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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1918
Page
2
A testimonial from Glasgow Junction Kentucky and Milwaukee Wisconsin describes relief from nervous breakdowns and weakness after using Vindl and Vinci. Mrs S M Gray reports regained strength and weight gain after Vindl. Mrs FE Strey notes improved appetite sleep and overall health after Vinci.
Advertises Bio-feren as a cure for weak nervous women promising vigorous health in two weeks with sparkling eyes and buoyant spirits. Claims two tablets after meals and one at night for seven days, then continued use, with a money-back offer if no improvement. Lists ingredients and notes no secret formula, urging physicians to verify contents.
Sergeant Andrew Kisch, an American who was forced into the German army in 1913, deserts, returns to the United States, and joins the U S Army after America declares war. He explains his reason is to prevent Germany from invading the U S within five years and harming the nation. He recalls German soldiers describing moral abuses in Germany and vows to “pound sense” into those who harmed him, planning to use his revolver on three German lieutenants who assaulted him.
Cincinnati papers say the old First Ohio National Guard Regiment, part of the 387th Division trained at Camp Sheridan, fought in France. Athens county guardsmen may have two companies in the 7th Division artillery in action, with Virgil Anthony the only reported local wounded.
Keenan urges voters to support him over Mr. Koons or Mr. Worstell for Common Pleas Judge. He claims Worstell favors corporate interests over workers, notes Worstell’s ties to banks and coal companies, and questions his suitability after 25 years in law. Keenan says he is free of financial interest and impartial.
American soldiers in reserve along the Piave zone participate in setting up exercises near the river. The only American fighting unit in Italy is the 382nd Infantry of the 88th Division led by Colonel Robert Wallace, a regiment with several Athens and Athens County members.
An English sergeant, returned from imprisonment in Germany, recalls being examined by a German doctor at Cambrai. The doctor claimed a poisoned finger and lanced it, leading to infection and eventual amputation. The sergeant says no injury existed and the act aimed to render him unable to serve.
Finance Committee asks members to leave weekly offerings at named local business locations until worship resumes. Collect points include MebHenry and Sister, C. W. Gross, and Mrs. Kiltan at Security Savings Bank.
An Ohio advertisement urges thrift and industrious citizens to buy or build a home and invest in Liberty Bonds and War Savings Certificates. It promotes starting a savings account with the Buckeye State Building and Loan Company at Rankin Building, 22 West Gay Street, Columbus, noting assets of $15,000,000 and five percent interest on time deposits.
An 80 year old man credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with dissolving long running stomach and bowel troubles after four doctors failed. He reports lasting relief and feels as fit as a young man. One dose is claimed to convince or money back.
This pattern suits satin silk or cloth and works with serge gabar dine or jersey. The vest is a new style feature and the pattern covers busts 34 to 44 inches. Size 38 uses 5 yards of 36 inch material and skirt length is about 24 yards. Mail pattern for 10 cents.
Ohio Home Rule Association advises voters to back the Referendum Amendment and oppose the State-Wide Prohibition Amendment urging a YES on the first measure and a NO on the second as a stand for popular government and individual rights.
Mrs Guy Cooley dies at her home in Dickerson Run Pennsylvania Sunday night at 11 o clock aged 35. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday with burial in Dickerson Run. Survived by husband, daughter Sarah Elizabeth four, father William Bolin, two brothers William and Albert, three sisters. Cooley formerly of Athens【Athens Lumber Co.】 now with Electric Power and Light Co. of Dickerson Run.
Water from a German electric plant’s condensers is piped over a mile to a public bath house to save the cost of building a separate heating plant.
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