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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1919
Page
8
Leading doctors promote Phosphated Iron as a cure for anemia and fatigue. The ad claims it strengthens blood, restores nerve energy, and boosts appearance, urging men and women to use McKee Drug Co. and other retailers for the tonic despite warnings against inferior pills.
Mrs W M Richardson wife of a Bluefield train dispatcher reports months of rheumatism and stomach trouble. After five bottles of Nerv Worth she claims complete relief and endorses the product. Sold at Mc Drug Store Athens Nelsonville Gem Pharmacies.
James Bowman aged 68 died yesterday at the Athens State Hospital after a ten day confinement. The remains were sent to Williamsport last evening for burial by Undertaker Baughman.
War Mothers and the American Forestry association announce the largest memorial tree planting program in U.S. history. The Service Star Legion led by Mrs. Robert Carlton Morris plans thousands of trees nationwide, with teachers forming three planting associations in multiple states.
New York reports a national campaign to educate against lighting matches to prevent fires. Harvey Levey, educational director, says education could save $50 million annually and reduce losses of about $325 million, in cooperation with the Bureau of Forestry. The plan includes films showing fire destruction and prevention in theatres nationwide. The first focus is breaking lit matches before disposal to limit ignition risks.
The farmers institute of Amesville will start December 1 at the Methodist church with state speakers including George S. Lentz and Mrs. Elma P. Foulk. Topics cover live stock soil fertility clothing bones, farm product disposal, rural schools, beef cattle, and future farming. The event runs through the afternoon of December 2. Cole's High Oven Range ad ends the notice.
In Chicago on November 18 the court ruled the wartime prohibition act valid and in force. Judges Carpenter and Fitzhenry confirmed the law remains effective despite recent debates.
The text touts Pape's Cold Compound as the fastest relief for severe colds and grippe, with a dose every two hours for three doses. It promises to clear nasal passages, stop nasal discharge, relieve headache and feverishness, and costs only a few cents at drug stores.
Supt. N W Baker reports 2391 bushels corn cribbed from 32 acres at the Athens county infirmary with all work by inmates. The facility has 53 inmates, hogs ready to kill total thirty. Dell Harris died in Cincinnati and will be buried in Athens. J B Harris of Chillicothe accompanied the remains. Dell was brother to Mrs C R Cable and Mr C W Harris of Athens.
For years druggists note Swamp Root's record as Kilmer's kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is a physician's prescription and strengthens kidney liver and bladder function. Sold by druggists on merit with many friends. Send ten cents for a sample bottle and mention Athens Messenger.
The Elk banquet tonight will be attended by 150 brothers. Exalted Ruler R D Williams will present gold card cases to Elks who served in the world war. Orchestral music a big feast and a big time are planned for the attendees. Reservations were secured by mailed cards.
A promotional piece touts celery as a cheap, powerful laxative and tonic. It claims one package can brew multiple cups of tea to regulate bowels purify blood and strengthen against influenza. It also notes children benefit and the cost is minimal.
A new cleaning device uses a centrifugal pump to remove sediment from pool bottoms while keeping the water in place. It promises efficient debris removal and maintains pool water level during operation.
A malfunctioning American car driven by a Serbian soldier near Szabadka triggers a diplomatic scramble. French goods clog Roumanian yards, a Red Cross train stalls, and frontier telegraph wires fail plus a week of delays before relief and orders restore normal traffic.
James Hutchens of Pomeroy visits brother in law William Beckle. George Beckle of Brooksville and others share weekend with Beckle family. Mrs. Charles Fitzer improves after pneumonia. infant son of T B Jones ill. Clyde Watkins and William Albaugh Jr. visit Don Seevers. various Athens Endeavor workers join Sunday gathering.
An old time remedy promises to restore natural hair color with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. A downtown druggist touts its natural darkening effect and easy use by brushing it through one hair strand at a time.
A miner testifies that Dr Williams Pink Pills rebuilt his blood and eased decades of rheumatism. He describes relief after eight boxes, regained strength, and now lives without pain. Pills sold by druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY 60 cents per box. Free booklet offered.
Gary Indiana Nov 18 company officials announced Gary steel plants operated at full force for first time since a steel workers strike began. All departments of the Gary works were working at full capacity as production neared normal levels.
An ad touts Olala tablets as a powerful system cleansing tonic that detoxifies kidneys and liver, purifies blood, and quickly improves health. It claims a guarantee and offers 50 doses for 25 cents, urging readers to ask druggists for the certificate.
The Racine High School hosted a tennis event Friday with about forty pupils and faculty. players earned honors on the courts while the evening reception fostered strong school spirit. A Scott Sanaday property purchase by Dr. Byron Bingham may affect future use near the depot. Residents face a Chicago portrait agent scam. Mrs. Aiken's Cheshire burial links to John Mutchler. A November 11 birth to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Warner marks the seventeenth child in a colored family with nine living. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Henry and several local families visited, and George Snider with wife joined Homer March’s household over Sunday.
Dexter and Middleport residents are cited visiting relatives and friends. Mr Meek of Plymouth brings Gideon and Sunday school leadership to town. Charley Musser sells a registered Empire Hall filly to Mullins Bros of Lynville. Harvest Home services planned at M E church and an oyster supper at the Christian church.
An advertisement extols Dr Carter’s K B Tea as a gentle tonic laxative for stomach liver and bowels and a blood purifier. It urges brewing a nightly cup for all ages and claims quick, reliable relief with little cost.
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