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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1903

Page

14

Earth or Under the Sea Widely Read by the Messerger Family

A fragment notes material to be read by the Messerger and Herald families. The reference hints at a focus on Earth or ocean themes and a potential publication or reading event. No specific dates or participants are clearly identified in the text.

Earth Messerger and Herald Family

Reformation clashes and public dialogue in era notes

A collage of short items presents Dowie, Smoot, and culture notes. Journal sketches critique reformers and church excesses while weighing Mormon polygamy polices and the clash between theory and practice in modern schooling.

Bond Guarantee For Mi o na Weight Gain Claim

W H McKee's Drug Store offers a signed bond backing Mi o na the flesh forming food. If the product fails to increase weight or relieve dyspepsia and stomach troubles, the bond promises a refund of the purchase money.

McKee W. H. McKee

Mi-o-na Promises Flesh Forming Aid for Health

A historic ad describes Mi-o na as a flesh forming supplement not cod liver oil. It claims to aid digestion, improve assimilation, and restore vitality by toning digestive organs. The notice invites readers with fatigue or weight loss to try it at W. H. McKee's Drug Store, with payment only if benefits are claimed.

W. H. McKee Wrug

California Prune Wafers Patent Cure for Bowel Troubles

Purported nature’s cure for all bowel troubles promotes California prune wafers sold in boxes at 25 cents per 100 with a warning to act promptly and painlessly. Advertised by a druggist for purchase and use in relief of digestive issues.

California

Delta Banquet Honors Delta Tau Delta Chapter at Hotel Berry

The Delta Tau Delta Beta chapter held its annual banquet at Hotel Berry on Friday evening. Fourteen members attended with their ladies and local alumni. Ek D. Sayre served as toastmaster and introduced toasters F. W. Bush, Wm. Carl Crippie, Miss Jane Bayard Ullem, B. Higley, Joan Lewis Kahier Jr., and E. J. Jones. Miss Ullem delivered the evening’s best toast.

Beta Chapter Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Hotel Berry Ek. D. Sayre F. W. Bush Carl Crippie Jane Bayard Ullem B. ©. Higley Joan Lewis Kahier, Jr E. J. Jones Miss Ullem

Bright's Disease Cured in Whitehall Illinois

Lon Manley recounts doctors ruling out recovery from Bright's Disease and kidney troubles. After four to five years of kidney stomach and liver issues and being told he could never recover he used Dodd's Kidney Pills. He credits the pills with his full recovery and ability to work.

Whitehall, Lli Bright Lon Manley Mr. Manley Dodd

Colombia’s People Change Name of Republic to Panama

The article notes Colombia adopted seven constitutions in eighty years and changed the republic’s name three times, with the current stance being a willingness to be called Panama. It highlights the repeated constitutional and nomenclature shifts shaping the nation’s identity.

Colombia Republic Panama

Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Cited

Beall Mississippi man recounts his wife’s rapid improvement after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He claims four bottles cured her after other remedies failed, urging others to try the medicine. Trial bottles free, with guaranteed relief by local druggist W H McKee.

Mr Bryan Meets Chamberlain and Hopes for Royal Audience

A remark notes Mr Bryan dining with Mr Chamberlain and possibly being presented to King Edward. It questions what constituents would say about his association with royalty and the implications for his political standing.

Bryan Mr. Chamberlain King Edward

California Prune Wafers Investment Prompt Returns

California Prune Wafers are marketed as a quick return investment with no after trouble. The ad claims 100 wafers for 25 cents and recommends asking your druggist. A separate wartime era note mentions the engagement ring of Speaker Cannon’s wife, lost thirty years, found in Tuscolo LiL and sent to the speaker in Washington.

California Speaker Cannon Tuscolo Lil Washingon

Better Than a Plaster for Aches and Pain Balm Ad

A dampened flannel with Chamberlain's Pain Balm on a lame back side or chest gives relief, touted as superior for deep seated muscular and rheumatic pains, sold by W. H. McKee's Drug Store. A House bill seeks slavery abolition in the Philippines and nullification of the Bates treaty with the Sultan of Sulu.

W. H. McKee National House of Representatives Philippines General

Street Railway Strike Statistics Chicago

The Chicago street railway strike ended on a Wednesday in November after thirteen and a half days. Key figures: 750000 people inconvenienced. 2240 employees involved at start plus 800 sympathizers. wage losses $105000 and company fares lost $2000. property damage $25000. ads revenue loss $25000. extra strike costs $325000 and miscellaneous $10000. total company loss $375000. police arrests 207, injuries 189, force 1609. city police cost $65000. theaters and merchants lose $1500000 in trade. rival lines gain $250000 in extra fares.

