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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
7
An advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a universal cure for rheumatism and muscle stiffness. It claims quick penetration to muscles and joints, also improving kidney and liver function and blood purification. A week’s course costs 50c, with large bottles at $1.00, sold by McKee Drug Company and major druggists.
Prohibition officers warn of a new intoxicant called Old Hen described as a mixture of everything drinkable and safe for those with boiler iron stomachs. William Cook was found mixing the liquor by Walter Bee chief deputy. He was held to the Harrison county grand jury by Justice T G Nicerwer at Clarksburg.
Fred Murphey aged 36 died last night after weeks in Logan Hospital where he was treated for locomotor ataxia. He had owned and managed Johnson Transfer Co for the past year and had been an invalid for ten years. Funeral at the Murphy home in Athens tomorrow at 1 PM. burial in Union Street Cemetery. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Murphey and two brothers Dal and Hal.
Thomas N. Hoover files as Republican candidate for Athens County Representative at the August 13 primary. Hoover, an Athens resident for eighteen years, is an Athens Township farmer and teaches History Government and Constitutional Law at the University.
A 1918 campaign note seeks support for Henry A Hatch as Republican candidate for Athens County Representative before the August 13 1918 primary. Bert M Thompson submits similar nominating info with August 18 1918 date and code 7-10-1.£.
Sidney A. Cook declares candidacy for Recorder of Athens County in the Republican Primary on August 18 1918 from Nelsonville Ohio. H B Adams invites voters to consider his bid and to investigate his record ahead of the August primaries.
This morning at the Athens county War Stamp Sales Board headquarters it was announced that all War Savings Stamps bought by mine workers are now credited to Athens county. Earlier reports claimed otherwise, but the county now gets due credit and workers prefer buying stamps with proper county attribution.
The Auditor of Nelsonville Ohio invites sealed proposals by August 10 1918 for 2500 in bonds 500 each dated April 18 1918 bearing 6 percent interest semi annually to fund electric plant improvements including boilers tubes brick work and erection. Bonds sold at par with accrued interest. city reserves right to reject bids. Bids must indicate bond count and gross amount.
Many mothers value their children's welfare and keep a box of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children to relieve colds fevers teething discomfort and stomach troubles. Used by mothers for 30 years. Sold in drug stores 25c. Sample free. Mother Gray Co Le Roy NY.
Farmers in central Ohio offered a plan to cover mortgages using wheat money. The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company promotes five percent returns on wheat money and invites inquiries at Rankin and 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio. Assets total 14.8 million.
A beach find at Rockaway Point New York uncovers German one pound bombs and rockets in a carton. The six bombs and rockets are described as marked in German and were turned over to federal authorities by local residents.
The reader is urged to turn to page seven for the classified ads. The note directs attention to the classified section and prompts immediate engagement.
Ad offers Lubricant Carbon to fix motor power loss, knocking, and overheating by pouring into spark plug holes. Claims the motor runs smoother and efficiency improves with use. Priced at $1 prepaid. Agents wanted. Jenkines 1283 N 6th, Fresno, Calif.
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