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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1919

Page

6

Pinex Syrup Claims Quick Cough Relief From Pine Extract

An old advertisement promotes Pinex syrup as a superior home remedy for coughs bronchitis croup whooping cough and asthma. It claims a 2 1/4 ounce Pinex tincture mixed with sugar syrup weighs a pint and provides fast relief by loosening phlegm soothing irritated membranes and stopping throat tickle. The ad urges asking a druggist for Pinex and directions and guarantees satisfaction or money returned from Pinex Co Wayne.

Bob Satisjon Seoney Rom Pinex Co Wayne, Hae

Bioferen influenza tonic promotion in early ad copy

An old advertisement extols Bioferen as a potent influenza tonic with iron Lecithin calcium phosphate and gentian. It claims to restore vigor endurance and health for weak or run down people and offers a money back guarantee via a druggist if not satisfied.

Kolo

Janet And Roy Nicoll Endure Storm Night Car Crisis

Janet trapped in a stalled car with Roy Nicoll during a violent storm learns to trust his calm, selfless actions. Nicoll secures help, shares a revolver for safety, and returns to provide support as Janet moves toward her Congress presentation with renewed resolve.

Janet Nicoll Philadelphia Committee of Women Congress New York Walt

Heart and Home Problems

Dear Mrs Thompson I recount an incident where I struck a suitor with a book after he tried to kiss me I regret it and seek guidance The man bears a red mark and avoids me I was taught to slap but now realize it was rough and unladylike The piece advises restraint and avoids blame

Mrs. Thompson

Dear Mrs Thompson on dating etiquette and refusals

A reader asks about going out with a suitor and how to handle calls. Advice covers who sets dates, declining invitations, and safe boundaries when two boys accompany a girl, suggesting polite refusals and avoiding explanations that reveal private reasons.

Social Etiquette Advice on Inviting Guests Home

A reader asks about courting manners. The guidance suggests a girl may invite a young man inside after church or the movies, provided it is by 10 o clock. The tone endorses brief visits and cautious propriety.

Urgent Kidney Health Tip From a Noted Authority

A well known authority claims regular meat eaters should flush kidneys with four ounces of Salts daily before breakfast to prevent sickness. The remedy, Jad Salts, is described as a grape and lemon acid lithia combination that cleans kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and prevents bladder disorders.

Not the Only One Athens Man Reports Kidney Cure

G H Logan of 35 Fern St Athens testifies in 1914 that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved his backache and night-time urination and fully cured his kidney trouble after continued use. In 1917 he endorses the remedy again, noting lasting results and continued recommendations. Buffalobased Latest Co. manufactures Dean's Kidney Pills priced at 60c.

Athens G. H. Logan Fern St Dean Logan

Sanitarian Ends Mosquito Epidemics in Jerusalem

An American sanitarian trained in the Canal Zone has eliminated the mosquito threat in Jerusalem, ending generations of epidemics and safeguarding public health.

Jerusalem Canal Zone

Danderine Hair Product Promises Dandruff Cure

An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming it stops dandruff and nourishes the scalp. It promises hair becomes light and wavy, with new fine hair growth after use, urging readers to buy a small bottle from druggists or toilet counters for a few cents.

Knowlton

Ohio University weighs ROTC proposal for future college work

President Ellis considers establishing a Reserve Officers Training Corps program at Ohio University after observations at other colleges. If accepted, a four year commitment with about five hours of weekly drill would be required. Government funding would cover summer training costs and provide clothing and ration benefits during service.

Ellis Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Ohio University Ohio Board of Trustees

Local Socials Report From Brookville And Surroundings

Brookville Mrs. Harry Carter and son returned from a visit with her parents at New Marshfield. Mrs. Joseph McBride and Agnes were weekend guests of Mrs. cnet Stokoe at Athens. Mrs. William Williams of Athena spent Wednesday with her mother Mrs. George Beckle. Mrs. Grover Douglass was Thursday guest of her sister Mrs. Frank Hartley at Circle Hill. Mrs. Samuel Riggle of Luhrig visited Mrs. George Beckle. Miss Anna Scott of near Salem called on Miss Gladys McBride. Mr. and Mrs. William Beckle of Luhrig spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. George Beckle. Mrs. T. A. Burkett suffers from a broken arm. Miss Alice McBride was guest of Miss Alah Rorick at Luhrig.

Harry Carter New Marshfield Joseph McBride Agnes Cnet Stokoe Athens William Williams Athena George Beckle Grover Douglass Frank Hartley Circle Hill Samuel Riggle Luhrig Hatey Anna Scott Near Salem Gladys McBride William Beckle T. A. Burkett Alice McBride Alah Rorick

Canaanville Notes Highlight Social Visits and Civic Talk

Mrs. Elmer Quick visited Mrs. Sam Phillips of Athens last week. A surprise party for Miss Marietta Shirley drew about forty friends with cake and ice cream. Funeral of Mrs. Lew Poston in New England noted. Citizens discuss initiative and referendum to push Ohio laws if legislature stalls. Farmers prep fields as planting time nears amid rising costs.

Elmer Quick Sam Phillips Athens A. Cavanaugh Marietta Shirley H. O. Shirley Ralph Wilson Alma Rowe Hazel Wilson Lew Poston New England Bert Carpenter Della Mingus Evelyn Linncott R. Smith Canaan Township Ohio Canaan

Norway Sets Up Zinc Extraction Plant From Worthless Ore

A Norwegian facility now extracts zinc from ores once deemed worthless by a British engineer. The plant applies a novel electrical process to recover metal, signaling a shift in ore valuation and industrial technique.

Norway

Olson to meet Ray Carpenter in 158 lb finish match

Thor Olson of Ohio University squares off with Lancaster’s Ray Carpenter in a two out of three falls finish match at 158 pounds. Carpenter, a fast exponent of hammer lock and crotch hold, is expected to provide a tough test as Friday’s card promises plenty of action for mat fans. Efforts pivot to adding two more college wrestlers to the preliminaries.

Thor Olson Ohio University Ray Carpenter Thor Columbus Brnckley Carpenter Lancaster Olson Wina

Help Murder Albany Man Lures $150 From Strangers

Hezekiah Bevins, 45, of a nearby locality, visited Albany and gave $150 to unknown friends in a police report that hints at a crime scheme. Authorities investigated the incident as a potential murder-related ruse.

Albany N. Y Hezekiah Bevins Police

Triplet Father Stuns Malden Father Not a Joke

Benjamin Kidder believed the doctor who announced he was the father of triplets and nearly fainted. The Kidder family now totals ten children with eight more to his parents.

Malden Mass Benjamin Kidder Kidder

Notice of Ward Sale Petition in Logan Ohio

Grace Shannon guardian seeks court order to sell ward John V. Jack Shannon’s undivided one share of Inlet No 822 in Logan village Hocking County Ohio with 30 feet reserved east side subject to dower estates of Albarette Shannon and Grace Shannon. Defendant must answer by April 28 1919. 3-18-6otn.

William Shannon Republic of Rance Grace Shannon John V Jack Shanon Athens Ohio Logan Hocking County Towit Alvaretta Shannon

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