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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1918
Page
6
Mrs. Alice R of Christopher Illinois reports four years of nervous weakness and irregularities ended after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She cites improved health and regular cycles and endorses the remedy for female troubles. The Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co offers guidance based on long experience.
A fragmented description of a sewing circle discussing pregnancy, mothers remedies, and external products. Mentions a woman named Math ausen and a promotion for a product called Mother's Friend claimed to ease childbirth and reduce pain. The text urges readers to write to a Lamar Blog and visit a drug store for the product.
Soldiers and sailors may write letters at no charge in a YMCA building. Millions of letters weekly use stationery bearing the Red Triangle insignia of the YMCA.
War gardens in Athens respond to poor weather with rapid growth after a warm spell. Early cold and snow slowed work but ground warmed, fruit trees and crops survived, and lettuces onions radishes beans and peas are ripening or ready. Local grocers report record seed sales and residents plan to supply summer and fall produce.
A health note urges a glass of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate before breakfast. It claims the routine flushes stomach liver kidneys and bowels removing waste and toxins, reduces sour fermentations and improves appetite. It asserts even biliousness constipation stomach trouble and rheumatism improve with this internal sanitation habit.
The Spanish operetta The Lost Necklace performed last night in Ellis Hall Auditorium by the University Girls Glee Club. Elda Paullin and Ailliene Yant led as Margaret and Lola with a full cast and vibrant chorus. Grace Walker and Harriet Pelley drew long applause in sailor-costume numbers, while Clara D. Thompson directed and A S Thompson conducted the college orchestra.
Mia J. A. Angrave of Galt Sacramento County California started a war garden by planting in eggshells placed in a box of earth to use the shell line as fertilizer She has transplanted her plants to her back yard garden and writes the National War Garden Commission about her success
Hon W L Kessinger of Kansas City Missouri longtime Ohio legislator in the 69th and 70th General Assembly and former U S Customs Collector spends two or three weeks in Athens and Nelsonville. He was a successful businessman and a leading Republican figure aligned with the Sherman Hanna and McKinley factions.
We urge you to try Orrine with no risk. If results are not achieved your money will be returned. Orrine No 1 secret home treatment and Orrine No 2 voluntary treatment cost $1.00 per box. Request booklet from Cline's Pharmacy South Court St Athens Ohio.
The Junior Four Minute Men contest on the Liberty Loan was held for fifth to eighth grades at Sunny Side School. Winners were Lucel Boden in eighth grade Esther Headley in seventh Edwin Cooper in fifth. Judges were Mrs. Cookson and Mr. Raymond Slutz. Students show thrift by buying bonds totaling $6100 and Thrift Stamps valued at $1836.50 as of May 3.
National League results include Cincinnati 6 Brooklyn 5 and St Louis 5 Boston 4. New York 4 Chicago 1 Philadelphia 1 Pittsburg. American League Cleveland 6 Philadelphia 3 and Detroit 8 Washington 4 New York 7 Boston 3. American Association games Columbus 2 Louisville 1 in 12 innings and Toledo 2.
The Queen presented one hundred volumes to the American Expeditionary Force Library of the American YMCA for use by American troops in England and France.
The article notes compliance with all standards in the Cold Pack canning method. It highlights correct sealing, processing times, and temperatures to ensure product safety and shelf stability. No additional procedures or deviations are mentioned.
Columbus report shows Ohio April War Savings and Thrift Stamp sales total $6,477,730, up $2,012,697 from March. H. P. Wolfe notes 45 percent month over month gain and predicts Ohio may exceed its monthly quota. Per capita, Ohio rises to $3.11 by May 1 from $1.87 on April 1. Funds from April sales helped build seven transports for Ohio troops to France.
An Athens woman claims relief from decade long gallstone pain and morphine use after two years of taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach trouble. She reports no attacks or need for morphine since starting the simple preparation that removes intestinal mucus and inflammation. The ad promises money back after one dose. McKee Drug Company.
Thousands of American soldiers study French as part of army training under the National War Work Council of the YMCA. The program operates under the army training framework to improve language skills for wartime service.
Long distance alienists in Washington report first class German endorsement of the belief the Kaiser is insane. Bismarck, who knew Wilhelm since childhood, warned that the Kaiser might be a lunatic and hinted he could be locked up. Felix Dahn, a noted historian, received similar cautions from Bismarck.
California naval oranges faced a severe crop failure from last June’s heat wave. Only fifteen percent matured, eighty five percent of young navel fruit shriveled, creating a supply shortfall and higher prices. A larger Valencia crop is expected later with much lower prices if weather and transport hold.
Instructions on selective service registration for men who reach age 21 since June 5 1917 were issued to local draft boards. The date likely June 5 and places of registration will be announced, with chief registrars overseeing multiple offices and partnerships with law enforcement and press for publicity.
May 9 1918 report describes a mock fleet on wheels for a Great Lakes recruitment and training in Illinois. It notes Athens Ohio issue of ten bonds totaling 10000 to fund fire engine purchases, with bids due June 7 1918 and conditions including a 6500 certified check.
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