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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
8
A 57 year old man Philip Kratz writes from Fountainville Pa on February 16 1902 detailing how Peruna cured his long term digestive and kidney related weakness after unsuccessful medical care. He credits the remedy with rapid improvement and notes his wife also uses Peruna for asthma with similar relief. The letter thanks Dr Hartman and endorses keeping Peruna in the home.
A Pountainville resident writes that after using Dr Hartman’s medicine he now enjoys good health with no need for a doctor. The letter indicates relief from illness and gratitude for the treatment received.
A sixty year old couple from Fountainville report regular use of Peruna and travel with it. They state they have not needed a doctor for years and view Peruna as a preventive. They thank Dr Hartman for the medicine.
John Donnelly mayor of Doyles Town Pennsylvania attests two years acquaintance with Philip Kratz. He personally witnessed Kratz sign statements about Peruna and believes them true in all particulars. Signed by Joan Donnelly, age?
Miss Dora ar' 1 of Crooksville visits Mr and Mrs Frank Robinson of Sugar Creek. Mrs Maggie Davis improves after two weeks illness. Tom Copeland of Columbus visits parents. Miss Fila Ginn attends cousin John Ginn funeral in Athens. Mrs Edith McBee in Athens. Burgess Wade visits relatives in Morgan county. Charley McBee business in Parkersburg. G G Lewis moved from Athens to village. Neighbors return to old home. Curt Kirkendall and wife occupy Cunningham property. Thomas Davis dies after illness. funeral at Cannanville with interment there.
Fragmentary note discusses light seed as a sign of barren land and weak harvest, implying a failed yield and limited crop advancement. The phrasing suggests a moral or agrarian observation on productivity and wealth tied to land quality.
When neighbors maintain cordial relations it yields a livelier community and often lowers expenses. The piece notes social bonds can reduce conflict and save time and money in shared tasks and services.
The text suggests that enriching soil and preparation of the land will greatly influence potato yields this season, with potential outcomes ranging from 80 to 250 bushels per acre.
A reflection asserts that money greatly influences happiness but true contentment lies in enduring principles rather than finances. The piece emphasizes wise Providence guiding human joy through moral values over material wealth.
A dairy offers a reliable annual return of six hundred dollars, distributed in regular intervals rather than a lump sum at sale. This steady income contrasts with revenue from grain or livestock, which comes as a single payment.
The passage contrasts families who move often and accumulate little with those who stay put and maintain cleanliness. It notes that some garrets hold many rag bags, implying clutter or neglect as a factor in housing choices.
A thoughtful reflection compares human thrift to a dog's instinct to hide a bone. The passage notes people store items of doubtful value, hoping for future use, much as a dog buries leftovers for later retrieval.
A White Orpington exhibited at last year’s Jamestown exposition scored 07 points and was hailed as the era’s ideal poultry representative. Her owners value the bird at about $2,500, reflecting high regard and market value.
Amesville Ohio April 28 the latest in the Wyatt robbery case is a threatening letter directed at the Wyatt family written on flour sack with obscene language and signed a member of the Old Robber Gang the note demands $100 and threatens violence if not met the letter warns of further action and references past threats from Hooper Ridge residents the article also notes the wounded Flick boy and mentions funeral services for a Columbus hospital patient who has died leaving a husband and a nine year old son.
Mrs. James Morris died Tuesday night at her sister Mrs. J C Wilkes home on South Cemetery street from septicaemia. She was 1 years old, wife of James Morris a traveling salesman, and they resided in Columbus.
Chauncey April 25 Miss Nettie Watkins assistant to Post Master A E Watkins of this city has resigned her position to take effect soon. She
The Rome township High School commencement will be held at Guysville Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening April 29 at 7 30. Four graduates will receive diplomas. Prof Henry G Williams A M Dean of Ohio University Athens will deliver the annual address. An entertaining program of class orations and music has been prepared. All interested in education are invited.
Godfrey Downer of Monongahela Pennsylvania has earned a place on Harvard lacrosse. In his second year at the college he already stood out in class football. He also figures as a leading candidate in the 100 yard dash in the sophomore track events. Downer captained the 1905 varsity football team and starred on the baseball nine.
The speaker warns against either single minded obsession or overdispersion across too many pursuits. He argues that excessive concentration can warp faculties while spreading effort across many tasks prevents achievement in any one field.
The article discusses calf feeding, noting that after an initial tender period a fat farming ration can be given as all meal and cornmeal. It claims this method is as satisfactory as milk fat in butterfat form and cheaper, especially when milk is scarce or expensive.
Oklahoma boasts large cotton and winter wheat outputs with substantial revenue. Dairy figures show losses from milk storage, while Appalachia faces watershed erosion causing near hundred million dollar damages. The piece urges woodland preservation to curb recurring flood and food losses.
The article notes December resignations with actions effective January 1. Miss Watkins, who has held her post two and a half years, agreed to stay several months to accommodate Mr. Watkins at the depot. She previously served under Wiley T. Sprisve, two years, and remained after the office moved to its present location. Her courteous and strict business conduct earns her many friends wishing success in future ventures.
Glouster Ohio April 29 A regular meeting of the board of trade was held at Gordon opera house. President Ae Lewis outlined plans to secure outside capital for a tile factory using local clay resources. A committee on new industries and a permanent membership committee were appointed. Twenty six new members joined. Capes the promoter was made a life member. Next adjourned meeting is May 7 at the mayor’s office.
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