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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1904
Page
10
Ohio Republicans urge an equity approach and truth in the 1906 race, arguing the party cannot endorse unjust accusations against any man by silence. They insist on frank statements of facts to allow voters to decide with fair play and uphold Roosevelt's square deal.
The note compares proper animal feeding to feeding children and presents Scott's Emulsion as a mixed scientific food. It claims cod liver oil aids flesh blood and muscle while lime and soda support bone and brain, calling it standard for delicate children.
In a probate office a special pension agent sought to swear in a pensioner by raising his right hand. The pensioner balked, asking why it had never been done before as the judge pressed for the oath. The judge spoke of the weather while the agent read the paper.
The article notes humanlike behaviors in the alien specimen, focusing on its refusal to lay eggs at a critical time and the ensuing complications or observations by researchers. Team members monitor physiological cues and potential environmental triggers amid ongoing study.
Secretary Walter B. Stevens releases the tally of admissions from April 30 to December 1 totaling 18,740,073 including paid and free entries. The closing week drew 422,616 admissions, with 203,101 on the final day alone, while the split between paid and free admissions remains undetermined.
Fragmentary ad copy from a pharmacy listing touting Mountain Tea as a nighttime aid with light humorous tone. references Oline’s Pharmacy and the act of achieving laughter through tea.
A countywide promotion urges sending the Messenger & Herald as a Christmas gift for friends in Athens County. It boasts strong county coverage, with every post office having a special correspondent and full county news, promising timely reporting and modern production.
Mrs. Joan Sewell died at her home two miles south of Garden on Saturday morning at 81. Known as a respected local woman, her death was due to senility. Funeral services were held at the house at 10 o clock Monday, with interment in Garden Cemetery.
The thirteen month old child of George Darsey died at the parents home in Jerseyville on Saturday. Funeral services were held Sunday and burial followed in Jerseyville cemetery.
The christian church pastor will speak on The Gospel of the Second Mile Sunday morning and present Wanted a Religion for Men in the evening. All men in the community are invited to attend. The note mentions a strong conscience guiding actions and urges participation.
State Auditor Guilbert issued a circular to county auditors detailing a new law on assessor qualification. Townships or municipalities with township organizations must qualify by the first Monday in January, while those without township organizations must qualify within one week after election. The report notes assessors failing to qualify within ten days after the election are disqualified.
An advert claims dampness and cold cause sudden chills and illness. It recommends Perry Davis Painkiller mixed in warm water or milk to heat the system and prevent a cold, warning to avoid substitutes and noting the price as 250 and 50c.
Ed Carpenter of the countryside claims a farm birth of twenty piglets with thirteen surviving while the sow has twelve teats. The tale is presented as extraordinary production and ranked beside Supt. Bakers potato story. Women are noted as measuring children’s brains by teeth.
A lively debate on female self improvement contrasts women who actively pursue progress with those who resist. A speaker argues lack of effort in appearance and mindset leads to fallout, including marital strain and loss to rivals. The exchange highlights pride, self development, and the consequences of complacency.
A dialogue probes marriage as a barrier to self improvement and contrasts complacent wives with ambitious women. It highlights women who pursue education and career, including a noted lawyer, and urges persistence, self-honesty, and the value of continuous effort despite failures.
An advertisement claiming women suffer headaches more than men and proposing to pay $500 for any uncurable case of leucorrhea, female weakness, prolapse, or falling of the womb. It touts over thirty years of cures, endorses two remedies, and invites trials with testimonials from Mrs. Dan McKenzie. Free medical adviser offer noted with mailing cost details.
A departing matron prophesies disaster at home as she leaves on a trip. The remark hints at looming tension or danger awaiting her return, underscoring a suspenseful note in the story.
An assortment of patent medicines and health claims appears, touting DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as mild liver pills, Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea, and One Minute Cough Cure. The notice also promotes a Chicago route via Ohio Central Lines and Ohio Southern connections with travel details.
An ad touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sprains bruises burns and similar injuries. It claims instant relief and healing in about one third the usual time, sold by McKee's drug store.
The stockholders of the First National Bank of Athens Ohio are notified of a meeting at the bank in Athens Ohio on Tuesday January 10 1905 between 9 am and 8 pm to elect directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business that may properly come before them.
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