Mothers and Children Kept in Every Household
A plea urging that mothers and children be maintained as a core household pillar. The text emphasizes maternal roles, child welfare, and the social expectation of family unity within homes.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
12
A plea urging that mothers and children be maintained as a core household pillar. The text emphasizes maternal roles, child welfare, and the social expectation of family unity within homes.
A Virginia mother touts Peruna for her son’s indigestion and catarrh relief, claiming the remedy keeps her family healthy and should be on hand at all times. Other letters praise its safety for children, no narcotics, and campaigns by Dr. Hartman for free advice and household protection.
An article extols Peruna as a mother's remedy for spring and summer illnesses in children. It emphasizes mothers' suffering, Peruna's quick relief of catarrhal symptoms, and urges reading Dr. Hartman's booklet The Ills of Life. Testimonies from mothers praise Peruna's effectiveness for children and family health.
Mrs. F. Brockman of 818 Meade Street Appleton Wisconsin credits Peruna with ending her catarrh and keeping it away. She says her infant son two and her husband also use Peruna for colds and that she would not be without it in the house. She offers thanks and well wishes.
A testimonial extols Peruna as shaping healthier youth. It asserts that early belief in Peruna prevents minor ailments from becoming lasting disease and will influence future generations as mothers raise children with trust in the remedy.
Wheat cutting is underway but weather may hinder gathering with possible rain on harvest. Local notes include visits from Carl Taylor of the Soldiers' Orphan's home in Xenia and trips by Mr and Mrs Bingman of West Virginia. Kitty Porter Arch McCune Amesville visited Dunnington's. Bethel Children’s Day was well attended.
Local notes show guests from Athens Columbus Nelsonville and Dayton. The Glouster Cadet Band played at New Lexington and Union Furance plans a new insulator pole support factory with high output. Community events include church improvements and Fourth of July preparations as mines and opera house projects advance.
Amesville residents host and visit relatives across nearby towns including Van Wert Columbus and Marietta. Visitors include J O Clark of Brandt Clark coal operators Myrtle Henryville and families from Athens Cleveland Urbana Trimble and Beverly. The community notes mention schooling changes and plans tied to new coal mining prospects.
Edward Otto of St. Paul Minnesota praises Peruna as a cure for his ill son after several doctors failed. He says Peruna saved the boy and that no doctor is needed now. He notes many homes have used Peruna for twenty years and argues it contains no narcotics.
Archie Flinn of Zanesville visits his parents Mr and Mrs G W Flinn. Master Lewis Johnson, once ill, is rapidly improving. Miss Lenora Flinn leaves for Athens to attend the summer term of the O A. Mrs W R Baker and Ruth visit relatives at Little Hocking. Miss Anna Carleton goes to Athens for the term. Mr and Mrs G W Flinn were in Parkersburg on business. Charlie Townsend of Chillicothe visits his parents Mr and Mrs J M Townsend.
Miss Anna Williams returned to Athens after a week with her parents to attend O A events. A large group from this place attended Children Day exercises at Pratt s Fork Sunday. John Sweeney of Nelsonville visited his grandmother Mrs Ester Wilson and other friends at the start of the week.
Cyrus Jones and Miss Addine Romine united as partners about a week ago. They hosted friends and a serenade on Wednesday evening. Ettie and Lillie Dunfee visited Stewart resident Mrs. Lucy Palmer and Ora Dunfee and attended Boxwell Commencement in Rome township. William L. Swan reported a loss of a valuable item.
Stewart family and relatives visit in Ohio with aunt Mrs. Mary Scott. Occasional guests from Torch and Chilli Cove. Boxwell Commencement draws nineteen graduates. Drowning of Arthur McMullen, 16, at mill pond. rescue efforts failed. funeral held Monday at 4 PM by Rev. Bowman.
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