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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1918

Page

6

Philadelphia Woman Credits Vegetable Compound After Seven Years

Mrs. Margaret Ness of Philadelphia says she suffered seven years with back pain irregularities and weakness. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with improving her condition and reports friends also benefited. The ad urges other women with similar symptoms to try the remedy and contact Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. for guidance.

Philadelphia Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia EB. Pinkham Margaret Ness Hazzard St Lydia FE. Pinkham

Vinol Promises Boost to Aged Pitman Woman

Mrs F Anderson of Pitman New Jersey says Vinol restored her strength after a weak run down condition following daughter’s gift. Two bottles improved appetite rest quality and energy. McKee Drug Co and local drug stores carry the tonic with a money back guarantee if no benefit.

Pitman N. J

Zemo Eczema Remedy Ad Offers Quick Relief and Healing

A Cleveland based ad promotes Zemo from the A W Rose Co. It markets greasy salves as unsuitable for clear skin and claims quick itching relief and healing for eczema and other skin troubles. The price is 35 cents or $1 for extra large size.

the &. W. Rose Co Cleveland

Bohemian Romance Reveals Family Promises in Letter

In a vivid narrative letter, a lively aunt recalls a visit from Jack and a talk about Louise and Regina. The aunt elicits thoughts on matrimony from Jack and hints at a plan to confront his mother to free him from a controlling promise. The piece blends humor with emotional tension as family ties and love intersect.

Jack Louise Wilbur Howard Regina

Glouster Beats Locals at Ohio Field Saturday

The John Hancock Hi baseball team defeated the locals at Ohio Field in Glouster last Saturday afternoon. Early errors gave way to fair play after the fifth frame as both pitchers held hits low. Randolph and Woodruff led with three hits, while Hancock showed steady improvement. a clash with Athens Hits looms next Wednesday. Umpire Dr Davia officiated.

Ohio Randolph Woodruff John Hancock Athens

Marriage Licenses Issued For Wise Schoonover Pair

Licenses granted to Herbert J Wise 23 miner and Clara Schoonover 19 of Buchtel along with George Brown 19 miner and Mealy Stump 18 of Millfield for lawful matrimony.

Herbert J. Wise Miner Clara Schoonover Buchtel George Brown Mealy Stump Millfield

Red Cross Relief Aids 600 Ruined French Towns

The Ohio War Board notes France's ruinous villages as famine and gas endanger civilians. The American Red Cross ships food clothing blankets beds stoves and tools behind the front to aid families left destitute. Subscriptions to the Red Cross war fund are urged to continue relief efforts.

Ohio War Board France American Red Cross Red Cross War Fund

Athens County Fails To Save Babies In First Quarter

Ohio records show Athens County added 89 child deaths January through March 1918, with 24 potential saves, 15 excess over quota. Across 22 cities and 12 counties, total baby savings reached 184, while Cincinnati and Columbus fell short, and Cleveland saved 68 over 1916.

Columbus Ohio Division of State Department of Health Athens County Athens Nelsonville Auglaize Coshocton Delaware Gallia Hancock Hardin Huron Morrow Noble Union van Wert Madison Delphos Conneaut East Liverpool Salem Gallipolis Xenia Norwood Findlay Kenton Bellevue Jackson Mt. Vernon Bellefontaine Elyria Piqua Cicelyville Mansfield Tiffin Bowling Green Wapakoneta Cincinnati Cleveland

Tanlac Rheumatism Treatment Praised by Cincinnati Workman

Joseph Wood of 319 East Fifth Street Cincinnati manufactures picture frames by hand. He credits Tanlac Rheumatism Treatment with easing his rheumatism and preserving the quality of his tedious, self done work. He plans to finish his course and recommends it to others. Tanlac is sold at Cline's Pharmacy.

