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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1918
Page
6
A long standing cold remedy is advertised as a prompt reliever used by men women and children for fifty years. It is offered in generous size bottles at 60 cents and 1.20 dollars and advertised as stopping coughs before they become serious.
An advertisement claims Dr New Life Pills provide relief with mild action and quick results. It promises clear bowels and head, better digestion and skin, urging readers to buy at drug stores for 25 cents.
Safe dependable relief for itching and skin irritation from Zemo. Ask for 35c or 1 bottle and apply as directed. Pimples blackheads eczema blotches ringworm and similar troubles may disappear as the penetrating liquid banishes eruptions and makes skin smooth. The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland Ohio.
The article advocates Chase's Blood and Nerve Tablets as a safe tonic to restore health after grippe influenza or wasting diseases. It notes iron and tonics like Nux Vomica Gentian Capsicum and Zinc Phosphide are endorsed by medical professionals, with Alotn added to reduce constipation. The tablets are sold by druggists for sixty cents a box, special strength ninety cents.
Physicians recommend Bio-feren to restore strength and brain function after influenza. The formula includes lecithin iron gentian and other ingredients. two tablets after meals and one at bedtime seven days a week are advised until vigor returns. Money-back guarantee if not satisfied.
Porto Ricans develop a durable yellow dye from turmeric roots wild across the island. The discovery highlights a natural pigment used in cloth making and suggests wide availability of the resource in local textile production.
Edith Ferrol takes her children Virginia and Jack to the Excel sior plant to seek a film role. Mulry the director sees potential in Jack and offers a tryout, while Edith wonders if the venture could lift the family from debt. Her husband John Ferrol crosses paths as the scene nears a twist.
An advertising advisory urges saving money and working harder to meet the world’s demands. It promotes boosting business and giving best attention, promising faithful service and a five percent return from The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company, located at Rankin Building, 22 West Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio, which lists assets over 15 million dollars.
Dr M Cook urges calm actions against influenza stressing avoidance of crowds and daily fresh air. recommends Pleasas Purgative Pellets Mayapple aloe jalap to flush bowels, Anuric Tablets for kidneys, hot lemonade and bed rest. after illness, iron tonic and Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery to restore strength.
A young woman writes about a long distance suitor serving in France and whether to promise marriage or wait for his return. The adviser urges caution noting he hints at marriage but cannot plan while at war and advises remaining friends until genuine love is certain.
Twenty German submarines were handed over to Admiral Tyrwhitt off Harwich this morning, bringing total surrendered to 59. One submarine sank last night. its crew except an officer were intoxicated. Twenty seven mine sweepers also left German possession and were interned in Dutch waters.
Athens Grange held its last Saturday meeting electing William J. Warrener as Master Isaiah Johnson Over Seer S K Mardis Lecturer H L Baker Steward G W Brown Assistant steward Susan Bell Chaplin Oia Martzolff Treasurer Nettie Watkins Secretary Henry A Hatch Legislative Agent. Installation planned for January 4 1919 with a county grange meeting December 7 and Athens Grange to host a dinner and roam of committees. Prof C L Martzolff noted for Rural Training School interests.
A reader asks how to end a relationship without hurting the other person after dating two girls. George advises ignoring invitations if feelings have cooled and points out the other girl's pretense about thunderstorm comforting as a manipulation.
Two letters request guidance on dating curfews hosting after calls and suitable signs of service, plus tips on blushing and nail care. Answers advise age limits, late visit times, polite refusals, optional but hospitable invitations, service rings without strict placement, and reasons for blushing with home remedies for nail care using olive oil and Vaseline.
A vintage advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It promises relief from feverish, listless or disordered digestion and urges buyers to ensure authenticity by requesting the California Fig Syrup Company product and avoiding counterfeits.
A home hair treatment promises natural looking darkening using Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. Apply with a sponge to small strands. after one or two uses gray hair fades, giving a glossy youthful look without medicine.
Camp Sherman reports returning worn apparel rules for discharged soldiers. Men may keep hosiery underwear and a franking poster, but must return a flannel shirt, service coat, breeches, shoes, hat, overcoat, loggins, and sticker within four months. Major Dushwall urges pneumonia vaccination before discharge.
Roast pork will replace roast turkey at more than half the state institutions on Thanksgiving Day. A few will serve roast beef while the Soldiers' home will have turkey. Mansfield reformatory serves chicken from its own flock at no extra cost, and the Home for Aged Women in Madison also serves roast chicken. Mince pie, cranberries, celery, mashed potatoes and gravy finish wholesome meals.
The United States employment service calls demobilized soldiers to farming in Ohio to boost food output. Farm help specialist Thomas D. Phillips notes thousands of acres in Ohio remain unused and outlines a statewide survey to target land and labor needs.
A infant, born Monday morning November 18, to Mr and Mrs John McDonald of Jacksonville, is named John Henry McDonald Jr. The father serves overseas in France. grandparents are Mr and Mrs McDonald of Jacksonville.
A vintage advertisement describes a delicate negligee pattern in materials like crepe and satin. It details fabrics, a sleeved waist joined to a shaped skirt, four sizes from small to extra large, and fabric yardage for the medium size. A mailed pattern costs 10 cents.
Influenza fears reduce crowds at Sunday services with First M. E. church reporting 845 for Sunday school, including 140 men 45 women 110 in the intermediate and 35 in the primary divisions. Prof Copeland and Martzolff classes lead with 186 and 49 portions of the class totals. overall collection reached 14.49 dollars with 7.89 from a single class.
German submarine surrendered at Harwich claimed to have operated off the American coast and sunk 120000 tons of U S shipping. The sub carried 42 mines and 22 torpedoes and was a large powerful boat.
Frank Cochran appeared before Mayor Woodworth on a plain drunk charge on Saturday. He pleaded guilty and was assessed 35 dollars and costs, which were paid.
Alvin Cline moves from Lee township to Albany with his family to access village schools. Jewell, an Albany native, returns from Cleveland to buy the Stuart farm near the depot and start farming with his wife and six year old son. Charley Bean of Guysville celebrates a Paris cablegram from sons Vern and Harry in Aviation service, marking a joyous homecoming after their wartime service.
Two young sons of Dr J L D Nelson of The Plains Ohio write Santa asking for their father to be sent home from military service in New York before Christmas. They describe a broken home and fear of staying alone and request only Daddy’s return.
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