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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
8
An advertisement urges mothers to switch from castor oil to Cascarets for children. It claims Cascarets taste like candy and are better for the liver and bowels when kids are bilious constipated feverish or sick, describing them as delightful harmless and cheap.
Importantly urged recovery after Spanish influenza or grippe by boosting blood with iron and phosphates. Doctors claim iron rich blood aids oxygen delivery and healing, noting capsules of Phosphated Iron as a reliable tonic. McKee Drug Company and local druggists promote capsules for safe use.
An advertisement urges daily Senreco use and regular dental visits to achieve white, radiantly clean teeth and firm gums. It portrays the dentist as a trusted ally and claims Senreco combats gum disease and pyorrhea while delivering noticeable whitening in days.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets present a mild laxative as the calomel substitute. They aim to cleanse the liver without harming teeth, avoiding strong liquids that affect gums. Each box is sold by druggists at 25 cents.
A short poem describes gathering flower seeds to hide them for birds when snow covers the ground. The speaker plans to scatter seeds later to feed birds, hoping it would make the reader proud and show care for birds in need.
United Press reports Polish falcons serving in the Polish foreign legion in France earned French admiration after a Lorraine ceremony. American volunteers, many from the U S, fight as Poles for independent Poland while serving in blue uniforms. The ceremony in Nancy included President Poincaré and a large crowd, with Americans joining in shouting Vive la Pologne as Polish and French officials affirmed allegiance to the Allies.
Cites a Pinex based mixture with sugar syrup or substitutes in a one pint bottle claimed to soothe throat membranes and loosen phlegm. Advises asking druggist for two and a half ounces of Pinex with directions and guarantees satisfaction or refund. Mentions farm topics and local speakers alongside health ad copy.
The Chile Farmers' Institute for the 1918-19 season began this week with institutes in Gallia Vinton Morgan and Noble counties on Monday. State speakers include Mr. Wilson Mrs. Willison and others. Subsequent sessions at Athens Mt Hermon Albany Amesville and Coolville feature Dyar Miller Dean High Everly Morris forming a regional tour.
An advertisement-style note touts liquid argon as a cure for dandruff. It claims nightly scalp application dissolves and destroys dandruff, stops itching, and improves hair appearance, stating four ounces suffices and can be bought at any drug store.
In Avellino Italy Red Cross workers organize local banditti into street cleaning squads to fight Spanish influenza. Boys with self made brooms whitewash walls and streets while women disinfect and burn germ laden refuse. The effort boosts morale as epidemic cases decline.
Washington reports 1075 Ohioans listed as casualties with categories: killed in action 65, died of disease 85, died of accident and other causes 4, wounded degree undetermined 164, wounded severely 4, wounded slightly 105, missing in action 126, died of wounds 164. Names include Pvt Lawrence Fidler and Lieut James Nixon among others.
Mrs. Dana Williams and daughter Mary visited Mrs. Morris Albaugh and family on Tuesday. Mary Strauss Emma Strauss of Athens and Nellie Ketter of Pomeroy joined relatives including the Hoffners and Morisons at Wells ton. The Hutching funeral drew many, with seven children surviving. The Jones family moved from Gillespie Illinois to Lubrig.
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