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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1918

Page

3

How to Use VapoRub for Spanish Influenza

Doctors endorse VapoRub as a supplemental aid during Spanish influenza to ease breathing. The article explains applying hot towels and thick VapoRub over the chest and neck to release vapors, plus inhalation methods and steam trials. It stresses staying strong, avoiding crowds, and using VapoRub at first signs of a cold, noting VapoRub’s discovery by a North Carolina druggist and its wide regional use.

Vick North Carolina North

Nelsonville Classifieds including losses sales and notices

Local notices advertise a found pony call Charles Vorhes and coal sale from Charles Vorhes. A bungalow for sale on West Washington Street. contact Lon Coakley. A precious $100 lost with $16 recovered, reward offered by William Coakley. Wanted to buy horse parts. new car arrival from Algert Neiman. Hats sale at Just Rite Millinery with discounts. Mahogany sideboard for sale at W L Hawkins home. Room for rent on West Washington St. Studebaker tow car and Ford runabout for sale. Hocking Valley Railroad and coal companies referenced.

Washington St Nelsonville Ohio Lon Coakley W. Bell William, Coakley Bell

Johnson Funeral Sunday Service at Madison Street Home

Private funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 o'clock for Mrs. Athiella Johnson at the family residence on Madison Street.

Last Word in Rivalry Contest Amid Epidemic Fever

Athens County records 398 cases in the flop epidemic as Nelsonville edges toward a peak. The brief notes rivalry between Nelsonville and Athens centers on health figures while omitting C L Postos and J D Brown from public comment.

Nelsonville Athens County Board of Health Athens C. L. Postos J. D. Brown

Bell Telephone Urges Reduced Calls During Epidemic

Local Bell Telephone Co. asks patrons to limit calls as many operators are sick with the flop epidemic. Visits by phone should be avoided and unnecessary calls eliminated. Public urged to confine calls to urgent matters until the crisis subsides. some communities report only long distance service continues.

Bell Telephone Co

FLOO EPIDEMIC SURGES IN NELSONVILLE WITH NEARLY 400 CASES

Nelsonville reports 78 new floo cases yesterday raising total to 398 with 85 pneumonia cases. Doctors are stretched to the limit and urge the public to avoid night calls unless urgent to conserve limited medical supplies.

Cve Nelsonville Jst

Mrs Silscott Hosts Dinner At Home

Mrs. Sarah Silscott entertained a few friends last evening at her house with a late elegant two course luncheon. Guests included Mrs. C. W. Dowler of Beckerington and Mosdarmes Ruth Hall I Hellyer E Dowier Seibert E T Spray Velma and Vivian Dowler.

Sarah Silscott C. W. Dowler Ieckerington Mosdarmes Ruth Hall I. Hellyer E. Dowier Seibert E. T. Spray Velma Vivian Dowler

Sullivan Named New Y Physical Director in Bucyrus

Russel N. Sullivan of Bucyrus has accepted the post as associate secretary and physical director of the local Y. He arrived weeks ago to review the Y field and will take charge of duties at the organization. He is well recommended for the position.

Russel N. Sullivan Bucyrus Sullivan

Vino Will Stop a Cough and Break Up a Cold

An advertisement from Lagrange and Dumon North Carolina claims Vino will stop a cough, break up a cold, and improve sleep and appetite. Testimonials from J C Bagley and W D Ren describe relief from chronic coughs, better sleep, and weight gain after using Vimlo.

N.C J.C. Bagley Dumn Lagrange Tuggst Vinci W. D. Ren

Local residents engage in Columbus visits and travel notices

Advertised letters list several names and trips as residents travel to Columbus. Mrs. L. G. Pierce and children visit relatives at New Plymouth. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dew spend two weeks at Buckeye Lake cottage. Police Chief Carter of Columbus and other residents conduct business and social visits in the city.

W. H. Cann Frank Rauch Margaret Mann Columbus L. G. Pierce New Plymouth Stanley Dew Buckeye Lake Carter M. M. Easler Mary Smith Eph Stratton Ad Uhrig San Toy Chas. Tedrow Martin Ohlinger Gene Shafer Nellie Reuter Mt. Carmel Hospital

Hyomei Promises Cure for Catarrh and Breathing Relief

Hyomei claims to cure catarrh and end related symptoms when used daily. The ad notes a hard rubber inhaler and Hyomei liquid, sold by Meiktee Drug Company and others, with no internal stomach dosing and quick air passage relief.

Meiktee Drug Company

Savings Accounts Popular This Year in Columbus

Citizens urged to support war effort by saving money through Liberty Bonds and Thrift Stamps. The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company in Columbus offers savings accounts with five percent on time deposits and assets of about 15 million dollars.

Buckeye State Building and Loan Company Rankin Building West Gay Street Columbus Ohio

Market Figures Include March and December Prices

Readable figures list March prices at 18.15 and 5.30, along with December 5.10 and October 4.90 and March 5.30, noting new and old values for different months. The fragment hints at commodity or stock pricing across periods.

Timothy New

Hog market recap from Pittsburg on October 25

Hog receipts were light and prices slipped. Prime heavy sold around 16.75 to 16.90, mediums 16.70 to 16.90, heavy workers 16.50 to 16.75, light workers 15.50 to 16.75, pigs 15.25 to 15.50, roughs 14.00 to 15.00, and stags 11.50 to 11.75.

