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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1918
Page
6
A purported discoverer tells druggists to avoid taking money unless Bio-seren doubles energy vigor and nerve force in two weeks. The claim targets pharmacy sales and energy enhancement.
An advertisement promises a seven day course of Bio-seren with seven tablets daily after meals and at night, claiming it restores strength and nerve health. It guarantees money back if results aren’t doubled and lists ingredients such as calcium glycerophosphate iron and kola.
In Centreville Pennsylvania a local notice extols San Cura as a highly reliable antiseptic healing ointment. It claims the product drew a needle from a girl's foot after a doctor failed, guarantees relief for piles eczema and other sores, and promises refunds. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy and Fountain Pharmacy in Nelsonville.
San Cura Soap claims antiseptic healing virtues and skin softening effects for babies and adults. The ad notes a 25 cent cake price at Cline's Pharmacy and offers Thompson Medical Co. in Titusville, Pa as a mail order option.
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications. remedy requires internal use to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Medicine, composed of tonics and blood purifiers, is recommended by physicians and sold by J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Also advertised is Fran's Family Pills for constipation.
Sally Orme consoles Marie Hardis asking about Steve and his past as Marie recalls their Paris days and a wounded years apart. Marie asks if a woman cared for him and Sally answers with careful restraint while hinting at deeper wartime secrets.
A reader asks about dating etiquette for young women and social calls. Advice covers whether to invite a caller inside, who should mention going home, and how to handle rides when timing matters. The guidance emphasizes courtesy, direct communication, and letting the man initiate or invite when appropriate.
A reader asks if a nineteen year old boy must have parental consent to marry. The answer states that yes a boy of nineteen must have parental consent and that either a parent must accompany him to obtain the license or furnish an affidavit.
A reader asks about a quarrel with a male coworker after reading a letter from his girl. The adviser says the coworker has reasons to be angry and that reading another person’s mail is wrong. The recommended action is to apologize to the boy even if friendship should not continue.
The letter advises that a plain band ring is suitable for a wedding ring but not an engagement, noting that opal and amethyst stones are costly. It suggests choosing a ring with an inexpensive stone to fit a limited budget.
A twenty one year old woman asks if she should marry a thirty five year old business associate of her father to please him. A soldier friend in France writes often and she feels attached but does not love the older man. The advisor replies a girl must choose her own husband and not marry without love.
A woman asks how to meet a man she loves but has not met. The response warns that without a mutual friend there is no reliable way to become acquainted and cautions against loving someone based on imagination, which can lead to unhappiness.
At the Athens County Fair this week the South Eastern Ohio Test Farm display highlights efforts to raise crop yields. Farmers learn about fertilizers lime seed treatment orchard care and practices to improve farm profitability and support wartime needs.
Athens county aims to supply twenty four candidate nurses for hospital instruction. Six or seven local young women from Athens Nelsonville Glouster and Shade have already asked Miss Helen Ullom about info. Ullom, chair of the county Council of National Defense, will staff the war booth at the County Fair on Thursday and Friday to meet applicants aged 19 to 35 who meet the qualifications and will train in hospitals to replace nurses in wartime service.
Ten thousand testimonials from mothers praise Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children. The remedy is said to move and regulate bowels relieve feverishness teething disorders constipation headaches destroy worms and break up colds. Sold at druggists for 25 cents.
A public notice urges readers to save money through The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company at Rankin Building Columbus Ohio offering five percent interest. It promotes Liberty Bonds War Savings Certificates and Thrift Stamps to aid the war effort with assets listed at 14 800 000.
Athens resident G H Logan describes chronic kidney pain and nocturnal urination followed by full recovery after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He reports lasting relief and continued recommendation, stating two boxes cured backache and kidney trouble. Doan's pills cost 60 cents at dealers, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The newly elected Democratic Central Committee met in the county court room with 38 of 60 seats represented. Joseph Richards of Gloucester was elected temporary and permanent chairman. James Brown of Athens was named secretary. The body endorsed the state and national administrations and the county ticket and elected an executive committee to fill vacancies. James L. Foraker spoke of strong chances if Democrats stand together. the committee elected Richards chair, Lowther secretary, and Pritchard treasurer, with self-assessed funds for new stationery.
Latrobe residents host and visit relatives across Ohio and nearby states. Names include Griffin, Huggins, Chevalier, Soliday, O Neil, Keller, Morrison, Fitch, Morrison, Russell, Ewers, and Cubbison. Trips span Erie Pennsylvania Findlay Lake New York Buffalo and travel by car with threshing season underway.
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