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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1919

Page

7

Influenza Preparedness Urged By Health Officials

Surgeon General Dr. Rupert Blue and AMA Secretary Dr. Otto Geier warn of a fall influenza resurgence and urge preparedness. They advise physical conditioning, avoidance of close face contact, antiseptic use, and Turpo as a preventive. Nine hundred influenza cases were reported that week, urging action now.

Rupert Blue United States Public Health Service Otto Geier Cincinnati American Medical Association United States Health Service

Here’s a Fine Tonic Laxative Says Druggist

An ad extols a vegetable tea as a nightly remedy for three weeks to improve blood, complexion, and eyes, urging regular use as a duty to health with claims of sparkling results.

Celery King Laxative Promoted for Children and Health

An old advertising note touts Celery King as a gentle laxative for all ages. It claims improved digestion, regular bowel action, and fresh breath, noting children drink it and enjoy the product especially when fretful or feverish.

Edwin P. Morrow Elected Kentucky Governor

Edwin P. Morrow, Republican candidate, won the Kentucky governorship in a decisive race. He will assume office December 9, as announced in Louisville.

Louisville Edwin P. Morrow Kentucky Edwin Porch Morrow

North Dakota Miners Rule and May Strike

North Dakota miners demand a sixty percent wage increase or strike, with a meeting set with Governor Frazier to explore keeping mines open through the state industrial commission if possible. Henry Drennan, district president, had not issued a strike order as of today, though a midnight Tuesday quit threat had been voiced after a conference with the governor.

Bismarck N. D North Dakota Frazier State Industrial Commission Henry Drennan

Duffee’s Fifty-Fifty Tonic Laxative Tablets Ad

One at Night Makes Next Day Happy. Duffee’s Fifty-Fifty Tonic Laxative Tablets promise more pep and efficiency by toning the digestion and aiding the stomach. They restore tone, impart regularity, and do not form a cathartic habit. A tablet at night makes a happy next day. Your druggist or grocer can supply you.

Duffee

Final action to end strike next Saturday

Ashland Kentucky district reports a telegram stating Judge Anderson in Indianapolis will be asked to issue a mandatory injunction forcing mine workers to cancel the strike. If granted, the order should be obeyed and the strike ended. Attorney General Palmer signed the telegram.

Ashland, Xy C. M. Rohrig Northwestern Kentucky Coal Company Anderson Indianapolis Palmer Rohrig Prestonburg

Trustees Race Tight in Trimble Township Vote

The Messengerreports a near tie with C. L. Koons John E Carey and Fred Hawk winners among seven candidates for trustees. Others near win include John Henshaw and C L Badly. G C Fawcett won township clerk over B F Achauer. O A McDonald named township treasurer. Three constables selected Dean Bailey Thomas Blower R A Lunsford Pearl Orndorf Henry Williams. Also notes Miss Bess Harper Akron position nurse public health and other local moves.

Trimble Township C. L. Koons John E. Carey Fred Hawk John Henshaw C. L. Bady John BE. Cavey Red Hawk B. F. Achauer Achauer Glouster Fawcett O. A. McDonald Dean Bailey Henry Williams Pearl Orndorf Sceeseeseeeess Thomas Blower R. A. Lunsford

Patent grants threehando clock dial for return timing

A patent was granted for a device using a threehanded clock dial to indicate the day of the week, the day of the month, and the hour of a worker’s expected office return, aiding timekeeping in absence.

Hard Battle Looms Friday for Athens High Football

Athens high school faces Portsmouth Friday at three in a close anticipated clash. Captain Conner and Edgar sustain injuries but return ready. Coach Mackie eyes a slim victory as Faubion or Witt fills guard, with Kircher snapping and Griffin at guard. Ends unsettled. backfield shared by Collins Littler Fetch Foraker Wise.

Athens High School Portsmouth Conner Edgar Red and Black Mackie Hittington High Faubion Witt Kircher Griffin Collins Littler Fetch Foraker Wise

Toledo Fire Department to hire 279 more firemen after charter win

The Toledo charter amendment granting a 48 hour week passed 3 to 1 in Tuesday's election. Fire Chief Ellis says payroll will rise by 355,725 dollars, with the department expanding from 251 to 530 workers and current payroll at 380,400 dollars.

Toledo Ellis

Pomerene Named to Senate Committee for Ship Arrival

Washington November 6 a committee of senators was appointed today to meet the ship which will arrive at New York probably Sunday with Senator Pomerene on the panel and coordinating with naval and port officials for the welcome and securing early dispatch of passengers and cargo.

Washington New York Europe House Committee Newberry Michantucky McCormick Ininotserene Ohio

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