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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1918
Page
8
An October notice to wholesale and retail druggists reports severe oversales caused by the influenza epidemic. It states shipments are postponed, requests smaller VapoRube orders, and details back orders of 18 000 gross. Demand eases as stock is depleted and shipments pivot to parcel post direct to influenza districts.
The notice explains how to use VapoRub with physicians guidance for treating Spanish influenza symptoms and how to inhale vapors to ease congestion. It also suggests preventive use by coating nasal passages and inhaling vapors, plus general tips to avoid colds and maintain resistance.
The notice warns that catarrh can advance beyond nasal symptoms to lung complications and consumption. It denounces local sprays and inhalers as ineffective and promotes 8S. 8. as a blood-based remedy addressing the disease at its source. Readers are urged to obtain a bottle from their druggist and seek free medical advice from Medical Director, Swift Laboratory.
A 19th century health notice touts keeping youth by improving bowels and liver. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, a gentle substitute for calomel, are described as effective for toning the liver and clearing impurities. Sold in 10c and 25c sizes by all druggists.
Howard Brasher's garage at Coalville was entered and robbed of tires and other auto accessories. Sheriff took charge of the premises and locked the building after the theft. Brashear, jailed for previous garage thefts, had civil suits filed by buyers of his cars. A separate note mentions a wrist strap whistle invention by a California policeman.
Washington November 16 volunteers and officers appear in the casualty list with Killed in action Died of wounds Died of accident and other causes Died of disease Wounded severely Wounded slightly and Missing in action. The list names many sergeants corporals privates and officers from Ohio cities and towns including Homer C Young West Union Hubert Hamlin Toledo Dorse Ingman Sycamore Mahlon Kinney Wyoming Roger A Collins Tremont City Charles C Cox Last Liverpool Emmett Good Paulding Edward McFadden East Toledo Wm J Callaghan Cleveland Hamlet Lombardy Cincinnati Peter F Curtis Toledo Harry Branwick Wooster Boyd Gossard Algier Floyd Hughes Canton Newell Pancoast Akron Raymond Hamlin Youngstown and more. It also notes total casualties to date and provides a second report from Washington November 11 with further totals for killed in action died of wounds.
Mrs Josephine Kimble of Portland Indiana describes severe displacement weakness and sleepless nights before using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. After trying the remedy she regained strength and can do her own housework. The ad urges women to write Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts for guidance.
Advertisers urge mothers to keep Musterole on hand for prompt relief of sore throat bronchitis croup tonsillitis and other ailments. The remedy is claimed to help adults as well with benefits for head ache back pain neuralgia chest congestion and more. Jars priced 20c 60c and hospital size 2.50.
The record lists 7 killed in action including S Sgt J Ralph Cookson of Sandusky and Pvt Elmer K E Pennel of Malta, plus 5 more KIA names from Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland. It also shows infections of wounds, disease deaths, missing in action, and various grades of wounded among Ohio servicemen.
The Buckeye Coal & Railway Company of Glouster was fined $200 by the Athens county food committee for violating state food orders. The store must close on Tuesday November 12 and post a window notice declaring closure for violation of Federal food orders.
The National Geographic Society outlines the Ukraine as a border region in southeastern Russia with Cossack roots, a republican Zaporogian society, and a population of about 25 to 30 million. Kiev is the central city with Kharkov and Odessa key commercial hubs in a sprawling historic land.
A promotional old short warning mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a remedy for bilious stomachs and indigestion in children. The ad claims quick cleansing of the bowels and warns to buy only the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
French High Commissioner Andre Tardieu told the Association of French Correspondents that France will seek American help in labor money materials and ships after the war. He urged American troops or technical units to relieve the labor shortage and assist in rebuilding while awaiting return transport.
William Darnell, confined at the Ohio Penitentiary, is recommended to the Ohio Board of Clemency for a parole hearing by the warden and chaplain. The hearing is set for on or after January 7, 1919. W. L. Bishop.
A health note urges drinking hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels and flush out toxins. The advice promotes regular use as a cheap, tasteless remedy to feel better and prevent poisons from forming.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as relief for coughing and throat discomfort. It claims quick soothing effect on chest congestion with a pleasant taste and lists prices of 60c and $1.20.
Advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills to relieve constipation and cleanse the system. Claims include regular bowel movement, clearer complexion, improved stomach, tongue, and breath. Priced at 25 cents.
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