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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1882
Page
6
Report describes a cave near Gridley California with a thief of honey sealed in a solid comb two and a half feet thick. Invaders killed bees after a three hour battle to gain access. Also includes unrelated notes on Kidney Wort endorsing cures and a Boston anecdote about church wine.
Reading Pa. reports a father and his three well dressed daughters suing for breach of promise in court. Dr C W Benson Celery and Chamomile Pills claim headaches neuralgia nervousness and dyspepsia cure and are physician endorsed priced 450 cents at druggists.
A lawyer attended his wedding but halted the ceremony by insisting he was not ready to proceed. The bride grew angry and sent him away.
A reader letters page notes Peruna and Manalin praised by Oswego residents and a convict in Idaho claims a new barb wire fence patent after eight years in prison. The letter mentions Dr Hartman and uses testimonial language about remedies and opium usage.
The Somerville Journal notes few top jockeys and explains that frequent saddle exercise can cause severe itching piles after warmth in bed. It promotes Swayne's Ointment as a speedy cure for itching piles. It also comments that a neighbor mocks cruel poultry tricks involving owls in a hen roost.
An old advertisement urges readers to use Rough on Rats for rats mice bedbugs roaches vermin and insects at 15c per box. The prose notes the mouth piece of the telephone can be respectable yet many things are said against it.
Advertises Dr. J B Marchisi Italian remedies including Catholicon for female ailments with refund guarantee and prices. Also promotes Marchisi Pile Ointment with refund offer, Reck Candy Cough Cure, and Mary Stuart Face Powder with miscellaneous items for sale by E R Lash and R Lash in Utica New York area.
A Cape Ann Massachusetts anecdote recalls a young businessman who sought a note discount from bank directors who all promised approval. At the next meeting he accused them of being clever individually but liars collectively, then left in a bold interruption. A Paw Paw Michigan youth supposedly breathes on combustibles to set them alight.
Next summer a large number of Indian mounds are to be examined under the direction of the Canadian Institute and a museum will be filled with relics that will doubtless be found.
The New York Tribune declares its purpose for a new business year with strong circulation, buffer against corruption, and commitment to republican government. It emphasizes independence from factions, use of telegraph and cable, and plans to reward subscribers with premium books.
The Tribune advertises Wood's Household Practice of Medicine, Hygiene and Surgery in two volumes with illustrations bound in cloth for 10. The work, by eminent New York and Philadelphia physicians, covers body structure and function, emergencies, health maintenance, and life-saving tips. It claims fast payback for families and lists subscriptions with weekly and semi weekly Tribunes offers.
In summer 1882 the Tribune tested demand for RLDPATH S History of the United States, a popular octavo of 753 pages covering aboriginal times to President Arthur. The offer continues for one year, with pricing set for weekly and semi weekly tribune subscriptions plus the History at $38 or $4 respectively, with postage paid.
The Tribune confirms continuation of The Encyclopedia premium under existing terms. It highlights The Library of Universal Knowledge with extensive American additions and 15 octavo volumes about 900 pages each. Offers include The Weekly Tribune for 15 dollars, semi weekly for five years at 20 dollars, ten copies for one year at 19 dollars, and twenty copies for one year at 29 dollars. Also mentions Young's Bible Concordance.
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