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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
6
An advertisement claims Vinol strengthens the body to prevent colds and cure severe ones. It cites a testimonial from J A Brown of Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, praising Vinol as a cure and health booster, with a refund offer if expectations aren’t met.
Excitement on President Street in a Wednesday night scare after a telephone tip claimed burglars entered Major L. M. Jewett’s home at Court and President streets. Authorities searched all doors and windows. no intruders or lights were found, and residents concluded it was a false alarm.
The Christian church ladies bazaar in the Grass rooms held Thursday and Friday raised 175 for debt relief. Meals were served at noon and evening on Thursday, a ten cent dinner on Friday, and sales from donated articles added to the total. An art gallery and Selby’s orchestra provided entertainment, with strong local patronage.
The total cost in the John Burton homicide case, in which he was convicted and sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary for killing Horace Dewey at Coolville, was 648.57. Of this amount, 358.90 was paid as witness fees. A notice invites readers to holiday liquor purchases from L A Rosenheim with a large advertisement. Stations of the Russian railway near Manchuria are paired 18 miles apart regardless of town locations.
Excursion tickets sold between all stations on the Ohio Central Lines during Christmas and New Year holidays. On sale December 25 1901 and January 1 1902 for round trips at one and one third fare with return to January 2 1902. Similar sales to points on connected lines with same return limit.
The note promotes four Jell-O flavors Lemon Orange Traspheria and Strawberry as appealing to all family members and urges readers to try them at local grocers.
A memoira to the late President McKiney is to be held in the Tacon theater Havana the largest playhouse in Havana. Preparations are under way for the event to take place Thursday afternoon.
An old advertisement urges readers to visit their druggist for Krause's AHeadache Capsuie claiming instant relief even with cracked glass and listing vague guarantees and prices. The copy uses period language and nonsensical terms typical of vintage ads.
A letter from Miss Marion Cunxinnam of Emporia Kansas endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for womb related ailments. The note claims relief after three months use and urges women with similar symptoms to seek Mrs Pinkham's guidance at Lynn.
A veteran Lake Keuka sportsman recalls stunning river fishing tales at Sault Ste. Marie rapids. He credits Indian whitefish netters for feats seen through foaming waters, and old guide Garron explains the technique behind the mystique of the “magic eye” and the netting method near the rapids.
A city passenger agent recalls how young engineers must brave Colorado mountain lines. He notes nerve and experience are crucial as fresh crews confront treacherous curves, rickety trestles, and sheer drops on Intermountain rails.
A Butte Montana dispatch reflects on the dangers of mountain railroading. It touts the courage and nerve required to pilot engines through heavy grades sharp curves and landslides. It notes freight trains weigh 25 to 30 cars and stress on engineers and staff to remain calm and reliable for the sake of the company and passengers.
A damaged clipping notes a proposed Witgon to Larne submarine tunnel of 23 miles with an estimated cost of 350000, but no immediate construction prospects are given. It also mentions Allen's Luang Balsam as a non opium remedy for sore throats and inflamed passages.
A reader from Filllborough Alabama claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured painful corns that left him barely able to walk. The advertisement extols its use for bruises cuts sores burns boils ulcers and skin diseases. W H McKee guarantees care. Explorers report Arctic distances with 655 miles to the North Pole and 772 miles to the South Pole.
John Ryan of Circleville Ohio testifies after years of kidney trouble that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his pain. He says the remedy ended his lifelong search and restored relief within days. Doan's pills are sold by dealers for 50 cents, Foster Milburn Buffalo NY as sole U.S. agents.
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