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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1918
Page
6
An old ad touts a 25 cent box of Tis bath for tired aching feet. It claims shoes become comfier and even a size smaller with use. The playful copy promises pain relief from corns bunions and callouses and urges readers to try the product.
A home remedy claims liquid arvon dissolves dandruff by applying four ounces at night to moisten the scalp and rub in. Morning shows most or all dandruff gone and itching stops. Hair becomes fluffy and glossy. Arvon available at drug stores. the treatment is said to never fail.
Catarrh is described as a constitutional disease not cured by local applications. The text promotes Hall's Catarrhine internally as the remedy, claiming it treats the disease from within and offers a remarkable cure across conditions.
Many people fear glasses won t suit their look and postpone fittings. The text notes that glasses can be made to suit appearance and encourage trying vision aids.
Ferrol and his wife Edith enjoy a sunlit surge in Bonanza Copper stock until a sudden fall from 6% to 2% triggers fear and a spiral of financial and domestic tension. Ferrol weighs holding shares against wiping out savings while Blake brushes off risk. Edith insists on continuing the allowance as the crisis looms.
A short letter from a 22 year old weighing 100 pounds asks what hats and shoe colors will dominate winter wear and whether flesh or brunette powder suits a medium complexion. The answer suggests small hats like turbans or tams, black hats with vivid trim, and colors such as brown purple and navy. shoes in black and tan with lighter tops are fashionable. mesh powder preferred over brunette for medium complexions.
The letters offer etiquette guidance on how to respond when a new gentleman shows intent to visit and how to invite soldiers you met without overstepping. Ethel suggests a polite hint of desire for a visit, while Inez discusses relational tensions and a note about textile workers in Toronto receiving 18 to 20 percent raises.
A reader asks if it is appropriate to inform a camp bridegroom that he is married and how to respond. The guidance suggests writing once to wish happiness and noting the wife may be met in the future. If further letters arrive, respond only if the marriage fact can be confirmed or corrected.
A woman seeks guidance about a long courting relationship. She explains the other person has been kind, claims he wrote but she never received it, and wonders whether to write or wait. The advisor counsels patience, noting if he cares he will write again and warns not to trust every reported claim.
A reader asks two questions. First a remedy for oily hair suggests a lotion with rum and witch hazel to apply daily. Second about dances, the girl decides when to go home and the boy should not push for departure unless there is a special reason.
Captain J. H. Riggs of Athens Ohio recalls severe illness from 1916 to 1917 losing weight from 1650 to 107 pounds and credits Dr Parker's Treatment with recovery. He endorses Parker's Nerve Tonic and Gumulent Tablets with Liver Tablets, pricing details and availability at Cline's Pharmacy and other druggists.
An American naval visitor reports Ireland as prosperous with plentiful food and drink, no conscription, low war taxes, and open drinking venues. He notes cheaper meat, large portions, and widespread employable labor, attributing abundance to limited emigration and robust agriculture from Dublin to Youghal and Glengariff.
Washington reports renewed push for a 2 1/2 cent piece as prices rise from new war taxes. A bill to authorize minting the coin is expected to be pressed at the next session of Congress.
In Amsterdam September 19 food riots swept the city with shops pillaged on Monday night and Tuesday. Police infantry and cavalry dispersed mobs. Four persons were injured in the disturbances.
A local drug ad touts Red Cross Rheumatic Remedy as superior to other rheumatic medicines because it does not disturb the stomach. The advertisement claims extensive trials by cases and offers a standard guarantee through Halees Pharmacy in Athens Ohio and Hickman Pharmacy in Nelsonville.
A note warns Athens may face the Spanish flu soon after Europe and U S camps. It describes symptoms including chills fever and severe headache, outlines a two to three day crisis, and advises diet and cleanliness while noting a low death rate but urging caution.
Soldiers in training camps suffer foot blisters and soreness while marching. The Plattsburg Camp Manual recommends daily use of Foot-Base, and Comfort Kits include Allen’s Foot-Ease powder to shake into shoes. Available everywhere.
School is in session with Ray Strickler teaching. Julian Adams visits from Marietta for Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs H Adams. Miss Mary A Stone travels to Marietta to teach Nearby. Clarence Dutton from Camp Sherman visits family then returns. Other locals host guests and note new daughter born to Arthie Bareus. war message urges conservation and buying war stamps.
This comfortable dress pattern features pipe plaits and sleeve options wrist or elbow length. Suitable fabrics include linen, gabardine, poplin, silk, gingham, and calico. Cut in sizes 4 6 and 10 years. size 8 needs 8 yards of 36 inch material. Send 10 cents to receive the illustrated pattern by mail.
A Victorian era health tip urges that a beautiful woman has good digestion. If digestion is faulty, eat light meats and take Chamberlains Tablets to strengthen digestion. Price 2.60.
Senator Myers of Montana introduces a bill to ban liquor sales within five miles of coal mines for 60 days after October 1. The measure, referred to the judiciary committee, aims to curb a potential coal shortage this winter by reducing labor disruptions.
Government bonds worth fifty dollars each are described as multipliers for war relief. One bond could fund treatment for 160 trench wounds with first aid packets or purchase 112 hand grenades, 10 cases of surgical instruments for officers, or 87 cases for enlisted men.
War industries board orders no new straw hat styles next season and to produce only as needed to meet demand. Restrictions specify crown height brim weight and trimming limits.
On September 18 prices for hay and straw were posted with No 1 timothy at 29.60, No 2 timothy 26.50, No 1 timothy 27.50, No 1 clover mixed 24, oats straw 9, rye straw 10. The entry also lists No 1 clover mixed 24 and other straw prices.
A novel tricycle lets a child stand and ride while propulsion comes from a treadmill style gearing system. The device blends standup motion with a geared belt mechanism to move the wheel.
A wartime era appeal urges readers to save, buy Liberty Bonds and Thrift Stamps, and protect against future need. It promotes The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company at Rankin Building Columbus Ohio with five percent on time deposits and assets of 14.8 million dollars.
The text argues that a tired person can regain energy with proper medicine giving new vigor and ambition. It contrasts a perpetually red faced man needing more red blood cells with a person revived by the right treatment resulting in renewed activity and drive.
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