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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1918
Page
6
An advertisement extols Knowlton's Danderine claiming one application doubles hair beauty and dissolves dandruff. It warns dandruff harms hair, causes itching and loss, urging readers to buy a small bottle at drugstores for a few cents to achieve soft, heavy, healthy hair with no dandruff.
A brief public notice warns that influenza can progress from a slight chest cold to deadly pneumonia. It urges immediate medical care and promotes Mustarine as a safer alternative to mustard plasters to soothe sore throats and chest inflammation.
A nostril application of Ely's Cream Balm is advertised to clear air passages, relieve nasal congestion, and soothe swollen mucous membranes. The ad claims instant relief from head colds and catarrh, promising overnight comfort and renewed breathing.
An inventor proposes a new semicircular deflector to be fitted on car headlights to block glare. The device is said to feature 9000 reflecting surfaces to diffuse and redirect light.
A long trusted home remedy praised by families for years. The Dr Carter's K. and B. Tea is sold in small packages by pharmacists and is said to be gentle yet effective for constipation sluggish liver head complaints skin health and dizziness. It is recommended as safe for children and widely used as an inexpensive remedy.
Edith Ferrel’s finances strain as John resumes leadership at Carter Publishing. A $650 windfall from Miss Selden’s book buys stability but Edgar Flowerton’s water heater plan promises new costs. Edith borrows secretly, sends $50 to Ned, and hopes her brother proves his brilliance for a brighter future.
Edwin Strauss of Athens visits relatives. Paul Ballard and his son Harold stay with kin in Jackson. Mrs Charles Shauks and son Geo visit Mrs Robert Hall in Jackville. Thelma Jones and Dorothy Hoffner as Sunday guests of Miss Alah Bortck. Mrs Ella McBride of Brooksvill calls on Mrs Frank Rhodes.
A 40 year old mother writes about a jealous husband and his interactions with two stenographers in his workplace. She describes warning signs and her concern over their lunches together and a recent sighting of him talking with them during dinner hour.
A reader asks Mrs. Thompson whether to answer a soldier’s card and how to handle a suspected affair. The column advises answering the card, inviting the involved parties to dinner, and offers skin care remedies for blackheads pimples and scars including homemade mixtures and a doctor’s prescription suggestion.
J F Bachar of Fostoria Ohio says after two weeks weakened by influenza Nerv-Worth restored his appetite and strength in days. He bought only half a bottle and by Monday could work again, with a dollar back guarantee from McKee Drug Co Athena Ohio.
Luhrig family hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred Turner in Salem with Paul Ballard and son present. Miss Mary Williams visited Miss Gladys Rhodes in Salem. Albaugh family from Murray City with Norman and Dorothy arrive. Don Seevers recovering from typhoid fever. Beckle family shopping in Athens. Alice McBride from Brooksville visited Elizabeth Rhodes. Paul Ballard and Earl Beckle stayed with friends in Jackson.
A sensational claim touts Miro Pile Remedy as a cure for piles. It promises complete healing in three to ten days for chronic cases, with external use and a nutrient variant for itching associated with piles.
In Peverel an ae, the United States Food Administration promotes two maxims: every adult should have at least a third of a quart of milk daily, and a family of five should buy milk before meat. Milk is highlighted as the best source of lime and a simple cooking staple.
Listed are milk soups and chowders oyster stew cottage cheese creamed sauces for vegetables and meat custards creams sherberts blancmanges rice puddings tapioca puddings junket used in baking and in milk drinks such as malted milk and egg nog.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble often without knowing it. Kidney issues can trigger back pain headaches and nervousness. Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root offered at drug stores may help and a sample is available by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY with a note to Athens Messenger.
Mr and Mrs Bart Hudnell report a letter from their son Peter Hudnell of Co C 135 M G B somewhere in France. The message confirms his service status and sends greetings home.
Private Albert E Yo cum writes from France in October 1918 to his parents in Glouster. He mentions resting behind the lines after trench duty and plans to send a Christmas box, noting difficulty obtaining candy and the need to pack it securely for the long journey. He also shares a small souvenir from a village visit and hopes for home at Christmas or his birthday.
Advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for kidney and bladder problems and related symptoms. It claims quick relief from back pain headaches and insomnia and promotes ongoing use to prevent recurrence. The product is described as imported from Haarlem Holland and sold by druggists in sealed boxes.
Pleasanton community updates cover visits and family gatherings with Morrison Woods King and King families, a sighting of a large airplane over Alexander, Camp Sherman captain Bolin visiting relatives, and local travel plans. A resident reports relief from stomach trouble using Chamberlain s Tablets with improved health in a week. Spain opens a nautical school at Seville for educated boys in piloting and engineering.
An old health note claims regular meat eaters risk kidney issues from uric acid buildup. It recommends four ounces of rad Salts or Jad Salts daily before breakfast to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent bladder disorders.
A garbled ledger fragment lists sums such as 80 000 and 94 535 with notes on checks from banks outside the reporting city and items like interest earned not collected. The text includes stray phrases about the U S Treasurer and notes receivable totaling hundreds of thousands, plus incomplete entries.
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