not improved, and lists ingredients including calcium glycerophosphate and caffeine.

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The Little Mother and Shack 3 by Zoe Beckley

Sally and Steve, once lovers, confront the past and duty during wartime. Steve explains his enlistment and injuries in a simple account, while Sally declares a future of work and separation. They part with quiet resolve, promising a reunion at the Shack in the morning.

the Little Mother& Shack Zoe Beckley

Broadway Revue Impresses Athens In Quick Ten Day Run

The Laffalot class of the Methodist church staged a Broadway Revue in Athens showing all new songs. Professor Morgan directed and managed the show while Miss Mary Fulton won praise for a graceful solo dance. Other notable numbers featured Harold Wise, Karl Baker, Paul Hall, Esther Kenney, Florence Carr, Clyde Jordan, and the Melody Minstrels. Twelve Scouts with allied flags closed the performance.

Methodist Church Athens Morgan Laffalot Clays Mary Fulton Hamilton Miss Fulton Paul Hall Esther Kenney Hall Miss Kenney Harold Wise Karl Baker Florence Carr Clyde Jordan Margaret Dailey France Daddy Mr. Morgan Canal Victor Gilsoul Hatch Alice Henry Melba White Ida May Irene Gross Grace McGrath Anna Brown

Heart and Home Problema Do You Love Two Boys

A reader asks how to choose when torn between two suitors both drafted for camp. The adviser says liking both is common but not true love and warns against kissing either while not engaged. Leans toward valuing a steady partner over popular attention.

You Cannot Make Your Son Give Up The Girl

Advice from Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson on romance and parental interference in couples. She warns that forcing a breakup may strengthen the bond and that letting them go may tempers love until maturity.

Should a 24-year-old go to lake with chaperone advice

Marjory asks Mrs Thompson if it is proper for a 24 year old to join a Saturday lake trip with an overnight hotel stay and fishing next morning. The reply insists a chaperone is essential before going with the inviting man.

Mrs. Thompson Marjory

Remedy for Sweating Feet in Heat

A reader seeks a cure for sweaty feet. The article recommends daily dusting with tannin and salicylic acid and, if needed, a preparation of boric acid eighty grains, borax one half ounce, salicylic acid one half ounce, alcohol two ounces. Apply morning noon and night after hot salt water wash.

Mrs. Thompson

Soldier and Courtship Letter Doubted

A reader asks if a returned soldier who met her at a picnic will write. She has heard nothing after three weeks and wonders if a letter was sent or lost. The adviser suggests waiting for his reply and not initiating contact until then.

Dear Mrs Thompson Advice on Birthday Picture Gift

A reader asks if it is appropriate to give a birthday photo to a sailor going away soon. Another asks how to persuade her eighteen year old son to break off a relationship with a girl his father suspects is unsuitable, before he comes of age.

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Vincl Promises Strength for Feeble Old People

John M. Devitt, 69, from Mariton New Jersey, credits Vincl with restoring vigor after a severe illness. He asserts it builds strength by supplying beef and cod liver peptones, iron, manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates to revive a rundown system and red blood.

John Devitt Mariton N. J John M. Devitt Vinci Mr. Devitt

Obituary of Malinda Jane Reeves Vance

Malinda Jane Reeves born March 25 1835 died July 30 1918 aged 83 4 5 was daughter of David and Matilda Reeves and wife of Edward F. Vance. She helped settle Athens county and raised eight children in Oriana Nevada Idaho Ohio and Downing. The funeral note recalls her thrift quiet home life and care by daughter Annie during illness with a final family card of thanks for support and flowers.

Malinda Jane Reeves David and Matilda Reeves Athens County Sarah Holiday Tarkio Old Asbury Chapel Edward F. Vance Sarah M Delia George B William D Eliphar C. Vance Oriana Nevada Clayton Idaho James Wesley Dayton Ohio Elisha Jewell Downington James Edward Ethel May Rachel Louise Vance Harlan Jewell Annie

Electric railways to move draft troops, says government

Washington Aug 2. Concentration of draft troops will be done via electric railways where possible. The Railway Department shifted traffic to electric lines after appeals from trolley lines for aid, following a conference with railroad officials and Provost Marshal General Crowder representatives.

United Press Washington Railway Department Crowder

Ford prices surge as shortages hit demand

The Ford car price rose ten percent yesterday August 1 with strong demand and limited supply. A local dealer said he could sell four or five Fords daily if he could obtain them, while Henry Ford’s plants producing war materials restrict civilian availability. The cheapest Ford now tops the $500 level.

Henry Uncle Sam

Food wins Detroit turns social service to patriotism

Detroit utilizes the Visiting Housekeeper Association to aid food conservation during wartime. Eight visiting housekeepers handled 308 cases in 1916 17, with a rise to 808 cases as women seek direct instruction in budgets babies and domestic economy.

Detroit Food Administration

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