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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1903
Page
7
A 1900s appeal advertises free eye examinations at Palmer House and praises Mr. and Mrs. Lingerfield for ground glasses that relieved headaches and blurred vision. Endorsed by Mrs. Anna Oxley and others from Athens area, the notices urge proper eye correction and warn against unannounced doorstep calls.
Mr and Mrs Lingerfield operate a Dayton area optical business with fourteen town visits per year. They have served Ohio residents for fourteen years and have fitted forty three thousand people. They guarantee lenses ground from fine material with exact curvature and high polish. Warranties cover two years with free changes during card time. Glasses priced from 2 to 5 dollars.
List of names of letters not called at Athens port office on Monday Aug 24. Names include Bricker Garland A Burdette M D Chaney Rhoda Clark John two entries Carney John F Holliday G Har Fasc Wiskty Gf Muward Edgin Jordan J V Love Mrs Ea Lightf ritz Pard McKileep Geo Meeks Alice Morris Elana Murser Lestie Pence C A Peterson Estella Tal Jey M Hy Tanner John Wilson Mrs Steve. Please say you were advertised. CY Gist Postmaster.
C B Henderson the druggist advertises fifty men and women to try a half price package of Dr Howards specific for constipation and dyspepsia with a fifty cent package at 25 cents. He guarantees refunds if it fails to cure, with mail order option and the store at 10 Hendersons. Also mentions Kodol Dyspepsia Cure sold by Cline's Pharmacy and notes Russia takes agricultural gear and Manchuria trade away from the United States.
In Estill Springs Tennessee on August 24 the town hears of C D Holt's remarkable recovery from a two year back ailment after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. Holt says the medicine cured him entirely and he highly recommends it. The piece also mocks Carrie Nation and notes J J Hill’s support for a large standing army with rail and steamship lines.
The Greening Bros Nursery Co of Monroe Michigan shows growth through expansive acreage and diverse trees shrubs and ornamental plants. Their advertising highlights a nationwide grasp while maintaining local representation and steady service in the region.
The London Times places a population of 11 075 000 in the colonies and notes at least 20 000 Britons leaving for the colonies. A dramatic tale tells of a boy’s 18 mile ride for Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for consumption and lung disease. W H Brown of Louisville reports instant relief and better sleep after using the remedy sold by W H McKee. Secretary Wilson criticizes cotton industry injuries caused by Wall Street speculators and calls for examination of wheat and farmer harms by Chicago speculators.
Duff Arkansas reports a Justice of the Peace endorsing Dodd's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. A local broker also praises the pills after personal use, gifting boxes to friends who concur. Columbus Ohio treasurer E R Sharp says $3,000 received toward a $25,000 fund to purchase a silver service for the battleship Ohio.
An old codlier J. S. Havens of Versailles Ohio suffers kidney disease and finds relief after using Electric Hitters. Cadiz-Walter Craig, once wealthy, dies in a cabin. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve praised for piles and skin fixes. Sycamore farmer tests salve as fertilizer. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are recommended for bilious attacks.
A promotional notice discusses life quality and how irregular living harms organs causing constipation headaches and liver trouble. It touts Dr Kine's New Life Pills as a quick re adjustment solution sold for 25 cents at W E McKee's Drug Store. The piece also mentions higher male death rates in Chicago and insurance pricing bias.
Promotion for Bucklen arnica salve claims world famous efficacy for cuts burns sores boils ulcers and chapped hands. It is pitched as superior to other salves and lotions with guaranteed care and a 25 cent price at W B McKee's Drugstore.
Latest forecasts put the country’s apple harvest at 48 million barrels, enough to supply more than half a barrel per person for every man woman boy and child.
A new penny in a London slot machine displays a user written advertisement in the purchaser's handwriting. It invites readers to request help rent Tooms or other advertised services and to drop the ad with a penny for display.
Ohio Central Lines announces a Labor Day excursion. On Monday September 7 agents will sell excursion tickets to points within 40 miles of the starting point. Tickets are valid for return until September. Prices not stated.
The 85th Ohio Regimental Association will hold its next annual reunion in Middleport Town Hall Ohio on September 16 at 1 30 p m Wm Bradbury serves as secretary attendees urged to attend and bring past service records.
An excursion Sunday September 6 offers a special train to Middleport Gallipolis and Paint Pleasant with all intermediate stations on the Ohio Central Lines. Tickets are at low excursion rates and good returning the same date. Agents of the Ohio Central Lines can supply hand bills with train times and full details.
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