Houstonia Liniment touted for fractures and rheumatic swelling
Local testimonial from E. E. Downing of Walnut Street in Waverly County claims Houstonia Liniment aided recovery after a broken leg and eased rheumatic joints and swellings. Advertisement promotes various sizes, price points, and asks readers to seek The Original Jones' Liniment with Dr. Jones' image on the wrapper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Downing
Walnut &I
Waverly Co
Pustonia
Mr. Downiig
Dr. Jones
Dr. J. C. Jones Co
Charleston, C
Adv
Free book helps veteran quit tobacco
A veteran named Lemphere seeks aid to quit tobacco and learns of a free pamphlet by Gard J Woods TD-31 Station. Promises include calmer nerves, better digestion, increased vigor, and longer life, with claims of three days to break addiction and a healthier future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Lemphere
United States Twice Held Part of Mexico
The National Geographic Society reports that the United States twice occupied Lower California, first in 1847 during the Mexican War and again in 1863 54 under Walker, then relinquished control. The bulletin notes the peninsula’s geography and history, from Cortes discovery to later exploration, mining, and desert flora adaptations.
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Washington, D. C
Lower California
United States
Mexico
National Geographic Society
Lower
California
E B. W. Nelson
Walker
North America
Cortes
Sir Francis Drake
Manilla
Peninsula
Magdalena Bay
Coal Prices in Southern Ohio Weekly Sales Report
Coal sales in Southern Ohio for the week ending October 3 show prepared grades 2 to 8 5 percent at 3.75 to 3.25 with an average 3.24. Mine run grades 11 to 56 percent at 2.60 to 2.15 with an average 2.29. Slack cars range above 2.00 or below 2.00, averaging 1.99.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ohio
Southern Ohio Coal Exchange
Advice to mothers on Pink Pills for growing girls
Mrs. Jennie Lanning of Trenton says Dr Williams Pink Pills helped her nervous granddaughter sleep and regain color and energy. She also notes personal relief from headaches and nerves after taking the remedy. Pills sold by druggists and from Schenectady company at 50 cents a box, six for $2.50 postpaid. Free booklet offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Jennie Lanning
Academy Street
Trenton
N. J
Mrs. Lanning
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Kidney Cure Promises Relief From Sluggish Kidneys
A vintage health ad claims backache and kidney discomfort stem from eating meat and acid buildup. It promotes four ounces of Rad Salts or Jad Salts as a breakfast tonic to cleanse the kidneys, stabilize urine, and end bladder weakness.
Earle's Hypo-Cod Touted By Columbus Officer In Patent Cure
Columbus police veteran J. E. Morgan endorses Earle's Hypo-Cod as a tonic and appetite builder. He claims it cured his stomach issues and improved sleep and strength. The ad cites ingredients and urges purchase at McKee Drug Company for $1.20 plus tax.
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Earle
J. E. Morgan
Columbus
North
Monroe Ave
Ohio
Marle
Harle’s
McKee Drug Company
Local Social Notes From Nelsonville Area Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Noble Richardson and Mr and Mrs Wm Barber visit the McHargs in Nelsonville. Farm sale from Edward Howard to Fultz of Torch with possession beginning November 1. Howard plans family move north. Spauldings return from New England visit with Eli and Lou Spaulding. Andra Slaughter of Athens visits Harold Howell. Everett Moore and Mrs Hamley Run visit Shaw. Howard and Shaw families host and visit. Several McHarg kin and friends attend Buckeye Lake drive. Up Streamers class plans monthly meeting at Nettie Watkins home next Saturday.
