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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1903
Page
2
A satirical column riffing on wealth and philanthropy asks for Carnegie as a solution to finances and building projects. It lampoons charity and jokes about modern Christmas, consumer excess, and social behavior with puns and quips.
A vivid note urges readers to keep Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns cuts sores eczema and piles, claiming quick relief. The ad promotes 25 cent pricing at W. H. McKee’s Drug Store amid a scene of everyday accidents.
The note states that China immigration will be permitted by Mexico and foresees many Chinese crossing the Mexican border into the United States soon. The passage implies a shift in policy enabling greater cross border movement.
Anna Leah Dean Brown born March 23 1836 married to E F Brown March 12 1868 died September 11 190. Her life combined devout faith service and charity. A charter member of the local Woman's Christian Temperance Union and longtime leader in missionary work she cared for nine people in her home and helped many others with tireless effort. She belonged to the Methodist Episcopal church Grange and left a lasting example of duty and piety.
A Washington preacher argues against Reed Smoot's tenure by saying what women will, God wills, claiming old senators newly married understand the claim. The remark frames the Smoot expulsion as a test of moral influence, reflecting ongoing political-religious clashes in Congress.
Mr J H Seitz of Detroit reports the tablets restored his appetite and eased bloating while giving a satisfactory bowel movement. The remedy is offered locally by W H McKee’s Drug Store with every box warranted.
The report states that daily newspapers consume 29.197 million dollars worth of paper in a single year. It notes the scale of material costs and implies industry pressures on production and pricing. The figure highlights paper as a major input for newsprint dependent publishers.
A dampened flannel with Chamberlains Pain Balm bound on the back or chest offers relief for lameness and side pains. Pain Palm is praised as superior for deep seated muscular and rheumatic pains. Sold by W. H. McKee’s Drug Stores.
Colombia sought papal aid but met disappointment, mirroring similar global responses as the appeal reached international diplomacy.
The poem reflects on time and mortality as a pendulum ticks away life. It contrasts idleness and labor, urging action before moments pass. The speaker warns that delaying until too late leads to joining the dead, stressing conscious effort in youth and old age.
A promotional 19th century style cure claims Electric Bitters will ease nervousness sleeplessness stomach upset and system troubles. It asserts quick relief and benefits for kidneys bowels liver and blood with a money back guarantee by W H McKee Drugist at 50 cents.
Mothers are advised that croup can be prevented by early use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The first sign is hoarseness followed by a rough cough. give the remedy at onset or after the cough appears to dispel symptoms and avoid danger. Sold by W. H. McKee's Drug Store.
The record notes 500000 people in Wales cannot speak English and 30000 in Ireland speak only Irish, indicating linguistic divides. The figures point to language access needs and cultural preservation in these regions.
Purported nature cure for bowel troubles sells prune wafers at 25 cents per 100. Advertises prompt relief without pain and invites readers to ask their druggist for purchase details.
The article notes that universities existed in the Philippines before any American universities were founded. It highlights historical examples and emphasizes the long tradition of higher learning in the Philippines prior to U S establishment in higher education.
An ad warns of dangerous plunders and costly errors and promotes Dr King s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness and related ailments. The copy claims gentle thorough relief and advertises the product at W H McKee s Drug Store with a price of 25e.
Nature's own dissolvent touted as a universal remedy for constipation and bilious troubles. The ad promotes 100 wafers for 25 cents and urges readers to consult their druggist for purchase.
Examinations scheduled on the first Saturdays of September October January February April May and July and on the first and third Saturdays of August Primary tests in May and August Boxwell tests on the third Saturday of April and second Saturday of May By order of the board of examiners Maurice M Bryson clerk notice 52
The undersigned has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Mary Burk late of Athens county Ohio deceased. Date this 26th day of November A. D. 1908. Charles D. Hopkins.
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