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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1918

Page

6

Seven a Day for Seven Days Bio-seren for nerves and strength

A promotional notice offers Bio-seren as a nerve and strength upbuilder. It prescribes seven seven-seven tablets daily after meals for seven days then continued use until exhaustion. If the user does not feel doubled energy, return the empty package for a full refund. The formula lists minerals and extracts including calcium glycero phosphate iron peptonate manganese peptonate nux vomica gentian phenolphthalein clearasin capsicum and kola.

New Home Erected on West State Street Area

W R Reading plans a fine modern residence on West State Street between Congress and High streets near the new Christian church. Earth work for the foundation is nearly completed.

W. R. Reading West State Street Congress and High Streets New Christian Church

All Worn Out Kidney Pills Endorsed by Athens Readers

Athens residents endorse Dean's Kidney Pills citing relief from back pains nervousness and frequent kidney trouble. L L McVey barber shop 120 W Union St Athens reports complete cure after using Doan's Kidney Pills priced 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets Dean's Kidney Pills.

Athens Dean L. L. McVey Prop W. Union St Doan Mr. McVey Foster-Milburn Co Msgrs Buffalo N. Y

Nurses Wanted Under Ohio War Board Training

The Ohio War Board promotes about 60 recognized nursing schools in the state for U S Student Nurse Reserve entrants. A new military nursing school will open at Camp Sherman, with student nurses serving in hospitals as vacancies arise. Training includes practical nursing. board, lodging and tuition are free, with small pay for books and uniforms, and graduates may earn $100 to $300 monthly.

Ohio War Board Ohio U. S Camp Sherman U.S Red Cross Army

Mother of Shack 3 A nurse tends dying patient

In a bleak night scene Sally, a nurse, cares for Stephen Torrance in Shack 3. Roger Landis consoles her as she weighs her duties and personal longing, likening Stephen to a wounded soldier she nurses with maternal resolve. The chapter ends with his fading pulse and uncertain dawn.

Shack Sally Stephen Stephen Torrance Dr. Will Roger Landis Rolf Roger Pollu Algiers

Heart and Home Problem

A married farm woman endures harsh treatment from her husband who spends freely and pays only meager support. She is advised to seek employment as a farm housekeeper, save money, then consult a lawyer and pursue divorce if warranted to protect her health and ability to care for her children.

Thompson

Advice Column Brief on Relationship Breakup

A reader asks how to end a year and a half relationship without anger. The adviser suggests minimal contact, remaining friends if possible, and explains it may hurt his feelings but proceeding with caution and clear boundaries.

Dear Mrs Thompson Should He Propose A Ring

A letter asks about acceptable engagement ring options while a fiancé is away at war. The adviser says he should get a ring if affordable and suggests communicating a desire for a modest ring rather than none.

Mrs. Thompson

Dear Mrs. Thompson Chums Discuss Eye Lashes and Brows

Two friends ask if thick long eyelashes are attractive and how to achieve them. They note long lashes are considered beautiful and recommend applying a small amount of red vaseline to the lashes nightly with a toothpick to increase growth.

Homer area homecoming honors Lewis School history

Sunday reunion at Lewis School in Homer Morgan County drew many former teachers and pupils from nearby and beyond. Attendees toured the old schoolhouse grounds and rocks, noting names carved by former students and recalling decades of local farming and professional success linked to the Puritan founded community.

Jobe Wysk Buino Cne Lewis School Homer Townsiip Morgan County Lewis School Hiram Sheperd John Danford Jos. H. Wolfe Isaac Headley Walter John Isaac Lewis James Carter Ezra Wolfe Geo A. Antle Mr. Cary M. J. Alderman Sheperd M. Sheperd Columbus Danford Joe Wolfe Athens Headley

Grand Push for Local School Legacy and Forest Gift

The Lewis family and descendants of several farming lines gather to celebrate the Lewis school lineage and community progress. J Riley Lewis pledges to deed native forest land to the township to protect trees for future generations, urging a park renewal with trees and rocks for picnickers next year.

Laird J. Headley Lewis Jeff W. Lewis Saint Louis Carter Ezra Wolf Geo. A. Antle Cary Alderman Lewis School J. Riley Lewis

Patriotism Poster Warns Against German Sympathy in Athens County

A wartime broadside from Athens County urges strong loyalty to U S troops and warns counter patriots. It vows swift exile of Kaiser supporters and threatens them with hellish consequences. The piece names local areas Call Lee and Nelsonville Ohio and frames the war as must-win.

Athens Uncle Sam Kaiser Bill Old Satan Call Lee Nelsonville

Poor Woman Sacrifices to Try Mayr’s Remedy

A woman describes years of indigestion and bloating finally relieved after trying Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy. She notes heavy expenses on doctors and medicines but finds relief, claiming it removes intestinal catarrhal mucus and inflammation, and promises one dose will convince with a money back guarantee.

Mayr

C F Rowland for Prosecuting Attorney Primaries

Campaign notice for C F Rowland as Republican candidate for Prosecuting Attorney in the August 18 1918 primaries. Voters urged to elect a good Republican and an efficient officer with a brief concluding line.

C. F. Rowland F. Rowland

Oil Man Drowns in River Rescue Attempt

Geo J McKain age 48 president and general manager of the Acme Fishing Tool Company and Clarence Kibler 19 were drowned in the Little Kanawha river Sunday night Kibler cramped and McKain tried to save him both disappeared in about eight feet of water McKain was well known among oil men of West Virginia and southeastern Ohio

Parkersburg W. Va Geo. J. McKain Acme Fishing Tool Company Clarence Kibler Little Kanawha River Kibler McKain West Virginia Ohio

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