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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
6
Article urges avoiding crowds and practicing hygiene to prevent influenza. It promotes a home remedy using Mentholized Arcine mixed with boiled water for gargling and nasal spray, claiming quick relief and healing of throat and nasal passages. The piece cites the Association of Improving the Conditions of New York and notes wide availability from druggists.
A dentrifice deemed ideal by United States Army dental surgeons is described as the recommended possession for soldiers. The substance is presented as a complete dental care aid with properties favoring oral health and supply practicality for field use.
Ann Salsbury contemplates a strained moment as Eric Sands calls to share news of Jim's illness. Jim remains stoic and distant, while Ann battles longing and loyalty, imagining possible futures as she plans a visit to Athens and awaits further news. The scene ends with Jim insisting he will not join the outing.
A reader asks how to handle a faithless fiancée while planning a rough wedding dinner and potential publication money. The columnist warns against marriage to a suspected unfaithful partner and offers dinner course suggestions and submission tips for a short story to magazines.
A reader asks how to handle being perceived as flirtatious while socializing with others' partners. The columnist cautions discreet greetings and not engaging beyond a hello, then offers reassurance on avoiding a reputation. A second letter seeks private education options for a high school educated aspirant aiming for college and culture. The reply suggests self study, librarian curated reading lists, and correspondence courses to gain culture and knowledge.
A home treatment claims to restore hearing for catarrhal deafness and head noises using Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar. The formula advises four daily doses and promises quick relief by reducing inflammation in the Eustachian tubes and balancing middle ear pressure.
A Dayton woman details a remarkable recovery from rheumatism after using three bottles of Dreco. Narratives from Roy L. Fisher describe Mrs. Anna Swope’s severe symptoms and the claimed improvement, with Dreco advertised as a blood cleansing herbal remedy sold nationwide and praised by Cline's Pharmacy in Athens.
An Ohio woman, Miss Margaret McDonald of Columbus, reports improved sleep appetite and strength after using Earle's Hypo-Cod. She advises others to take the tonic, noting a doctor’s approval and local availability via Mee Kee Drug Co. and area druggists at $1.25 plus war tax.
Mrs. H P Dowler spent part of last week with her father Alex Howard. Several from this place attended Mrs. Alex Howard's funeral Tuesday. Miss Hazel Linscott and Herbert Everett visited I J Hubler Sunday. Wade Smith of Bethel visited Ray Mathews family. J W Koker returned from Columbus where his wife had a serious operation and is recovering well. Mrs. Leslie Brown in Columbus hospital improving and to return home soon. Mrs. Samuel Everett was weekend guest in Athens. Bessie Hubler visited Jennie and Helen Dillinger. Lurene Mathews stayed with grandparents Hugh and Mrs Mathews at Peach Ridge. Mr. and Mrs. C L Smith and daughter Otho returned from Columbus. Fred Hubler and sister Nella weekend guests in Athens. George Sutton and family hosted his brother-in-law and sister Swan and their children from Lakeview. Protracted meeting at this place ended last Sunday night after four weeks.
The Leyland line steamer Mercian a 6000 ton vessel was on fire 35 miles south of Cape Race and making for St Johns Newfoundland after a wireless dispatch reported the incident.
Guysville residents update on visits to Tryon Athens and Columbus. Mrs Rose Goines travels with family from New Marshfield, Naomi Grimes listed sick but improving, E Kimes and Paul visit Athens, Inman attends Morrison funeral in Athens, Finsterwalds in Columbus and at Grant Hospital, Brandle from Chillicothe joins Cottrell and Wiseman and Finsterwalds at Eastern Stars Masons event.
Circle Hill notes Lyle Wesley Morris from Corning returns home after months visiting his aunt. Jacksonville residents Emmett Hallem and son Edward visited Mrs Charley Childers. Eastern Star event attended by Wesley Hawk. Hildreth Skinner spent time with Mrs Henry Locke. Clndys Buchannon and Ollie Garlinger attended a Chauncey show. Lewis Johnson shopped in Athens. Frank Kirkendall and Leonard Stewart families shopped in Athens. James Hallett visited friends in Nelsonville.
The article urges strict isolation for anyone with a bad cold to prevent spread to family and others. It argues colds are highly contagious and promotes Cham berlain's Cough Remedy as an effective medicine to cure a cold quickly.
Washington December 11. Senate military committee members discuss approving voluntary training if universal military service fails. Senator Frelinghuysen of New Jersey suggests a Plattsburg like camp could mobilize 159,000 to 200,000 volunteers from the 1919 class. He proposed this compromise to American Legion representatives.
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