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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
9
Premier Clemenceau inspected a billet in Picardy and conferred with the commanding general after tasting soup and observing the American advance headquarters. He expressed great approval of the work done since the Americans took over the sector.
Washington President Wilson nearly violated the law at a circus when an attendant reminded him of a 15 cent war tax. he promptly paid the fare after being directed to use the proper entrance.
In Lor raine on March 29 the American Army highlights new de lousing machines run by the Army Medical Corps. Steam powered wagons delouse soldiers clothing, then hot irons kill lice hiding in seams. The campaign aims to curb trench fever and boost fighting strength.
Army and navy recruits suffer blisters and sore feet in training camps and cantonments. A Comfort Kit should include Allen's Foot-Hase powder to refresh, heal blisters, and ease soreness. Plattsburg Camp Manual recommends daily use. Anna Held is reported to have myeloma.
Washington reports the United States will deliver grain to Switzerland aboard armed ships with heavy naval escort. Two grain ships left Atlantic ports earlier, two more sailed last week, and others will follow. The move ignores Germany’s three month notice period to submarine commanders due to Switzerland’s critical food shortage.
A Savannah Missouri reader recounts using Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy about nine years ago to cure flux and again months later, stating a few doses cured a subsequent attack and that they have recommended the remedy to dozens of people since.
Florence Lash Williams of Buffalo describes the photoplay The Kaiser The Beast of Berlin staged at the Tech Theater as the largest in the city. It played for two weeks to packed houses at higher prices than the Grand asks. The film will be shown at The Grand tomorrow and Saturday.
Floyd B. Frost, formerly of Broadwell and later a Marietta resident, was killed in a mine blast near Bisbee Arizona. He was 83, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Frost, and had lived in the West since leaving Marietta at age 22. He had worked at the Copper Queen mine for about a year. Frost was well known in Marietta and remembered by many friends.
A health note urges enjoying life through good health and normal bowels. It claims Chamberlain's Tablets move the bowels, aid digestion, and reduce headaches by preventing toxin absorption, inviting readers to try the remedy.
The weekly weather and crop summary for the Columbus District notes wheat oats and pastures improving to good or excellent with some rain needed in a few areas. Corn planting proceeds in southwestern counties with soil conditions excellent. Sunshine and warm weather quicken garden growth and many fruit trees are blooming.
Bayes gas powered cleaner promises maximum power and works while you sleep. It claims to remove carbon from engines including cars, motorboats, and motor trucks with no valve growth, offered at Winchester Kentucky.
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