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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1918
Page
2
An old health note argues that alkali in most soaps damages the scalp and hair. It recommends plain coconut oil as a greaseless, cheap alternative that cleanses, conditions, and rinses easily. A small amount with water yields rich lather and a bright, fluffy look while removing dust and dandruff.
An ad style piece emphasizes appearance through shoes and teeth, arguing decayed teeth ruin charm even with fine dress. It promotes Genesco Tooth Paste and warns mouth germs cause body illness, urging dental attention and dentist guidance for prevention and healthy teeth.
The Pomeroy council, with mayor, clerk, solicitor, and engineers present except Chas Ebersbach, discussed resuming Union Avenue water service and authorized a committee to work with the water company to repair mains and recover costs from bills. They planned a Sugar Run culvert project from the river to the old furniture factory, voting to study 700 ft or 1500 ft options. The mayor reported $462 in fines and fees and about $100 balance for prisoner board.
Ralston Russell editor and publisher of The Daily News at Pomeroy departed today for Gauley Bridge West Virginia to handle business interests there. McKinley Arnold of Pomeroy a veteran newspaper man will oversee Russell's interests in his absence.
The Pomeroy Unit of the Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense added four names to its membership last evening at the public library. A Child Welfare effort cannot yet begin due to missing record cards for children under six. A 30-member committee from Food Production and Conservation plans a town house to house canvass for winter coal prep. A lot on Front Street above the Episcopal church for war garden use was discussed. Mr. Vorhes will rent the lot for 200 dollars for the season but not for war gardens. Travel notes include Max Wildermuth shipping to Cincinnati and visits by Mrs. Arthur Probst and others. Miss Louise Watkins sails to Youngstown for vacation.
This release promise claims the product reduces rheumatic troubles without upsetting the stomach or heart. It presents the treatment as a constitutional blood remedy rather than a cure-all, sold by McKee Drug Company and leading druggists at 60 cents and 1 dollar per bottle.
Mrs Martha Bry ant of Middleport visits family while Wm Hondashelt of Minersville departs for Columbus to enlist in the marine corps. Sergt Sherwood Smith at a Georgia camp accompanies conscripts from Columbus to a southern camp and visits relatives in Middleport. J B Lindsay returns to Gauley Bridge after a weekend at home. Mrs J A Smith and son Raymond return from a visit with Mrs Sheldon Story of Midway.
An Athens man credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with avoiding surgery for liver and gall bladder issues after a physician warned of the need for operation. He reports relief and two-year-old like well being after taking the preparation, advertised as clearing catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract. The McKee Drug Company backs a one dose guarantee with money refund.
United Press reports the L. D. Poston Coal Company of Athens increased its capital stock from fifty thousand dollars to one hundred thousand dollars.
The Monday match at the A. Gymnasium drew a sizable audience of locals and visitors. Olson defeated Henry Irslinger in the final bout with a body scissors after a bloodied exchange, securing the match win after two prior holds by Olson.
Bernarda Bryson, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bryson, was attacked by a vicious horse while attempting to catch it in a pasture near the Bryson home. The right side of her face suffered a deep laceration from ear to mouth. many stitches were required. Dr. J. M. Higgins attended and transported her to a Columbus hospital for treatment.
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