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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1905
Page
3
A letter from Mrs. Almira A. Jackson of Traverse City Michigan crediting Dean's Kidney Pills with easing twenty years of kidney and liver trouble describes severe pain numbness and insomnia ending after seven boxes. A free trial offer is advertised with mail order through Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY and price 50 cents.
The official report notes wheat at 88 percent of average with July 2 harvest date, oats 91 percent with July 20, and other crops showing varied prospects. It cites heavy rains, lodging, rust and weevil damage, uneven corn growth, and overall 91 percent condition for wheat, down three points from July 1 estimates.
Letters from E F Baldwin and Daphne A Heald advocate full voting and occupational rights for women, arguing there is no sex in intellect and that women’s rights are human rights. The piece cites suffrage support, parallels England’s 1867 franchise expansion, and notes twenty five Kansas public instruction superintendents are women.
A Minnesota man named J W Moore credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing Bright's Disease after doctors predicted death. He recalls severe swelling and near collapse before treatment. The item notes a Barstown California wedding gift of gold nuggets from a mine.
A testimonial touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as highly beneficial for stomach disorders. The speaker from Rat Po Ontario Canada notes mild effects and suggests broad recommendation. Available at W. H. McKee drug store and Barton Drug Co Chauncey Ohio.
The note parodies a home remedy pitch for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claiming it will calm a difficult mother in law. It reads like a late 19th or early 20th century storefront ad with scattered phrases and unrelated snippets.
A historical ad claims indigestion causes non organic heart disease. It cites Mr D Kauble of Nevada Ohio and promotes Kodol Digests What You Eat as relief for stomach pressure on the heart. Bottles sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
The document presents a proposed state constitutional amendment for Ohio to be voted on in November 1905. It outlines election timing, terms for state and judicial offices, vacancy rules, and continuation of office terms until successors are elected. It includes certification by Secretary of State Lewis C. Laylin and official seals.
Ohio General Assembly resolves to submit a proposed amendment to exempt state and municipal bonds from taxation. The joint resolution, approved April 25, 1904, calls for tax law changes taxing all money, credits, and property, with bonds of state and local governments and school bonds exempt. Official certification by Secretary Lewis C. Laylin and Secretary of State confirms the measure and effective date after January 1906.
Sealed bids are sought by the Board of Infirmary Directors at the county infirmary Chauncey Ohio for medical attention medicines for inmates for the infirmary from September 1 1905 to Rep call at the infirmary every two weeks or sooner as directed by the superintendent or matron. The board may reject any or all bids. By order of the Board of Infirmary Directors. William James secretary.
A Gauley Bridge WV mountain excursion via Ohio Central Lines on Friday August 18 offers a round trip from Athens. Train departs 9 40 a m and arrives Gauley 2 00 p m for sightseeing with lunch. Return from Gauley at 5 00 p m. Fare 150 adults, 75 cents children.
Shirley and Norris announce a ten day sale starting Friday August 11 offering wagons at two dollars off every size. Customers can be referred to agents Bart Foley A L Johnson Fred Baker Charley Hill A A Wolfe J W Hawk for fully warranted wagons. Located on N Court St Athens Ohio.
The Security Savings Bank of Athens Ohio outlines a new installment plan for real estate loans with seven percent interest and fixed monthly principal payments. Borrowers receive a pass book to track payments, interest, and remaining balance, with options for longer terms and the ability to make additional payments. Applicants should bring deeds and tax receipts. bank also offers traditional time loans and pays interest on savings accounts and time certificates.
Daffee advertises a car load of boggies surreys and driving wagons and offers exchanges for second-hand vehicles. J H Daffee of Albany states prices are as low as the west and invites customers to trade in.
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