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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1918
Page
2
An old advertisement urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs at first signs of illness or constipation to cleanse the bowels. It claims a laxative effect within hours, warns against counterfeit syrups, and directs buyers to ensure the bottle bears the California Fig Syrup Company label.
A historical health notice advises calm behavior to avoid influenza fear. It recommends zinc sulfate gauze masks, avoiding crowds and cups, and open air exercise. For symptoms it prescribes bed rest, hot baths, mild laxatives, hot lemonade, Anuric Tablets, Sage’s Catarrh Remedy, and frontic or Dr Piegup’s Golden Medical Discovery to boost recovery and ward off bronchitis or pneumonia.
Convalescents need more than food, a tonic helps restore health. Doctors prescribe iron, nux vomica, gentian and zinc phosphide, but iron causes constipation. Dr Chase's Blood and Nerve Tablets combine tonics to avoid this. Available at druggists for sixty cents a box, special strength ninety cents. The Red Cross set up 1000 hospital beds on reconquered land after Vesle crossing.
Social news recaps visits and travels in Columbus and nearby towns. Mary Woodruff Bright travels to New Straitsville on business while Henry Zenner hosting in Columbus. Families and clubs share gatherings, hospitalities, and a navy enlistment. Mary Junod ships to Norfolk for duty. Marguerite Taylor returns to Charleston to teach. Flu illness grows in Mineral as J S Biddle family recovers.
Nov. 18 in Wooster Ohio reports experimental evidence from the Ohio experiment station showing that drying seed corn with artificial heat yields a higher germination test.
Cleveland authorities allocate funds to hire five policewomen who will begin patrol duty today as the city aligns with other large centers facing growing security needs.
George Clark from Ilford endured multiple wounds across France and the Dardanelles from 1914 to 1917. He served in border, Masex, and London regiments, survived torpedoed transport, and took part in the British offensive. He was discharged in 1918 and now fights for a pension.
The Messenger cannot report today as influenza conditions shut down court and county offices in Athens. Miss Antoinetta is relieved as temporary clerk to the board of health. grand and petit jury sessions are postponed until it is safe.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt plan a voyage to France to visit the grave of their son Quentin Roosevelt, the American aviator, in a few weeks if conditions permit, said secretary Miss Josephine Strucker.
The visiting ban due to influenza remains in place and will not be lifted until the state board of health issues a general order. About 28,000 wards are in generally good condition with few influenza cases. Deaths in the past month total near 100, a figure not considered high.
The Washington weather bureau predicts fair conditions this week with a chance of rain after midweek in the Ohio Valley. Temperatures near normal early, then rising gradually later in the week.
Morgan Lewis longtime Glouster minister and M W conference member died at home after months of illness aged nearly 70 He lived 25 years in Glouster with a Detroit interlude since 1881 he belonged to Shawnee Odd Fellows and is survived by his wife and son Thomas D Lewis Funeral services at 1 pm Tuesday led by Rev Orr and burial at Union Street Athens. The town braces for school closures in Trimble township and mourns the loss of a community pillar. The two year old daughter of Mrs Goldie Brooks died Saturday at Greens Run with funeral Monday and interment at Putnam. The infant’s father was killed last May on Meigs county public works. Dr J G Blower family from Akron visited. Miss Naomi Williams left Saturday.
Norwood district begins kindergarten sessions again after several weeks of shutdown caused by the flu outbreak. Teachers and staff report a cautious return with health measures in place to ensure safe classroom entry.
Mrs. Jane Martin remains seriously ill with pneumonia. Dave Farmer and family from Middleport visit friends here during his annual rabbit hunt. Mrs. Mary Throckmorton slowly improves at her daughter Mrs. D. M. Sisson’s home. Harry Dudgeon has been on the sick list. Henry Williams and wife of Salem Center visited Walter Jordan’s Thursday and Friday. Kenneth Throckmorton, with naval aviation duties, visits friends here. Mort McKnight and wife and O. B. Woodyard were Pomeroy visitors. May Rupe of the O. H. S. visited her parents A. B. Rupe and wife over Sunday. G. C. Gorby and wife called on Jesse Sisson Saturday evening. An airplane passed over the village Saturday afternoon, exciting residents as the first seen nearby. Mrs. Myra Harkins, teaching at Snowville, spent Sunday with her parents J. P. Goff and wife. Dr. F. Romine and wife called at W. W. Sisson’s Sunday afternoon. Mr. C. Carmichael of Hilliards Florida came Monday to visit sister Mrs. C. M. Whitlatch. Mrs. William Swett and son Water visited grandmother Mrs. Lilah Dudgeon over Sunday.
Luggage belonging to former Empress Zita of Austria Hungary arrived at Rorschach on Lake Constance a popular watering place with about 10 000 residents.
London reports the new air war tactic of low flying machine gun dives has become a key Allied assault method. It demoralizes German troops by spreading fear and chaos during sudden dive attacks, with pilots even chasing a German staff car to force a crash.
A patent has been issued for a dishpan featuring a partition that divides the basin in half. One side is designated for washing dishes while the opposite side is used for rinsing, enabling simultaneous tasks.
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