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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1918

Page

6

Weak Nervous Mother Finds Relief with Pinkham's Remedy

Philadelphia woman describes fatigue, backache, and nervousness blamed on nervous indigestion. After a doctor’s warning and trying Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for three months she reports improved health, restored appetite, and no distress. The ad urges mothers to use the remedy during stressful periods.

Lydia E. Pinkham Philadelphia Lydia EB. Pinkham J. WorTuiine North Taylor 8T Lydia K. Pinkham

Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets Ad

Spring fatigue and bilious symptoms are blamed on the liver in an ad for Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. The tonic and Pleasant Pellets are advertised as aids for energy, fever, constipation, digestive issues, and general vitality, with prices noted.

Dr. Pierce

Vinol Claims Cure for Chronic Coughs in Lagrange

A Lagrange resident reports relief from a long standing chronic cough after using Vinol. He says sleep improved and he gained twelve pounds. The ad guarantees Vinol for coughs colds and bronchitis with a money back promise and lists McKee Drug Co as a source.

Lagrange, N. C W. D. Ren Lagrange N. C

Gemo Remedy Promises Quick Relief for Skin Itch

Advert says Gemo cures itching torture and skin irritation reducing pimples rashes and blackheads. Claims ease of overnight relief for minor eruptions and tangles with faint endorsement of a Cleveland company E W Rose Co.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland

Observations of a War Horse: Niece urged to revive Riverside home

A wartime letter to a young niece encourages turning neglect into beauty by renovating Annie's Riverside home. The aunt advises resourceful action, using available materials, to inspire the town and defy resignation with constructive effort. The tone blends practical projects with wartime spirit.

Annie California Riverside War-Horse

Blue Devils of France Praised by War Reporter

Harriet Chalmers Adams portrays the French chasseurs known as the blue devils, detailing their courage at Gerbeviller, the rescue of wounded, and Sister Julie the Mother Superior who sheltered refugees and cared for the injured amid burning houses and shellfire.

Washington France America National Geographic Society Harriet Chalmers Adams Pompet Pyrenean Heights Bocie Lorraine Gerbeviller Sister Julie Sister of Mercy Julie Madame Amelie Rigard Legion of Honor The Republic

Athens visitors and local outings noted at week’s end

Zelda special correspondence lists Mary Ellen Reeves and daughter Ethel visiting Athens on Wednesday. John Woodyard and John Harner with wife visited Albany recently. The Wood family toured neighbors Sunday in their new Ford on Poodleburg roads. Edward Brooks, Ira Hanning, Tippie and Kezia Day appear in weekend and Sunday gatherings with local families. Franks conducted a Sunday service.

Mary Ellen Reeves Ethel Athens John Woodyard Albany John Harner Pearl Wood Pike Poodleburg Edward Brooks Ira Hanning Tippie Near Bates Kezia Day Rev. Franks

Local Social Notes From Athens Area

Mrs Kate Woods and two children shopped in Athens last Thursday. Mr and Mrs George Bolen dined with Mrs Francis Hanning. Recent heavy rains hinder crops though garden work rises with bumper crop hopes. frost reduces fruit. Homemakers shift from cleaning to gardening with vigor. James Bolen dined with A E Potter Sunday. Pearl Wood of Sugar Creek visited family over the weekend. Miss Elsie McClain and Lieut Edward Brooks of Camp Dodge Iowa were guests of Mr and Mrs Pearl Wood on Wednesday. The Brooks party and two children rode in Brooks new car Wednesday evening.

Kate Woods Athens George Bolen Francis Hanning James, Bolen A. E. Potter Pearl Wood Sugar Creek Elsie McClain Edward Brooks Camp Dodge Iowa Brooks Miss McClain Brook

Tanlac Drives Cincinnati Woman to Full Health

Mrs. George Gingrich of 1485 Central Avenue Cincinnati says Tanlac rebuilt her after severe fatigue and weakness. She describes restored appetite, energy, and color after four bottles and recommends Tanlac, with Cline's Pharmacy as the outlet.

Tanlac George Gingrich Central Avenue Cincinnati Ohio Cline’s

Tryt Taniac Rheumatism Treatment Claim

A claimed rheumatism remedy advertises purifying the blood as the cure and promotes availability at Cline's Pharmacy. The note emphasizes relief and accessibility through a local drugstore.

Cline’s

Pupils Tear Kaiser's Photo From Books in Kansas

Leavenworth Kansas May 18 A fourth grade teacher recounts a geography class where pupils tore out a page showing Kaiser Wilhelm while girls pasted paper over his face. The incident comes amid Kansas law forbidding destruction of public school books.

Leavenworth Kan Kaiser Kaiser Wilhelm Kansas

Help Boys Strike to Aid Farm Production in Ohio War Effort

The Ohio War Board calls for 16 to 20 year old boys to work on farms this summer to boost production. With troops abroad and food needs rising, the Farm Employment Division of the Ohio Defense Council is censusing June labor demands and urging farmers to hire boy helpers.

Ohio War Board Ohio France Farm Employment Division The Ohio Defense Council

Foot Powder Mixups Hint at Trench Foot Powder Shortage

In Lor raine April 4.63 Mail a tale of powder mixups. Captains X and Y chase a faulty trench foot powder blamed for flour like substitutes. A mislabelled batch leads to a rush to recover the powder, while Italian mission and other troops mock up real spaghetti and flour defects.

Lorraine Quartermasters Corps Captain X Captain Y Salvation Army

Comfortable adjustable dress pattern for quick household use

This pattern describes a versatile dress easily adjusted and slip on ready for service. Suitable fabrics include khaki galatea gingham chambray drill and linen with a reversible closure. Sizes range 34 to 46 inches, size 38 uses 6 yards of 36 inch material and a mailed pattern costs 10 cents.

Local News and Visits Across Old Floodwood

Mrs Minnie McDonald and family returned from Virginia after visiting daughters in the area. Carmen Tolliver and mother hurried to Nelsonville Friday. Mr Enos Hartman and family went motoring Thursday. Mrs Gertie McCorgish hosted a party Saturday. Geneva Hartman and sister returned from Logan to visit grandparents. Mrs Rutter recovering from illness. James Pickett and Ivan Hartman went to Nelsonville on business. Boring sponges threaten oysters by drilling into shells.

Carmen Tolliver Nelsonville Enos Hartman James Pickett Gertie McCorgish Geneva Hartman Little Sister Logan W. H. Combs Rutter Ivan Hartman Nesonville

Strive for Health and Beauty with Bloferen

An advertisement extols Bloferen as a remedy to restore vitality and improve complexion through lecithin and iron pronate. It claims benefits to nerves, appetite, and skin, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The firm promotes the product via physicians and requests return of empty packaging.

He Sentanel Remedies Co. Inc Cincinnati Hie

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