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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1918
Page
2
A historical report notes Japan pursuing a silk substitute derived from New Zealand grown hemp. The initiative aims to mimic silk production techniques using overseas fibers and local processing methods to reduce reliance on traditional silks.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a quick hair treatment that cleanses dust and oil, reduces dandruff, stops itching and shedding, and leaves hair wavy fluffy and lustrous. It claims roots are strengthened and hair grows long and strong with a small purchase at drug stores.
Local entries report Mrs. Homer Tracy hosting dinner with daughter and grandchildren. Orris Boudinot's return from grandparents. Emmett Byers' overseas arrival. James Omen moving into former Boman residence. Ebner Gillispie visiting Athens. Mrs. Herbert Mingus and daughters visiting Mrs. Lottie Cameron. infant Chadwell funeral at Nye Cemetery. Spanish Flu closures. illnesses of James Cundiff and pneumonia. births to Glaze and Hadock families. Allen Glaze moving. Alex Kaloz selling to Joe Tax and moving. Mrs. William Cole hosting dinner. Athens visitors. sailing craft engine patent for deck use.
A Tennessee farm wife details a nervous breakdown eased by Vinci a tonic made with beef cod liver peptones and minerals. The ad claims improved health and strength and urges McKee Drug Co. and other druggists to stock Vinci. It also promotes Saxol Salve with a money back guarantee if it fails.
An advertisement claims Bachache lumbago and rheumatic pains vanish overnight with 20th Century Liniment. It asserts quick soothing relief without burning or blistering, offers money-back guarantee if unsatisfied, and notes all druggists supply the product.
Liver and bowel remedies come and go but Dr Carter’s K and B Tea is praised by families as cheap and effective. It is brewed at home, sold by pharmacists, and said to ease constipation liver sluggishness headaches and skin issues while being gentle for children. A Frenchman patents a new electricity driven table ware sterilizer.
A farm sale at the owner's residence three miles west of Albany Ohio on Thursday October 24 1918 features two mares two cattle and various farm implements including a hay stack oats straw baled 80 shocks of corn a mowing machine and multiple plows cultivators and harnesses. The sale starts at 10 00 AM with terms to be announced that day. Auctioneers G8 Allen and W M Throckmorton clerks Fiered Fought and L B Canny.
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