Mother of first American soldier killed in France
Mrs. Alice Gresham Dodd credits Tanac for her recovery after her son Corporal James Gresham, first American soldier killed in France, died. She details indigestion rheumatism sleeplessness and nerve troubles eased by Tanac recalls health rebound and endorsement. Tanlac sold by Cline Pharmacy Co Athens Coolville Taylor & Son Amesville F. W. Gibson Amesville.
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France
Tanac
Alice Gresham Dodd
Gresham
Gavin Park
Evansville
Ind
Indiana
James G. Gresham
Dodd
United States
Tanlac
Taniac
Athens
Cline Pharmacy Co
Coolville
Taylor & Son
Amesville
F. W. Gibson
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promoted
An old world tonic promoted as alcohol free and valuable for cleansing tainted blood. The ad cites native sourcing of root bark and herbs and claims it clears skin conditions and boils while rebuilding tissue. It urges spring use to restore health after winter and grippe.
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Dr. Pierce
Alo
N. Y
Pierce
Zemo Soothes and Heals Itching Skins
Zemo advertises soothing relief for itchy skin with a clean liquid formula. The safe antiseptic product promises quick improvement and is sold in 35 cent trial sizes or one dollar regular bottles by a druggist, with a soap recommended for use alongside.
Ruth Hits 12th Home Run in Yankee Victory
Yesterday the Yankees defeated Washington 7 to 6 and 10 to 7 with Babe Ruth again hitting his 12th homer. Speaker and Gardner sparked the Indians past the Tigers as Alexander clinched his eleventh straight win with a 3 to 2 victory over the Reds. The Braves and Phils split, the Robins swept the Giants in a doubleheader, and Shocker blanked the White Sox in the first game before the Browns dropped the second. A separate note mentions an English doctor’s electrically heated mattress for pneumonia patients with heat concentrated at the foot.
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Babe Ruth
Yankee
Washington
Speaker
Gardner
Indians
Tigers
Alexander
Reds
Jim Vaughn
Brooklyn Robins
Giants
Pennock
Boston
Athletics
Macks
St. Louis
Pirates
Gibson
Shocker
White Sox
Browns
Claude Williams
Braves
Phils
Billy Jr Leads Sheep Through Rocky Foothills Danger
Billy Jr, as leader, pushes his flock toward water then climbs the Rocky foothills for a view. A wolf attacks the lamb but is revealed to be a village dog guarding its own flock. The incident strengthens the sheep’s trust in Billy as they follow him willingly.
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Billy Jr
Arova
Rocky Mountains
Billy
Fort Union
Placita
New Sleeves Pattern 3224 For Ladies Waists And Gowns
Pattern 3224 offers four sizes Small to Extra Large with yardage details for No 1 No 2 and No 3 patterns. Craft guidance notes suitable fabrics for satin silk linen cloth and sheer materials. Illustration pattern can be mailed for 12 cents in stamps.
This Man Intends to Keep It in the House
A testimonial from 1913 describes four bottles of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy restoring health after stomach trouble. The writer claims weight loss is reversed and a return to work follows, asserting the product is simple and harmless and offers a money refund if not convinced.
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Mayr
Lockard Buys Corner Lot at Elmwood and State Streets
Mr. Ed Lockard purchased the corner lot at Elmwood Place and State Street from A. T. Lawhead, with 81 feet on Elmwood and 135 feet on State. He plans a two story pressed brick residence on the corner for his home.
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Ed Lockard
A. T. Lawhead
Elwood Place
State Street
Elmwood
Lockard
California Syrup of Figs Best Laxative for Children
Advertising copy promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children with fruity flavor. It urges buyers to look for the name California on the package and follow full directions on each bottle.
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California
Roads or roads? Athens county praised for Dutch Ridge trip
In Carthage township the M E man found the best roads along Dutch Ridge from St. John's church to Willow Creek pike. The smooth lanes contrast with a sandier overall area, though the Guysville Coolville pike is a ruin in rain and mire. Memorial Day crowds include Sanford Snyder and miners’ organizer links. local post office shifts shift workers like James Laird, Bridget Gallagher, and J. L. Duncan. Sheriff Parker tightens jail access as two troublesome inmates loom, while veterans praise services at Memorial Day observances and at the state hospital.
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Athens ‘County
M. E
Carthage Township
Dutch Ridge
St. John’s Church
Shottown
Willow Creek Pike
Athens County
James Laird
East State Street
Athens
Columbus
Mr. Laird
Uncle Sam
Bridget Gallagher
J. L. Duncan
Eli Roush
Golden Post
Wilcox
Strecker
M. E. Church
J. P Wood
Attorney Rowland
State Hospital
National Guards
Athens State Hospital
Scou
Many Years Search Rewarded
A Warren Ohio woman Mrs J E Ham mell 507 Buck St credits Nerv Worth with long standing stomach and bowel relief after one bottle she reports improved sleep appetite and energy The ad claims Nerv Worth tones invigorates relieves acids builds blood and renovates the system urging readers to try the medicine with a money back guarantee through McKee Drug Co and other druggists.
