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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1918
Page
6
A quick remedy claims to dissolve dandruff using four ounces of plain liquid argon rubbed into the scalp at night. Consistent use over several days supposedly ends dandruff completely and stops itching while making hair look glossy and soft.
Detroit manufacturers say wartime auto orders will keep production high and prices firm for a long period after the war. Demand from old-car owners eager to upgrade and a new buyer pool will strain supply as competition remains limited while plants catch up. The auto market signals broader postwar reconstruction effects.
An old health ad warns that Americans overindulge in rich foods leading to uric acid buildup and kidney strain. It promotes four ounces of Rad salts dissolved in water as a daily kidney flush to prevent bladder issues, ridges of sediment in urine, and related ailments.
For many men and women affected by rheumatic aches and stiffness, Sloan's Little Medicine offers quick relief from neuritis lameness and headaches. It is advertised as clean, refreshing, economical and fast acting with a prompt effect.
Poem-like wartime verse contrasts brutal ultimatum to Germany with threats of death and judgment. It vows harsh terms on the aggressor and then abruptly notes a gift of sixty purebred Guernsey dairy cows from a small island.
A stylish simple one piece model 2557 offers satin taffeta velvet serge or gabardine options with a new vest feature. Contrast materials or collar and pockets possible with braid decoration. Pattern sizes 34 to 44 with yardage details and 10 cent mail order instruction.
When Brownsville's fire department faced an influenza outbreak soldiers from nearby camps were assigned to protect the city from fire. Military rosters show several men recruited from local fire services. Holland increases potato flour production annually.
A London report details a British stoker petty officer who survived two hours in a flooded submarine engine room. Amid electric shocks and chlorine gas, he kept his head, opened the hatch, and surfaced to be rescued by a destroyer after raising internal pressure to force the exit.
A 1920s era readers column offers guidance on romance jealousy and social etiquette. Topics include how to handle a rude flirtatious remark how to pursue a potential rekindle with a friend and caution about underage engagements.
Shirley Howerys family remaining at home with the flu show signs of improvement after a week of confinement. Dr. M Sissons and his wife were summoned to Albany on Saturday evening due to the serious illness of Mrs Throckmorton, the doctor’s mother in law. Sallie Jordan, who had been visiting relatives in Kansas for a year, has returned to Dexter and visited her sister in law, Mrs Jane Jordan, here last week. Luella Tewksbury is reported to be suffering with a ailment.
Edith Ferrol stirs Arcadia by teaching children the origins of life sparking clashes with conservative women. The district meeting on sex education boosts interest in the forthcoming book The Question of Life while divisions deepen among parents teachers and clubs.
Mrs. Diantha Whitlatch rushed to Floodwood Monday morning for her son Walter’s illness and has returned home. Mrs. Bettina Quick spent part of last week with friend Mrs. Guy Torby. S. H. Smith was in Athens on business Saturday. A newborn boy arrived to Jesse Sisson and wife on November 1. Section foreman W F Swearinger and wife, visiting relatives in Pennsylvania, returned home Saturday. J F Lewis and wife of Athens visited here Sunday. Miss Blanche Woodyard visited Keziah Day of Albany Sunday. Clyde Whitlatch, wife and son Carol of Albany spent Sunday with M W Howery.
Information concerning the work may be secured from Miss Ullom. The notice directs interested parties to contact her for details about quotas and related procedures.
A brisk promotional note extols Dr Carter's K and B Tea as a vegetable home brew for liver and bowel health. It claims old users report long lasting benefits, fewer bilious attacks and better complexion with occasional cups to maintain fitness. It targets adults and boys and girls, noting long druggist sales.
Athens county has a nursing quota of twenty four to fill and seven applications have been received by Miss Helen Ullom, chairman of the local committee. Applications listed include Lillian Grace Riley, Vera Edith Howard, Martha Elizabeth Elliott, Cora Freda Snow, Ruth Ethel Walker, Nellie Blanche Evans, and Pauline Koch. The government urges continuation of the nurse drive and continued efforts to fill the quota.
London reports a new rations law requiring horses to register and receive daily rations. Old Dobbin will register with his owner, receiving two thirds of a day and one third straw, with amounts based on weight. A heavy dray horse may be allowed 16 pounds daily.
Invented by a New York man, a pocket case trims the ends from all cigars it holds by turning a knob at one end, offering a quick even cut.
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