Working Women Endured Pain and Struggle
The article highlights the severe suffering of many working women, detailing their endurance of hardships and the physical and emotional toll it takes on their daily lives.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1903
Page
6
The article highlights the severe suffering of many working women, detailing their endurance of hardships and the physical and emotional toll it takes on their daily lives.
A lament over women suffering from back and head pain and monthly disturbances. The text urges readers to report symptoms to Mrs. Pinkham for free advice and to begin treatment promptly to halt the disease’s progress.
Jacob Ulmer, age 50, died of pneumonia early Easter morning at his Court street home after a brief illness. Born April 3 1853 in Athens county he lived there most of his life. He married Ida M. Keith in 1875. she died in February 1901. Surviving are two sons Ray F. Ulmer 28 and Fred A. Ulmer 10. Funeral Monday at 2 o clock in W A Hibbard’s undertaking rooms conducted by Rev G Walton King with interment in the old cemetery.
The Western Ohio Superintendents Round Table met at Oxford in the Miami University auditorium. About one hundred leaders including President Alston Ellis Dean Henry G Williams and Supt H R McVay attended. McVay was elected secretary.
Letters from women describe relief from uterine and ovarian issues after using Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. Mrs Clara Maui reports cure after doctors advised operation and praises the remedies, while Mrs Frances Stafford, Mrs Lou Davis, and others share improved strength, reduced pain, and renewed health, urging others to try the product.
President Theodore J. Shaffer presides at the board of trade auditorium as the Amalagmated Association of Tron, Steel and Tin Workers begins its twenty eighth annual convention. The piece notes major changes in the iron trade since the 1876 founding.
Due notice is served that DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is the only salve made from pure witch hazel. The product claims to have cured thousands of piles unyielding to other treatments and warns that counterfeit versions have appeared. Clines Pharmacy supplied.
Green Seal Liquid Paint is described as purer and more carefully manufactured than competitors. The notice urges readers to try it and notes it is for sale by H. L. Wheaton.
The 1902 stimulant bill totals 699000 dollars, averaging 17.38 per person or 47 cents daily. A new Chinese ambassador vows to follow in the footsteps of his illustrious predecessor, Mr Wa, in terms of policy for Washington newspaper correspondents if nothing else.
The President vows to run the post office department on a business basis and dismiss any staff proven guilty of malfeasance. He also risks political backlash while aiming to win public gratitude by sticking to his declared purpose.
Frank W. Perry editor of the Enterprise Shortsville claims a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured his second winter grip. He says a teaspoonful relieves coughing, and a night dose ends the cough quickly. McKee's drug store is a local seller. Utah passes a law imposing fines or jail for under eighteens possessing tobacco products. Also an ad seeks Athens agents to sell tea and groceries for The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. Columbus, 0 Apr 212.
The Pittsburg area sees a new union formed by women who employ cooks without a union card. Households using non union hash face boycott threats from the organizers and supporters.
A monument honoring the Venerable Bede, renowned English monk and leading figure in eighth century literature, is planned for erection in England. The tribute commemorates his scholarly contributions to early English history and religion.
The notice extols bridge work as highly satisfactory for clients. It highlights service quality, the value of custom plates, and invites readers to have their needs examined for a tailored solution.
Arnold Hill a longtime Canaan township resident died last Wednesday night at his home near Clark's chapel after a long illness including Bright's disease. He was 86 and survived by seven of ten children. Funeral services were held Saturday at Clark's chapel with Rev. W. D. Cherrington officiating and interment in Clark's chapel cemetery. Born in Zanesville November 1824, he moved to Ames then Canaan and was active in coal, lumber and agriculture.
A cure for burns sores bruises cuts and skin eruptions advertised by W H McKee Druggist. The 25 cent salve guarantees satisfaction.
Mrs. F. P. McVay will receive the W. T. UU at her home on Tuesday afternoon 21st. A mother's meeting will be the order of the day. All women are invited. Green Seal Liquid Paint is advertised as an investment and for sale by H. L. Wheaton.
Mrs. Mary S. Crick of White Plains Kentucky reports long standing dyspepsia. After using Kodol she improves quickly and regains health and strength, able to eat freely. Clines Pharmacy advertises the product claiming it digests what you eat and makes the stomach sweet.
An advertising note urges using Green Seal paint to ensure quality work and profits for painters and satisfied homeowners.
The government repeats a pattern of forcing large settlements into harsh spaces as it did with Saint Petersburg at the Neva. Dalny is created at the Pacific end of the trans Siberian line despite natural conditions.
Aledene Doctor D. E. Salmon, chief of the U. S. Bureau of Animal Industry, asserts hydrophobia could be eradicated in the United States by muzzling all dogs or keeping them chained for one year, the incubation period for the disease.
Carrie Rowland files for divorce in Athens County Ohio on grounds of extreme cruelty willful absence and gross neglect after three years. Jacob Rowland residence unknown last heard at St Helena Cedar county Nebraska. hearing set after May 14 1903. Jewett and Wood attorneys for plaintiff.
Announcement of a Sunday April 19 excursion to Columbus on a special Ohio Central Lines train. Round trip priced at $100 with tickets valid for return the same day. Contact agents for train times and further details.
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