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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1904
Page
2
Ohio Republicans urged fair play and truth in the 1905 governor race. They say the party cannot tolerate unjust accusations or silence that mislead voters. A coalition of Republicans asserts that truth will guide conduct and defend public officials from unjust attacks.
The text notes a hen named Ahen showing defiance by not laying eggs during a period of high need, highlighting unusual poultry behavior and its impact on supply.
The piece argues feed science for farmers applies to children too. It praises Scott's Emulsion as a mixed food with cod liver oil to build flesh blood and muscle and lime and soda to strengthen bones, urging use for undeveloped or anemic children.
A probate judge enforces proper oath for pension papers. A special pension agent refused to raise his right hand, prompting the judge to insist on the sworn act while the agent read the morning paper. The scene ends with casual small talk about weather and a janitor's heat.
State Auditor Guilbert issued a circular clarifying that assessors in townships or municipalities with township organizations need not qualify until the first Monday in January. In municipalities without township organizations they must qualify within one week after election. The report notes assessors failing to qualify within ten days after election are disqualified.
Secretary Walter B Stevens releases official count of admissions to the World’s Fair from April 30 to December 1 totaling 18 740 073 with paid and free entries combined. Closing week admissions numbered 422 616, including 203 101 on the final day.
An advertisement touts Perry Davis' Painkiller as the singular remedy for dampness and cold, claiming immediate warmth and prevention of a cold when mixed in warm water or milk. It warns against substitutes and lists prices at 25 and 50 cents.
Slogan-like note promotes Mountain Tea from Olines Pharmacy to bring laughter at night. The fragment hints at relief through a beverage offered by the shop. No dates or names beyond the store appear in the readable text.
A promotional note urges sending the Messenger and Herald as a Christmas gift to friends who lived in Athens County. It promises strong county coverage with a special correspondent in every post office and claims thorough county news printing, touting its modern type setting and newsy excellence.
Ed Carpenter claims a litter of twenty pigs born on his farm during cold weather with thirteen surviving. The mother has twelve teats so one pig must wait for a turn at meals. The tale sits next to Supt. Baker’s potato raising story. Women measure children’s brains by teeth emerging.
An exchange on self improvement among women contrasts those who strive to better appearance and mind with those who resist change. The dialogue notes marital effects of neglect, cites examples of women who pursued education and law, and argues persistence leads to lasting rewards.
A fraught old fashioned woman predicts disaster at home as she departs, hinting at looming misfortune during her absence. Her ominous final words set a suspenseful mood for the unfolding events.
An advertisement extols DeWitts Little Early Risers as mild and effective for children, ladies, and weak people while also praised by strong users. It notes Cline's Pharmacy as the seller and adds a moral aside about money as a necessary evil.
Mothers urged to guard children from coughs colds and croup with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or tablets priced 35 cents sold at Cline's Pharmacy. Also recommended Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sprains bruises and burns claimed to ease pain and speed healing. McKee's drug store listed as seller.
Mrs. Joan Sewell died at her home two miles south of Garden on Saturday morning aged 81. A respected member of the community her death due to senility is noted. Funeral services were conducted at the house at 10 oclock Monday with interment in the Garden cemetery.
The thirteen month old child of George Darsey died at home in Jerseyville on Saturday. Funeral services were conducted Sunday and burial followed in Jerseyville cemetery.
Next Sunday the pastor will speak on The Gospel of the Second Mile in the morning and Wanted a Religion for Men in the evening. Men of the community are invited to attend. An editorial aside notes a pancut diamond sale at cut rates and critiques a rigid conscience with a cast iron digestion.
The stockholders of the First National Bank of Athens Ohio are notified of a meeting at the bank on Tuesday January 10 1905 between 9 am and 8 pm to elect directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business properly before them.
The undersigned appointed and qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Celmont L. Mansfield, deceased of Athens county Ohio. Dated November 25, 1904.
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