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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
6
An old advertisement touts "Tiz" and "Tig" bath as instant relief for aching feet. It promises painless dancing, claims to draw out poisonous exudations and reduce swelling, and urges buying a 25 cent box of "Tis" at drug stores.
Natchez Mississippi June 18 George Clayton a negro was hanged to a tree near Mangham Louisiana across the Mississippi River from Natchez by a posse of citizens after killing his employer Ben Brooks and wounding six men in a battle. Clayton barricaded in a house fought the posse until ammunition ran out and he surrendered.
At a New York address, Dr. John R. Mott outlined a $100,900,000 next year plan for the Red Triangle. He said 4,000 additional Y M C A secretaries are required by September to support scattered American divisions abroad and at home. Transportation costs and rising prices will drive needed funds higher. The drive aims to show Americans’ support for soldiers through home life, schools, and American life during service.
The Vanderhoof community enjoyed a successful ice cream social at the local church Saturday. Visitors included Mr. Chas Curry and family and Mr. Such and family from Parkersburg. Ladies Aid hosted a well attended meeting led by Mrs. FE Jones.
Miss Leona Chapman and Nelia Parr visited in Coolville and Athens respectively. Several residents hosted guests from Grove City, Chillicothe, Shade, Stewart, Dunkirk, and Amesville. Visits included family and church gatherings, with attendees from Athens, Napoleon, Pomeroy, and New Marshfield.
United Press reports May 28 from Domremy France that American troops placed a bright Stars and Stripes in the Joan of Arc shrine beside the French flag on the corner altar. Doughboys visit the church as the village honors Allied lines with respect and a local elderly custodian shares memories in lisping French.
The advertisement touts Red Cross Rheumatic Remedy as stomach friendly and capable of permanent cures. It claims many cases improved and references over a hundred other Red Cross Remedies sold and guaranteed by Dud Abaca in Athens and The Hickman Pharmacy in Nelsonville.
Edgar Stanley Downington and Gladys Ashworth of this place married at her home Saturday evening with Rev. Beckett officiating. The couple are praised as a respected young pair as friends extend best wishes. Guests include Mrs. Rebecca Queen and Mrs. Will Swickard of Columbus.
Columbus Ohio June 19 over 2 000 000 fair goers will be urged to invest in War Savings Stamps. Ohio Fair Boys Association votes to promote stamp distribution across 90 fairs and to designate patriotic days raise Red Cross funds, grant free admission to soldiers, and support state War Savings chairman Harry P Wolfe in meeting Ohio quota.
An advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a universal remedy for rheumatism with quick results. It claims internal action purifies the blood and relieves painful joints, available for 60 cents or one dollar from McKee Drug Company and other druggists. It contrasts modern phones in one Iowa county with Germany’s rural system.
Antiseptic foot powder sold everywhere for 25c. Plattsburg Camp Manual recommends Foot-Fase daily in shoes to prevent blisters and sore spots and relieve swelling tired feet. Use Allen's Foot-Hase to break in new shoes. silkingly marketed as relief for bunions and stinging feet.
The Ohio War Board via the Ohio Defense Council issues a call for experienced boiler riveters and ship fitters for shipyard work with shiping board coverage of transport costs. Wages range 65 to 70 cents per hour with overtime. A large number of chemists are also sought for commission service. Applicants 25 to 45 years old should report to local Employment offices.
Baskia Circle Hill reports from Messenger Special Corpanondence notes visits by Jess Skinner Hildreth and families. Several residents travel to Chauncey Nelsonville Athens and Camp Sherman with many relatives visiting and a fall causing an arm injury.
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