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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1918
Page
2
The ad promotes Sloan's Liniment as a fast acting relief for rheumatic aches, lumbago, sprains, bruises, backache, and stiff neck. It highlights counter irritant relief, deep penetration, clean usage, and stains free application with generous size bottles available at druggists.
Sunday guests entertained by Mr and Mrs Hal Brawley included Fred rence and Mr and Mrs C A Roberts of Mt Carmel. John Grandstaff visited Jacksonville relatives. Wells Vandyke and Jen visited N Colvin family. Harl Rathburn and Carl Grandstaff visited others. Vocal school reopened after four week flu break. Myrle Linscott resumes teaching at Broadwell after illness.
Coakley of York township operates a brick sanitary barn with cement floors and feeding troughs on the Athens-Logan road near Nelsonville. A coal mine project along the Hocking county line features electric shaves, a twenty four foot cut setting, five ton trucks, and shipments to Logan with an office and shed planned under buckeye shade.
The United States Fuel Administration warns Ohio households to conserve as cold weather approaches. Gas supplies are tight due to few new wells and reduced summer shutoffs. Areas like Payton prioritize war munitions factories and essential services, urging residents to stock coal since local coal is plentiful and shipments by lake have halted. Over 800000 domestic users in 00 towns could be inconvenienced without coal, affecting 4 million people across 69 of 88 counties.
A Toledo reader reports his 9 century old mother suffered liver trouble and gall stones. After using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy advertised in the Toledo Blade eight months ago she improved greatly and has felt well since. The simple preparation supposedly clears catarrhal mucus and inflamed stomach liver and intestinal ailments. One dose is claimed to convince with money refunded by McKee Drug Co.
Two automobiles were stolen last night during a celebration in Athens. One car owned by Fr. Searles of Albany was found gasless on Courtney Hill. The second, owned by Elmer Stewart of West State Street, was taken from a broken garage lock and recovered badly damaged in Nelsonville. Val Cox’s car, stolen three weeks earlier, was found in Ashland Kentucky.
Prof. Mercer recalls Leonard Blaine Murphy who died after serving in the Students Army Training Corps and working at the Cincinnati general hospital during influenza. He studied at Ohio University two years and was to graduate next June. active Biological Club member with strong scientific promise. A coal hod ash pan modification is described.
A local board lists unclaimed questionnaires and names numerous individuals with addresses in Millfield Nelsonville Glouster and Youngstown. The notice asks missing men to contact the board office with details for verification.
Dr Franklin Duane counsels calm actions to prevent and treat influenza. Avoid crowds and contact, wear a gauze mask soaked in zinc solution, rest in bed, and drink hot lemonade. Use Anurte Tablets for muscle and kidney relief, Sage's Catarrh Remedy as a throat rinse, hot water baths, and iron or herbal tonics to support recovery.
Mrs Edna Weavy er of Marion formerly of Columbus was officially notified her son Robert O Sayers enlisted in Columbus was wounded July 15 and died July 16 in action shaping a wartime family tragedy.
Advertisement describes a reversible dress pattern suitable for gingham chambray seersucker linen and lawn fabrics. Fronts are reversible with sleeve length options wrist or elbow. Sizes 34 to 46 bust. size 88 needs seven yards of 86 inch material. Dress length about 2 12 yards at the foot and a pattern mailed for 10 cents.
London dispatch reports German high command issuing orders to curb infantry fire on aircraft after morale damage from constant low flying planes. Prisoner letters describe nightly bombing of rest areas, casualties, and destruction of German airfields and hangars by Entente air services.
A bold claims liniment relieves rheumatism lumbago neuralgia backache and other pains instantly. Apply directly from bottle without warm bath and obtain quick relief from your druggist at nearby stores.
An old remedy promotes Dr. Carter's K and B Tea as a gentle bowel regulator and system tonic. Advertises its use for adults and children, claiming regularity with nightly brews and broad appeal, noting that all druggists sell it.
Advertises Orrine No. 1 and No. 2 as secret and voluntary treatments for the drink habit. Claims thousands of wives and mothers praise the remedy and offers a booklet. Price listed as $1.25 per box.
The body of Otis White died in New York of pneumonia and influenza arrives today for funeral services at Cherry Ridge Meigs County. He enlisted in July and was at a port of embarkation ready for overseas duty. He was a Ohio University graduate and former Meigs County teacher. He married Ruth Curtis a year ago. Survived by his father Hol White and others attend the funeral with Addie Davies and S Staneart among attendees.
Berlin dispatch reports the German War Office stating that between the Oise and the Scheldt the enemy launched heavy attacks to hinder Germany's methodical movement continuation started Monday. The statement echoes the ongoing German defense and strategic progress in the western front.
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