Pittsburg

Cincinnati Produce and Live Poultry Prices Report

Markets show steady tone with egg prices for prime firsts at 58 cents per dozen and ordinary firsts 48 cents. Live poultry quotes include fowls 4 pounds and over 26 cents per pound, under 4 pounds 23.8 cents, broilers 26 cents, springers under 2 pounds 25 cents, roosters 20 cents, ducks spring white 24.4 pounds and over 25 cents, colored 23 cents, turkey hens 25 cents per pound, toms 26 cents.

Cincinnati

Grain and pork futures quotes from Chicago market

Chicago prices list corn and oats for October November and December with Oct corn at 1.31 or 4 cents, oats at 71 percent, pork quotes for October November and January with ranges and cents.

Orange prices fall after federal probe opens

New York October 25 prices for oranges dropped from 38 to 4 per box at public auction after the federal food board announced an investigation into altered profitering in oranges and lemons. Dealers have been summoned to explain the recent high asking prices.

New York Federal Food Board

Cincinnati Cattle Market Receipts and Prices

Cincinnati Ohio October 25 cattle receipts total 990 with shippers receiving 12.00 to 15.00 dollars. Calves extra bring 15.50 to 17.00. Hogs receipts 700 with good choice packers and butchers at 16.50. Sheep receipts 2000 with lambs extra 14.50 to 15.00 dollars.

Cincinnati Ohio

Divorce Action Filed in Athens County Ohio Court

Susan Cibok of Bicknell Indiana is named in a divorce suit filed by her husband John Cibok. He seeks divorce on grounds of adultery and custody of children John Cibok and Mary Cibok. Hearing set for on and after November 23 1918. Attorneys Jones Worstell Jones represent plaintiff.

Susan Cibok Bicknell Indiana John Cibok Court of Common Please Athens County Ohio Mary Cibok Jones, Worstell & Jones

Grain prices and futures report from Toledo

Toledo market brief lists corn cash at 1.54, oats 73.14 to 74 cents, rye 1.63, barley 1.01, barley futures Jan Feb Mar at 23.00, alsike hay Oct 17.85 and Dec 18.00 with dates given as Oct. 25.

Toledo Grain Toledo Ohio Alsike

Be Prepared for Grippe Influenza Precautions Advised

Advises contacting a physician for suspected influenza and self care while waiting. Recommends a bowel laxative such as Dr Carter’s K and B Tea or Celery King and rubbing Mustarine on throat and chest to prevent inflammation and pneumonia. Mentions Mustarine as superior to mustard plasters for sore throat bronchitis and pleurisy.

Romeo Williams is 24 year old serviceman dies in Texas

Roy Williams son of Mr and Mrs George Williams of Jacksonville died Wednesday at the base hospital in Brownsville Texas Telegram to parents says he was among the first Sunday Creek valley boys to join service enlisting five days after war was declared He was transferred to Mercedes Texas after enlisting then moved to Brownsville hospital with pneumonia Interment and funeral plans to be announced yet Roy aged 24

Roy Williams George Williams Jacksonville Brownsville Texas Roy Sunday Creek Valley Mercedes

Death of M. H. Mitch Prominent Morgan County Farmer

M H Mitch a noted Morgan county farmer and stock buyer died suddenly at his Pisgah home from acute indigestion around 11 on Wednesday night. He was 61 and survived by his widow and six children. Funeral services will be held at Pisgah Saturday morning with burial at Ringgold.

M. H. Mitch Morgan County Pisgah Fitch Ringgold

Spanish flu cases reported on Taylor Ridge community

The Taylor Ridge area reported several new Spanish flu cases yesterday. Local health officials note the outbreak originated in the community with multiple residents affected and urge vigilance and preventive measures.

Taylor Ridge

Fred Walburn Arrives Safely Overseas After Illness

A card received by David Walburn reports Fred Walburn has arrived safely overseas. He would have sailed earlier to join his company, but contracted measles just as the voyage was to begin.

Fred Walburn David Walburn Fred

Mine 267 Workers Buy Liberty Bonds Totals $6959

Employees at Hunterdon Mine 267 bought about $3950 in Liberty Bonds on installments and paid cash for a couple thousand more, bringing the total to $6959 in bonds purchased.

Hunterdon

Munden Bakery Proprietor Visits Columbus on Business

L. T. Munden of the Munden Bakery is in Columbus on business today.

L. T. Munden Munden Bakery Columbus

Wireless Antenna Waves Pass Through Cathedral Valle

Inside Florence Cathedral the station’s antennae function entirely within the building and transmit clearly though the waves press through several thick valleys, showing effective reception despite architectural constraints.

Florence Italy

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Gray Pony Charles Vorhes W. Wranklin Petoes Algert Neiman Ball Phone Cana Minees Chidren Just Rite W. L. Hawkins Jefferson Wwest Cal Citizen Studebaker W. S. Ridodes Hocking Valley Railroad Big Coal Companies McKee Drug CO John Boyer Mary Cook F. F E. Green William McGee Filsie Mae Brown W. M. Smith Fred Strait Pittsburg Livestock Chicago Grain Chicago Ill Macnias Hull Foster Jr Girbuy ‘Sons Nmiason W. Union F. W. Webb Scott Scott & Bowne Bloomfield, N. J MR. Farme Detroit F.R. Beasley Nelsonville Glouster Amesville Ohio Home Association Hun” Rule Association W Son Ohio State Journal Potsdam Gang Pease Trafic Athens County Day Federation H. T. Phillips Roach Messenger Nelsonville Dry Goods Company State OF Ohio THE West Washington Lionville
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