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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1918
Page
2
A vintage advertisement extols Knowlton's Danderine claiming heavy, wavy hair free from dandruff. It promises immediate dandruff dissolution, reduced itching, and stronger roots with a small bottle bought at drug stores, asserting beauty, softness, and abundant hair in ten minutes.
Mrs. G B McKinstry of Athens says long standing back pain and kidney distress faded after using Deans Kidney Pills. She reports relief from dizziness nervousness blurred sight and frequent urination and urges others to try the same remedy priced 60 cents at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A vintage notice touts Pape's Cold Compound to break a cold within hours. It claims rapid relief from nasal congestion headaches fevers and throat irritation after two hourly doses and three total doses in a day.
An ad claims age is not a limit for strength and urges readers to use GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules to keep kidneys clean and body in top working order. Two capsules daily promised to maintain tone and energy with a money back guarantee.
A woman asks about choosing between fiancés during wartime and balancing loyalty with new relationships. Advice counsels remaining true to the France-bound lover, and explains concerns about finances, bonds, and a future trousseau.
A collage of reader questions to Mrs Thompson covers etiquette and home tips. Topics include keeping hands soft with bay rum glycerine and carbolic acid lotion, a boyfriend visiting from France staying at a home, buying sweet chocolate for candy making, and a bet about smoking with a friend.
Edith confronts Fay Summers about marriage to Ned Ferrol and the cost of living on a mechanic's pay. Fay envisions Ned's invention making riches, while Edith warns of hardship and asks to delay until Ned's prospects improve. The scene ends with Ned arriving as the controversy continues.
Frank Russell born July 10 182 in Stewart Ohio died December 8 1918 at Ath ens Ohio aged 36 years 4 months 23 days He married Georgia L Cone and had five children Kenneth Russell Paul Verl and Martha Elizabeth Survived by his parents wife four sons one daughter seven brothers and four sisters The death was due to influenza after nine days of illness He is remembered as a kind husband father neighbor and friend
We express our gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kindness during his illness and after his passing, honoring our husband and father.
R. L. Ramsdell, vice president of United Cigar Stores, was arraigned in Police Court on a complaint accusing him of saying I hope he drowns to the target of his remark, Wilson, amid the incident.
Dr Car ter s K and B Tea offers a vegetable remedy for constipation causing sick headache nervousness sallow skin and drowsiness. Brew like regular tea and drink a cup before bed. A small package lasts long and druggists report years of steady sales and many loyal users. Gentle in action suitable for children and nearly all like it.
Two young children die in Chauncey area events. Mary McCargish, six, died from burns after her dress caught fire Friday morning. Margaret Foster, four, died Sunday at Mrs Leona Six home after a several day illness, with funeral plans pending in Little Blocking at her grandparents’ home.
Squires Ira R. Fuller shows great improvement after a lengthy illness at home on Ellis avenue. Mrs. George Kech has been seriously ill with influenza but is now reported somewhat better. Mrs. Pearl Miller is recovering from the same illness. Mr. Oscar Six remains confined to bed for several weeks and shows slow progress.
Miss Hazel Leffler was taken to Grant Hospital in Columbus for an appendectomy. operation successful and she is recovering with her mother and aunt present. Albert Robinson Verne Six and Dana Osborne, former Camp Taylor trainees, returned home to Chauncey after honorable discharge Sunday evening. Rev B F Timmons led service at the Church of God as meetings are planned. local Rebekahs attended a recent Athens lodge convention.
Miss Irene Gabriel and several families report illnesses and medical updates. Mrs. W. J. Hawk learns her son Bob at Fort Sam Houston is ill with bronchitis. Local residents share Sunday visits across Athens, Canaanville, Millfield, Carbon Hill, and Haydenville, including Barstow, Shafer, Loomis, Smart, and Stauffer families.
Health authorities warn not to relax vigilance as influenza threatens with colder weather. The McKee Drug Co urges use of Hyomei inhalation therapy, noting many avoided severe illness during the recent epidemic by inhaling medicated air to destroy germs.
The headless body of Mrs. Michael Manzel was found in a gas-filled room beside her husband and two children. Police report the laborer killed his wife with a pickax then killed himself by turning on the gas. a third child was hospitalized unconscious.
An 19th century style advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. It credits Hall's Catarrh Medicine to J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, describes tonics and blood purifiers, and promises testimonials upon request.
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