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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1919
Page
6
A prominent specialist promotes phosphated iron as a tonic for nerves and blood to restore strength and ambition. He warns against overwork and worry draining life and urges patients to obtain genuine phosphated iron capsules from MoKe Drug Co. and leading druggists.
Janet Stedman, a capable office worker with a privileged background, learns of Millie a teary files keeper who fears losing her job to the disliked Commissioner Prader. Janet, busy and morally unsure, offers to hear Millie’s tale at dinner after Temple summons assistance.
A reader asks how to determine if a younger man cares for her while engaged to an older partner. The adviser warns against engagement due to lack of love and urges reflection on mind, home, and education before promising marriage. Additional queries cover parenting, hair removal, and pimples with practical guidance.
A married woman with three teenagers and a newborn speaks of ruined children from a previous marriage. She describes past divorces, a deceased husband, and a second husband who adopted the older children and gave them discipline, while she now faces discouragement as her brood resists supervision.
Reply to Mrs M L states the information cannot be given about rooming houses. If suspicion exists, the police should investigate.
Athens resident Mrs Kyte recalls two years of backache and kidney trouble ending with relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She purchased them at Clines Pharmacy and reports enduring benefit when standing long or experiencing kidney discomfort.
Mrs. Annie B. Taylor writes Nerv-Worth druggist in Parkersburg praising the remedy for headaches and nervousness after three bottles. The ad claims Nerv-Worth contains no opiates or narcotics and offers a dollar back guarantee, with McKee's Drug Store in Athens selling the tonic.
Polish forces announced recapturing Brest-Litovisk Bialystok and Kovel from Bolshevik control as of February 11 in Warsaw.
August Torando, 36, shot and killed Dr. I. M. J. Hotvedt in his Muskegon office, alleging medical failure following a hernia operation. Police investigated the shooting on February 11.
The Woolson Spice Company of Toledo Ohio promotes its coffee or spice as popular for making more cups to the pound. It emphasizes clear rich flavor and aroma sold only by home town grocers, not by mail order houses or peddlers, so customers can see what they are getting.
An advertisement touts Milks Emulsion as a cure for chronic stomach trouble and loss of appetite. It claims quick relief, builds strength, and helps digestive function, with a money back guarantee after six bottles. Sold by local Athens and Nelsonville pharmacies.
A selection of letters from U S Army veterans passing through Athens Ohio on February 8 1919 express thanks for a warm reception. The soldiers praise the hometown girls for a joyful greeting and reflect on wartime experiences in France and America praising virtue and patriotism. Sgt Herman C Smith signs as representative of the 57th Artillery C A C Coast Defense San Francisco California.
A conference of Sunday school workers in Ellis Hall discussed enlarging plans for the Ohio State and International Sunday School Associations. The plan would divide Ohio into sections with trained leaders and add state workers, funded by a four year campaign totaling 765000 dollars annually from members, roughly 25 cents per member per year.
A man named Charles Ohlonesorge, after 14 years of smoking, found help via a free book sent by Edward J. Woods. The pamphlet claims to aid quitting tobacco and lists reported benefits such as calmer nerves, better sleep, and stronger heart.
An advertisement touts freezone as an ether compound from Cincinnati that dissolves corns with a few drops. It claims instant relief and that the corn can be lifted out painlessly, warning against dangerous home remedies and urging use to prevent infection.
A brief note from Middleport notes a teacher named Miss Jones begins her first school term. The message, though fragmented, signals local pride and a ceremonial welcome.
Renna Smith a flu victim died at home in Chester. School inspectors Crow and Carr visit Thursday. Roosevelt memorial drew crowds at M E B church with Colonel B ks delivering an address. Mrs Bowen visits Barnesville with husband and son. A party attended at a home party. Frank Cuckler in Kingsbury Saturday night and Sunday with Sid White of Rutland. A Wednesday school party at Emmett Hall's. The Grange reorganized and resumes activity. D A Michael travelled to Downington on business Saturday. Casey family visited from Kingsbury by Bilsie and Lida Michaels. Ethel Welch home from visit with friends at Huitland and Mid.
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