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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
2
A vintage bottling claims Pape's Cold enud and Pape's Cold Compound rapidly relieve nasal congestion sneezing headache fever and sore throat with no quinine and low cost at drug stores. Dosing every two hours is suggested to curb severe cold symptoms.
Obesity ad promotes Korein capsules as a simple weight loss system. Encourages readers to visit a druggist, buy a box, and follow the program with a guarantee. Claims easy fat reduction without exercises or starvation, promising renewed vigor and youthful appearance.
The ad touts Freezone as a painless, inexpensive solution to corns and calluses. A tiny bottle applied to the affected spot supposedly stops pain instantly and allows the corn or callus to be lifted out root and all without soreness.
During her U.S. tour Queen Elizabeth of Belgium aims to learn how American women eat dress and amuse their husbands. She plans visits to factories, stores, homes, and girls schools to study home life and daily routines for insights to share with Belgians.
Miss Sarah Bachelder works at the Co Op Store while Mrs. Floyd Whitlatch clerks for C. E. Starr. Dr. L. D. Nelson and Less Koon from near Columbus plan to relocate. Ed Buffington to move to Hocking. John West, Sr. to vacated Roy Matheney house. Several visits and travels noted among residents. Sunday church at M. B. church at 7. Miss Thelma Surgeon returns home from Mason City Syracuse and Pomeroy. Numerous social visits and movements among local families are listed including Athens and Chauncey residents. The Plains high school considers forming a basketball team. Ernest Thompson arrives home from overseas service. More hometown visits and relocations follow among area families.
Notice urges guarding against influenza recurrence with liberal use of Dash Balm. Claims it wards off influenza and relieves nasal throat catarrh. Advertising puff promotes 35 cent jars by Allan J. Dash Co. Mfg Chemists, Olean NY.
In Columbus a letter from B W Waltermier of the state utilities commission to County Prosecutor Schlessinger urges bringing rental profiteering in Ohio before a county prosecutors meeting at the state house. He proposes state limits on rental returns and crimes for price fixing with a bill drafted for December legislative action.
An advertorial touts "Tiz" as the universal remedy for tender burnt feet, claiming it draws out poisonous exudations that cause swelling and pain. It promises instant relief for corns callouses and bunions and urges readers to buy a 25 cent box from any druggist for a year of comfort at a total cost of 26 cents.
Athens Ohio resident Capt Riggs recounts rapid relief after starting Dr Parker's Treatment for indigestion diabetes heart trouble and constipation in 1916 He says he weighed 107 pounds before treatment and 145 after the first dose now age 85 and able to do his chores and outwalk younger men The ad promises a dollar back if the first box fails and lists Cline's Pharmacy as a seller.
In wartime effort women fill front line roles and release men for overseas service. The article cautions against overwork causing female ailments while recommending Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard health restoration remedy for women.
An ad-like excerpt touts Houstonia liniment as a remedy for wounds from rusty nails and other metal. It features farmer Dean Mcillip of Clark Co Olio praising fast healing after applying the product. It claims protection against blood poisoning and markets bottles at druggists with Dr Jones’ image.
Advertisement claims Ely's Cream Balm opens clogged nostrils and clears head passages instantly. The product soothes inflamed mucous membranes and promises relief from cold or catarrh after applying a small amount in the nostrils.
In the Riga district fierce fighting continues as German troops under Colonel Bermondt widen the front by taking Ust, Dvinsk, and Boldera. Lettish forces hold north of the Dvina after crossing the river, while Estonian aid concentrates at Friederichstadt. General Von Der Goltz leaves the Baltic for Konigsberg. Col. Ryan remains in Riga to arrange relief movements. Berlin reports only a third of Baltic Germans obey evacuation orders as 300,000 acres are claimed by peasants in Reval vicinity.
A retired merchant claims his wife was relieved after using a gly cerine and buckthorn bark mix labeled Adler-i-ka. The remedy allegedly acts on both upper and lower bowels, removing foul matter and relieving sour stomach gas. It is claimed to cure constipation and prevent appendicitis. Henry W. Cotner, druggist.
In Bucyrus on October 16 a pet bulldog named Pussy, four years old, died of natural causes. The owner staged a personal funeral with a $30 casket, two days of viewing, flowers, four pallbearers, and a graveside burial in the home yard on 15 South Railroad Street. A tombstone will mark the grave.
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