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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1918
Page
8
An Ohio chemist touts Miro Pile Remedy as a guaranteed home treatment for piles, claiming internal intake cures inflammation and ulcers in the intestines. The ad promises rapid relief in two to three days, including cases with bleeding, and offers a money back guarantee through druggists nationwide.
A vintage caregiving ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children. It claims a coated tongue signals digestive issues and advises a teaspoonful to purge foul waste, bile, and undigested food within hours.
A wartime letter from Edward N. Wenworth, Captain of the 164th Field Artillery, describing life in a damaged French chateau, German prisoners, supply shortages in England, and observations on Allied and German conditions during World War I. He mentions Ames connections and hopes to see friends Joe and Kenneth Pickering.
The city Service Department announces a temporary increase in water rates for six months from November 1918 due to higher labor and supply costs. In addition to base charges, equipment like hydrants baths and wash basins see raised annual fees. Consumers urged to repair plumbing to save water and avoid higher bills. stop and waste valves advised. Water rents due November 1–11 with extended hours on last day. notice to opt out by November 1.
Scatter Ridge and Athens residents travel to visit relatives over the weekend. Mrs F J Simms visits her parents. Mathews and Stephenson families spend time with kin. Hubler family hosts several relatives. Bennett and Linscott households host and receive visits from Linscott, Coss, Smiths, and Junod.
Mary Lee aged 24 died October 16 from bronchial pneumonia while confined at Athens State hospital where she had been an inmate for four years. Her body was sent to Hobson for burial by Newsom and Walburn undertakers.
Professor Thomas N. Hoover and his quartet perform an open air entertainment at Carthage Presbyterian Church Sunday October 20 at 2 30 PM. The public is invited to attend this community event.
A sculptor is praised for shaping form from money stone though those who create people are greater than mere men.
Old home remedy Sage Tea and Sulphur, refined by Wyeth, is sold in drugstores to darken faded or gray hair. A dampened brush draws color strand by strand, claiming rapid, natural darkening and a younger look. The notice warns it is a toilet product not a disease cure.
A brisk advertises a new pain killer named 20th Century Liniment that relieves Rheumatism Lumbago Neuralgia Backache and other pains almost instantly. It claims simple direct application from the bottle with no hot bath needed and urges readers to buy at their local drug store.
A period ad touts Dr. Carter's K. and B. Tea as a low cost bowel regulator and system tonic. It claims decades of use by thousands to keep bowels regular and the whole system in fine condition. The copy suggests nightly brewing for a week or two and notes suitability for children. available at all druggists.
William F. Martin received an 80 month sentence in the Atlanta federal penitentiary for alleged slanderous statements about President Wilson and the Red Cross.
The following are additional applicants for enlistment in the Motor Transport Corps Charles LaFollett Glouster Ohio Karl Davie Glouster Ohio Ralph McLain Athens Ohio R D 5 Ellis D Woodworth Athens Ohio Harry H Riddle Athens Ohio Joseph S Butts Nelsonville Ohio Porter D Arnold Nelsonville Ohio Perry B Harper Guysville Ohio Orla Ashcraft Guysville Ohio Everett Jones Amesville Ohio R D Vaughn H Chase Albany Ohio Luther T Clouse Buchtel Ohio Finley F Ferguson Glouster Ohio William B Edwards Glouster Ohio Herbert G Jones Glouster Ohio Each applicant must have three letters of recommendation addressed To whom it may concern I M Foster Branch Chairman M T C A If Yank victory is worth anything to you put just that munch into Liberty Bonds
A vegetable tea described as Celery King claims to ease constipation upset stomach coated tongue and headaches. Advertised as a trusted remedy used by thousands and inexpensive for a generous package. It is suggested for both adults and children when cross and feverish.
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