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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1918

Page

6

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Mitchell Mother

Mia Pearl Monyhan of Mitchell Indiana reports relief from neuralgia and renewed strength after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during pregnancy. She says three bottles helped and her baby weighed seven pounds at birth. she praises the product for maintaining health during maternity.

Mia Pearl Monyhan Mitchell Ind Lydia EK Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mags Ap . Pinkham

Cardus praised by Palmyra woman for relief from pains

Mrs. Chas. T. Fuller of Palmyra writes that in 1811 she suffered dull and sharp pains, back and head troubles, but after using Cardus for several weeks her strength returned and she could work easily. She urges other women with female troubles to try it, saying it has helped thousands for over 40 years and is sold at all druggists.

Palmyra Mich Chas. T. Fuller Cardus Apelle Eamnee Sally Roger Stephen Torance Roger Landis

Road Petition to Athens County Board for Public Improvement

Undersigned residents near the proposed route petition the Athens County Board for a public road to run from the pike between Charles residence and the bridge southwest to first flow south west of barn then along the hollow and northwest to a Buckeye tree. Hearing set for August 6 1918 with viewing of the road and final hearing by the Board.

Board of Commissioners Athens County Ohio Peti Loners Chas Rte Hent Migen Herbert Downey John Douglas Hollis Evans County Bd

The Little Mother and Shack 3 by Zoe Beckley

Sally faces a wartime moral test as Roger asks about love and Steve's dangerous mission. A Paris note promises adventure for Steve Torance while Sally and Roger travel through a war torn countryside toward a turning point in their lives.

the Little Mother & Shack Zoe Beckley

Heart and Home Problems: Marry for Love or Money

A letter from JULINTE asks whether to marry a fiancé who is a chemist with a modest salary but good character. The reply says love matters more than wealth, and if he earns enough to support them, marry and help him in business if possible.

Mrs. Thompson Julinte

Mothers Chaperone Weekend Plans and Hair Care Advice

A note from Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson discusses chaperone logistics for a weekend with one or two mothers needed to supervise boys staying at a hotel. It also covers crude oil as a hair treatment with application guidance and multiple washes to remove the product.

Should a seventeen year old attend a school dance

A girl asks if she should accept a dance invitation from a shy boy when she does not like him. The counselor suggests she is too young for dances outside school parties and that her parents’ wishes may pressure her to comply.

Mrs. Thompson

Refusal to Kiss a Boyfriend With Grace

A teen writes asking how to decline a boyfriend’s kiss without hurting his feelings. Dora advises a direct, firm refusal and to end discussion on the topic, stressing that the girl should not kiss him and should not dwell on the matter.

Dear Mrs. Thompson letter about a wartime marriageask

A reader asks what to do about marrying a boyfriend going to France soon. The adviser suggests staying home during the war so the girl can keep her job and home, and that the boyfriend should wait if he truly loves her. A second inquiry asks if it is okay to invite boys along on a camping trip with girls.

Mrs. Thompson France

Oily Skin Care Advice and Homemade Lotion

A reader asks about oily skin. The response recommends a homemade wash using boracic acid, hazel distillate, and rosewater to use two or three times daily.

Mrs. Thompson Alberta

Childs Vest Pattern in Various Fabrics Offered

The pattern can be made in batiste dimity dotted swiss lawn organdie crepe silk or lingerie materials. Waist front may feature lace or embroidery to mimic a vest. Sleeves can be wrist or elbow length. Pattern comes in sizes 4 6 8 10 years. Size 6 uses 2% yards of 36 inch fabric. Illustration mailed for 10 cents or stamps.

Mills Meat Market Closing For Funeral Day

Mills Meat Market will be closed all day Thursday August 8 on account of the funeral of Henry Mills in New Straitsville. Local notice from Mills.

Ohio War Board Calls for U S Labor Recruitment Drive

The Ohio War Board announces a nationwide effort to enlist idle workers into essential war industries via the U S Employment Service. Public cooperation from employers and employees is urged. Restrictions on private recruitment apply to common labor for now, with later expansion to skilled labor and specific exceptions for railroads farm labor and small establishments.

