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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1901

Page

2

Miller at Reunion Honors Navy Veterans and Their War Role

A reunion tribute extols the U.S. Navy for protecting the Union, detailing its vital coastal, river and blockade actions during the Civil War. It recalls key battles such as Hampton Roads, Forts Henry and Donaldson, Vicksburg, Mobile Bay, and the destruction of the rebel fleet, praising sailors and officers while honoring surviving veterans.

Miz Jaid Mississippi Ericeon Island No. 10 Vicksburg Wilmington Lea Grant Appomattox Merrimac Hampton Roads Cumberland Congress Confederacy Hammonton Roads Washington New York Philadelphia Kalaic Commodore Foote Jef Davis Foote Ft. Henry Ft. Donaldson New Orleans Farragut Arkansas Davia White River Yukon Mound City Porter Vickaburg Mobile Bay Gulf Coast Alabama Kearcarge Winslow Semmes Oregon Brooklyn Ohio Union Paul Jones Ft. Morgan Tecrmech

Distinct local testimony for Chase Nerve Pills in Athens

In Athens Ohio Mrs W A Thomas lauds Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills sold at Hendersons drug store for nervousness and bizsiness. She recommends them to others with similar issues. The ad notes a portrait and signature of A W Chase MD on every package and claims strong nerve force effects.

A. W. Chase W. A. Thomas State Street Athens Ohio Henderon’s A.W Chase A. W Chase M. D

A Humorous Irish Servant Exchange on Cleanliness

A story recounts an Irish maid named Bridget in Sethork’s household who refuses to wash. The mistress tries a blunt tactic suggesting daily washing in hot soapy water to become beautiful. Bridget responds with a wry retort about the mistress not trying it herself.

Sethork Lndy Erlend Vale Bridget

Remarkable Frontier Riders Aubrey and Moore Endurance Feats

The article lauds Aubrey's 800 mile Santa Fe to Independence ride completed in 5 days 19 hours amid hostile terrain and a desert frontier. It also highlights Jim Moore the pony express rider who covered 280 miles round trip in 22 hours between Midway and Julesburg, receiving a gold watch and certificate for the feat.

Aubrey Santa Fe N.of Independence Aubreyx Ete Lude Qendenes Supreme Court of Ue Tives Suyera Moore Jim Moore Nat Hon Midway Station Fort Kearney Cottonwood Springs Julesburg Bel Bou Tolliday Hving

Rock built crenellated coast castle advertises 10 guineas weekly

A lively advert in the London Morning Moat promotes a seaside castle with a rockbound, crenelated fortress facing the Atlantic. It boasts seven bedrooms, three reception rooms, "every modern convenience," and views of the Death stone amid frequent shipwrecks. Seven bedrooms and three reception rooms priced at 10 guineas a week.

London

Favorite Dish Question at Meg Longface Church

A local humorous exchange centers on Mrs. Frontpew asking about a favorite dish. The Meg Longface pastor and congregation discuss the contribution plate in a light, quizzical moment captured by the Ohblo State Journal.

Fisherman’s Visit Ends With Wrist Bump and Relief

A country visitor recalls a rough wrist swelling caught during travel. After seeking medical help from Dr. Toe, a quick examination leads to a successful treatment and a quiet recovery. The account notes the casual, hurried care and the lingering relief at the end.

If ants treated well at hore he would rather eat at hour

An Atchison Globe report notes a curious character who prefers home comforts over public places, choosing to eat, sleep, and loaf at home rather than anywhere else. The quirky observation highlights domestic habits and personal preference.

Hore Atchison Globe

Tastes Differ Dealer-Ileve Horse Trade Quarrel

A fragment from the New York Weekly shows a dealer praising a horse as sound and kind while an older woman rejects that kind, preferring a horse that keeps its nose close to the ground and knows its path.

Ileve New York Weekly

Are we slaves or are we free men quote

The orator demands a reply with the question Are we slaves or are we free men. The crowd answers from the back of the hall, noting that some among them feel marred. The exchange captures a charged moment in a New York scene.

Seata New York

Secret health cure claim in Sadieville Kentucky

Citizen letter describes Mrs. S. P. Whittaker's long chronic bronchial trouble cured by Dr. King's New Discovery. Husband reports granddaughter's severe whooping cough also cured. Ad promotes cough cold la grippe bronchitis remedy with trial bottles at MeeKee's drug store. Also includes a facetious dialogue about an uncle and an aunt's will toward the church.

Sadieville S. P. Whittaker MeeKee

Heart Tonic Clinic Headache Wafers Ad

An old fashioned advert promises Clinic Headache Wafers as a heart and nerve tonic that cures headaches. It claims one trial convinces and guarantees relief, noting the price as 16 cents at all druggists.

Early Experience In a Mutterly Exchange

A brief exchange depicts a mother and child with a playful yet stern tone. The mother calls the baby darling while the child Fanny protests a spanking, and the scene hints at domestic dynamics and humor in a maternal setting.

Muzzer Fanny

Neuralgia cure claim via Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills

An advertisement promotes Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a permanent remedy for neuralgia and nerve weakness. It claims to restore nerve centers and blood nourishment, targets women, and cites Mrs J H Wartick and local Athens dealer C B Henderson as endorsers and suppliers. The pills cost 50 cents a box and bear the Dr. Chase portrait.

A. W. Chase Chase A. W

Land of the Sky offers summer benefits in Asheville

Western North Carolina highlights the Land of the Sky with Asheville as a central hub where the Southern Railway intersects the Blue Ridge Mountains offering scenic travel advantages during the summer season.

North Carolina Asheville N.C Southern Railway Blue Ringer Mountains

Asheville and Sapphire Country Tourism Prospectus

Balmy air and scenic views entice visitors to Asheville easily reached by The Greatest Southern System. The Sapphire Country of western North Carolina offers summer climate, hotel accommodations, and round trip tourist tickets year round via Southern Railway and connections. Names of travel officials and offices are listed for booking and inquiries.

North Carolina Asheville Southern Railway Beau, Jr N. Wsp Dearborn St Chicago C. A

Low Rate Excursions To Colorado And Utah

Burlington Route offers nonpareil summer excursions to Colorado and Utah starting June 18. Round trip is two dollars with select dates in July offering rates well below half price. Contact nearest ticket agent or the undersigned for full details and printed information.

Colorado Utah Burlington Rocky Mountain Epworth San Francisco St. Louis Kansas City Denver Mio Grande

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