Local notes from Athens and surrounding areas mix travel visits and society
Latrobe resident L S Joinson visits Athens on business while Shelby Iowa guest Rebecca Boring returns home after visiting C Watkins. Dr K Tinker and Benny Zinner business in Cincinnati. Miss Jane Brown home from Western Seminary for vacation with J D Brown family. Mr and Mrs W W Henry return from Kissimmee Florida after wintering there. Amy Whaley from Pomeroy earns $100 weekly as soprano with an eight week engagement. Albert Woodruf reports good peach crop prospects and farming chatter in Athens Township. E R Alderman ill, Athens press leader, and county excursion plans to Chillicothe June 4 5 6 discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Whaley
Pomeroy
Jell O and Household Remedies Featured in Noisy Ads
A mixed page of advertising jell O flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry invites shoppers at 10 cents each. It promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for piles with a $0.25 price and cure guarantee. Boschee’s German Syrup is touted for throat and lung troubles with world wide druggist endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job
Bucklen
W. H. McKee
Boschee
Henderson
Old Government Clock in Senate Lobby A Historic Relic
The eight foot high mahogany clock stands in the senate lobby facing the main entrance to the senate chamber. Made by Thomas Voight of Philadelphia, its face bears the maker and origin. It recalls debates once held in the old senate chamber where Webster and Clay argued great questions. The mahogany case bears a carved shield and states, noting the era when only 17 states comprised the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Senate Chamber
Ag Gml
Thomas Voight
Philadelphia
Supreme Court Room
Webster
Clay
Benton
Stans
Union
Wandlington Post
Flood Damage and Remedies Mentioned in Odd Clip
A Lisbon Indiana man repairs a telegraph line after a flood, describing cold and cough from icy water treated with Dr King’s New Discovery. The ad praises Hood’s Sarsaparilla for energy and appetite, and a World War era note on swords contrasts obsolete weapons with the saber. A humorous line about managing a wife closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. C. Ellis
Lisbon
Oakland
Neb
Sioux City
Omaha
Dr. King
W. A. McKee
Honest Medicine for La Grippe Promoted in ads
George W Waltz of South Gardiner Maine endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy claiming relief from cough cold chills and grip after one bottle. Another testimonial from Warrington England praises the remedy for bronchitis saving a wifes life. Sold by W H McKee. A line about railroads notes passengers must pay full fare despite promises.
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la Grippe
George W. Waltz
South Gardiner
Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
Old England
William Savory
Warrington
England
Fragmented Local Text From A Historical Page
The readable lines describe a childlike reflection on life and effort, with garbled phrases about growing up and labor. Nearby text appears inconsistent, mentioning neighbors and puzzled thoughts about the world and work.
Drawer Space Innovations and Humorous Political Remedy
Illustration from The Ladies' World shows a plan to add drawer space in four rooms using a portable handyd LEDSTRAD attachment mounted on casters. A cloth dust cover over the drawer safeguards contents. The second item jokes about a knee operated ointment altering a politician’s fortunes and a friend’s reaction.
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Ladies’ World
Dr King’s New Life Pill Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pill as a vegetable remedy for constipation sick headache dizziness jaundice malaria fever and liver and stomach troubles. It claims gentle action without griping and lists a 25 cent price at W H McKee’s drug store. It adds a note about readiness to stand prosperity before pursuing financial success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. H
McKee
Daughters of the American Revolution urged to guard reputation
An Evening Broad-Zeitung editorial comments on the DAR at their recent congress. It questions public behavior by women in meetings and mocks German suitors, suggesting daughters should focus on marriage prospects and propriety. The piece notes gendered expectations and signals social pressures on the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Thompson
United States District
Revenue Department
Washington
Cupid
Iis
New York Times
He Kept His Leg With A Bottle Of Electric Bitters
Hartford man J W Sullivan suffered a severe leg injury from a rusty wire twelve years ago. After two years of intense ailment and failed amputation, he credits Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve with healing the leg. The ad promotes Electric Bitters for eruptions eczema and blood disorders with a 50 cent price and guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sullivan
Hartford
Conn
Earth
W.H. McKee
Between Prayers Women and Rain in the Soil
The fragment suggests a reflective saying about prayer versus action to nurture soil, and a comment on women described as humanity's flowers who acquire perfume from the drugstore. The tone resembles a periodical aphorism or editorial aside.
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Bao
Dr. Fenner
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Penner
F.J. Lisaxcoop
Fredonia
N.Y
J. Boyd Espy
M. B. Church
Brosser
Burns
M. Fexnet
Allenwlank Ded
L. S. Joinson
Latrobe
Athens
Rebecca Boring
Shelby
Iowa
C. Watkins
K. Tinker
Benny Zenner
Cincinnati
Jane Brown
The
Western Seminary
Mrs. J. D. Brown
W. W. Henry
Pleasanton
Kissimmee, Florida
Albert Woodruf
Alexander Township
E. R. Alderman
Marletta
Athens County Sunday School Association
A. B. Saunders
J. D. Brown
Athens Reading Club
Woodrow Wilson
Mies Olive Wilson
Major Jewett
Jennie Kurtz
Marlon Rooke
T. M. Thompson
Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago
Rte
Linera
Abe
Green
C. B. Henderson
Jonney
Galsted Street
Billy
Louisville Courier Journal
United States
Carrie
Lam
Queeco
Cleopatra
Ptolemy Dionysius
Julius Cesar
Ptolemy
Egypt
Massachusetts
New York Tribune
Hood
Chicago News
Semouegill
Hie
NK Purpank Company
Louis
York
Boston
Cynthiana Kyo Democrat
Cynthians
Knights OF Pythias
Pythian Sisterhood
Rathbone Sisters
Springfield
Hocking Valley Raileway
Pythian Orders
United Commercial Travelers of America
Grand Council of
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Lulu Uli
Lucinda Faschel
Szaberten
Arale
Tore
Machor
Cornet
Shri
St.co
Bettie
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Allanta
Cassenn
Marietta
Moore
JI Vincent
Catier
Big Kuun
Stewart Jonert
Amesvilie
Paloa
SOUTH
Palos
Ohio Division
Chillicothe
Parkersburg
New York
Dally
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St. Lonia
Seseenesere
Maney Wee
Tee
Imited Express
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O.P. McCaurr
Marietta, Columbus
Cleveland
R.B
Noeru
Gen'l
Vincent
Geni
Merica
Jtood
Toledo
Petey Anne Mesee Glumbus
Moulton Hguk, Gen's
Toledo, O
Hocking Valley Railway
Columbus
Detroit
All Points
Michigan
Canada
St. Paul
Kansas City
Denver
Ihe
Hocking Valley
W. H. Fisher
Gen. Pasa
Athena
Columbu
W. R. Moore
Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railroad Co
Lancaster
Seersees
Seeeer
C.M. Sexpert
P.M. Winlxissox
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Dr. Lillee
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