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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1918
Page
2
Jerald H. Kessler of New York City reports a five year skin battle with pimples that swelled and bled, finally cured by using Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap. The advertisement also promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for influenza and Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women’s mood disorders.
William Hall died yesterday at Athens State hospital from cerebrum paresis. The body was shipped to Gallipolis today for burial by the New som-Walburn Coa.
Rome reports that in response to Rumanians living in Italy the government authorized creation of a Rumanian legion to operate on the Italian front.
United Press reports that shellshock is now called war neurosis. Doctors at a major army hospital find the condition is a loss of self control rather than incurable, and cure involves practical work such as washing dishes or building projects. Many soldiers return to the trenches after brief treatment.
Grandmother's Sage Tea and Sulphur recipe revived in an old advertisement. It claims to darken gray hair naturally and evenly, restoring color and luster after a few applications. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is marketed as a ready-to-use version for home use.
We express thanks for the kindnesses shown during the death and burial of our only son and brother Michael Hoak and family.
A philosophical reflection compares every person to marble holding a hidden statue, suggesting each soul contains an ideal self akin to a godlike sculpture awaiting realization.
A testimonial claims a man with severe stomach and intestinal ailments was saved by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad describes relief from catarrhal mucus and inflammation and asserts doctors failed prior to the remedy. One dose is said to convince or money refunded.
Instant relief for indigestion gas and sour stomach as soon as a tablet is taken. Pape's Diapepsin ends dyspepsia digestion pain and stomach distress. Pleasant harmless tablets cost little at drug stores and work quickly.
A tribute recalls Prof Ed M Mills long teaching career from McComb to Findlay to Athens Ohio. He touched 40000 lives over four decades, inspired by Eva Church Fitzpatrick and Miss Mira Church, died of heart trouble at Athens after returning to the classroom. He died in harness at his post.
Comfort and economy blend in Cole's Hot Blast Heaters. The ad claims warm homes with efficient heating and lower energy bills, highlighting value for practical households.
District Superintendent A H Vern led a day of school visits on October 17 urging reading reform in his district. He observed classes, noted poor reading materials, and pressed consolidation of one teacher schools to improve literacy and overall education.
Unclaimed names appear in the advertised letters as of October 22 1918 with many entries including Bean Letha Crim Olive B Good win Holly Gunlach G P Hall J H Harris Mr Henry Mr Upholster and furniture Hooper Mr M A Kane Vera Laughlin Mrs Sadie H Leach Gladis Love Oscar McHenry William Martin Elizabeth Patterson Chas Reed Mrs Db Curtis Robinson E O Rowley Mrs W Stevens Mise Smith Nettie Smith Mrs William Smith Mrs FE H Thompson Ella R Williams Harry Vanness W B Persons called to say they were advertised. The unclaimed will be sent to The Dead Letter Office on November 5 1918.
Latrobe residents share visits with relatives in Ireland and Belpre. Mrs. Abner Deeter learns of her husband’s influenza death in Pennsylvania as others report flu illness. Deana Hawk visits grandparents after a Chillicothe trip while John Shanks remains ill. Apples are being loaded daily and firemen’s helmets with battery powered lights headline a noted English invention.
An ad touts Stearns Electric Paste as a cheap, effective method to eradicate rats mice cockroaches and water bugs. It notes widespread availability at stores and mentions large U S government purchases.
The Plains residents, Mrs. George Boscoe Jr., and Mrs. Harry Porter with children traveled to Athens on Thursday. Shoppers Mrs. E Barker and Mrs. Tom Goodfellow were in Athens recently. Twin boys were born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nidy on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hutchins were supper guests of Port Dicken near Factory. Ray Micheal is very ill with typhoid fever. Mrs. Ira Barnes is mother of another baby. Charles Michaels and Merwin Stauffer are ill with Spanish flu. Mrs. Fred Slater Sr of Hocking died at Logan on Saturday. Bob Noble is very ill at Cherrington hospital. Logan residents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hutchins were guests of Mrs. Seth Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. I M Patton and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Slater Jr of Hocking are parents of a baby girl born recently.
A sewing pattern describes a blouse with a surplice finish and a two piece skirt. It offers color ideas using white serge with black and white satin trim and suggests fabrics like gingham chambray linen and shouting. The pattern covers sizes 34 to 46 and requires 5% yards of 44 inch material for size 38.
A report notes that oil burning equipment has been vented for use with steam or hot water residential heating plants. The change expands eligible systems and may affect maintenance and installation standards for homeowners and suppliers.
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