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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1918
Page
6
Advertises 20th Century Liniment claiming fast, full relief for rheumatism lumbago neuralgia sciatica bronchitis sore throat and stiff neck. Promises no burn or grease and money back if relief is not felt after a single application, urging readers to purchase at local druggists.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue prepares to collect a record $8 billion in direct taxes this year to fund World War I. Officials note the challenge, emphasize patriotism, and outline an expanded force of about 9,000 employees to ensure the revenue supports American arms and a swift war conclusion.
A Chicago inventor has devised a device that automatically increases oxygen supply to aviators as altitude rises. The invention aims to reduce hypoxia risks for pilots at high elevations and could impact aeronautical gear.
An advertisement extols Bio seven as a quick cure for fatigue and low ambition. It claims two tablets after meals and one at night for seven days restore vigor, nerve steadiness, and red blooded drive, with money back if results fail. It lists ingredients and notes physicians’ awareness of the formula.
The piece surveys key 1917 Western Front battles from Cambrai to Passchendaele, noting limited tactical gains and major shifts in 1918. It highlights British wins at Ypres, Broodseinde, and Cambrai, Canadian advances at Lens and Passchendaele, and Mesopotamian and Palestinian gains, culminating in the March 21, 1918 German offensive preparations.
Hundreds attended the Central Labor Union Labor Day celebration in Tracy grove with a strong speaking program. Major Holt of the Canadian army and Wm. Batley of the United Mine Workers addressed the crowd while Dr. James Ball Naylor urged wartime sacrifice. The Glouster baseball team lost 11 to 5 to Millfield as schools prepare to open and a local clerk Freedman was injured in a dispute leading to an arrest. Fred Collings, Navy recruit, is home briefly from Annapolis. Opera House features Dorothy Dalton in Flare Up Sal tonight.
The pattern offers a two piece skirt and blouse dress suitable for cloth, satin, velvet, or wash fabrics. It features a left side closing blouse with square neck, adjustable sleeves, and options to mix materials. Sizes 8 12 14 require about 4% yards of 40 inch material. pattern ships for 10 cents.
Mrs James H Hall reports an eight year old boy recovered from whooping cough and measles with Vinol. After failing to gain appetite, Vinol's beef and cod liver peptones iron and manganese peptonates glycerophosphate restored strength and appetite, according to the testimonial.
Two lamps are used to prevent water in a new watering tank for farm stock from freezing while float valves regulate the supply.
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