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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1904
Page
7
A brief wartime era style note describes the heavy burden of kidney illness. It highlights constant back pain weariness and distressing urinary disorders as core hardships faced by those fighting lifelong health battles.
Mr Jacob Schaefer of 103 West Front Street Portsmouth proprietor of a popular restaurant endorses Doan's Kidney Pills. He recalls past relief from backache after a course of treatment and urges Portsmouth sufferers to obtain the pills from Fisher & Streich's drug store. Sold by all druggists 50 cents per box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Sour stomach loss of appetite and debility blamed on indigestion. The ad claims Kodol cures indigestion by using digestive natural juices with tonic properties. It cites a Ravenswood patient and notes bottle prices and sale at Cline Pharmacy in Chicago.
General Corbin states the war department is puzzled not by conflict but by too little materiel. He stresses that quantity, not quality, is essential and urges more of the same kind of supplies from experts.
Mr John T Reige suffered with an aggravated kidney disease and after trying several doctors found relief using Dodd s Kidney Pills. He reports the pills cured him completely when doctors failed and recommends them to others with kidney trouble rheumatism or backache.
St. Petersburg figure Novoe Vreymya says England altered its stance toward Russia due to frustration with Japan's actions, suggesting a shift in diplomatic mood.
A brief ad describes EASY TASK SOAP as effortless for carpet cleaning. Dissolve a bar to form a lather, scrub the carpet on the floor, then wipe clean. Claims the carpet becomes very clean with bright colors and fresh appearance. Also promotes Dr. Weaver treatments and blood purifying syrup.
Ohio town notes include McArthur-Bundy Lowers death by train, Decatur Buggy assets 175000, Jonesville bridge unsafe, Standard Oil safe burglary, Martins Ferry theft of 2 75, receivers named for Majestic Case, Rev A Ramsey resigns, and 10 000 letters for Marcus A Hapna chair. Also reports on gold discovery, overdraft damage, and various homicides, accidents, and political moves.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Trustees of Ohio University Athens Ohio until 12 oclock noon CST for labor and materials to erect a library building. Plans and specs are on file with Architect Frank L Packard Columbus and Secretary L M Jewett Athens. Bids must include a 10 percent certified bond. Proposals due April 7 to May 5.
A promotional health blurb urges women to seek early treatment for womanly weakness. It touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a quick cure that restores strength to women weakened by disease and maternal and household duties.
The World’s Dispensary Association guarantees payment of $500 for any case of leucorrhea, female weakness, prolapsus, or falling of the womb that Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription cannot cure after a fair trial. Testimonial from Stella Johnson of Dayton, Ohio supports its efficacy, asserting long-lasting relief.
The Athens County Commissioners invite sealed proposals by April 23 1904 for materials to erect an infirmary on the current site. Plans are on file with Architect D W Peoples and the County Auditor. Proposals require a 50 percent certified bond and performance contract within ten days of letting. The right to reject bids is reserved.
A GOP convention in the 4th Circuit Court Judicial District of Ohio is called to meet in Portmouth at 10 a.m. to nominate a circuit judge. Delegates are apportioned by votes for Governor Herrick in 1903, with each county listed for specific delegate counts. John F. White chairs, A L Roadarmour secretary pro tem.
The ad promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as an instant relief for burns cures bruises sores eczema tetter and skin abrasions. It warns against cheap counterfeits and assures a genuine DeWitts product guarantees a cure. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
A fragmentary line notes that nearly all straw hate in the United States is made in Baltimore and a near miss prevented a wider blaze. The text implies a hazardous incident narrowly averted due to a close shave.
The Life Plant remedy claims over 10 000 testimonials in 18 months from rheumatic patients cured. It is described as not proprietary, yet a Boston physician’s prescription. James L. Sawyer of Trinway Ohio reportedly recovered after two bottles, with a free booklet offered by the Canton Ohio Life Plant Co.
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