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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1919

Page

3

Board of Health Warns Against Flu Threat

Connecticut boards issue warnings and advise public health steps as influenza fears rise. The notice promotes S S S blood tonic as a preventive aid sold by druggists and offers free medical advice from 151 Swift Laboratory Atlanta. Community conferences in Nelsonville address returning soldiers with a planned program led by Y M C A officials and local leaders.

Board of Health State of Connecticut Swift Laboratory Atlanta Nelsonville Alfred W. MacBriar Cincinnati C. C H. E. Donley Fred L. Rosemond Army Y. M. C. A

Public Health Hygiene Rules Card

Avoid inhaling others breaths and steer clear of coughing or sneezing near you. Do not visit poorly ventilated places and keep warm dry. If wet change clothes immediately and do not share drinking cups or towels. Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing and clean teeth and mouth regularly. Do not spit on the floor.

NYC Health Commissioner Forecasts Influenza Return

In an interview with the New York Times the city health chief warns of a renewed influenza attack and urges the public to guard health and build strength. Medical leaders admit helplessness while health authorities nervously advocate precautionary measures to prepare the body for the coming outbreak.

New York City New York Times

Nelsonville Classified Ads Offer Phonograph and More

Local ads promote a new phonograph at Sauter’s Studio 66 Fulton Street with a reward claim remains unclaimed. Maxwell automobile offered cheap at 792 Walnut Street. A large five room house for rent with utilities is listed via Albert Neiman. Whiskey barrels and seven eight week old pigs are also for sale near Shaf er's Wholesale House.

Sauter’s Phonograph Studio Fulton St Nelsonville Maxwell Automobile Walnut St

Local residents bid farewells after visits

Mrs. G. S. Wallace left for Burlington North Carolina after visiting her daughter in law Mrs. Mabel Wallace. Mrs. James Dow and her little son returned to Columbus after an extended stay with Mrs. Phil Kelch. Mrs. Kelch accompanied them home. Mrs. Walter Wolfe and Mrs. Hannah Parry were Columbus visitors. Ms. Kate Sauvage returned home to Middleport after visiting her daughter Mrs. Earl Lama.

G. S. Wallace Burlington N. C Mabel Wallace James Dow Little Son Columbus Phil Kelch Kelch Walter Wolfe Hannah Parry Kate Sauvage Middleport Earl Lama

Local Socials Note Traveler Visits and Dinners

Mr. and Mrs. Orlie Rider spent Tuesday in Columbus. Mrs. William Morgan is visiting her daughter in Columbus. Mrs. Richard Gibson left for Logan due to her niece's death. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Weltzheimer and families plus the Kelch and Saltz households spent Sunday at Rock House. Howe Patterson moved to Mansfield to take a new position. Mrs. A L Pritchard and daughter Mary visited Columbus. Mrs. J L Wilson and son Herman Ruble were guests in Columbus yesterday and today.

Orlie Rider Columbus William Morgan Richard Gibson Logan Chas. Weltzheimer L. R. Kelch John Saltz Rock House Howe Patterson Mansfield, C A. L. Pritchard Mary J. L. Wilson Herman Ruble

Square spectator watches Cubs scores as 86 year old

Jack Wilson, hale and hearty at 86, visits the square at noon to check baseball scores. Cincinnati is his hopeful winner. The Christian Sunday school plans Promotion Day next Sunday with diploma awards and Cradle Roll Day for attending mothers. Mr and Mrs Guy Hunter announce the arrival of a daughter named Ruth.

Jack’ Wilson Hale and Hearty Wilson Cincinnati Christian Sunday School Guy Hunter Ruth

Hocking Valley Community Conference Planned in Nelsonville

Complete arrangements set for the Hocking Valley Community conference at the Y M C A in Nelsonville next Monday from 2 to 5 p m. About 100 delegates from several Ohio counties have been selected and will attend.

Hocking Valley Nelsonville Ohio

Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Praise Story

Mrs. W. M. Stevens of Vivian West Virginia reports her 11 month old baby with a severe cough found relief after using Foley's Honey and Tar. She credits the product with stopping the cough in two days and saving her baby's life after other remedies failed. The medicine contains no opiates and is sold widely.

Foley W. M. Stevens Vivian W. Va

Ohio Site Taxer and the single tax movement debated

The piece attacks the Ohio Site Taxer publication and the proposed classification of property for taxation amendment. It portrays supporters as aiming to tax only land while exempting personal property and income, arguing this would hurt farmers and raise cynical public sentiment. The writer urges Grange opposition and calls for enforcement against tax dodgers.

Ohio Ohio Site Taxer Ohio Site Value Taxation League Ohio State Grange Pomona Bolshevists The Grange

Local notes cover sports wins and community changes

Amesville reports a Stewart high school 15 14 win over Amesville, upcoming games with Coolville, and a Plains loss on a disputed call. New residents include Mr and Mrs McDaniel moving into town, Clark relocations to Athens, and bank staff cover. Community events feature dances, visits from relatives, and church men’s meetings.

