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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1918
Page
3
The ad declares acid stomach saps energy, mood, and digestion. It touts EATONIC tablets as a remedy that absorbs excess acid, promising quick relief and a money back guarantee for 50 cents. Strong claims about restoring vigor and preventing weakness are emphasized.
A Housewife protested a $1.50 carpet broom price to a grocery boy who cited soldiers sweeping Germans from France. The Department of Agriculture estimates this year’s broom corn crop at 70 000 tons, signaling potential relief for buyers.
Charles Henry of Oswego New York recalls four years of stomach and bowel cramps and credits Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as by far the best medicine of its kind he has used.
The Vick's Vaporub company warns of a serious shortage as demand soars during the influenza epidemic. Big shipments are en route to jobbers, with restrictions to buy in small lots and direct shipping to retailers in limited quantities.
For sale a new seven room bungalow on West Washington Street Nelsonville Ohio existing ads list contact Lon Coakley or call 498 West Bell for details also Mahogany buffet sideboard and china closet at W L Hawkins 16 Jefferson Street for sale large room to rent on West Washington Street call Citizen Phone 1982 ready to quit United Press dispatch from Copenhagen dated October 26 notes demobilization of Austro Hungarian armies under way per Vienna official report Paris dispatch October 26 says Inter Allied Diplomatic Council to open in Versailles Tuesday with allied premiers arriving
One Studebaker touring car and one Ford runabout offered for immediate sale. Price right. Contact Lieut. W. Rhodes in Nelsonville Ohio. Only brief details readable from notice.
Car of Ohio potatoes offered at $1.60 per bushel at the car and depot during the first of the week. Seller J. D. Backus. October 26.
SSAN reports the season's first snow in northern Nebraska western South Dakota and Minnesota with Pipestone Minnesota recording 10 inches.
Sheriff Hartbaugh of Pomeroy escorted John Foley alias Fuller through Nelsonville before Meigs county draft authorities. Foley registered in Class 1 at Pomeroy, vanished, resurfaced in Athens County as Fuller under the final draft, and was traced and arrested by Officers Pearson and Dew.
Mrs. Ella Flagg Young, noted Chicago educator, died in Washington on October 26 from pneumonia. Her leadership and role in public schooling were widely recognized.
John Chapman aged 29 and Robert Mitchell 37 were arrested by Chief Pearson at Imperial mine where both are employed. Chapman had never registered while Mitchell had registered but failed to fill out his questionnaire. They were placed in the city jail after arriving from Dunloop West Virginia.
Sincere thanks to the minister for comforting words and to Mr. and Mrs. Stout for services. Grateful for the Loyal Women of the Christian church, neighbors for flowers, friends who donated cars, and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Gettle for help at the funeral. Signed by Clinton and George Boles, Mrs. Mattie Smith, and others.
We thank friends and neighbors for sympathy and flowers after the death of our daughter and sister. We also appreciate autos furnished and Mr Arpee for words of sympathy and to the choir.
Brother Stottler of the Crookavile Bible Class will conduct a private funeral for Mrs Arthe Johnson at the family residence on Madison Street Sunday at 2 PM. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery.
Health Officer Hutt reported 87 new loo infections yesterday raising Nelsonville’s total to 485. Of these cases 88 developed pneumonia while no deaths occurred in the past week as local doctors continue efforts to stop the epidemic.
There will be no church services in any churches tomorrow because of a flea scare. The notice advises worshipers to stay home and watch services on local radio or television if available.
The local Health Board orders city schools to remain closed for another week as flu spreads. If cases rise, closures could extend further impacting students and families.
Edith Price has passed the civil service exam for a rural mail carrier and received her official appointment from the U S government. She is to be regularly appointed to the position as the carrier.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Kinney hosted a six o'clock dinner Thursday evening honoring Mr and Mrs W Rhodes. Guests included Mrs Frank Millikan of Columbus, Mrs Mary Minear and Lilly Rhoades with Kuesta covers laid for the honored couple and attendees.
Joe Davis spent Friday in the local city on business. R C Grattam and son Page, with B Brown, were Lancaster visitors Friday.
Pert Thompson urges voters to demand clear positions from Hatch and Foraker in the Representative race. He accuses Hatch of evasive schooling stances and argues for economy and reform in education, urging Athens County voters to vote for the man who will front honest education policy. The note also mentions the Victoria-Nyanze dry dock project in South Africa.
The Plains community shares guests from Athens including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moore and grandson Walter. Miss Norma Ferguson visits family while Mrs. Arthur Burchfield improves. The area mourns the death of Mrs. Fred Slater Jr with services at home and burial at Greenlawn.
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