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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1918

Page

6

Lydia Pinkham Remedy Praised By Brooklyn Mother

Brooklyn woman says her 15 year old daughter recovered from backache dizziness and loss of appetite after five bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound The letter urges mothers to use the product and seek advice from Lydia E Co Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia E. Pinkham Brooklyn N. Y Lydia Kham Mrea M. Finore Arcy Ave Pinkham Anon Lydia E Co Lynn, Mass

Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound Hair Darkening Remedy

A historic advertisement promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use dye for darkening gray hair. It claims natural, even coverage with daily sponge applications and notes the product is a toilet preparation not a medical cure.

Wyeth

British have poor grasp of Yankee slang in war tale

London reports Capt Bruce Bairnsfather revealed U S troop origins in his Sunday Dispatch piece. He quotes soldiers using Wal and other lines. readers mock the misuses as Germans supposedly tracing clues, noting January molasses timing and misattributed phrases.

London Bruce Bairnsfather United States France Bairnsfather Sunday Dispatch Middle States Betrnsfather Wal Batrnefather Orleans Wrench Becaue B. B Bairnefather America Capt. B Bairnfather Trench

Fashion pattern for gingham and linen dress with belt

This pattern features a center front closing dress with waist belt suitable for gingham chambray linen lawn gabardine flannel cashmere and chalice. It offers 7 sizes bust 34 to 46 and requires 6 4 yards of 36 inch material for size 36. Pattern mailed for 10 cents.

March to Victory Through Blood Health Tonic

The piece urges courage through blood health in March and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Anuric as spring tonics. It recommends a diet of vegetables and water, notes uric acid issues, and offers trial packages from Dr. Pierce's Institute in Buffalo, New York. It emphasizes alcohol and narcotic free preparations and accessibility at drugstores.

Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Doctor Pierce Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo N. Y

Cocoanut Oil as a Hair Wash Remedy

The article promotes malsified cocoanut oil as a gentle shampoo alternative. It warns against alkali in soaps and prepared shampoos that can dry the scalp and brittle hair. Use one to two teaspoonfuls with water to create lather, rinse clean, and leave hair soft and manageable.

Relief From Eczema With Zemo Treatment

Advertises Zemo antiseptic liquid for 35c small bottle or $1.00 large bottle from drug stores. Claims to remove pimples blackheads blotches eczema and ringworm while leaving skin clear. Describes Zemo as clean penetrating non greasy and stain free. E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland, O

Officer Mourned as Dead Safe in France

Gallipolis Ohio May 2 Relatives mourn Lieut Norman Hood believed dead after casualty list. Congressman Switzer says Lieut Head is safe. Athens Wife Doing Good Work. Mayr's Wonderful Remedy claim as stomach and liver aid with testimonials. McKee Drug Company ad.

Gallipolis Norman Hood Battle Creek Mich Switzer Athens Mayr McKee Drug Company

Dandruff Cure Promised With Liquid Argon Myths

A vintage advertorial claims four ounces of liquid argon dissolves dandruff and cures itching overnight. It advises nightly scalp application to destroy flakes and supposedly improve hair, noting the product is cheap and available at drug stores.

Moving Picture Careers and Hidden Dangers for Girls

The article warns about moving picture work for girls, stressing care by major companies, risks of vanity and dissipation, and the parasitic presence around the industry. It highlights privacy needs, the Studio Club for respite, and the difference between reputable work and danger from unreliable suitors and promoters.

Moving Picture Ance Studio You Annie

Ath ens County Sunday School Convention at First Christian

The annual Ath ens County Sunday School Association convention will meet at the First Christian Church on May 7 and 9. State representatives say the gathering will be noteworthy with up to date methods and strong adult and men’s class programs. A large turnout from local churches is expected amid extensive publicity.

Athens County Sunday School Association First Christian Church State Association

State Civil Service Examinations Planned for June

The Ohio State Civil Service Commission will hold competitive exams in June to fill many state positions including penitentiary guards clerks firemen and chemists. The commission published a bulletin with requirements salaries and exam details available free by mail from Columbus Ohio.

State Civil Service Commission The Commission Columbus Ohio Ruth Dabritz J. W. Allgood and Family

Kids to Help at State and County Fairs

The Ohio War Board announces premium lists for County and State Fairs. Contests will focus on increasing production of food and food products. Boys and girls can enter war gardens poultry dairy cows and canning fruits and vegetables. State Fair entries open until early August. Contact W. H. Palmer, Superintendent of Boys and Girls Club Work at Ohio State University.

Ohio War Board W. H., Palmer Ohio State University

Avoid Its Dangerous Stave Catarrh Cure Claims Blood Germ Removal

The article warns catarrh can progress to lung involvement and consumption. It denounces local sprays and inhalers as ineffective and promotes S. as a blood remedy that reaches the disease source. Readers are urged to obtain a bottle and seek free medical advice from the Atlanta address.

Swift Laboratory Atlanta

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