Joseph Wood East Fifth Street Cincinnati Wood Cline

Regulated Draft Change Reclassifies 750000 Men for War Effort

Provost Marshal General Crowder announces that able bodied men aged 21 to 31 will be reclassified to support national defense or enter military service. The plan expands wartime labor assignments to essential industries and may bring many previously exempt workers into service. Local boards will decide cases on merit, with exemptions for domestic need weakened.

Crowder Baker House Military Affairs Committee Wilson

Stamp Drive in Schools a Huge Success

The Thrift Stamp contest in Athens schools shows strong results with East Side Building two week sales totaling $513 and Central Building $924.50. Top rooms include Miss Deavitt's fourth grade with $185.75 and Mr. Edwards's eighth grade with $281.50. total high school stamps reach $2843.50, per pupil over ten dollars, twice the annual quota.

Athens East Side Deavitt Central Mr. Edwards Misa Rader the Majestic Supt. Morgan

Wheat harvest begun in Texas in 1918 season

Fort Worth Texas May 28 wheat harvest began yesterday in Benton Cook and Wise counties with the new crop ripening faster than on the prairies due to better land.

Fort Worth Texas Benton Cook Wise

President Wilson to address Congress on tax revenue

Washington May 27 President Wilson will speak to Congress this afternoon on the subject of tax revenue.

United Press Washington Wilson Congress

A Spring Medicine Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promises Health

A spring tonic Hood’s Sarsaparilla is advertised as a safe blood purifier and vitalizer. The ad touts forty years of success against scrofula eczema humors catarrh rheumatism and general debility and claims it aids digestion and provides red blood for all ages.

Body of Unknown Man Found Along Hocking River

A decomposed body of a white man about 50, weighing 180 pounds, was found late Saturday on a sandbar along the Hocking river between Canaanville and Guysville by Pearl Dixon. Coroner and Sheriff investigated. no identification or missing-person report. body buried at Guysville by Undertaker Finsterwald.

Hocking Canaanville Guysville Pearl Dixon Dixon Johnson Finsterwald Lowry Parker

Healthy skin through lecithin and Bio-feren tonic

An advertisement urges women to improve complexion by restoring nerves with lecithin and tron compounds found in Bio-feren. It touts health benefits, easy pellet form, physician endorsement, a money-back guarantee, and a one dollar package from Sentanel Remedies Co. Inc. Cincinnati Ohio.

Bloferen E Sentanel Remedies Co. Inc Cincinnati Ohio

Don’t Let Catarrh Drag You into Consumption

The advice warns that catarrh can worsen and move toward the lungs, causing consumption. It asserts local sprays fail and promotes S. S. as a blood-clearing remedy that addresses the disease at its source. Readers are urged to obtain a bottle and seek free medical guidance from the Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.

Swift Laboratory Atlanta

Bakers License Rules Move on Flour Users

Bakers using three barrels of wheat flour monthly must obtain a Bakers License. The U.S. Food Administration requires weekly duplicate reports to the County Food Administration Committee, detailing weekly inventories, purchases, usage, and end-of-week stock. Licenses will be canceled for noncompliance, so bakers should file promptly.

United States Food Administration County Food Administration The Food Administration County Committee

Knights of Columbus urged wheat conservation policy

The Ohio state council of the Knight of Columbus backs an intensive food conservation policy urging members to further reduce wheat usage until the next harvest, pledging cooperation with the U S Food Administration. A resolution to this effect was received by Fred Croxton, Ohio food administrator.

Ohio State Council Knight of Columbus United States Food Administration Fred (. Croxton Ohio

Japan Builds Notable Astronomical Observatory

Japan erects a major telescope observatory in Tokio claimed to rival similar facilities in the United States and Europe in size and completeness. Ecuador reports a tree that yields berries suitable for soap production and other uses.

Japan Tokio United States Europe

Limited Oil Use on Roads During War

Washington reports limited use of oil and coal products for public road work during the war. Deliveries require approval by a fuel administration and Department of Agriculture committee. Aim is to prevent road deterioration while meeting military and essential industry demands.

Washington The Fuel Administration Office of Public Roads Department of Agriculture

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