Ohio War Board United States U. S. Employment Service Department of Agriculture

Gimper Emblem Tales From World War I Hat in the Ring

Article recounts the hat in the ring squadron emblem used by American airmen in France, led by Eddie Rickenbacker. It describes the derby style hat with stars and stripes, crosses painted for German planes, morale effects, and a Christy Liberty Girl poster used for motivation. Includes later political notice about State Senator candidate and coal law details.

France Eddie Rickenbacker Roosevelt Germany Doug Campbell Doug Gimper Howard Chandler Christy

Health 13 as good as ever now she says

Mrs. Allie King of Cincinnati reports her health improved after using Tanlac the famous tonic. She says she used to feel run down nervous and tired and slept poorly but after two bottles her appetite nerves and sleep improved and she now feels as well as ever. Tanlac available at Cline's Pharmacy.

Allie King East Eighth Street Cincinnati Mrs. King Tanlac Cline’s

Social Guests and Visits In Green's Run Area

Local families hosted and visited relatives and friends across Sugar Creek Glouster Taylor Ridge and surrounding towns. Notable gatherings included Sunday guests for Mr and Mrs Floyd Porter Lavella Porter and others at Snyder home and various dinners with Leake Kinney Leake families. A funeral for Dr S Koon drew attendees from Glouster and nearby communities.

Local Social Roundup Includes Departures and Death

Saturday evening and Sunday here with his parents. Mrs. James Lantz is in Trimble the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Lantz. Miss Freda Cobb of Glouster assists Mrs. Robert Snyder with housework. Miss Nellie Gill spent Monday in Buchtel. Mrs. Fred Leake and daughter Ada spent Tuesday in New Lexington. Mr. William Turvey and daughter Novella of Buchtel were here Monday evening, guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hixson. An aeroplane passed overhead Saturday causing excitement though it was too high to see, but heard clearly. The sad news of the death of Mr. F Gillespie of Trimble reached here Monday morning.

James Lantz Trimble William Lantz Freda Cobb Glouster Robert Snyder Nellie Gill Buchtel Fred Leake Ada New Lexington William Turvey Miss Novella W. H. Hixson F. Gillespie Gillespie

Vanderhoof Social News Notes and Local Visits

Misses Rosa and Isola Conant visit near Albany while Peter Doderer and his mother call on friends in Vanderhoof. Guy Davis visits Athens for a business trip. Ethel Tearfont stays with her brother A. T. Jeffers. Ora Davis returns from Marion. Mrs. Frank Fair and family travel to Pomeroy on business. Rain is badly needed here.

Rosa Isola Conant Albany Peter Doderer Vanderhoof Guy Davis Athens Ethel Tearfont A. T. Jeffers Ora Davis Marion Frank Fair Pomeroy

Cockroaches Rats and Mice Said to Be Easily Killed

The article promotes Stearns' Electric Paste as an easy solution to kill cockroaches water bugs rats and mice. It claims simple package directions and overnight results at low cost, urging households to use the paste to rid homes of pests.

Latrobe Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

D F Morrison and wife of Stewart visited T E Fitch Sunday. Grace Morrison left for Pittsburg for an extended visit with brother Arthur Morrison and wife. Mina Soliday and Bernice O Neil of Logan were Mildred Fitch s Sunday guests. Norma Keller was an Athens visitor Saturday. E D Morrison and wife visited relatives in Torch. R A Frame telegraph operator at Guysville is off duty at home. Mrs T E Fitch and daughter Audrey shopped in Parkersburg Tuesday. T E Fitch was in Chillicothe on business Tuesday.

D. F. Morrison Stewart T E. Fitch Grace Morrison Pittsburg Arthur Morrison Missea Mina Soliday Bernice O'Neil Logan Mildred Fitch Norma Keller Athens E. D. Morrison Torch R. A. Frame Guysville T. E. Fitch Audrey Parkersburg Chillicothe

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