Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promoted for Female Ailments
The advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription a temperance herbal tonic claimed to cure back pain dizziness and nervous weakness in women. It cites testimonials from Ashtabula Ohio and cites a trial size offer of ten cents from Dr Pierce in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
N. Y
Ashtabula
Ohio
Fred W. Harps
Balvh Street
Lash
Athens
Hot water and limestone phosphate cleanse the liver
An herbal health claim urges daily morning use of hot water with limestone phosphate to wash the liver. The piece says calomel is harsh and unsafe, while this mixture supposedly cleanses the liver and improves digestion, complexion, and overall well being.
Miss Wells Sparks Dream and Despair in Annie's World
Annie Hargan, a factory worker, rejects Miss Wells's advice to marry well as she walks the streets in anguish. She longs to escape drudgery and dream of a brighter life, while peers party at Coney with a carefree, risky charm.
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Miss Wells
Annie Hargan
Annie
Heart and Home Problems: A Moral Dilemma
A reader seeks guidance on dating a married man who plans to divorce. The advice notes the man’s lack of candor harmed the reader’s reputation and warns that a man’s past signals future conduct. It emphasizes personal happiness and warns to be sure before marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Thompson
Dear Mrs Thompson Advice on manners and chaperones
A reader asks about eight youths camping with mothers as chaperones and whether to exclude a persistent guest. The counselor advises clear boundaries with the girl and notes proper chaperoning and respect for hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Thompson
Sunflower Stalk Pith Aids Russian Life Saving Device
A Russian inventor uses sunflower stalk pith, about ten times lighter than cork, in a life saving apparatus. The material’s lightness enables buoyant, collapsible components for rescue gear and flotation devices.
Dash Balm Promises Fast Foot Relief and Odor Elimination
Druggists report Dash Balm provides rapid relief for tired swollen sweaty feet and foot odor. One application removes odors instantly and leaves feet comfortable enough to walk briskly. Look for Dash Balm on the package and ask any druggist for a small jar tonight.
Relief from Terrifying Eczema and Blood Cleansing
Readers are urged that persistent eczema itching and skin burning come from a blood infection. Local salves only dull pain. S. S. S. is claimed to cleanse the blood and remove impurities. Free medical advice offered by the Medical Director in Atlanta, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Bldg
Atlanta
Nerv-Worth touted by nervous customer in Ohio ad
Mrs. Alice Wills reports relief from nervousness after using Nerv-Worth. She describes better sleep and increased strength and endorses the medicine. The ad notes where to buy at McKee’s Drug, Athens and Hickman’s Pharmacy in Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Wills
McKee’s
Athens
Hickman
Doan's Kidney Pills Proved By Athens Resident
An Athens resident, W S Reynolds of 120 W Union St, testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured his year long lumbago and back pain with kidney issues, after three boxes bought at Cline's Pharmacy. He credits the pills and recommends them, noting no further trouble and a price of 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the remedy.
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Reynolds
Painter
Union St
Athens
Doan
Cline
Obituary of Martha A Buckley of Albany Ohio
Martha A Buckley born January 21 1846 in Hardy County West Virginia died June 15 1919 at her home in Albany Ohio aged 73 4 24. She married Robi L Fulton May 10 1866 who died July 7 1906. Survived by daughter Myrtilla Knowlton and granddaughters Floella May and Kathryn Blackwood. brothers John W Buckley and Wm Buckley. She was a member of Graham Chapel Bible Christian Church then Albany M E Church.
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Martha A. Buckley
John
Nancy McGill Buckley
Hardy Co
W. Va
Albany
Robi. L. Fulton
Harvey
William Wallace
Myrtilla
Ellsworth Knowlton
Fulton
Floella May
Kathryn Blackwood
Indiana
John W. Buckley
Arkansas City
Kan
Wm. Buckley
Chillicothe
Ohio
National Banks Receive End of June Health Check
Washington July 5 The comptroller of the currency issued a nationwide call on the condition of all national banks as of the close of business June 30. The report outlines bank status and potential actions following the period.
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Washington
Ohio Schoolchildren to Get Wartime Grenade Savings Banks
Ohio school children may obtain a regular war time hand grenade repurposed as a War Savings bank. TNT removed, the grenade serves as a child savings device with a slot for pennies and dimes. Children can win by selling $100 in War Stamps through vacation thrift committees with teacher involvement.
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Ohio
Olson Ready to Meet Gotch Here July 11th
Olson declares he is in top condition for the July 11 match with Gotch to be held here. Gotch also in trim after a recent tough East bout and both fighters train hard while Olson avoids swimming to conserve strength. An inventor combines level winding free spool and anti back lash into one reel for fishermen.
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Olson
Gotch
Thor Olson
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure for All
There is more catarrh in this section than all other diseases and it was long deemed incurable. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to be a constitutional internal remedy acting through the blood on mucous surfaces. A one hundred dollar reward is offered for any case it fails to cure.
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Annie
East Side
Coney
Fred
Frank
Mr. Whatyer
Mr. Smith
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
T.c. Hall
Local Notes on Visits and Movements Around Marietta
Mrs Mant Mooney visits sister Mrs T E Fitch and Mrs James Thompson and son Franklin visited Marietta recently. Mr Styre of Marietta motored here Sunday to FE Morrison’s home. T E Fitch and family called on Harvey Carlton. Mrs Styre and children return to Marietta after visiting the Morrison home. Local attendees at a Glenny Russel party near Torch. Keller family visited Branderberry home in Ireland. Clifford Bean moves from Torch to local area. James Thompson returns from overseas on troop train en route to Camp Sherman. Ed Carlton and Pheebe Carlton visit Harry and Clara Carlton. Everett Keller reports landing safely in Charleston SC. Wilma Carlton visits cousin Clara Barnett at Torch.
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Torch
Cc. E. Keller
C. BE. Branderberry
Ireland
Clifford Bean
James Thompson
Camp Sherman
Ed Carlton
Coolville
Harry Carlton
Pheebe Carlton
Everett Keller
Charleston
South Carolina
Wilma Carlton
Clara Barnett
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Bible Christian Church
Graham Chapel
Albany M. E. Church
Spirit Land
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Fluella M. Fulton
Grier Bros. Carbide
Union Carbide
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Ford Motor Company
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G. W. Hopkins & Co
Athens, Ohio
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Albany, O
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