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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
6
An advertisement extols Mother's Friend as a prenatal remedy that relaxes the abdomen, reduces tension and pain during childbirth, and aids gradual expansion. It claims natural recovery after birth and offers a free "Motherhood Book" from Bradfield Regulator Co. via mail request.
An old advertisement claims liquid argon dissolves dandruff after nightly scalp treatment. It asserts four ounces moisten the scalp, and that one to four applications remove all signs of dandruff, stop itching, and leave hair fluffy and lustrous. Liquid arvon allegedly available at any dry store.
Advertising copy claims Zemo clears eczema blotches ringworm and rashes with prompt relief. The product, sold at drugstores for 35 cents or a dollar for a large bottle, is described as non greasy easy to apply and soothing for delicate skin. The E W Rose Co Cleveland backs the claim.
Ewing Hall Auditorium was packed for a Public Speaking Department recital by Ohio University. Margery H Young delivered engaging readings with vocal solos and piano accompaniment, followed by a comedy The Kleptomanica performed by Eunice Ann Jones Oneta Norcross Grace Sheets Elizabeth Dogbear Alice Ottman Florence Parks and Ruth Goyings.
A reader cites Wheaton & Crooks advertising paint at lower prices, noting the appeal amid high costs and questioning the suitability of a live-wire firm for paint purchases.
Regina and her aunt recount a seaside drive with Gen Haig the bulldog amid wedding and family plans. The aunt muses on self respect, romantically unsettled Ronald, and a resolve to seek new love while Regina weighs loyalty and vanity. A second note from James S. Thompson, Camp Grant, describes quarantine, insurance, Liberty Loan, and a sharp rifle score.
Open letter from Major Samuel M Johnson, then in France, describing travel by train, new quarters, and rough French streets. He notes rain, meals, a cold, training under French officers for three months, and his hope for mail and home contact. He describes French residents, prisoners, and the beauty of the countryside while awaiting further orders.
The Orrine treatment promises to destroy all desire for whiskey beer or other alcoholic stimulants with a money back guarantee if no results. No 2 line offers voluntary treatment. Costs one dollar per box and a booklet is available from Cline's Pharmacy on South Court Street in Athens Ohio.
A letter describes preparation to go overseas with gas masks tents and rifles. It highlights proper respect for the flag including salutes and standing rules and recalls a April 7 Liberty Loan parade in Rockford with 10 000 troops and 15 000 spectators amid rain and inspection plans.
The item relays a legal scene where a judge misjudges a lawyer’s prospects amid health and moral scrutiny. It cites medical remedies and a distracting testimonial tone as a contrasting aside. The narrative is framed with era style phrasing and hints at sensational medical advertising.
A reader recalls a mistake in believing paint costs were high after reading an advertisement from Wheaton & Crooks Hardware Co. They request sending 10 gallons of paint and acknowledge the price confusion.
Spring ad urges purchase of Nerv Worth Tonic and Nerv Worth Tablets from McKee's Drug Store in Athens. Claims cleanse system, improve digestion, increase appetite, regulate bowels, repair nerves and build up health. promises dollar back if no benefit.
Thomas Wilson Rutledge born January 17 1839 in Ames township Ohio died April 24 1918 at Circle Hill Ohio aged 79 years three months seven days survived by wife Martha Stephenson four daughters Anna Anderson Ella Fulton R G George Marie Fitzer sons Lewtelius Marcellus and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He served as a private in Co H 22nd Regiment O V II during the Civil War and married Martha Sept 23 1865. He was noted as a noble neighbor and devoted citizen with a long life beside his wife of over fifty years.
The Rutledge family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who responded nobly during the illness and death of their husband and father, Mrs. Thomas Rutledge and children.
Secretary Baker submitted additional estimates totaling 1.5 billion dollars for ordnance stores and supplies for the next fiscal year and requested 7.12 billion dollars more for the War Department to spend at its discretion. The bill was approved today.
Rudolph Sailor of Petersburg was tarred and feathered by local citizens after allegedly making uncomplimentary remarks about the United States and asserting Germany will win the war. He is reported from Youngstown. details came tonight.
Winter worsens rheumatism as liniments fail to reach the disease. The ad touts S. S. S. as a vegetable blood remedy that purifies blood and removes the disease cause. Free advice offered by Medical Director at Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
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