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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1886
Page
7
A Springfield Republican letter describes Zulu courtship as brief with a girl silent before a chosen warrior. If accepted the union is formalized by cattle payments and the couple become man and wife. Prices cited include eight to ten head of cattle, with the girl shown largely nude until a grass covering is added.
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures scrofula by cleansing the blood of impurities. It asserts thousands have been cured and that the product is sold by all druggists.
A discussion on Japanese gentlemanly conduct warns against delaying signals for departure and notes health risks. The piece then shifts to a critique of modern riots in Charleroi Belgium comparing them to pre revolutionary terror and condemning both male and female rioters for savage acts.
The letter describes a Chinese New Year reception at the First Presbyterian Church in Athens California with a Chinaman choir, organ, and traditional goods. It notes warm June weather, green landscape, attire, and a large Chinese presence in the area. Also included are advertisements for Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets and Henderson Minear remedies and a Chester county clergy dispute over pay.
Excerpted remarks condemn Mormonism as a state ally and polygamy as a tactic, arguing the faith’s aims threaten liberty. The piece cites Rollins and an American magazines sample, then notes Sam Jones quitting tobacco with a humorous quip about Chicago chicken.
An early sale ad touts Sacklon Arnica Salve for cats bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee at 25 cents a box. Also promotes Salvation Oil a pain cure made from purest drugs at 25 cents a bottle as Athens County’s largest and best stocked shop by Henderson & Minear.
An advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a scientific cure for ailments specific to women, claiming restoration of organs to normal function and renewed strength. It presents the product as a long studied remedy available through druggists. The piece also comments on Senator Jones of Florida, noting his political prospects and national visibility due to personal attention rather than legislative work.
A collage of mini-ads and anecdotes highlights HAGAN'S Magnolia Balm, a Chicago misdirected-letter clerk, Ayer's Sarsaparilla, a Cleveland Leader jab at strikes, a Kansas sheep flock fusing in snow, Spaulding's Glue and a Sozodont teeth whitening pitch.
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