Fragmented note hints at urgent child remedy
The readable lines suggest a caregiver seeking a quick remedy for a child waking in distress. Names, places, and clear actions are largely missing, leaving a brief, ambiguous medical prompt with urgency.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1919
Page
6
The readable lines suggest a caregiver seeking a quick remedy for a child waking in distress. Names, places, and clear actions are largely missing, leaving a brief, ambiguous medical prompt with urgency.
Fragmented ad style text touts a brain and body health tonic with vague ingredients and claims of boosting energy and immunity. It mentions influensa, two doses, and prices but lacks verifiable details or sources.
Roy Nicoll leads a demanding crew to ready a striking new office for Woman magazine. Janet Stedman accepts a post as editor while Nicoll plots advancing his own agenda and drives the room with autocratic energy. Walter Stedman and costs hover over the tense power play.
A fragment from a advice column shows a 22 year old reader asking Mrs Thompson for dating and grooming guidance. The text mentions social nerves, conversation topics, and hints at personal insecurities plus questions about makeup and appearance. Names and exact dates are unclear in the readable portion.
A reader laments a crush who ignores her in class and on the street. The response urges cutting contact, forgetting the boy, and enjoying friendships with other schoolmates until he perhaps returns.
A seventeen year old girl asks if it is proper to kiss a boy after a first date. The adviser urges respect and notes that a cautious man avoids pressuring a kiss. If he asks again, the girl should refuse and consider the man disrespectful.
Mrs Sarah L. Cushing 101 year old, said to be world’s oldest woman physician, died at Lockport. Born Pittstown, N Y in 1818, graduated Starling Ohio Medical College in 1859. She practiced with Dr Elizabeth Blackwell in New York City.
An old advertisement claims Dr Edwards Olive Tablets cure bowel and liver complaints and remove bad breath after years of patient use. It emphasizes olive oil content and promises safe use with a physician’s endorsement and druggist availability.
An advertisement touts Miro Pile Remedy as a curative external treatment for piles. It cites testimonials from Harry J. Stone of Lorain Ohio and Frank J. Phillips of Bird Island Minnesota claiming rapid relief, with promise of no relapse after a few doses.
J Ogden Armour may trade places with a hobo as notice was given that he will be considered next Sunday for membership in the Chicago Society of Vagabonds. Local press notes Armour’s wealth contrasts with the society’s aim of inclusion.
Edw M Eberat has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Catherine Scott, late of Athens county, Ohio, deceased. Dated this 5th day of ree A. B. 1919. T Phillips, Dean Judge of Said County.
Florence Helen Scott daughter of Monroe and Josie Scott was born May 7 1912 and died March 2 1919 at age 6 years 9 months and 26 days. She leaves her parents two sisters and one brother and many relatives and friends. She was gentle helpful and loved by schoolmates for her cheerful smile. Her last sickness was long but she remained patient and never complained.
Readable ad describes a weight loss program using seven daily breaths, diet tweaks, and Korein capsules. Claims rapid loss of 30 to 80 pounds for men and women, with health and figure benefits. Encourages weekly weigh ins and showing others the advertisement.
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