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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1900
Page
2
A varied page blends commentary on faith, society, and politics with poetry and a patent medicine ad. It touches on fiction, the press, and civic life, debating life’s value, progress, and religious influence, while a Terre Haute ad seeks a county agent for poultry products amid wartime newspaper growth in London.
An advertisement-style article urges poultry owners to buy American Poultry Mixture claiming it cures cholera and other diseases in fowl. It promises large savings, nationwide endorsements, a money back guarantee, and a sample offer for 1.00 if a local druggist does not stock the product.
The Western Christian Advocate recalls Father Minturn a medium, clean shaven elder beloved in the circuit and quarterly meetings. His influence at meals and in hymn singing moved a boy toward religious awakening leading Charley McCabe to Christ fifty six years ago and to today’s revered bishop. The revival moment, altar call, and minturns blessing sparked lifelong faith and a hopeful note of heaven.
Mr. FS Adams of the Findlay Transfer Co. testifies in November 1398 about Doan's Kidney Pills first praised in summer 1596. He says his past high opinion grew stronger after stopping treatment two years ago and urges others with backache or kidney troubles to try the remedy. Doan's Kidney Pills are sold by dealers at 10 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Remember Doan's.
A historical note on point to point steeplechase events for hunt members, describing center starts, distant maces, first fences, and the need to know the country to reach destinations. Prizes include silver for the top three. seasonal activities face war related curtailment with no hunt balls or shooting parties.
In this fragment a vogue for body art is described with depictions of arm tattoos and portraits. Officers and soldiers receive devices and mottoes, including memorials for those slain at battles such as Elandslaagte. The piece notes how tattoos helped identify civilians and combatants when faces were damaged beyond recognition.
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