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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
7
Washington clears orders for a development battalion system to absorb unfit soldiers. Each cantonment and guard camp will host at least one unit to train and rehabilitate men deemed physically mentally or morally unable to serve. Those irreparably unfit will be discharged.
Hempstead L I June 11 A comedy of errors nearly made a tragedy for Capt William Whaling and his bride. After a 1915 wedding he moved to the Philippines then to Alaska then to Mexico as orders shifted. A three year separation ended with a reunion at Camp Mills as Mrs Whaling finally reached him after a long trek.
Antiseptic San Cura ointment praised for burns cuts bruises and piles with money back guarantee from Cline's Pharmacy Nelsonville Ohio. Soap version claims antiseptic scalp benefits for dandruff pimples and blackheads priced 25 cents a cake with mail order option from Thompson Medical Co Titusville Pa.
The War Department reports 210000 meals served to soldiers sailing to France on one army transport. About 3750 tons of food and 180 varieties were consumed, including 75000 loaves of bread and 159000 pounds of fresh vegetables. A force of 188 mess attendants served meals within about 80 minutes.
Fragmentary ad copy discusses catarrh treatment claiming local applications fail while internal remedies work through the blood. Mentions Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a long standing tonic and references constipation pills.
Pattern describes a fitted front and back panel apron with joined side sections and a smart collar. Sizes include bust 34 to 46 inches, requires 6 1 2 yards of 36 inch material for Medium, and offers mail pattern for 10 cents.
The Ohio agricultural station warns barberry bushes spread rust harming spring wheat. Iowa Minnesota and North Dakota have outlawed them, with Ohio urged to follow. A separate Africa wireless cites the lion yielding to the Kaiser in a cautionary note of political power.
An advertisement for Cross V Vanishing Cream with peroxide highlights a snowy white day cream that softens lines, protects from sun and cold, and serves as a base for Beauty Face Powder. Sold exclusively by The Cline's Pharmacy Go in Athens and The Hickman Pharmacy in Nelsonville with Red Cross Remedies and other toilet preparations.
Sealed bids for one motor driven air compressor are invited by the Athens Ohio Public Service Director and due by noon June 20 1918. Each bid must show all bidders and include a 10 percent bond or certified check to guarantee contract execution. The city reserves the right to reject any bid.
Mothers report quick relief for feverish crying children with sleeping problems and worm symptoms using Mother Gray's Sweet Powders. The product claims gentle stomach cleansing and bowel action, relief from teething disorders, and colds, supported by 10,000 testimonials and a 25 cent price.
The largest federal tax collection in U.S. history is due this week. Over two billion dollars in income and excess profits taxes from individuals and corporations is due by next Saturday night, on top of the half billion already paid this year. Total receipts are projected at about 2.775 billion dollars.
Sentiment favoring the angelus movement crystallized in Washington as a monster mass meeting pressed for formal action. The plan would place the capital first in adopting a daily moment of prayer for victory with bells ringing at a set hour in schools and churches to urge silent one sentence prayers for success to American arms.
In the 1917 election Ohio voters backed prohibition, and the figures suggest a repeat in the current year. The piece argues citizens should exercise their right to drink or abstain with their ballots, reflecting an old-time majority stance.
A cluttered ad urges readers to buy Thrift Stamps from Buckeye State Bail and Loanee on Gay Street Ohio. It promotes starting a savings account with The Buckeye and cites assets of 14 800 000 with five percent paid on time deposits and requests booklets by written inquiry.
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