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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
2
An old time advertises Tiz a remedy for tired and aching feet. It claims rapid relief from soreness swelling and burning with a 26 cent box and a yearly 25 cent option.
A new automobile bumper design can be attached to the front wheels to deter theft by making wheel removal harder. The concept focuses on securing the vehicle and delaying unauthorized movement.
Dr John R Sprague, Athens physician, received orders to report within fifteen days to Greenville South Carolina for service in the Army Medical Corps at Camp Sevier. He is a newly commissioned first lieutenant attached to the 20th Division and expects service in France soon. His brother serves as a captain in the Army Medical Corps.
Wellston reports 22 unmarried children left fatherless after three influenza victims Harry Cunningham Nimrod Lawrence and Marnest Russell are buried in Hamden Funeral services occur an hour apart with same ministers and pallbearers The Wellston list rises to 29 with new victim Mrs Thomas Claar recently married under three weeks ago.
Actor Julian L'Estrange died from pneumonia linked to influenza after a brief illness that began last Tuesday in New York. The death was reported as a pneumonia complication from influenza.
Washington reports that German evacuation of Belgium and reduced allied losses free Dutch shipping and lessen the world tonnage shortage. Officials say the move will aid the United States in meeting allied food needs.
A two masted schooner caught fire and sank in the North River on October 23. No lives were lost.
An advertisement claims Bio-feren builds vigor and strong nerves for weak run-down women in two weeks. It promises clearer skin, buoyant health, and eyes that glow, with dosage of two tablets after meals and one at night. The note lists ingredients and asserts physicians can see the formula on the package.
Mayor Woodworth denounces crack-a-loo as gambling and obstruction in Athens streets. Soldiers and civilians gamble with pennies and coins, and youths are warned after several boys were brought before the mayor for playing. He warns soldiers may face civil penalties and military discipline for violations.
Advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a blood and kidney purifying remedy for rheumatism. It claims to relieve sore joints and muscles, restore health, and free users from pain. Available from McKee Drug Co. and leading druggists with mail orders for $1 size.
L B Lines of Glouster Ohio tells how indigestion and weight loss from 1913 to 1917 improved after using Dr Parker’s Treatment. He weighs 145 pounds now and praises the medicine as wonderful, with a dollar back guarantee and sale at Cline’s Pharmacy.
Washington reports 700 total casualties with 87 killed in action 40 died of wounds 45 died of disease 195 wounded severely 173 wounded degree undetermined 389 wounded slightly 62 missing 4 prisoners. Names include Corp Herbert W Richner Twinsburg Pvt William B E Anderson Canton Reinhart W Books Massillon Michael J Brice Cleveland Pvt Albert Dp Sayre Akron Tom Figarrotto Cincinnati Stuart H Prescott Cleveland.
Fireless cookers that can be built into walls of houses have been invented. The compact devices promise efficient cooking with minimal heat loss and could fit into existing kitchen layouts.
Advertising copy promotes Zemo as a fast eczema remedy from druggists. It claims relief of eczema tetter pimples rash and related skin diseases and offers extra large bottles at 1.00. It emphasizes non greasy antiseptic liquid penetrating action and stains free usage credited to E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
France builds a radio station that transmitted signals toward Australia covering a distance of about 12 000 miles. The project marks a milestone in cross continental communication and demonstrates early long distance wireless capability.
Will Brdécks the blacksmith shows a five pound two ounce turnip with a 24 inch bust and calls it perfect and largest of its kind. He also touts a five pound thirteen ounce beet from the same garden as the year’s unmatched specimen per Mr. Brooks.
A British inventor touts an elastic glass while a Chicago reader testifies to relief from indigestion with Chamberlain's Tablets. An English water cooled motorcycle engine is announced, and a dandruff cure using four ounces of ordinary quid arvon promises to remove flakes and itching by morning.
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