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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1918

Page

8

Mother's Tender Flowers

An ad urges parents to treat children with Cascarets for constipation claiming a cleansed liver and bowels. It markets Cascarets as harmless candy flavored and priced at 10 cents a box, urging quick purchase.

Phos-Tron Promises Quick Health Boost For Nerves

An advertisement extols Phos-Tron as a reliable red blood and nerve tonic to refresh energy, memory, and stamina. It claims rapid relief from fatigue, nervous strain, and indigestion, urging buyers to use the genuine formulation in capsules through McKee Drug Company and other druggists.

Benneth Melaton McKee Drug Company

Jad Salts Kidney Cleanse Ad Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement extols Jad Salts as a harmless kidney cleaner. It claims four ounces in water each morning flushes clogged kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and prevents bladder disorders, citing a local druggist with high sales to believers in preventive kidney care.

Local Happenings in New Marshfield and Surrounding Areas

Mrs. Madge Garber returns to Chillicothe due to cousin H. T. DeWees illness and death. Attendees report a show in Athens Saturday night. Nellie Hoodlet visits Columbus after week with relatives in this area and Parkersburg. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Rhodes of Cambridge, former Augusta Pidcock. Annie Hamilton visits son in Athens. Blanche Russell works as clerk at Charles Burt & Sons. Distants attendees at DeWees funeral include Raymond Hunter family of Akron, Guy Beverage family, Milton Binder family, Marie Hunter of Lancaster. Leonard Sturgill guests in Athens. Glen Romine and children return home to Athens from parental visit. Julia Johnson and son Barren of Shawnee visit Floyd Beverage. James Six gravely ill with influenza at home.

Madge Garber Chillicothe H. T. DeWees Athens Nellie Hoodlet Columbus Parkersburg B. S. Rhodes Cambridge Rhodes Augusta Pidcock Annie Hamilton Frank Hamilton Blanche Russell Charles Burt & Sons Oliver Raymond Hunter Huttle Akron Guy Beverage Milton Binder Marie Hunter Lancaster Leonard Sturgill Glen Romine Romina J. W. Gilbert Julia Johnson Barren Shawnee Floyd Beverage James Six

Fashion Dept A Smart Design 2555 Waist Pattern

This pattern offers a tailored waist suitable for linen madras batiste lawn namsook satin silk crepe de chine faille repp poplin voile gabardine. Vest possible with contrasting material. Includes sizes 34 to 46 inch bust with yardage notes and mail order for 10 cents.

Madras Lawn

New York to Start Building at Once

New York plans more than 200 million dollars in dwellings, mostly large apartment houses, to begin as soon as workers and materials freed from war work are available. Overpopulation and under construction drive the project, with rent pressures prompting interest in federal regulation. A European scientist invents a tiny electric oven for microscopes.

New York United Press

Christian Science War Relief Work Surges After Hostilities

Christian Science War Relief Fund disbursements total 1,275,569 with global reach. Camp welfare, comforts forwarding, and war relief drive aid to soldiers and refugees through 974 branches across the United States and territories.

Christian Science Monitor Boston Mass Europe Christian Science Movement Atlantic Christian Science Board of Directors Christian Scientista Edward L. Riley Great Britain Ireland France Switzerland Holland Italy Belgium Armenia Syria Poland Romania Serbia Germany United States Christian Science Bble Christian Science Welfare Comforts Forwarding Committee Alaska Hawaii Canal Zone Christian Science War Relief Committee

French Marshal Nomination Expected at Cabinet Meeting

Paris reports General Marquis de Castelnau, 68, to be named marshal of France at tomorrow's cabinet session. Castelnau, son of Napoleon III's aide, led the French army in August and September 1914 saving Nancy and halting German advances. He later served as Joffre's chief of staff in 1915.

