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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1918
Page
2
Mothers turn to Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children for quick relief when kids cry out feverish and restless sleep is absent. The powder is said to cleanse the stomach ease bowels break up colds relieve headaches and teething issues. It touts 10 000 testimonials and a 26 cent price at druggists.
Washington July United Press report quotes Mrs Max West a United States Children Bureau expert urging the Campaign for better babies. She says children need milk and green vegetables with spinach fish and chicken preferred to coarser meats and cereals require long cooking while fried foods should be avoided. Authorities agree there is practically no substitute for milk or green vegetables in a growing child.
A troop swim party is planned for tonight at 7 o'clock with a 6 45 meet at the gym. The farm labor campaign notes mention aid to the movies being invoked.
An advertisement touts San Cura as a reliable emergency ointment with antiseptic and healing properties. It claims to remove a needle from a foot, treats piles eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers and other sores, and guarantees money back from Cline's and Fountain Pharmacies in Nelsonville. Also notes recent stone shipments and road work.
San Cura Soap touted for antiseptic and healing virtues. Regular use claims to soften skin and remove pimples and blackheads. Marketed as the real soap for babies tender skin. Sold at 25 cents a cake at Cline's Pharmacy. if unavailable, order from Thompson Medical Co. Titusville, Pa.
An advertisement promotes Dr Parker's remedies including Parker's Tonic and Stimulating Tablets and Liver Tablets. It guarantees results or money back, lists prices and dosages, and notes suitability for expectant mothers and all ages with sale through druggists.
Stanley Wheeler of Belmont County left for Boston to enlist in the merchant marine at LeFavor's drug store, the third local youth to enroll. Merrill Cain went to Boston and Henry Hook to Chicago three weeks earlier.
Mr. and Mrs. EF. B. Drury received a cablegram Monday from their son Captain Roy Drury announcing his safe arrival overseas. He entered the medical corps with special instruction in X ray work in New York City and later went to Washington then south to engage in bacteriology work.
Hugh Gormley deputy inspector in the department of public works received a message Saturday to report for duty in Columbus Monday. He had been stationed at St. Marys where work was taken over for government service and expected to be sent to Akron to oversee work there.
Miss Gladys Danford, daughter of FE F Danford, has been hired as domestic science teacher for Corning schools next year. She previously taught the subject in Albertville Alabama for two years but chose a position nearer her home.
Under a new War Department ruling the boys overseas may disclose their locations. Hoyt Stephenson, son of Mrs. Isaac Price, is in England per a letter home. Denver Gibbs, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Gibbs of Jacksonville, is at the U S Naval Air Station at L Aber Wrac France. He has written letters to his parents.
Machinery repair work is being prolonged as quarries fail to obtain cars needed to ship crushed stone. Local sources report ongoing delays impacting production timelines and regional supply chains.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. internal remedies are needed. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. The formula blends blood purifiers with potent ingredients, promising relief from catarrhal conditions.
BH. F. Skinner Lawrence Stines Percy Lunsford B. Conway and Belford Cunningham drove to Dayton Saturday night and spent Sunday at the aviation field. No flights were made Sunday, rendering the trip a failure for aviation activity.
L. J. Headley of the Columbus post office department attended the Lewis school house homecoming at Ferndale last Sunday. He spent his boyhood days in that vicinity and recalled his early years there.
Mack Swain stars in Ambrose the Lion Hearted at the Original Theater tonight with Ford Educational Weekly promotion. Tomorrow June Caprice appears in the same feature, continuing the engagement. program notes emphasize light entertainment and local attractions.
The Dugan family in Glouster hosted a birthday dinner for their 75 year old head, with Civil War service noted. Relatives gathered at Ira Andrews home, sharing a long turkey and dessert spread before motor rides to Athens and back. Attendees included Porter and Lucille Dugan, Thelma, Margaret, Corma Dugan, and many others from Glouster and nearby towns.
A surprise party honored Helen Elizabeth on her eighteenth birthday Monday at the Smith residence. Guests enjoyed floral decorations, a birthday cake with eighteen candies, and refreshments after a play at the opera house. Jack Reese presented a ring from friends. Attending were LaVera Cox, Zella Morris, Thelma Curfman, Leona Curfman, Irene Blower, Hettie Hooper, Cassie Redpath, Maid Bingamen, Royal Bingamen, Grace Orr, Elizabeth McNaughton, Andrew Allen, Arthur Allen, Loyd Richards, Loyd Antle, Jack Reese, Wilfred Bernard, Norman Sands, Roy Carey, Paul Smith.
In view of abnormal conditions nationwide, the undersigned dairies request customers settle milk bills every 80 days and wash and set out milk bottles daily. After August 1 milk will not be left for those not observing this request.
An optometry notice states glasses are not supplied unless exams show real need. It emphasizes honorable dealings and eye health education, claiming glasses are the remedy for eye strain and inviting patrons to discuss their concerns.
An antiseptic refreshing paste cleans teeth without injuring enamel. The antiseptic properties help keep teeth and gums healthy. Available among over one hundred Red Cross Remedies and Toilet Preparations sold and guaranteed by The Hickman Pharmacy Nelsonville and The Cline's Pharmacy Co Athens.
One year old Morris J. Harriman died at 3 am at his parents home Mr and Mrs Emory Harriman in Poston. Cause listed as Bower trouble. Funeral plans not definite but likely at the Catholic church in town.
Chicopee Massachusetts July 30 local school garden supervisors report women in nearby rural sections are canning potato parings. The observed conservation effort yields the same reply pig feed for next winter.
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