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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
6
The piece advises avoiding alkaline soaps and shampoos that dry the scalp. It promotes Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure and greaseless, easy to lather with water, cleansing the hair and scalp, removing dust and oil, and leaving hair silky and manageable. It claims the product is cheap and widely available at drug stores.
A home beauty tip advertises mixing two lemons with three ounces of Orchard White to create a quarter pint freckle sunburn tan lotion. It promises fast fading of freckles sunburn windburn and tan with daily facial neck arm and hand application and claims the mixture is harmless.
An old advertisement describes genuine Bayer Aspirin with the Bayer Cross on the package. It notes safe use directions for relief of toothache earache and pain relief for colds and other aches. It mentions small 12 tablet tins and larger packages and identifies aspirin as Bayer’s trademark product.
Annie experiences a sudden vision of poverty and suffering as Bernie grows ill at home. A doctor suspects pneumonia and advises bed rest, possible hospital care tomorrow, while Annie recalls Dr. Kelley and contemplates the need for hospital treatment. The scene ends with uncertainty about Bernie's fate.
An eighteen year old asks about marrying a widower with four children and his mother still managing the home. Belle advises caution, urges a six month pause to learn more, and warns that leaving a husband harms his trust and the child’s future, suggesting return to the first husband if possible.
A young reader asks if she is too young to marry a seventeen year old fiancé who will wait until eighteen. The columnist notes a girl should not marry against parental wishes and that love can exist even if a partner writes to another girl.
Jerome Galland of Dayton credits Dreco for relief from severe pain gas headaches and bowel trouble after a friend urged use He reports better digestion regular bowels renewed energy and widespread family use All good druggists sell Dreco and The Cline Pharmacy Co promotes it in Athens
A letter describes a neighbor's recovery from severe stomach and heart pain after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The writer claims improved health, resumes chores, and cites the product as a simple remedy that clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation. McKee Drug Co and druggists offer refunds after one dose.
Mrs. Annie McCabe of Ashland aged 59 testifies to Trutona boosting her kidney trouble stomach issues appetite and sleep. she calls it the best laxative and a strong system builder now being sold at The Cline Pharmacy Co Athens. A separate note mentions Commissioner Copeland urging calm and a knee operated jack for moving heavy objects upstairs.
Dr. Royal Copeland, NYC health commissioner, predicts a minor influenza epidemic across America this fall. He notes immunity from last year’s high infection rate, warns the older and younger age groups may be affected, and urges soap and water, fresh air, outdoor living, and hand hygiene as primary preventives.
A simple stylish dress pattern offered in blue brown or check materials. Sizes 16 18 and 20 years with size 18 needing 5% yards of 36 inch fabric. Lower edge width 1% yard with plaits. Pattern mailed for 10 cents in silver or 4 and 2 cent stamps.
An irritable disposition is often caused by indigestion. A man with good digestion and regular bowels is usually good natured. When troubled with indigestion or constipation take Chamberlain's Tablets. they strengthen the stomach and enable it to perform its functions naturally. They also cause a gentle movement of the bowels.
Advice urges monitoring for sluggish blood flow and reduced vitality. It recommends keeping the blood cleansed to help the body ward off disease that constantly lurks, noting pathogens attack where immunity wanes.
Clarence L. Depew of Jacksonville Illinois arrives to take the post as field secretary for the Stark County Sunday School Association.
Dupuyer Mont hotel man I H Dear relates four years ago using Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy with wonderful results and says he has since recommended it to friends.
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