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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1918
Page
2
An advertisement touts a strong topical remedy for rheumatism lumbago and muscular soreness promising fast soothing relief with a single application. It claims no grease residue and offers money back guarantee if quick relief is not found. Drugstores stock the bottle.
An advertisement targets men in Class 1-A claiming vigorous health at any age. It promotes Gold Medal from Ot Capenes Haariem Capsules, stating 4 capsules daily keep the system in good working order and improve spirits, muscles, and mind. Money back if they do not help.
An old health column urges contacting a physician at first signs of grippe or influenza and suggests self care to delay illness. It recommends a vegetable laxative such as Dr Carter s K and B Tea and applying Mustarine to the throat for relief while awaiting medical arrival. The piece claims Mustarine helps ward off inflammation that can lead to pneumonia and is favored by many physicians.
A 1900s style ad promotes Pape's Cold Compound as a fast-acting remedy for gripping cold and feverish symptoms. It claims patient relief from nasal congestion headaches and sore throat with two to three doses and notes the product is widely available at drug stores.
Mrs. P. Harwood of Auburn reports she suffered indigestion and headaches two years ago until two bottles of Chamberlain's Tablets restored her health. The note also mentions excellent sugar production in Matanzas Cuba reaching 4,831,400 bags of 325 pounds each.
A notarized testimonial from J. Shaner of F. J. Cheney & Co. pledges one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh cured, asserting Hall's Catarrh Medicine works through the blood and mucous surfaces. The ad, from Toledo Ohio, promotes the remedy and lists F. J. Cheney & Co. as makers.
An inspection of the Athens County Children’s Home near Canaanville describes its 207 acre farm, livestock, crops, and recent rebuilding after a fire. It notes staffing, governance by three trustees, and the superintendent Mr. George Holdren, with 54 children in residence from 36 families. The report calls for trained teachers for mentally challenged pupils and analyzes retardation rates and township distribution, highlighting saloon proximity in Trimble and York townships.
The piece argues alcohol as a major cause of wrecked homes and ruined children, detailing long term social costs. It criticizes indifference among educated citizens and highlights the need to value teachers, preachers, and philanthropic workers who serve the community.
A testimonial from Mrs. Isabella I. Wilbur of Webb Lona credits Milks Emulsion with relief from severe stomach trouble that crowded her lungs and heart. The ad touts the product as a palatable, nutritious emulsion that restores bowel action, boosts appetite, and aids digestion, claiming rapid relief and weight gain. It guarantees satisfaction with a money-back offer and lists Terre Haute Indiana as the producer and local retailers in Nelsonville Ohio.
Prince Max von Baden, German chancellor, in an interview quoted by Vossische Zeitung says the old regime is gone and a real peaceful revolution is underway. He believes a new German democracy will soon live at peace with opponents to complete remodeling Germany.
A local resident recounts severe weight loss from 1913 to 1917 and credits Dr Parker's Treatment for Indigestion and Constipation with restoring health. He reports initial relief after one box then full recovery to 145 pounds and endorses the medicine. The ad notes price one dollar and a money back guarantee, with sale at Cline's Pharmacy.
Parents warned to obtain Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for croup and study directions so they know the proper course during an attack. Describes the remedy as a favorite and successful treatment and stresses careful adherence to the directions.
Berlin newspapers publish von Hindenburgs message thanking societies and individuals for support. He says our honor freedom and future are at stake and we are invincible if we are united. He adds the army will brave all assaults if strongly supported.
Advertising language touts Cascarets as a pleasant laxative benefiting the liver and bowels. It promises relief from headaches biliousness bad breath coated tongue sallowness sour stomach and gas with a gentle effect suitable for children.
The influenza and pneumonia outbreak in Athens and nearby towns shows improvement as doctors depart for other cities. New 24 hour totals show 27 influenza cases, no pneumonia or deaths, while State Hospital reports eight influenza and one pneumonia case with two deaths in the same period. Officials seek quarantine lift date with hopeful outlook for church, Sunday school, and public schools return soon.
Helen Lucile Porter daughter of Paul and Ina Grace Porter was born May 1 1916 in Anderson Indiana and died November 2 1918 in Athens Ohio at age two years six months one day from pneumonia following influenza. Burial was in Union Street Cemetery. She is mourned by her parents and brother Curtis along with relatives and friends.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for loving services through our daughter's illness and death. Special gratitude to Dr Higgins for services Newsom Walburn Company undertakers Rev Timmons for comforting words and to floral donors. Mr and Mrs Paul Porter
The old wood stove will keep many families warm this winter and, by saving coal, serve as an effective weapon for democracy.
The Hyomei system uses a hard rubber inhaler filled with antiseptic gauze to deliver Hyomet gas to kill catarrhal germs. The Australan eucalyptic formula is claimed to clear a stuffed head in two minutes and treat catarrh bronchitis sore throat croup coughs and colds with a money back guarantee. Sold by McKee Drug Co and druggists everywhere. Complete outfit includes inhaler and one bottle of Hyomet for a low price with extra bottles available.
A New Castle Pennsylvania mother of quadruplets and twins credits Nerv Worth with easing four years of severe nervous trouble. She slept better and gained strength after taking the tonic, prompting a local man to endorse its benefits and a drugstore to offer a dollar back guarantee.
The United States government recognizes the Polish army as autonomous and cobelligerent under the Polish national committee. Secretary Lansing announces in a letter to Roman Dmowski, president of the committee, while Dmowski is in Washington.
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