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Tam
J. E. Hammell
Buck St
Warren
Ohio
McKee Drug Co
Memorial Day Reflections and Local Incidents in Athens
Memorial Day in Athens passed quietly with police reporting no arrests. Workmen dropped a large plate glass from an L. H. Baughman porch injuring nothing inside the American Dry Cleaning room. Pheasant eggs from Frank Rauch's bakery were issued for hatching under state supervision.
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L. H. Baughman
West State Street
American Dry Cleaning Company
Frank Rauch
South Court Street
State Fish and Game Department
Lift Off Corns with Freezone Touch
A consumer notice promotes using Freezone to treat a corn by applying a small drop for relief. The stepwise guidance emphasizes letting the medication work and then lifting the softened corn.
Freezone corn remover hailed as painless cure
Advert describes Freezone as a quick painless corn remover from drug stores. Claims the small bottle costs a few cents and can remove hard and soft corns as well as calluses between the toes without soreness. Describes Freezone as a sensational discovery from a Cincinnati genius.
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Cincinnati
$100 000 Pot and Playoff Hope in Baseball Pennant Race
In a high stakes baseball feature Henry Farrell notes Jim Vaughn and Fred Mitchell facing top pitchers including Alexander the Great and Hippo the Left for a $100000 pot. The Cubs Indians and Reds are in a tight pennant battle as Weather and doubleheaders loom. New York fans pivot from the Giants to the Yankees in pursuit of slugging power led by Babe Ruth. Meanwhile Atlanta reports Mrs Nelson Clark, 24, claims she ran off with another man considered too good.
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Henry L. Farrell
United Press
New York
Jim Vaughn
Fred Mitchell
Alexander the Great
Hippo
Kid Gleason
Tris Speaker
Stan Coveleski
Jim Bagby
Indians
Cubs
Reds
Windy City
Moran
Cub
Giants
Yankees
George H. Ruth
Polo Grounds
Miller Huggins
Jack Quinn
Truck Hannah
Gothamites
Atlanta
Nelson Clark
Time to Get Rid of Rheumatism with Chamberlains Liniment
Advertises Chamberlains Liniment for quick relief from rheumatism without internal treatment. Claims plain directions and free use for chronic or muscular rheumatism. Mentions a wheelbarrow design with a tilted tray operated by a triple jointed rod and spring winding drum for dumping contents.
Boston Tar Baby Wins Decision in Flyweight Ring
In Columbus on June 1 San Langford of Boston tar baby defeated Jess Clark of Missouri by referee’s decision after 15 rounds in a fast mils ing bout. Eddie O’Dowd of Columbus won a hairline decision over Battling Chink of Cincinnati in the six round semi finals. Both bouts featured flyweights.
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Columbus
San Langford
Boston
Jess Clark
Missouri
Eddie O'Dowd
Battling Chink
Cincinnati
Pleasanton World War Vet Welby Smally Dies at 23
Welby Smally, a World War veteran and member of old Company L, died at his Pleasanton area home from tuberculosis at age 23. Survived by father David Smally and sister Mrs Homer Ellis, services set for Thursday at 10 AM at the M E church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. He served at Camp Sheridan Camp Lee and Camp Meade and recently studied dry cleaning in London Ohio. He contracted flu and pneumonia there and never fully recovered.
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Pleasanton
Camp Meade
London
Ohio
Children Bring More Joy Than Modern Gadgets
A note reflects a view that despite advances like telephones phonographs and automobiles children remain the best source of happiness in homes. It contrasts material progress with simple family joy.
Hahn and Murphy Tie In Ten Round Springfield Fight
Bernie Hahn of Wheeling West Virginia and Jimmy Murphy of Springfield Missouri fought to a ten round draw in Springfield last night with both men remaining undefeated prior to the bout.
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Springfield
Bernie Hahn
Wheeling
W. Va
Jimmy Murphy
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BREA
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Saunders Place
Sanford Snyder
West Virginia
Mr. Snyder
United Mine Workers
Fred Biehl
Hopkins Garage
Logan Hospital
Mr. Hopkins
Mr. Biehl
Parker
Bill Breaker
Plains
Breaker
Ross Howard
Ames Township
O. K
General Electrical Repairing
E. State
Boston Tar Baby
Jerrick
Bris & Forres
McCarty & Radcliffe Distributors
Front St
Glouster
Welby Smally
Nie Tanen
S. Court St
Harvey-Salem Company, Inc
Fifth Avenu
New York City
Home Furnishing Co
J. I. Pritchard
Nelsonville
John Deere
the Carpenter Hardware
Athens Glouster Logan
Wnelsonville
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