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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1918
Page
2
An ad style piece argues that bad teeth ruin appearance and health, urging use of Benreco Tooth Paste to prevent disease and Pyorrhea. It promotes dental care, cites health connections to intestines and eyes, and offers a free sample.
James Kilpatrick writes of a patriotic farewell gathering in Pomeroy with a large American flag scene and the Goddess of Liberty. He notes 117 Meigs County youths joining the draft, then details quotas for June 1 to Camp Sherman, Camp Meade, and local rail work, totaling 141 leaving that week.
A fire set to the new coal chute built by T. Ferris at the former Geo. Schwagman mine at Enterprise was halted after midnight Saturday when Dr. A J Miller of Pomeroy found and helped extinguish it with Jess Smith. A bicycle left beside the road was later missing. no suspects or clues have been found.
James Kilpatrick of Nelsonville writes from France in April 1918 to his sister Mrs Marion Swyers. He describes rain and trench life with cooties, the challenges of dugouts, and mild humor about conditions and being in the army.
A veteran Civil War educators praises Meigs county boys heading to Camp Sherman. Crowds cheer as the unit departs after a large sendoff at the opera house with windows and platforms filled as the train departs.
A Meigs County assembly formed the county chapter of the Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense. Mrs. J. A. Miller was named county chair and officers from five units were elected for roles including finance, education, and relief. Sheriff Hartenbach and family were in Columbus as Fred Lisle faced an indeterminate sentence in the Ohio Penitentiary for receiving stolen goods, while Myrtle Lisle was sent to Delaware Girls Industrial School.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Elberfeld of Pomeroy returned yesterday from Montgomery Alabama where they visited their son Sergeant Alfred Elberfeld at Camp Sheridan His company left during the past week.
Teen sergeant Elberfeld, former Meigs County Company C member, has earned chevrons after a stint at a southern military camp. He has mastered French and can converse with comrades when entering active service over there.
Otto Strauss of Pomeroy who works for O R, KE, Ry., and Power Co. leaves this morning for Columbus to undergo a slight operation at Mt. Carmel Hospital. After recovery he plans to enlist in the navy.
G H Atkins of Bluefield WV says his wife weakened after an operation regained appetite and flesh after one bottle of Nerv Worth nerve tonic. He plans to buy more and endorses the product, noting a money back offer through McKee Drug Company in Athens.
The President’s proclamation urges a day of penitence and prayer. A memorial service will be held Thursday at ten o clock at the Presbyterian church. Those with sons in camps or in France are especially urged to attend. all are welcome.
Cline's Pharmacy in Athens Ohio and Fountain Pharmacy in Nelsonville offer San Cura Ointment with a 30 and 60 cent price guarantee. Claims include rapid healing of a leg sore in under six weeks and relief for eczema boils carbuncles salt rheum tetter itching bleeding and piles with use.
If you want a lovely complexion and soft velvety skin free from pimples and blackheads use San Cura Soap the great antiseptic and skin Pharmacy Athens and Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville. If you can t get it at your druggist send to Thompson Medical Co Titusville Pa.
The Mohican Class will host its sixth Fathers and Sons Dinner Friday at six o clock. Sixty five active members will attend with their fathers. Mothers will prepare and serve the simple, substantial meal.
Police court business resumes as P J Gilgannon is fined for disorderly conduct and Joe West for disturbing the peace. A Canadian Army deserter, Harold Bertran Rowe, is arrested after a misaddressed letter led to his exposure. he enlisted in 1915, deserted in 1916, and had been working on a railroad gang in the United States.
Washington report notes a quart of spoiled milk costs more than 25 pounds of ice for consumers and a 10 gallon can spoiled milk costs more than a thousand pounds of ice for producers. Milk is valuable as food. ice is not. Milk should be kept below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
A resident outlines a four year struggle with stomach catarrh and intestinal problems. He credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for restoring health after a course of treatment. The ad claims the product removes mucus and reduces inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal issues. McKee Drug Co.
Memorial Day orders urge those with flowers for the G A R and Spanish War Veterans to bring them to the Armory early on Decoration Day morning for the Women’s Relief Corps to arrange. School children meet at 12:30 at the Armory to join the parade and receive flags.
A local retailer urges customers to buy an electric fan for reliable cooling. The ad highlights varied sizes and styles to fit homes.
A large congregation at the Presbyterian Church heard Scout Executive J P Fitch of Columbus praise three local Boy Scout troops for their appearance and equipment. He called them better equipped and uniformed than any Columbus troop. The service featured fitting music by the choir and brief talks by Dr Wilcox and Professor Morgan.
Savannah Missouri October 12 1916 letter reports a nine year cure of flux with Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy and a later relapse cured by the remedy. The writer lists personal use and recommends it to many in the neighborhood for similar illnesses.
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