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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1918

Page

8

French Folk Honor America's Fallen Soldier Heroes

Crowds visit the cemetery to honor fallen soldiers with flowers at each grave as French visitors pay tribute to American war heroes.

America Ceme

Read What Miss Turner Says on Diet and Sleep Relief

A Chicago reader Miss Agnes Turner reports indigestion headaches sleeplessness and constipation after overwork and irregular meals. She credits Chamberlain's Tablets with cleansing her stomach invigorating her system and restoring her ability to eat and sleep in comfort after two months of treatment.

Agnes Turner Chicago Chamberlain Emofort

Nerv Worth Laxative Tablets Endorsement Notice

A Marietta reader appraises Nerv Worth for back pain digestion and nerves. Charles Bell praises the product and urges its purchase at McKee's Drug Store in Athens noting the 2 cent box price.

Charles Bell Ohio St. Marietta McKee Athens

Respectful Lady Mrs Mansfield Dies at 68 in Canan Township

Mrs Lista Mansfield 68 died Monday evening at her son Merwin Mansfelds Willow Creek home after a Friday onset. Funeral at South Canaan church Thursday 11 AM. She was widow of J L Mansfield a Can an township farmer. She leaves a son two grandchildren two sisters a brother and her father. Nearby relatives include Josephus Tucker in Five Points.

Lista Mansfield Merwin Mansfeld Willow Creek South Canaan Mansfield Theate J. L. Mansfield Canaan Josephus Tucker Five Points Joanna Ewing Hala Griffin Carbon Okla George Tucker

York Township Names in Service for Uncle Sam

The list names numerous men from York Township now in military service. Readers may report errors to Dr. C. W. Cable, with corrections to be printed on markers on Public Square.

YORK York Township Uncle Sam C. W. Cable

Marietta Boy Dies in France Fighting With AEF

Lieut Gerald F Kelly of Marietta Ohio, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Kelly, was killed in action August 5 1918 during the Franco American offensive in France. Born December 14 1894 he attended local schools Marietta High School and Marietta College graduating in 1917. He excelled in football and basketball in school days.

Marietta, O Marietta Gerald F. Kelly Fred Kelly Second Street Lieut. Kelly Lieut Gerald Kelly Marietta College Kelly

Mustard Gas Worst 18 Brings Tears and Painful Skin Diseases Among Soldiers

Washington reports mustard gas, the most dangerous German poison, causes tears, eye swelling, blistering skin, and severe coughing. The agent spreads as a spray from shells, penetrates clothing, and masks offer limited protection. Symptoms resemble pneumonia with delayed, slow healing and high fever.

Washington

Doans Kidney Pills Endure Back Pain to 1917 Testimony

An Athens man extols Doan's Kidney Pills citing relief from backache urinary trouble and kidney disorders after using three boxes from Lash's Drug Store. He credits lasting improvement since 1914 and 1917 statements, with price 60c and Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY behind the product. Also touches Red Cross dental care for refugees in Luxtemburg and mustard gas mitigation gear for WWI soldiers.

Athens W. W. Baird W. Union Dean Lash Baird Doan

Gratitude for Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy

Mrs. William Bell of Logansport Indiana thanks Chamberlain's remedy for curing a severe diarrhea attack three years earlier. London reports German forces are tearing up Belgian railways to build narrow gauge lines supplying the front.

William Bell Logansport Ind Chamberlain London Belgium

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