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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1918
Page
6
The ad claims a quick to prepare cough syrup from Pinex and syrup, using 21⁄2 ounces of Pinex with plain sugar syrup or alternatives like honey or molasses. It promises relief from coughs bronchitis croup and whooping cough and offers a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co. headquartered in St Wayne Ind.
Winter approaches and stock cannot be replenished, so buy Lawson bathroom heater now. Price four ninety each, while supplies last.
Edith Ferrol pursues acting work for herself and her children in a moving picture deal led by Mulry. John Ferrol confronts Edith with a painful critique of pride and money as their family tension peaks during a tense home confrontation.
A reader seeks guidance on handling years of illness nervous breakdown and family conflict. The advisor urges selflessness, forgiveness, and kindness to the sister while noting the reader’s self-pity harms mood. The column then counsels not pursuing a former boyfriend and encourages patience in relationships with friends.
A distressed wife seeks discreet washing work to support her family during hard times. An advice column suggests using employment agencies or blind ads to avoid public exposure, advising care for children and contacting other mothers, urging practical help without pride.
Athens doctors report weekly flu figures from November 17 to 23 showing 270 influenza cases, 28 pneumonia, and 8 deaths in the region. For the prior week 817 influenza cases, 2 pneumonia, and 2 deaths were recorded. Authorities note milder illness and quicker recovery overall.
Arthur Male had been released from Athens county jail a day before his death by a blaze at Trimble jail. He served 65 days for resisting an officer in Glouster and paid 25 dollars plus costs. Police suspect he started the fire after an intoxicated visit to Jacksonville and an assault on his brother’s home.
Mr Campbell of Carey Ohio recounts losing 66 pounds to illness and credits Milks Emulsion with restoring health. The ad touts quick relief for chronic stomach trouble, asthma, bronchitis and TB, noting a one day relief for constipation and boasting a money back guarantee. Products priced 60 cents and 1.20 per bottle, available from The Cline Pharmacy Co. and Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville.
An advertisement hawks Begg's Mustarine a mustard plaster claiming fast relief from headaches neuralgia toothache earache backache and bronchitis. It says the yellow boxed remedy acts in five minutes without blistering though it may burn and stresses strong natural mustard content.
Thomas Bowden born March 19 1833 in New Castle County Delaware died November 19 1918 at Chauncey Ohio at age 85. He served in the 75th Ohio Infantry during the Civil War and married Nancy Fierce in 1865. He was a devout church member advancing from Winebrennarian to Baptist to Methodist Episcopal and spent his life in Ohio with relatives in Ohio Utah and Columbus. He leaves a companion a half brother and four half sisters among others.
A vintage advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline as stopping dandruff and itching, cleansing the scalp, and making hair light and abundant. It urges readers to moisten a cloth with the product and draw through small strands, claiming visible new hair growth after weeks of use.
Very much surprised, Mrs Ella Wright of Chillicothe Missouri, troubled with indigestion and frequent bilious attacks, procured a bottle of Chamberlain's Tablets and was quickly relieved.
Eckman Alterative offered as a tonic and upbuilder for coughs colds and lung conditions. Available in bottles from druggists or Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia for £1 50.
Pugh & Pugh announce a partition action filed October 21 1918 in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio case No 11460. Hattie Hickman of Woodville Allegheny County Pennsylvania must answer by December 28 1918. The petition seeks division of multiple described tracts in Section 24 Town 6 Range 12 Ohio Company Purchase mame Township.
A Costa Rica Red Cross chapter creates knitting needles from coco-bolo wood to aid sewing and craft efforts. The effort highlights local resourcefulness and community support for aid activities.
Quinine and Sage hair tonic advertised at 60 cents a bottle from Cline's Pharmacy. The brief notice promotes a tonic said to save hair and features a local drugstore offer.
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