South Side Electric

Electric Bitters Guaranteed Stomach Kidney and Blood Remedy

A vintage ad claims Electric Bitters quickly relieve nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upset. It promises to regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and purify the blood, with full satisfaction guaranteed and a 50 cent price.

W. H. McKee

Newspaper Paper Use In A Year Reaches 29 Million

A daily newspaper reports that the industry uses 29 197 000 dollars worth of paper annually. The figure underscores material costs amid rising pulp prices and printing expenses, with publishers seeking efficiency in sourcing and production.

Chamber Linis Cough Remedy Endorsed for Winter Needs

Seasonal promotion urges prudent housewives to stock Chamber Linis Cough Remedy. It claims prompt, satisfactory relief if taken at first cold signs and before settling in the system offering safe use for children and adults. Sold by McKee's Drug Store.

Chamberlini McKee

European Machinery Drives Cuba Sugar Mills Shift

Cuba reliance on European equipment grows as mills replace American imports, reshaping industrial ties as sugar production remains a priority. European suppliers press advantages in price and technology while U S export controls complicate direct competition for milling gear and components.

Nature's own dissolvent prune wafers remedy

An old advertisement claims California prune wafers cure constipation and bilious troubles. It offers 100 wafers for 25 cents and directs readers to ask their druggist for the product.

Nature California

Australians Claim Rain Drought-Busters Deceive Public

A report notes groups calling themselves drought-busters in Australia are exploiting weather fears by promising to generate rain. Authorities urge caution as climate and rainfall patterns remain uncertain.

Australia

Prevent Croup with Cham berlian's Cough Remedy

Mothers can prevent croup by acting at the first sign of hoarseness. A day or two before the attack a child becomes hoarse, soon followed by a rough cough. Give Cham berlian's Cough Remedy at first hoarseness or after the cough appears to dispel symptoms and avoid danger. Widely used and deemed safe, it is offered by W. H. McKee's Drugstore.

Denys Dowie Australia Atlantic New York Elijah Zion W. H. McKee

Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad and Smoot Senate Protest

An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills for digestive and nervous issues at 25c. W H McKee's Drug Store. A Mormon patriarch declares colored people cannot reach heaven and calls for protest against Senator Reed Smoot retaining his seat in the Senate.

Heaven Reed Smoot Senate

Dealer Pressure Prompts Call to Reject Substitutions

The sole motive for substitution is to permit the dealer to take the little more profit paid for the sale of less meritorious medicines. He gains, you lose. Therefore accept no substitute.

Paris duel definitions tested by courts

Paris judges weigh when a duel counts as a duel. A well dressed combatant with witnesses and a doctor in a hired landau is clear, but two poorly clothed men inviting friends to witness with knives raises tougher charges. The defense argues they fought a cue, prompting legal debate.

Paris Witnesess

Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad

At present each branch of Congress meets, listens to the opening prayer, and adjourns for three days. To improve the appetite and strengthen digestion, try a few doses of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Detroit man says they restore appetite and relieve bloated feeling and provide satisfactory bowels. For sale by W. H. Mc Kee's Drug Store. Every box warranted.

Branch Congress Chamberlain J. H. Seitz Detroit Mich W. H. McKee Sotre

General Wesy Gill Advocacy Sparks Santo Domingo Debate

General Wesy Gill argues evolution over revolution in a Santo Domingo setting, drawing attention and causing her to feel out of place amid the local discourse on change and tradition.

Wesy Gill Santo Domingo

Bucklen Arnica Salve Adverts Injures

An advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a quick remedy for burns cuts sores eczema and piles. It claims a frightened horse and street accidents show the need for a reliable salve and notes it is sold for 25 cents at W. H. Mc.

Bucklen W. H. McKee

Colombia Threats Compared To China Russia War Rhetoric

A reader notes that threats by Colombia against the United States resemble China's blustery warnings toward Russia, suggesting similar seriousness and potential implications are unlikely.

Colombia United States China Russia

Take One California Plane Wafer After Meals

Advertisement claims a wafer product prevents dyspepsia and constipation after meals. It urges readers to ask their druggist and offers 100 for 26 cents. The copy uses persuasive health claims and pricing to prompt purchase.

California

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