Sugar Creek W. B. Thompson Walter White Plantsville Jessie Owen Sharpeburg Abram Gifford F. M. Selby Marietta Lewis Smith Canaanville Pike F. L. Mauler Pleasanton Athens Ezra McDaniel J. C. Snedeker McDaniel Columbus N. W. France Cincinnati California A. C. Young Wm. Weis Los Angeles Cal Fannie Wells Clyde Warren Wenatche Wash George J. Linscott D. G Elizabeth Phillips Athens Road A. L. Johnson Nelsonville Chauncey McNall Chesterhill D. F. McNickle Coldwater, Mich

Savers Urged by Buckeye State Building & Loan Ad

In these days of plenty that person is wise who lays away the surplus earnings. The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company at 22 West Gay Street Columbus invites new accounts of any size. Assets exceed 18 million dollars. All business by mail if desired.

Buckeye State Building & Loan Company West Gay St Columbus

Italian engineer unveils zinc copper alloy stronger than steel

An Italian engineer introduces a zinc copper alloy claimed to surpass steel in strength and resist corrosion better than copper. The invention highlights potential for lighter, durable metal use in industry. Further testing and production plans are noted.

Glouster News Briefs and Local Notices Listed

Local notes report land sale near Hisylvania mine and farm division near Palos into five acre tracts. Community updates include weddings, job moves to Cleveland, hospital stays, and travel plans of residents from Glouster and nearby towns. The piece also notes mine accident death at Jacksonville and funeral plans delayed pending Navy brother’s word.

Jay Gessell Bess Cunningham Sugar Creek Cleveland Glouster Mr. Gessell A. A. Gossell Wooley Main Street Dale Smith Frank Howard Mountville Earl McCoy Richard Newark McCoy W. W C. F. Wallace Patrick Dyer Columbus Dyer R . L. Lewis Sabina Athens George Mandry Canton James Hanna Anna Detroit Mich M. Beshara E. E. Drury LeFever M. Tolliver McDonald Farm Palos J. A. Richards E. LeFever Grant Hospital Seymour Linscott Frank Galbraith Amesville Sioux City Iowa Joseph Bycosky Jacksonville Navy Philadelphia Mrs. Cuby Davis Farm

King Emmanuel ratifies German Austrian peace treaty decree

Rome reports King Emmanuel has, by royal decree, ratified a peace treaty with Germany and Austria. The announcement came today, though delayed.

Rome Emmanuel

Rome Grange to Be Instituted in Stewart

Rome Grange will be instituted tomorrow night in the I O O F hall at Stewart. Officers will be installed and four degrees worked in ample form. Prospective members must attend at 7 30 to join with charter members. otherwise they must petition to join later.

Rome Grange Stewart. C Stewart

33 Badges Awarded by Court of Honor in Scout Ceremony

Eighteen scouts appeared before the local Court of Honor last evening and were awarded 33 merit badges. Serena Shater of Troop Three became the first scout from the newest troop to earn a badge. Dixon Murray and Dayton Wise of Troop One earned Life and Star ranks, bringing seventeen boys to that ranking.

Court OF Honor Serena Shater Dixon Murray Dayton Wise Star Scouts

Dr Srigley Talks Promised For Troop One Meeting

Scouts of Troop One plan a program with Dr H B Srigley giving practical rules for tooth taking and a monthly citation for the patrol with the best forms. Dues due and overdue library books must be returned under law. Meeting runs 6 30 to 8 00.

Srigley

Salem School House Pie and Box Sale Friday Night

A Salem school house sale features a pie and box event on Friday night October 10. Public turnout encouraged with proceeds aiding school activities.

Salem

Athens Gun Society to Hold Shoot at Mill Street Range

A shoot of the Athens Gun will be held tomorrow afternoon at Mill Street range. Participants from the local club are expected to attend, with the event serving as a community gathering and practical marksmanship exercise at the facility.

Athens Mill Street

Cascarets Protect Liver Bowels Cleanse Without Gripe

Advertised health promotes Cascarets as a gentle bowel cleanser. It contrasts with harsh Calomel Salts Oil and pills, claiming Cascarets remove constipated waste, sour stomach and foul breath while keeping the liver and bowels clean without causing sickness or griping.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fiu Albert Neiman Bell Phone Bernard Inman Shafer Mary Etta Cann Ernoon Nelsonvile Tire & Repair Co WM. P. Warrener Cline Pharmacy Co McKee Drug Co H. W. Cotner E. R. Lash Lash's Drug Store Glouster News Hisylvania Mine Mason Andrews Zeller J. E. Zeller Nelsonville, Ohio N. Court Swanson Furniture Hacter the Cline Pharmacy Co Exchange Car Department Ostros Sales and Service
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