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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1887

Page

6

Deep plowing debated by agriculturalists and geese incident at Cave Springs

Agriculturalists urge shallow cultivation for corn after J M Roper favors it, claiming deep plowing harms roots and invites insects. In Georgia, geese eat brandy cherries, survive cold, and must be bundled. Hood’s Sarsaparilla pitched as defense against impure blood. Methodist pastor Bisour Warren mocks gentle sermons to rich sinners.

J. M .Roper Cave Springs Georgis Bisuor Warren Methodist Episcopal Church Brethern

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Catarrh Cure in Ad

An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a radical cure for catarrh claiming it cleanses the blood and restores health. It includes testimonies from Mrs A Cunningham and others, warns of serious outcomes if untreated, and offers a free cure book by C. I. Hood & Co.

Hood A. Cunningham Providence, R. I C. I. Hood & Co Lowell Mass A. Ball Syracuse N. Y Frank Washburn Rochester South America Josefu T Inman New York City

Athens county roads need reform and better drainage

The letter from Commissioner Chas J Ham argues for county road reform in Athens county. It stresses drainage first, outlines system flaws, and urges elected road supervision, armed with proper tools, competitive bidding, timely payments, and regular inspections to build durable roads while balancing township interests. It also notes soil challenges and the high costs of bridges and culverts.

Chas. J. Ham Athens County

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