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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1918
Page
2
An wartime era ad extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic and nervine for weak and nervous women. It urges women to start today, offers trial packages from Buffalo New York and cites testimonial from Mrs Emma Schuls of Ashtabula Ohio praising relief and renewed health.
A Mrs Kopplemann of McLean Nebraska praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring health after childbirth. The letter touts the root and herb remedy for displacements inflammation ulceration irregularities headaches nerves and the blues and invites other women to trial the product with guidance from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
A British patent describes a cotter pin shaped to have its ends spring apart and lock securely when in place. The device enables reliable fastening by automatic tension and interlocking action.
In Philadelphia on October 28 a new Mid European Union declared independence for 65 million oppressed nations and unfurled a new liberty flag beside the American banner at Independence Hall. Masaryk read the declaration as Czecho Slovaks Ukrainians Lithuanians and Jugoslavs signed the document forming a federation, while Troops One and Two anticipate westward coverage. Scouts will log sales and earn a dinner with Superintendent Morgan for service with the country in wartime.
In Athens only church sponsored gatherings occurred Sunday with Army and Navy services noted. Ohio Universitys Music Hall hosted M C A activities including Bible class on Making a Home Genesis 24 57 67. Evening sermon by Rev L Strecker addressed Nehemiahs era and social ills amid calls for patriotic piety.
Athens Boy Scouts plan a one day Stamp Drive next Wednesday to counter flu related sales drop in Thrift Stamp campaign. State reports say flu kept up purchases. Scouts will use government printed red post cards to take orders up to January 1 with stamps delivered by the local postmaster. Fleet Troop and Second troop will be pitted against each other with districts divided to widen canvassing east of Court Street.
Mrs. George Delaney of 42 Court Street reports dramatic relief from headaches, gas, bloating, and poor digestion after using Tanlac. She says three bottles restored appetite, clarity of complexion, and strength, enabling her to work without worry. Tanlac advertised at Cline's Pharmacy.
John Alleman aged 18 died at his mother's home in Williamstown after influenza developed pneumonia. He worked for the B and O Railroad at Guysville and had just returned to Marietta to register when he fell ill. The Alleman family moved from Waverly West Virginia about 14 years ago and has lived in Williamstown since.
Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a remedy for influenza or la grippe. It supposedly soothes the inflamed throat, clears mucus, stops tickling coughs, and eases chest tightness and wheezing with day and night use.
The line promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as providing ease and comfort from the first dose and notes its availability across widespread outlets.
Albany residents and relatives hosted a string of visitors over the weekend. O K McDonald of Glouster and Dr. and Mrs. Swett hosted guests, while Will Watson of Center Before and John P. Coe welcomed relatives. Emma Blackwood of Gallipolis and Miss Jessie Carpenter of Carpenter were noted among those visiting family in the region.
The text notes several visits: Ed Fatteron of Athens staying with Mrs. Allie Richey. Worley Merritt and family and M. R. Merritt of Athens calling on friends Tuesday. Stella Wiggins of Columbus visiting her aunt Mrs. Allie Richey. Harve Duffee of Columbus and Wesley Webb from Columbus visiting relatives. Rev. Myers family moving to Manulin, Ohio for their future home.
Private John Sealey on furlough from Camp Sherman at home. Mrs. Mary A. Foster returns from Short Creek West Virginia after visiting daughter Mrs Thurman Livingston and family and brother Fisher Smith at Bellaire. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cornes a fine daughter. Mrs. John Sealey improving slowly from measles. Flora Cunningham and Edith Watson attend Ladies Aid at Little Hocking with Miss Mary Bliss. Mrs. M. J. Hamlin in Parkersburg caring for ill daughter Mrs Ernest Melrose. Emma Smith visits A. E. Collins. N. S. Dutton on sick list. Encouraging back to work with wood chopping to save coal. Kaiser war effort noted.
Columbus reports the State Department of Health warns against unsafe drinking fountains during the influenza epidemic. Fountains must prevent lips from touching the nozzle or risk spreading the disease. Departments urge guards or designs to keep lips away from the nozzle and advise immediate adoption.
A popular family remedy praised for quick relief of coughs colds and mild bronchial attacks. It remains a trusted standard, with customers calling it indispensable. Available at 60c and 1.20.
A vintage advertisement promises relief from biliousness headache sour stomach and tongue coat by regulating the bowels with Dr Kings New Life Pills at 25 cents. It highlights safe comfortable relief and a quick remedy for digestive discomfort.
Rheumatism is in the blood, not in the skin. Do not waste time with liniments or lotions that never cure. Cleanse the blood of the germs causing the disease with S. S. S., a reputed blood purifier. Get a bottle today and seek free medical advice from the Cyrilt Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
In Virginia Charles Neil receives jail and a fine for two gallons of wine by his wife for an ill mother. The Ohio referendum fight pits prohe rs against ballot rights with the Anti Saloon League opposing a people’s vote on amendments. Citizens are urged to vote yes on the referendum and no on state wide prohibition to protect liberty and religious freedom.
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