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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1918
Page
6
Full page ad touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a pure internal remedy to remove uric acid and purify blood, claiming relief from rheumatic aches. It targets persistent joint pain with easy dosing, selling bottles at 50c and $1.00 through McKee Drug Company and other druggists.
Major Lawrence V M Cosgrave of a Canadian artillery regiment received the Distinguished Service Order for risking his life during an ammunition convoy disaster. He helped remove lorries near the burning vehicle, limiting casualties after a second explosion and shell fire.
New York June 4 Robert Lansing secretary of state Lieut Paul Perigord French army hero formerly a professor in a St Paul Minnesota school and Lord Reading British high commissioner are among notables scheduled to receive honorary degrees at Columbia University trustees 164th annual commencement exercises Wednesday War conditions will greatly curtail activities.
Ohio warden Thomas says penitentiary convicts may be organized to help farmers thrash wheat in emergencies. Convicts would be hired at daily farm wages with possible board, to prevent food loss while staying within the spirit of the law.
An aunt writes to a friend about a cynic poet who mocks women while praising their pursuit of justice. She discusses two superior court trials where a man harmed a woman and the woman who killed him was acquitted despite a hostile verdict. Women publically defend the street girl, seeking principle over class. The piece reflects on friendship and gender solidarity amid scandal.
Veteran A Lynn, a traveling salesman for Adams Bay Co., says Nerv-Worth cured his indigestion and weakness after using four bottles. He reports relief after the first bottle and complete wellness after the fourth, with a dollar-back guarantee at McKee's Drug Store in Athens.
A confidential demonic letter to Kaiser Wilhelm critiques his wartime policies. The Devil condemns Germany’s bombardment, Belgium treatment, and civilian deaths, urging surrender and peace over conquests while warning about the long-term costs to German and world stability.
The school board met at City Hall and unanimously elected teachers for the coming term. High School hires include R. D. Bennett as principal and a long list of tutors with varied salaries. Miss Miriam Smith returns to fill a vacancy. several other changes occur across the High School and East Side School. Janitors are rehired and a regular janitor is added. Senior class totals 49 with 86 girls and 14 boys. The levy for 1918-19 is set at about 5.25 mills to cover a $27,000 tuition fund and growing payroll.
The notice extols San Cura as a reliable antiseptic and healing salve used in many cases from treating foot injuries to soothing chapped hands. It is sold for 80 cents to a dollar by Cline's Pharmacy and Fountain Pharmacy in Nelsonville, with claims of a money back guarantee. Also reported is the death of Mrs Pearl Cole, formerly Miss Ethel Roush of Minersville.
San Cura Soap touts antiseptic and healing virtues and claims to soften skin remove pimples and blackheads. Advertises 95 cents a cake at Cline's Pharmacy and offers Thompson Medical Co. in Titusville, Pa as a mail order option for druggists without stock.
Messenger special correspondence details visits and gatherings around Tupper's Plains. Families and friends like Olen Lamb, C E Lamb, Wade Barnett, Vinette Calmers, Daisy Shields, Asa Shields, Roy Shields, Mattie Reed, Orville Reed, Nora Beatty, Nettle Shumway, T B Powell, Ivan Parker, Freda Matlack, Freda Parker, Carroll Baker, Ht J Lamb, and local events such as a Red Cross ice cream supper raising 18.35 dollars.
White linen look fabric with black and white checker bands illustrates two separate patterns. Patterns 2483 for blouse and 2381 for skirt offer sizes 24 to 82 inches waist and 36 bust, require 2 1/4 yards of 44 inch material for the skirt and 4 1/4 yards for the blouse, mailed for 10 cents each.
Mrs Addie Clarke of Barberton visits her parents Mr and Mrs W Ely as Ely remains ill. Mrs Mary Mullen returns from Athens. Mrs Mary Cox and daughter Mia Bertha Nsling of Toledo visit relatives here. Two local boys Everett Addis and George Sickles are noted among the crowd.
Mrs Biddle announced the second medical inspection of schools completed by Dr Hiegina and school nurse Mrs R D Williams. Williams work was highly satisfactory. The committee was authorized to secure a school nurse and physician for next year. Following this the meeting adjourned.
The Plattsburg Camp Manual advises men in training to use Foot-Ease in their shoes each morning. The antiseptic powder prevents blisters and sore spots and relieves painful feet.
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