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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
7
Edith Ferrol juggles frugal living with the arrival of Fay Summers at her engagement luncheon. Fay boasts expensive buys and carefree tastes while Edith contrasts wartime hardship and moral judgments. Ned Flowerton’s troubled arrival signals a dramatic turn to come.
A vintage household notice promotes California Syrup of Figs as harmless for children and adults. It recommends using a teaspoonful when the tongue is coated to relieve constipation and cleanse the digestive system, claiming quick passage of waste and renewed well being. It warns against counterfeit products and urges buying the genuine from California Fig Syrup Company.
Los Angeles business leaders focus on the Malay Peninsula as a source of Far Eastern trade. Reports indicate the Federated Malay States need tens of thousands of latex cups for latex processing, signaling developing ties and potential investment opportunities amid wartime shifts.
The ad touts Sloan’s Liniment as quickly easing aches and stiffness without rubbing in. It claims natural penetration and soothing relief for external pains and cramped muscles, urging readers to ask any druggist for the product.
A reader seeks guidance on breaking an engagement without heartbreak and on reuniting with a former fiancé. Mrs Thompson advises honesty, while another letter asks how to handle a head lice infestation in a child and suggests larkspur tea as treatment.
A reader writes about a brief engagement to a older man who vanished after two months and left debts. Another notes a cautious relationship where the man visits but avoids commitment. A third asks how to handle pressure to marry, with guidance to let him take time and date others.
Mr. and Mrs. William Shannon of Modoc received a telegram from the war department on December 10 stating their son Rufus Shannon was seriously wounded in action on November 1. A letter dated November 23 from Rufus says he is getting along fine, urges no worry, and notes the war being over with their part in it.
President Ellis spent the weekend in Columns and Cincinnati on business. He asked the state emergency board for a $3000 emergency increase to the coal fund and met with state superintendent Pearsons about the training school supervised by Prof. H. K. Mardis, head of rural education. He arranged a civil service exam to fill the private secretary post vacated by Mrs. Edward Finsterwald.
Dec 19 Landsberg, secretary of publicity in the German Congress government, announced to soldiers and workers that General Scheuch has resigned as Prussian minister of war.
The Service Flag will be dedicated at Fairview church Monday night December 238 at 7 o clock. Prof. C L Martzolff of Ohio University will deliver the address. Everyone is expected to attend to show support for the boys.
Athens Hi basketball team aims to extend its winning streak as they host Pomeroy at the Armory Saturday evening. Coached by Davis, the locals previously beat Pomeroy 23 to 10 on their floor.
An influenza recovery article promotes Bio-feren as a tonic to restore strength and brain function. It claims iron and lecithin boost red blood cells and brain vigor, with gentian and other ingredients. The ad states two tablets after meals and one at night, seven daily, with a money-back guarantee.
A practical apron dress set with neat simple design and roomy pockets. Cap protects the head from dust. sleeve length can be wrist or elbow. Materials include gingram khaki seersucker drill and lawn. Pattern covers sizes 34 36 40 42 44 46 with 64% yards of 36 inch fabric for size SS. Illustration pattern mailed for 10 cents.
Column notes brides favor traveling wedding outfits and immediate departures for short honeymoons. Miss Reilly invites etiquette questions addressed to her, offering personal replies if a stamped return envelope is included.
Elsie notes gifts sent by friends should be acknowledged by the bride before the wedding day if time allows.
A letter urges a young woman to heed her mother's choice and avoid correspondence with unfamiliar men. The writer condemns improper behavior and predicts greater happiness if the mother’s decision is followed.
Two army ships, the Martha Washington with the 118th field artillery and the Mercury carrying 800 sick and wounded, are due at Newport News today. Authorities have allowed the artillery unit to take part in a civic parade.
C. E. Pfaff of Marietta Ohio is listed as a repatriated prisoner in today’s overseas casualty report from Ottawa Ontario.
Or Rowland as administrator of the estate of William V Nicholson filed December 1 1918 in the Probate Court of Athens County Ohio alleging insufficient estate to pay debts and charges. The petition seeks dower assignment for Rebecca Nicholson, sale of real estate described as part of Section 18 Township 6 Range 1% Rome Township, and a mortgage claim by Maggie Crippen. Defendants Rebecca Nicholson Maggie Crippen William Nicholson Pearl Nicholson Della Piper Mildred Huff Pearl Green must answer by February 9 1919.
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