Paris Marquis de Castleneu France Géneral Castlenau Napoleon III Sedan Nancy Verdun Joffre

Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief

Advertised as a universal remedy for rheumatic twinges sciatic pains lumbago neuritis and various sprains and strains Sloan's Liniment claims easy application fast relief and economical use. The copy emphasizes cleanliness and positive results.

Sloan

Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Nasal Relief

A vintage advertisement claims one minute after use of Ely's Cream Balm the nostrils open and air passages clear. It markets a fragrant antiseptic cream to be applied in the nostrils, promising rapid relief from cold congestion and catarrh.

Ely

Death of Arthur Male in Trimble jail blaze in Ohio

Arthur Male, a colored man from Mtl, died in a Trimble jail fire that destroyed the jail building. Officials say the blaze started in his cell after arrest at his brother Sam’s home, despite efforts by Joe Finnegen, Narvey Brammer, and others to reach him. The stove was blamed for the ignition and coroner Johnson of Athens will investigate.

Glouster Trimble Male Johnson Athens Mele Sam Marshal Davis Phillips Davis Joe Finnegen Narvey Brammer Athens County

Demobilization Notice Lists Units Ordered Home

The broadcast announces demobilization orders for numerous aero squadrons, aircraft parks, training depots, radio detachments, coast and field artillery units, construction companies, and general organizations including railroad artillery and tank corps. It specifies unit numbers and general divisions affected, signaling many service members soon returning home.

Aero Squardons Handley-Paige Coast Artillery Feld Artillery

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Patent Oath Notice

Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay $100 for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary public A. W. Gleason witnesses the December 6, 1886 oath in Toledo Ohio. The company promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Ctty Hall A. W. Gleason F. J. Chpmey & CO

Ohio May Pass Upon Suffrage Laws Shortly

Columbus November 26. Ohio suffragists expect the state to ratify the federal suffrage amendment if the U S Senate passes it before March 4. Harriet Taylor Upton of Warren says Ohio will be among the first to ratify and aims to be first. If not, the nation may deny women’s suffrage after recent Allied victories.

Columbus Ohio U. S. Senate Buckeye Harriet Taylor Upton Warren Ohio Woman Suffrage Association Senate United States of America

Soldier Carl Hampden Die in France War Wounds

In a War Department telegram to J. M. Hampden the death of Carl Hampden 22, of Chillicothe Ohio, was reported from wounds suffered November 7 while serving with Company J 333d Infantry in the 84th Division. Hampden had been on the News Advertiser staff last year and hailed from counties including Athens Washington Meigs Vinton Hocking and Perry.

Chillicothe War Department J. M. Hampden Carl Hampden News-Advertiser

Women Sufferers May Need Swamp-Root

Advertisement notes thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble and may not suspect it. Symptoms include back pain headache loss of ambition and nervousness. Recommends Dr Kilmer Swamp Root from drug stores or a ten cent sample request to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY via Athens Messenger.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y Athens Messenger

Italian scout earns silver medal in Austria retreat

Francesco Caradini son of Rome's vice prefect receives silver military medal for leading 14 men in three armored cars to halt and capture 4000 Austrian troops during a retreat, achieving a remarkable ratio of 266 3 5 prisoners per man.

Rome Italy Francesco Caradini

Doan's Kidney Pills Provide Quick Relief in 1914 Testimonials

Athens resident Mrs E Kyle recounts kidney backache and relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Cline's Pharmacy. She credits renewed health and says Doan's reliably relieve further minor kidney trouble. Mrs Kyte adds she needs the pills rarely but they give quick relief, with Foster Milburn Co. advertised as makers.

E. Kyle W. Union S&j Athena Dean Cline Doan Kyte Sai Opy Dean’s Goc Foster-Milburn Co Msgrs Buffalo N. Y

Radio control bill proposed for commercial stations

A bill to place permanent government control over commercial radio stations will be discussed at congressional hearings starting December 12. The measure aims to regulate the wireless industry and outlines proposed government oversight.

Washington

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