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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1903

Page

6

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.

Warning about female health derangements and advice

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 Dies of Pneumonia at 50 in Athens

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.

Jacob Ulmer Court Street Athens County Athens Ida M., Keth Ray F. Ulmer Fred A. Ulmer Mr. Ulmer Methodist Church W. A. Hibbard G. Walton King

Round Table Meeting of Ohio educators at Miami University

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.

Western Ohio Round Table Oxford Miami University Alston Ellis Henry G. Wiliims Ohio University H. R. McVay Sidney Supt. McVay

Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound Testimonials

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.

Frances Stafford Fast 114Th Street New York N.Y Lydia BK. Pinkham Lever

Twenty Eighth Annual Convention Opens for Amalagmated Steel Union

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.

Columbus Board of Trade Theodore J. Shaffer Association of Tron, Steel and Tin Workers

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Notice

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.

DeWitt Clines Pharmacy

Green Seal Liquid Paint marketed for purity

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.

Thweir H. L. Wheaton

United States stimulants bill and Chinese ambassador note

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.

United States Mr. Wa

President Drives Post Office Reform on Business Lines

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.

Post Office Department

Cure for grip touted by editor of local paper

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.

Chamberlain Frank W. Perry The Enterprise Shortsville N. Y Athens Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co Colambas

Pittsburg Ladies Cooks Form Union To Enforce Card

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.

Pittsburg

Monument to Venerable Bede to Rise in England

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.

Bede England

Bridging Work Emphasized as Satisfying Service

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 of Canaan Passes Away After Illness

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.

Canaan Township Arnold Hill Clark’s Chapel Bright B. Hill Clark's Chapel W. D. Cherrington Methodist Church of Athens Zanesville Ames Township Mary Pruden Prunden C. C. Hill Nathan Mill G. B. Mill T. Bik Bisa Romania Riley Harriet Weis Ella Crawford

Bucklen’s Amnica Salve Promises Quick Healing

A cure for burns sores bruises cuts and skin eruptions advertised by W H McKee Druggist. The 25 cent salve guarantees satisfaction.

Bucklen W. H. McKee

Put Your Dollars Into Good Paint Investment

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.

H. L. Wheaton F. P. McVay Iast

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised By Patient in Kentucky

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.

Mary S. Crick White Plains Clines Pharmacy

When You Paint the House with Green Seal

An advertising note urges using Green Seal paint to ensure quality work and profits for painters and satisfied homeowners.

Russian project builds a Dalny city at Pacific terminus

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.

Dalny Saint Petersburg Neva

Doctor outlines dog muzzling to end hydrophobia

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.

D. E. Salmon U. S Bureau of Animal Industry

Divorce Petition Notice in Ohio Case Against Jacob Rowland

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.

Jacob Rowland St. Helena Cedar County Nebraska Carrie Rowland Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio A. D Jewett & Wood

FIRST COLUMBUS EXCURSION April 19 Special Train

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.

Ohio Central Lines

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