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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
6
Sally seeks escape from dread and work as a balloon launch becomes a deadly shell hit. Roger shields her until a beam collapses the theater loft burying him and sending Sally to oblivion, as the scene cuts to black.
A married woman aged twenty six seeks guidance about an affair with a married man. The advisor urges loyalty, emphasizes the husband's happiness, and cautions that leaving would not improve her situation, noting infatuation rather than real love for the other man.
A letter from Elizabeth Thompson advises postponing marriage. The writer notes a book-keeper foreman works with several girls and stresses financial establishment before tying the knot. She counsels the young woman to wait six to eight months and to plan for a long engagement until she is in her twenties.
A letter advises Brown Py to tell the girl to explain that he delivered a note to help her and never interfered with her relationship with the other boy. If she refuses to explain, drop the matter to avoid further harm.
A seven year old girl writes about a two month engagement and a year together asking how long an engagement should last. She notes his mother urging marriage next month while he wants funds for housekeeping and a home. She mentions her business education and potential employment.
A reader asks how to handle dating a girl whose mother runs a boardinghouse with several young men. The advice: continue visiting, split visits between the girl and the boarders, avoid mixing the two groups, and be honest so all three parties feel comfortable with the arrangements.
An old editorial recommends Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea in children aged one year or older. It advises giving a dose of castor oil and keeping the remedy on hand for immediate use at the first signs of loose bowels.
Marie Riley answers etiquette questions about handshakes at formal dances and saluting the flag. A civilian should remove his hat when the national emblem is presented, not use a military salute. Manson F advises using a full cloth to cover the breakfast table rather than doilies.
United Press Star report by Joseph Shaplen details claims that German ambassador Mirbach provoked a Chechoslovak uprising by demanding disarmament and imprisonment of Chechoslovaks. Bolshevik forces allegedly countered with repression after the Chechoslovaks left the city with arms.
A service letter from Gail, foster son of Mrs. BF N Hoon of Glouster, describes frontline life with Co D 8th Ammunition Train. He reports travel to the front, a German plane shot down, cold weather, a field meet at a former artist’s home now hospital ground, near battle zones, with hopes to return next July 4.
The ancient Greeks used the five pointed star as a health symbol and it remains on every Chamberlain's Tablets package. The pills have restored hundreds to health troubled by indigestion biliousness or constipation. Try them for prompt relief and be pleased.
Medals struck in Austria to celebrate conquest of northern Italy are being sold in Vienna for 1.25 dollars each instead of distribution to the army that failed. The coins are cited as foreign issue commemoratives tied to ongoing wartime propaganda.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications as the disease sits in the body and is influenced by constitutional conditions. Internal remedies like Hall's Catarrh Medicine claim to act through the blood on mucous surfaces. The formula blends tonics with blood purifiers, and the company offers testimonials.
Lt. Eddie Rickenbacker explains aviation slang in France during July 10 dispatch. He defines terms like can, pink tea, gagged by gimper talk, and archies, describing dogfights and flight maneuvers with a humorous gloss for U S readers. Funeral notices follow for James Howard and the Zarley family, noting deaths from paralysis and tetanus.
Large crowds expected for the biggest Labor Day celebration in the Sudnay Creek valley to be held in Glouster Monday September 2. The Central Labor Union backs the project with hopes of broad donations to cover expenses.
This pattern offers a warm weather dress with integrated bloomers in five sizes 4 to 12 years. Materials listed include gingham galatea percale chambray seersucker voile repp and poplin. Size 10 needs 3 yards for the dress and 1 3/4 yards for bloomers. Pattern mailed for 10 cents.
Sgt. O H Morgan writes from France near the front lines describing mail call cheer, American troops outclassing others, present rest after front duty, good food and ideal climate. He notes frequent air battles, travel across France, attractive scenery, and French gratitude toward Americans. Battery A 76 F A A B F.
In a dispatch from France Private Elmer Rodehaver of the 135th Machine Gun Battalion writes home to his sister Miss Dotte Rodehaver of Guysville. He describes a smooth crossing with seasickness lasting a few hours, notes the locals wearing wooden shoes, and mentions receiving a letter at Camp Lee before departure. He plans to write to Silas Dunfee and asks not to send his watch.
H W Banks conducts evening meetings in the Carnegie Library room Malta Ohio inviting all to attend. Services begin 7 30 with the topic The Messiah has Come What Does He Say revealing vital discussions in a cool town room.
The country now produces nearly all goods along chemical lines signaling a broad industrial shift. Strong domestic capacity in chemicals informs policy, employment, and export prospects as firms expand plants and supply chains across sectors.
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