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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1886
Page
6
A long compendium of practical advice on cleaning and preserving household items mixed with literary commentary. Includes soap and window cleaning, fruit canning tips, firing potatoes, and notes on Balzac and realism with excerpts from Harper's Magazine and assorted magazine quips.
W A Halland of Jessusville Ga reports a horse cured of colic after four ounces of Simmons Liver Regulator given at home. He claims prior illness was lung fever in Spring and notes the product’s effectiveness for stock raisers. The letter is signed by E J Michener of Michener's Express Jenkintown Pa.
The Mississippi town paper condemns the attack that killed several Black individuals near a court. It urges calm, warns colored residents to avoid further outrage, and notes some victims were present out of idle curiosity during the trial.
A brief advert claims Salvation O11 cures disease by removing the cause and notes Mr. Ruskin sees a bright future for American art while acknowledging strong American demand for Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and its 25 cent price.
A sample of casual exchanges from the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette shows neighbors greeting each other with simple questions about health and weather. The snippet captures everyday courtesy and social routine in a local urban setting.
Purify your blood and tone the system with Hood's Sarsaparilla sold by all druggists. Improve digestion and support digestive organs by taking this remedy offered in drugstores.
In the United States every 200th man takes a college course in English for war. The program aims to boost morale and literacy among servicemen, reflecting wartime educational initiatives and the role of higher education in supporting national effort.
Testimony notes many men complain of constipation and associated lassitude headaches and gas. Walker's Vinegar Bitter is promoted as a gentle regulator that stimulates natural appetite and digestion and offers relief.
A planter laughs about a mule spilling from a wagon and calling it a world wonder. The scene shifts to Henderson and Minear advertising Acker's English Remedy as the best medicine for asthma croup coughs and lung troubles with full guarantee.
A humorous remark notes that a man remains a bachelor in name until marriage, after which his wife may call him anything she prefers, and she often does.
R C Joiner of Allen Hillsdale Co Nich reports immediate rheumatic relief from Dr Eclectric. He endorses the treatment as infallible for rheumatics and urges others to try it.
An old promotional essay extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as spring strength for cleansing blood and boosting health. It links general vitality to seasonal need and cites a New York Times writer’s praise.
Advertises Griggs Glycerine Salve as a sure safe speedy cure for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and all sores. Claims to cure piles tetter and all skin eruptions with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Priced at 25 cents.
The piece notes speculation waning in Washington, hints at Congressional gamblers, and questions whether losses have depleted funds or if lobby riches replace Wall Street. It mentions many people suffering blood or skin diseases and cites Henderson and Minear claiming Acker's Blood Elixir cures ailments from Scrofula to syphilis, with a guarantee.
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