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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
6
The ad asserts Vinol strengthens blood and fights anemia by listing ingredients such as cod liver oil, beef peptones, iron compounds, and ammonium citrate. It promises a money back guarantee if health does not improve, and identifies McKee Drug Co. and local drug stores as retailers.
A reader notes a simple home solution to cover gray hair without staining. TheBrownstone hair tint promises a harmless, fast result in minutes with shades from light brown to deep brown. Sold by drug stores and toilet suppliers with a sample and booklet available directly from The Kenton Pharmacal Co in Covington Kentucky.
An advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a blood purifying remedy for rheumatism. It claims the formula cleanses blood and kidneys, soothes inflamed joints, and relieves pain, urging readers to buy 60 cent or 1 dollar bottles from McKee Drug Company and other druggists.
Relieves neuralgia and chronic head ache free from opiates quickly absorbed and producing immediate relief. Particularly recommended for headaches resulting from excesses. Sold and guaranteed only by The Cline's Pharmacy Co Athens The Hickman Pharmacy Nelsonville along with over one hundred other Red Cross Remedies and Toilet Preparations.
Grover Glass and William Hahn faced charges of fighting and disturbing the peace after a Monday evening brawl on Currier Street. The fight escalated when Mrs Hahn struck Glass with a hatchet and Glass’s son and a bystander drew weapons. The court found both Glass and Hahn guilty, fining them ten dollars plus costs, with Glass appealing on self defense and William Glass bound over after waiving further exam.
Washington reports secretary McAdoo submitted Senate figures showing revenue for the year ending June 30 1918 at 4 095 690 000 dollars with internal revenue 3 643 899 000 customs 180 000 000 sale of public lands 1 800 000 and miscellaneous 270 000. The estimates indicate a rise of more than 2 3/4 billion over 1917 receipts.
Secretary Daniels said two months after the naval collier Cyclops vanished the navy still hopes to solve the mystery and has not recorded the ship as lost. Investigators question fishermen and island residents along the expected route from the West Indies to an Atlantic port.
Allen's FootEase antiseptic powder promises relief for blisters sore feet and bunions with daily use in shoes and foot baths. The Plattsburg Camp Manual recommends Foot-Hase for morning wear. The Scottish Farm Servants' Union seeks a minimum wage of 11.26 dollars per week, claiming it matches prewar value.
The Ohio War Board warns carrier pigeons are vital messengers for troops under fire. Congress enacted penalties for interference with U S government pigeons bearing U S A or U S N marks. Notify authorities by registered mail if birds are detained. failure to report implies a violation.
Carl Balis of Mansfield Ohio and his wife and child escaped serious injury when a passenger train struck the rear of their car as the railway bars were raised too soon. The family had started to visit Balis mother at 58 Lancaster Street. The wreck postponed their trip though no one was seriously hurt.
University officials challenge the Messenger's 1450 attendee figure for yesterday's academic parade, stating the number was about 100 less. President Ellis places the crowd at 2500 or more, noting rural school pupils were not included in that count.
Secretary of War Baker announced approval of placing men with slight physical defect into recruit battalions. They will perform military duties other than overseas.
The pattern offers a waist with a box plait closure and a three piece skirt. Sizes range from 34 to 46 inches with 7 size options and fabric requirements noted. A 10 cent pattern offer is advertised by mail. The article also notes drivers using car inclines to clear gates in the West and Southwest.
An effort will be made to organize the pipe and steamfitters now working in the shipyards in the province of Ontario, Can.
Testimony at the New York state attorney general inquiry into hidden munitions says German groups in the United States planned rebellion in 1916. Ivan Norodny testified that Baron von Gersdorff and a German agent in Mexico discussed arming Germans to join I W W and socialists against the U S government. He described a New Jersey warehouse visit with Capt. Hans Tauscher and others as rifles were inspected for Russian revolutionaries.
The passage argues testimonial letters in Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound ads are genuine and reflect health restored after long suffering. It cites women's letters to help others, and notes the U S Bureau of Labor Statistics reports $1500 annual wage as the minimum standard of comfort.
The weekly weather and crop report for the Columbus District for the week ending May 14 notes fine weather for most crops and farm work. Rain was light except on Saturday and Sunday when heavy in many areas. grain and grass crops are in good to excellent condition while corn planting is delayed by wet fields. Fruit prospects improved except cherries peaches and plums remain poor. Gardening made excellent progress.
Regular assembly of Co. No. 54 Uniform Rank is set for Thursday night. Officers will confer ranks and refreshments will follow. All Sir Knights are urged to attend. Capt. Bert Hooper serves as contact.
In Dayton Ohio May 16 the National Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry gathers 400 members for a two day session. The main topic is maximizing paper output while minimizing coal usage, with water powered mills and coal conservation amid railroad materiel shipments potentially affecting next winter.
An advertisement promises a money back guarantee for Dr Parker's Treatment for indigestion and constipation. It lists symptoms including sour stomach belching headache backache and fatigue and notes the product is prepared by Geo Parker M D of Athens Ohio and sold at Cline's Pharmacy and by all Druggists.
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