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Noble Richardson
Wm. Barber
Nelsonville
I. N. McHarg
Edward Howard
Fultz
Torch
Howard
Wm. Spaulding
Eli and
Lou Spaulding
New England
Andra Slaughter
Athens
Sue
Clinton Oxley
Alexander Howard
Virgil Reeder
Cecil McLeod
Leslie White
Doris
Gladys McHarg
Bessie Howard
Ruth Shaw
Buckeye Lake
Up Streamers
Nettie Watkins
Local social notes and visits across the region
Jeooee Stewart born last Friday to Mr and Mrs Merle Norris. Mr and Mrs Murray Melchi visited relatives in Columbus from Friday to Monday. Mr Pierce and family with Addie Biggens and Dorothy drove to Murray City for a weekend visit. Mrs C W Townsend hosted a dinner with Amos Townsend Ora from Carthage, Lennon Townsend and Beulah from Athens, and Emma Bean of Guysville. Lily Hurst visiting relatives in West Virginia. W B Montgomery bought a Maxwell touring car. Mrs Clarence Moore and a young daughter visited Parkersburg for a day. Mrs McBee of West Virginia returned home after visiting her son, accompanied by her daughter in law. First quarterly conference meeting at M E Church next Sunday night. Margaret Martin and granddaughter Hazel Haskins of Marietta visiting Mrs M M Copeland. Mrs Fred McKay of Athens a guest of L H Smith and family. Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs Robert Brill with nine members and one visitor. Charles Roland and two children Myrtle Mitchell and Andrea Ludwick visited C W Townsend and G A Dougherty. Rexford returned to Athens after visiting here. Rev Snyder of West Virginia preached at the A C Church Monday and Tuesday nights.
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Lily Hurst
West Virginia
W. B. Montgomery
Clarence Moore
Parkersburg
McBee
Charles McBee
M. E. Church
Margaret Martin
Hazel Haskins
Marietta
M. M. Copeland
Fred McKay
Athens
L. H. Smith
Ladies’ Aid Society
Robert Brill
Charles Roland
Myrtle Mitchell
Andrea Ludwick
C. W. Townsend
G. A. Dougherty
Rexford
Rev. Snyder
A. C. Church
Phosphated Iron Capsules Sell Health and Strength
Advert reads that iron and phosphates boost blood and nerves, claiming strong health for men and women. It touts Phosphated Iron Capsules as the secret to vitality, with dramatic claims of increased strength and endurance and lists McKee Co. and druggists as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee Co
Neu trone Prescription 99 Promises Rheumatism Relief
Advertises Neutrone Prescription 99 as a blood purifying remedy for rheumatism. Claims to purify blood and kidneys, relieve sore joints, restore health, and end pain. Recommends buying 50c or 1.00 bottles from McKee Drug Co. and other druggists.
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McKee Drug Co
Athens Woman Pensioned for War Service Widow of William Lucass
Congress man I M Foster reports Mrs Inella Lucas of 95 West Washington Athens has been granted a pension of 25 dollars per month. She is the widow of William Lucass who served in Company H 27th U S colored infantry.
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Washington
I. M. Foster
Inella Lucas
West Washington Street
Athens
William Luccas
27Th
U. S. Colored Infantry
Miss Cecilia M. Huston Leaves Bequest to Mount Union College
Former editor Cecilia M. Huston of Childrens Hour leaves Mount Union College a $1,842 bequest. The donation is documented in Alliance records and designated for the college.
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Alliance
Cecilia M. Huston
Childrens Hour
Mount Union College
Lemon warmed before squeezing yields more juice
A lemon heated slightly before extraction can produce nearly twice as much juice as with cold fruit, suggesting a simple preparation method to maximize yield.
German forces withdraw from Baltic district Berlin
Achtuhrblatt reports German forces begin retreat from the Baltic district. Most units agree to return to Germany, except part of the Iron division remains.
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HMS
Berlin
Baltic District
A Pretty Frock for the Growing Girl Pattern
Kirti pattern illustration features a plaid green and brown dress with white pique trim in four youth sizes 8 10 12 and 14 years. The blue serge option uses satin trimming and other fabrics include brown gabardine or voile. Size 10 requires 314 yards of 44 inch material. Pattern mailed for 10 cents in silver or 1 and 2 cent stamps.
Adlerika Claims Quick Relief and Digestive Benefits
An advertisement touts Adlerika as a glycerine buckthorn mix that cleans upper and lower bowels, prevents appendicitis, relieves gas and constipation, and delivers instant pleasant action. A business man, Henry W. Cotmpr, reports benefit in a long standing indigestion case.
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Henry W. Cotmpr
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Sloan
Ames Co
Shane
NSED
New Jersey
the Athens Messenger
Jackville
Jeooee Stewart
Merle Norris
Murray Melchi
Guy Pierce
Addie Biggens
Dorothy
Murray City
Amos Townsend
Ora
Carthage
Lennon Townsend
Beulah
Emma Bean
Guysville
Coats
Sam Sommer
China
the Ladies’ Bazaar
Just
Saratoga
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