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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
6
A vintage advertisement claims Danderine from Knowttons will stop dandruff and hair loss. It asserts neglecting scalp causes hair roots to shrink and shed, and promises lustre, fullness, and new downy growth after a few weeks of use.
Ned Flowerton and Edith face a ruse designed to test a business partner. John Ferro and Fenn expose a stock grab by Larney, with Calhoun posing as a federal agent and Fay Summers called in. Larney refunds funds and resigns control as Ferro and Fenn vow to help.
Stop itching eczema with Zemo tipped as the remedy from The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland. Extra large bottle priced at $1.00. 35c for standard size. Claims quick healing of eczema tetter pimples rash and other skin troubles with a penetrating antiseptic liquid that does not stain or grease.
An advertisement urges readers to use Bio-feren to rebuild strength and brain energy after influenza. It lists ingredients such as lecithin iron and gentian and states two tablets after meals and one at bedtime for seven days. The sponsor guarantees refund if dissatisfied and notes the formula is printed on each package.
A vintage advertisement touts Tiz as a cure for sore feet promising relief from corns callouses and bunions. It urges buying a 25 cent box at drug or department stores, claiming the remedy draws out poisonous exudations and lets wearers fit smaller shoe sizes.
A teenager asks about engagement after three years with a boy who dates others. The adviser says end the engagement, explore other partners, and that love changes with age. A second letter seeks guidance on jealousy and a flirtatious friend, advised to stay faithful to parents, avoid dancing out of town, and not assume love. The third asks if a Sailor in training loves her. answer is no, he writes as a friend, not a lover.
Mrs. M. P. Harwood of Auburn New York reports rapid relief from indigestion distress after meals headaches and a tired languid feeling due to a torpid liver after using Chamberlains Tablets twice. She credits the remedy with restoring her health over two years.
Beaumont notes show Mr. and Mrs. James Lee and two sons Leo and Francis of The Plains visiting Mahlon Bradshaw’s family. Myrtle Pidcock shopped in Athens. Joe Bradshaw and Mahlon Bradshaw traveled to Athens on business. James Lee of The Plains called on sister Homer Durst. Alfred Carr Warren William and Julia Wyant with Nettie were in Athens on business. John Wyant visited Harrison Potts at The Plains. Julia Wyant conducted business in Athens.
In a letter to Mrs. Thompson two girls explain they plan to attend a public dance in a nearby town with two boys whose mothers oppose dancing. They want to slip away and tell a different story to their parents. They request guidance on how to handle the situation.
A newspaper note touts Pape's Cold Compound as a quick remedy for head cold symptoms. It claims two hour dosing and three doses, with rapid relief from nasal congestion, runny nose, headache, feverishness, sore throat, sneezing, and stiffness. The ad promotes easy use and low cost at drug stores.
Paris dispatch notes 275000 French prisoners have returned from Germany with about 200000 still in Germany, many already heading homeward as the war winds down.
Miss Picton Tuberville, a prominent English woman, serves as vice president of the Y.M.C.A. and is known as one of the hardest workers in the organization. She also chairs the national appeals committee.
Mrs Belle Stedman files in common pleas court for divorce and alimony from her husband Lewis Stedman. She alleges they married in October 1917 to avoid bastardy actions and accuses him of neglect, misrepresentation about living at his father’s home, and of striking and abusing her after she accepted his offer.
Paris reports that German forces have returned banks stocks from northern France totaling about 6,000,000,600 francs. Several safes weighing five to seven tons, which were not opened, are in Brussels and will be brought back soon to Valenciennes.
Claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. Describes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a blood acting remedy and purifier, prescribed by a top physician, with testimonials available. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and lists manufacturer J Cheney & Co Toledo.
Sealed proposals due January 15 1919 at noon for two issues totaling 5000 to extend debt payments. Bonds priced at par with five and ten year plans 5 percent interest payable semi annually. Bids require 6 percent certified check and may be rejected.
Minor K Robbins has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of James F Robbins late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated December 3 1930. H T Phillips Probate Judge of Said County. 12 5 30tw.
Callies Houston has been appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of the Chas. C. Houston late of Athens county Ohio deceased. Dated this 16th day of December A D 1913. Probate Judge of Said 12-19-30tw.
W N Aledkman appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Isaac P Primrose late of this county on the nineteenth day of December A D 1918 before the probate judge of said county.
Reg Dion B and A White deliver a strong performance as the season yields a Derby prize in a tight race. Oats show competitive yields and the event draws attention from local fans and breeders.
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