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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1918
Page
2
A medical popular item urges drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast to flush the stomach kidneys and bowels. It claims this daily cleansing prevents toxins, eases constipation and improves mood and energy.
During convalescence after grippe or influenza, a tonic aids recovery. Dr Chase's Blood and Nerve Tablets include Iron, Nux Vomica, Gentian and Zins Phosphide with Aloin to prevent constipation, offering a pleasant safe health restorer. Available from most druggists for sixty cents a box, ninety cents for special strength.
Editorial notes that in 1916 wage agreements rose across Denver, with twelve building trades receiving increases from 40 cents to a dollar a day. The piece claims no idle skilled labor in Denver and is attributed to Think It Over, Athens County Dry Federation.
The document allows canners to pack beans in November December and January with a total quantity not exceeding a normal pack. They may use all old sized tins on hand but cannot purchase tins smaller than size two.
Congressman D. Fess a leading Ohio Republican urged party members to back the GOP in Ohio. He predicted a substantial Republican majority in the House and a slim Senate margin, and urged support for Willis on the state ticket and the reading issue.
American aviators deliver Red Cross emergency rations to soldiers on the front as pursuants press the enemy. Flights at low altitude enable dropping packages and newspapers at pollin where troops are advancing rapidly and supply wagons cannot keep up.
Washington four percent First Liberty and Second Liberty bonds can be exchanged for four and a quarter percent bonds at any bank before next Saturday November 8 the law deadline. The change adds a 25 cent annual interest on each $160 bond. Third loan bonds cannot be converted as they already pay 4.25 percent.
A glossy promotion claims Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound darkens gray hair naturally and evenly so hair looks lustrous overnight. It asserts millions of bottles sold, promising a youthful appearance after one or two applications, while noting it is a toilet preparation not a medical cure.
Voter advised to place a single tick or mark in the second column circle under the eagle to cast a Straight Republican vote on the ballot.
Advice to avoid crowds and maintain hygiene during influenza outbreaks. Recommends exercise, cleanliness, regular bowel and liver health, and a vegetable pill regimen. Describes home remedies including hot urine tablets and Anuric for symptoms, and use of Dr. Pierce tonics for recovery.
E W Scripps seeks exemption for son Jas G Scripps from military duty on industrial grounds but district board denies. Appeal planned to President Wilson per associates M A McRae and J C Harper. Judge Gott abstains due to pending lawsuit with Scripps defendants. W Wright notes ownership and control of The Los Angeles Record.
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