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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
2
The column rants about saloon politics amid the Athens drought talk. It notes liquor litigation momentum, Supreme Court questions on licenses, and calls for court action to end saloon influence nationwide.
Many Athenians believe themselves healthy yet suffer indigestion and related symptoms. Miona stomach tablets are touted as a universal remedy proven by physicians. Henderson-Crider guarantee refunds if Miona fails to cure, placing all risk on the seller.
The piece recounts Dr. Pierce suing for 200000 damages after a May 1904 Ladies' Home Journal article accused his Favorite Prescription of harmful ingredients. The suit succeeded in New York Supreme Court, vindicating Pierce and condemning the publication as defamatory.
The Globe-Democrat notes 3000 crates of Arkansas peaches rot at two railroad stations because refrigerated cars are unavailable. It argues the waste harms growers who lose land use and labor, urges organization and action to counter low prices and rail barriers, and warns of broader market manipulation.
White Hall hosts Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Northrop and family this week. Miss Nettie Hibbard shops in Nelsonville while Miss Inez Higgins visits Millfield for a music class. A group from the district enjoys lunch at Hibbard's Grove Sunday. Howard Duckler gardens near Jerseyville. Attie Kern visits a cousin in Pomeroy. Mrs. D. N. Higgs and Lucile return from the funeral of Theodore Irwin Northrop, the Northrops' young son who died recently.
Roscoe J. Mauck special counsel in the attorney general's department denied rumors of retirement. He said he plans no opposition to Rep. Harry Bannon for the Republican nomination in the Tenth district Taft candidacy. Officials noted Mauck’s vacation and possible August return, while Wade H. Ellis is abroad.
Mrs Robert Mytton of Hamilton Ontario writes of a knee burn healing beautifully after applying Chamberlain's Salve. The salve is said to relieve pain almost instantly and is sold by W H Mee E R Lash Athens and Barton Drug Co Chauncey Ohio.
State inspector C. W. Malley warns the San Jose scale is spreading rapidly through Ohio orchards, with nearly all groves at risk as inspectors report alarming prevalence and weak control efforts during a statewide survey.
Miss Lucy Frost and Miss Jennie Weatherby remain ill at Coolville Ridge while William Fulton is severely ill. The community mourns the death of Mrs Harmon Fulton of Clark's Chapel with relatives to grieve, and the family arrangements place the infant and the elder daughter with grandparents and relatives. Nearby visits include Mrs William Bobo hosting her parents Jesse and Meta Seaman and Miss Cora Frost visiting from Athens.
The Athens County Fair and Races aims for record crowds August 13 to 15 with a fast speed program and liberal purses. Exhibits look largest in years, with competent judges and improved grounds. Excursions will run on all entering rail lines and ample feeding facilities are planned.
Mr E W Goodloe of 107 St Louis Street Dallas Texas endorses Dr Kings New Life Pills. He claims the product effectively combats malaria and biliousness without grinding or griping. Available for 26 cents at W H McKee's drug store.
Edward Danridge of Chillicothe Ohio, was stabbed and possibly killed after a dispute during a card game outside the races in Oil City Pennsylvania. The assailant fled the scene and remains unknown.
A boy forced to wear a bathing suit does not see it as swimming. He believes a real swim requires being entirely unclad and in the nude.
President Ellis reported the summer session at OU was a complete success. He noted many students completed extra work with professors after recitation hours and many planned to return in the regular fall term.
The Pittsburg Coal Company issued its semiannual statement showing the firm in a strong position. Gross earnings were 2,525,108.79 for the period, up from 3,384,442.32 in 1906. Net earnings totaled 1,128,001.58, vs 258,336.73 in 1906, up by 269,764.84.
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