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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1918
Page
6
A DIY pine cough remedy uses Pinex mixed with sugar syrup or alternatives like honey or molasses to create a pint of cough medicine. The ad touts fast relief within 24 hours, claims strong soothing action on chest membranes, and warns to avoid substitutes while urging asking for 214 ounces of Pinex.
A wartime style health note recommends rest at home for influenza symptoms. It urges consulting a doctor, using a vegetable laxative, and topical Mustarine on the throat and chest to ease aches and inflammation. The piece claims Mustarine treats ton sililix sore throat pleurisy bronchitis and chest colds and notes it won’t blister.
In a tale of money pressures and family obligations Edith Ferrol watches brother Ned borrow from Fenn to fund an invention. Ned’s need clashes with John Ferrol’s pride while Edith grapples with debt and the risk of dishonor. Lilian Blake offers a plan as the chapter nears its continuation.
A young woman seeks guidance on a sister who borrows clothes and a fiancé who wears a uniform. The adviser advises locking personal items, supporting family harmony, and ending a nonlove engagement kindly. A second letter urges gentle release to marry the man she loves, urging a considerate note to the soldier.
The excerpt shows two girls asking Mrs Thompson about boys who take them to dances but refuse to dance with them. They consider turning them down and suggest not attending dances with those who misbehave. If fond of certain boys, they might still accept other invitations from them.
A mother advises Mrs Thompson to trust her daughter to navigate a romantic relationship with a boy she deems not her equal. The letter urges letting the girl learn independence, avoiding argument and promising she will recognize suitability through experience and time.
A correspondent asks about a fiancé serving in France and worries about men marrying French women and not returning. The adviser notes many soldiers want to come back, and if the man is untrustworthy marrying abroad may spare the woman an unpleasant future.
Dear Mrs. Thompson frames a social etiquette question about a young man tipping his hat when passing an acquainted girl. The excerpt hints at manners and proper conduct in mixed company, suggesting guidance on respectful greeting.
Old advisory text promotes Jad Salts as a remedy to flush kidneys and bladder irritation. It claims meat waste creates uric acid that overworks kidneys, causing backache, headaches, dizziness, and urinary problems. Four ounces of Jad Salts in water before breakfast supposedly cleanses kidneys and urinary tract.
One dose relieves a cold with a second and third dose to end grippe misery. It opens nasal passages, stops discharge, eases headache fever and throat soreness. Costs a few cents, works without assistance, and tastes good at drug stores. Be sure you get the genuine.
J L Higgins of Huntington West Virginia recalls long sleepless spells before Nerv Worth. He claims the tonic improved digestion toned his stomach and aided his walk after a three year left side paralysis. Sold at Hickman Pharmacy Nelsonville and McKee Drug Athens with a dollar back guarantee.
A testimonial claims ten years of stomach pain ended after using Milks Emulsion. The ad promises restored appetite and bowel action, notes it aids nervous weakness and tuberculosis symptoms, and guarantees refund if not satisfied after six bottles. Price is 60 cents or $1.20 per bottle with local guarantees.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble often without realizing it. Back pain headaches nervousness and loss of ambition can signal kidney disease. Kilmer’s Swamp Root offered via drug stores or a sample by mail to Dr Kilmer & Co. Binghamton NY. Mention Athens Messenger.
An advertisement touts Dr Carter K and B Tea as a home remedy for constipation head aches nervousness and drowsiness. It claims efficacy for inactive liver clogged bowels and suits children. A second note cites a testimonial praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a severe cold and lingering cough.
In Toledo Ohio December 1886 Frank J Cheney of F J Cheney Co swears the firm will pay $100 for each catarrh case not aided by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A W Gleabon attests. Advertisement notes medicine works through blood to mucous surfaces and urges readers to send for testimonials. Sold by all druggists and by F J Carney Co Toledo. Hal's Family for constipation.
Howard Morrill Frame of Coolville Ohio born March 7 1895 was educated at Coolville High School and Marietta College and worked at several firms before enlisting in the U S Army in 1918. He died aboard the transport America on October 15 1918 returning to America for burial on November 3 with a Mason and church membership noted and a family tribute.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to protect kidney health by using GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules sold in three sizes with money back guarantee. It claims the capsules offer quick relief from kidney troubles and warn against delaying treatment.
The D A R gathers at the Red Cross rooms this evening at 6 36 P M to sew on bags for soldiers.
A meeting of Mohawk Tribe and 1. O. Red Men will be held Thursday evening November 21 by order of Sachem.
Mrs Loyal Palmer credits Vincl Burdett as the key to recovering health and appetite after a nervous breakdown. The tonic, said to rely on liver peptonates and iron, is marketed by McKee Drug Co and widely available. An accompanying Saxol Salve advertises rapid itching relief. An electric grain elevator alarm alerts central operators when bins fill.
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