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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1918

Page

8

Ogdin Seen as Capable Meigs County Representative

A Pomeroy newspaper endorses John R. Ogdin for Ohio General Assembly citing his farming background teaching career, trustee and assessor service, Liberty Loan leadership, and reputation for integrity and energy. It urges Meigs County voters to elect him to faithfully serve local interests.

Meigs Co Meiga County General Assembly Commonwealth of Ohio Vater John R. Ogdin Pomeroy Ogden Ogdin Columbia Township Liberty Loan Columbia Metga County

War casualty list tallies stoked with many names

On Oct. 28 a large casualty roll lists killed in action and other wounds from a Sunday tally. The document names numerous soldiers from Cleveland, Akron, Alliance, Youngstown, Cincinnati, and nearby towns, detailing killed in action, died of wounds, disease, accidents, missing in action, and wounded statuses with multiple individuals and units named.

Zi Raieces Linean Eine Wigant Tiki Cleveland Corp. —Arion O Newark August Fror _Chickas Revert Jonafren Roy J. Bein Neville Rec ‘Mertz Csiambu Winda Sergi Herman & All Tg Urbes Urnesat Shax Youngstown Pri Okey P Mere Toronto B. Puan Culimabhus John A Byats Arien’redigert Anu Suntirs Corp Daniel Camsa Alliance Joseph W. Biddlescombe Clarence J. Hoover Crestiine Harry Thomas K. Hogarth Niles Tony Minadeo Alex Bienkowski Earl ©. Vaughn Cincinnati Bea War Department Hugh R. Meuser Ashland George D. Hutton Rutland Edward Tigerfoos Greenville Henry John Rammel Burkettsville Tony Poleria Flushing Horace Benj. Annas Elyria Hennry J. Simmerly Herbert Carpenter Arnesville Roy Allen Exton Loraine Pete Kavauras Middletown Wiliam Earnest Teenan Martins Ferry Joan Carder Baker Lancaster Harry Gillman Robert Highland Washington, D. H Wallace Hi. Dixon Prospect Cleo J. Bricholt Ottoville Jan R. Forbes Daniel A. Gang Kenmore George Laypole Georgetown Homer Barn

Wide campaign against fear urged in Des Moines during influenza

A Des Moines committee of business and professional leaders advocates a calm Christian Science influenced approach to influenza fear. They urge newspapers to publish editorials promoting common sense and health, noting Camp Dodge personnel were immune and urging constructive coverage over sensationalism.

Des Moines W. C. Witte James R Hanna Z. C. Thornburg Sperintendent C. L. Herring Greater Camp Dodge Miller Witte H. W. Byers Byers Plople

Out of Danger Health Boost Urged By Doctors

After grippe and wasting diseases, doctors advise a tonic to restore health. Iron, Nux Vomice, Gentian, Capsicum, and Zinc Phosphide are endorsed to build strength. Dr Chase's Blood and Nerve Tablets offer these tonics with Alain to reduce constipation, sold by druggists for sixty cents a box, special strength ninety cents.

Chase Alain

Princess Sophia Sinks With All On Board In Yukon Run

Vancouver report says the steamship Princess Sophia Founder Friday night with 268 passengers and 75 crew aboard all lost. Most aboard were Alaskans from Skagway via Yukon River, left White Horse, and boarded in Skagway. No survivors reported.

Vancouver B. C Canadian Pacific Railway Juneau Vanderbilt Reef Skagway Yukon River Northern Territory White Horse

Liberty Savings Ad Promotes Thrift and Home Ownership

A 1910s style advertisement urges readers to build a home and invest in Liberty Ponds and War Savings Certificates. It promotes starting a savings account with The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company at Rankin Building, 22 West Gay St., Columbus, Ohio. Assets listed as $15,000,000 and five percent paid on time deposits. Write or call for booklets.

Liberty Ponds Buckeye State Building and Loan Company Rankin Building West Gay St Columbus Ohio

Fertilizer tips urge phosphorus boost for better leaf crops

Gardeners are advised that 56 cents worth of purchases in chemical fertilizers can aid plant growth. They should reinforce leaves with additional acid phosphate since nitrogen and potash are not fully utilized without a larger proportion of phosphorus than in decaying matter.

California Syrup of Figs Adopts Child Health Tactics

A vintage advertisement urges parents to use California Syrup of Figs for constipated children. It claims a teaspoonful relieves crossness feverish symptoms and stomach issues within hours, promoting the product as a harmless fruit laxative made by the California Fig Syrup Company. Beware of counterfeits.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Darken Your Gray Hair With Sage and Sulphur Compound

A home hair darkening method using Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound promises a natural even color. Apply with a sponge or brush to small strands. after one or two uses gray hair fades, leaving a glossy darker look. Not a medicine.

Wyeth

The Chief Ross the Ute Indian hero in France

Paris dispatch reports Private Boss named The Chief a full blooded Ute who fought at Vesle and silenced a German machinegun. He refused to salute but led a patrol, used grenades and a pistol to wipe out the gun crew, then brought back German glasses to a lieutenant saying Heap easy.

Paris United Press France Arizonia Bisbee el Paso Ross Vant Vesle

Zemo Promised Quick Relief for Skin Ailments

Zemo, sold at drug stores at 35c or 1.00 for a larger bottle, claims to rapidly relieve itching and heal eczema, blotches, ringworm, rashes and similar skin diseases. The product is described as a penetrating non greasy liquid that cleanses and soothes the skin and costs little. The E. W. Rose Co. of Cleveland promotes it.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland

Eatonic Remedy Promises Quick Relief For Acid Indigestion

An advertisement touts Eatonic tablets as a candy like aid to absorb excess stomach acid and relieve gas bloating. It claims speedy action, improved digestion, sleep, and mood, with a money back guarantee and mail order offer from H L Kramer president Eatonic Remedy Co Chicago.

Eatonic H. L. Kramer Eatonic Remedy Company Col. Wabash Ave Chicago

Lady Grateful For Help Received

A woman says after 15 years of stomach and liver trouble she found relief with Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy. She reports reduced bloating, no heart fluttering, and restored appetite. The ad claims the product removes intestinal catarrh mucus and inflammation and offers a money back guarantee through McKee Drug Co. and all druggists.

Mayr McKee Drug Co

Iron Cross awards flood German uniforms in war

The article notes a mass of Iron Cross decorations among German troops. Estimates indicate 4,600,000 have the Second Class Iron Cross and 135,000 the First Class Iron Cross. Kaiser Wilhelm personally wore a Great Iron Cross and awarded crosses to Hindenburg Ludendorff Mackensen and Prince Leopold of Bavaria.

Paris Germany Kaiser Hindenburg Ludendorff Mackensen Prince Leopold Bavaria

Leaves valued as garden fertilizer urged by chemists

Chemists at the Ohio Experiment Station call leaves valuable fertilizer valued for garden use. They recommend placing leaves on garden and truck soil rather than washing away or burning. At current fertilizer prices 100 pounds of leaves contain fertilizing elements.

Ohio Experiment Station

Ohio Troops in France Two Divisions Reach Front Depot Duty

General March reports two Ohio divisions in France on Saturday the Eighty third arriving depart depot duty while the Eighty fourth arrives. Many Athens county men serve in both units and will bolster American lines.

Washington Ohio France Athens County

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