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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1918
Page
6
An advertisement promotes Beecham's Pills for women suffering nervousness headaches lassitude low spirits and loss of appetite. It claims renewed strength brighter looks better health and clearer complexions. The pills are described as gentle and positive in action with no disagreeable after effects.
Be cautious with shampoo as many soaps have alkali that dries the scalp and Brittle hair. Use plain refined coconut oil, inexpensive and greaseless, moistened with water, rub in a teaspoonful to wash and rinse. Leaves hair soft, fresh, fluffy, and easy to manage while removing dust and dandruff.
An advertisement touts Bio-feren as a grand health builder for nervous, weak women in two weeks. It claims clear skin bright eyes and vigor with a seven day dose of seven tablets daily, with a guaranteed refund if benefits fail. The note lists the formula components and urges purchase at any druggist.
Edith Ferrol gains a $20 weekly allowance from John and learns to manage family expenses amid rising prices. She studies economical cooking and budgeting, shifts funds between clothes and home needs, and tests meatless meals while his Bonanza Copper profits shape their finances. The tale notes she feels secure yet stretched as she adapts.
A sixteen year old writes about a shaky romance with a older boy. Advice covers formality in letters calling him by his last name, ending with loving, and the dangers of deceit including possible previous marriage. It suggests consulting a marriage license clerk and assessing future steps if he is still married.
A reader asks how to handle a male friend who was upset by limited contact. The reply suggests inviting him with another girl and a boy to demonstrate continued interest, and warns against sending a letter.
Mrs A H D confirms The Star Spangled Banner as the national hymn and notes crowds rise for both it and America. She adds that attending movies is not bad taste and gives advice about a Worried Wife who was told of her husband’s prior divorce in a local letter.
A home remedy is described with lanolin five grams oil of sweet almonds five grams sulphur precipitate five grams oxide of zinc two and one half grams extract of violet ten drops. Apply sparingly to each pimple and wait for cure before facial brushing or deep massage.
A Sunday gathering at Henry Loeffler's home brought together relatives and neighbors for a fine dinner, melons, and games including muate. Attendees included William Fleming and family, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Tryon, Bean sisters, Gladys Howard, Anita Tryon, Bernice Loeffler, Herald Loeffler, and the couple Henry and his wife.
Mr and Mrs Admiral Brown and family hosted by Jesse Poston. Nellie Bean visits Alonzo Tryon. Sam Sayers and James Mesicher visit Owen Tryon. Carlos and Wade Dorr and Victor Hubler families visit. Wade Smith hosts Henry Loeffler visit. Cone school begins Monday with Fanny Madison as teacher.
Many dishes owe their place to leftovers and these recipes suggest turning scraps into meals. Leftover Lunches include sausage and rice cakes stuffed tomatoes with sauce peach tapioca chicken hash with potatoes stuffed green pepper salad rice pudding with stewed fruit hominy balls creamed hard boiled eggs Bermuda onion and orange salad huckleberry dumplings.
A simple method to fry tomato slices in flour and milk sauce. Slice six large tomatoes dredge with flour then brown in fat. Remove then whisk milk into pan fat and flour to form a sauce and pour around the tomatoes before serving.
Soak tapioca in cold water overnight. In the morning add boiling water and salt, boil five minutes, then cook in a double boiler until clear. Stir in peach remnants with syrup, simmer until thickened, then fold into the tapioca. Cool and serve with sweetened cream.
A simple individual salad uses one Bermuda onion and two orange segments served on lettuce leaves with French dressing.
A dated recipe instructs to simmer leftover huckleberries with sugar vinegar cinnamon and water, then mix flour baking powder salt egg and milk to form a stiff dough. Drop spoonfuls into the boiling fruit, cover tightly and boil ten minutes. Currants may replace huckleberries and vinegar may be omitted.
United Press reports from Amsterdam dated September 15 describe Germany’s food crisis and rising thefts. The Weimar State Ministry warns looters with knapsacks in ripening fields face fines up to 150 marks or imprisonment up to three months. Düsseldorf papers note more field and garden thefts and police detachments patrolling outskirts. Poultry and rabbit thefts have also risen despite police efforts.
This pattern describes an attractive two piece suit with an overblouse finished separately and a semi-fitted waist. It offers six sizes from bust 34 to 44 inches, with arming details for a vest and collar. The 38 bust size requires 74 yards of 40 inch material and the skirt measures about 2 yards at the foot. A mailed pattern costs 10 cents.
An advertisement claims Neutrone Prescription 99 melts rheumatism and rapidly improves pain, promising guaranteed relief from the stubborn ailment. The copy urges sufferers to buy bottles at McKee Drug Co. or other leading druggists, priced 50 cents and 1 dollar.
A grateful patient credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with restoring health after failed treatments. The tonic is described as simple and harmless, removing mucus from the intestinal tract and reducing inflammation linked to stomach liver and intestinal ailments. One dose is claimed to convince with money refunded. McKee Drug Co. and druggists nationwide sell it.
Catarrh chokes nostrils and bronchi causing breathing difficulty and risks to lungs. The ad urges using S. S. S. to purge catarrh germs from blood and claims strong results. For advice, write Swift Specific Co. Atlanta GA.
Texarkana residents quote Vinol as a remedy to restore strength and ease nervous fatigue. Mrs. Emma Britt notes she can now work like before and care for her chickens after using Vinol. The advertisement targets exhausted women and overworked men seeking relief.
Editor Messenger prints a letter from Gordon Tol liver secretary of Local Union No. 2313 to the National Fuel Administration. The union cites receipt of pamphlets and a September 3 meeting forming a production committee chaired by William McBride John Hartman and John Six. They pledge to maximize coal output, praise workers discipline, patriotism, and willingness to load every pound to aid the war.
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