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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1918
Page
6
A promotional claim urges frail nervous women to use Bio-feren for rapid health gains. It promises a vigorous body and clear skin within two weeks, detailing dosage and a note that the formula is printed on every package.
The text argues most soaps and shampoos are too alkaline and dry the scalp making hair brittle. It recommends plain coconut oil as a grease free, cheap alternative. Rub a teaspoonful with water into hair to produce rich lather that rinses easily, leaving hair soft, bright, fluffy, and easy to manage. It also claims it loosens dust dirt and dandruff.
In a wartime serialized piece, Sally writes from the medical front praising Dr. Will and a French surgeon for saving limbs and lives. Women at home share meals and cheer, while a nurse notes a romantic possibility with Dr. Will as Florence debates Mr. Rolf versus ambulance driver.
A stenographer asks about going to lunch with her married employer. The adviser says avoid lunches with bosses when possible and pay for your own meal to prevent gossip. Persisting indifference to rumors will halt talk over time.
A letter from a twenty three year old woman seeks guidance about dating a man older than her parents approve. Gertrude replies that a ten year age difference is acceptable for adults, while warning about dangers when a younger girl is involved. She argues discretion grows with age and defends older men who are not dangerous.
A reader asks whether to permit a former lover now married to visit during his furlough. The adviser replies not to let him come, stating he chose his wife and owes no obligation to the former sweetheart.
Two letters discuss marriage and work rights. A wife seeks permission to work and the other asks about riding with other men when her husband travels. Mrs. Thompson counsels independence and caution, noting prejudice and honesty in relationships.
Mrs Mae Conover of 814 Main Street Cincinnati credits Tanlac with ending her constant tiredness sleep problems and nervous headaches After taking a bottle and a half her appetite improved and she felt generally healthier Now she keeps a bottle at home and recommends Tanlac as the famous system tonic available at Cline's Pharmacy.
Advertises Tanlac for rheumatism claiming it helps hundreds and noting availability at Cline's Pharmacy.
A simple one piece dress pattern suitable for gingham seer sucker and other fabrics. Features a high waist belt and versatile sleeve options. Cut in sizes 6 8 10 12 years. Size 12 requires 3 percent yards of 44 inch material. Pattern mailed for 10 cents.
The American Iron and Steel Institute appeals to the U S Fuel Administration to help collect waste scrap iron and steel at coal mines. A shortage of cars and mine-owner indifference are blamed for neglecting large quantities. The institute urges mine owners to use regular labor between times for payment.
San Juan Porto Rico July 15 doctors report ten thousand people in San Juan have been ill with a three day fever over the past two weeks. Some businesses closed as workers stayed home.
The notice records a marriage license for Mildred Ross, 22, of Mineral, and Tedrow Cash, 22, a miner from Mineral, indicating their intent to wed.
The War Trade Board announced additions to the export conservation list including films, photographic plates, phosphorus sesquisulphide, sterine, and nonalcoholic beverages with sugar. Canada reports 227 chaplains serving with overseas expeditionary forces.
The Ohio War board urges the public not to exchange Liberty Bonds for merchandise and asks the Treasury Department to monitor efforts to accept bonds in trade. Secretary McAdoo says such exchanges defeat bond goals by discouraging thrift and reducing funds for government needs.
Mrs. Sanford Howell and daughter Lucille attended a birthday dinner at Jack Dean's home. Miss Jennie Grandstaff visited Mrs. Rebecca Queen. Lucille Shafer of Albany visits aunt Diantha Gibson. Mrs. R. J. Queen at E. L. Jowell home. Rev. Beckett hosted sisters Marie and Lucille Carpenter visiting Athens. Mrs. John Clark visited sister Belle Gibson. Jennie Townsend with Jane Boring. Alice Howell called at the parsonage. Del Jewell's Sunday guests included Rev. Beckett and Florence Beckett Marie Carpenter Lucille Carpenter. Diantha Gibson visited Jane Boring. John Clark and Vesta Robinson traveled to Albany for a business trip.
On July 17 1917 British cabinet reorganized amid anti submarine criticism while four Russian ministers resign over Ukrainian autonomy and related issues. German merchant fleet actions near Rotterdam disrupted by British ships.
A former nervous breakdown patient describes rapid recovery after taking Phosphated Iron. He reports immediate relief, restored color and energy, sharper nerves and judgment, and renewed motivation. The ad urges professionals and office workers to use the capsule form, distributed by McKee Drug Company and leading druggists.
Mrs Emma Britt of Texarkana says Vincl rebuilt her strength and eased nerves enabling better chores and chicken care. The tonic relies on beef and cod liver peptones iron manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates as a body building strength creator. McKee Drug Company and druggists widely promote Vind.
Washington reports June cotton consumption at 627,464 running bales and 11 months ending June 1900 total 6,049,544 bales according to the Census Bureau.
A reader reports six siblings and themselves plagued by stomach trouble since childhood. After using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for nearly a year, health improved dramatically with no dietary issues. The ad claims the product removes mucus and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments and offers a money back guarantee via McKee Drug Company and druggists.
A candidate for Recorder of Athens County clarifies a rumor about resignation from the National Guard. He states he resigned as captain of the Machine Gun Company months before war, seeking to return after war began but blocked by higher authorities.
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