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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1918
Page
6
An advertising column touts Bio-feren as a grand health builder for nervous, run-down women. It promises rapid vigor and beauty in two weeks, costs little, and claims a complete formula printed on each package. Users are urged to take seven days of dosing then continue until finished.
Sally returns to her small Paris lodging after a day in the Rue Mouffetard and visits the American Girls Club in the Quartier Latin. There she meets a New York operator and recalls Philip sburg and engineer Torrance, stirring questions about jealousy and a challenge from Jeanne.
Business groups in Athens appeal to residents to buy locally, highlighting strong schools, transit, industry, churches, affordable power, and civic spirit. They stress that Athens merchants and home industries can supply goods, and urge residents to order locally rather than elsewhere to keep prosperity at home.
A 31 year old woman writes asking if she should tell her wartime fiancé in France her real age and wait for him, while also being courted by a local man. She seeks Mrs Thompson’s advice on which of the two to marry as letters from sons in service describe life in France and family news.
A seventeen year old asks about an older boyfriend, future marriage, and a disapproving mother. The reply urges delaying marriage until age twenty, cautions revealing her exact age, and recommends the girl decide with care while respecting her mother’s experience.
Dear Mrs Thompson advises girls to join sports or dancing to combat shyness. Being active helps you forget yourself and gain confidence. If talking stalls you, ask questions about topics that interest the boy and listen, as many young men abroad feel lonely and crave companionship.
Marie Riley answers etiquette questions while advising readers to avoid revenge and public rudeness. The column urges tact, wit, and broadmindedness as key traits for social standing and notes bridesmaids provide their own outfits unless the bride dictates a color scheme.
Auction in town lists livestock cattle hogs sheep and horses plus machinery tools and household goods. Items include 400 plus cattle sheep and hogs with multiple tractors implements wagons and furniture. Sale begins at 10 o clock with terms announced. Popcorn George Musser to assist buyers.
The Chamber of Commerce prepared a four page leaflet promoting Ohio University and Athens as a college town. It highlights history budget housing women students and athletic facilities. The back page features President Wilson urging college attendance and notes town college cooperation.
An advertisement touts San Cura Ointment as a powerful antiseptic that draws out poison and heals persistent sores. It cites a testimonial from B D Dutton of Titusville and offers a money back guarantee through Thompson Medical Co. and local pharmacies.
The advertisement promotes San Cura Soap and Ointment as antiseptic treatments for tender itchy or irritable skin. It claims germ killing and healing properties for pimples and blackheads, with prices 25 cents at Cline's Pharmacy in Athens and Fountain Pharmacy in Nelsonville and mail orders handled by Thompson Medical Co. in Titusville, Pa.
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