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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
14
Mrs. J. M. Adair of Abany Ohio explains preparing flocks for winter egg production. She advises culling, selecting healthy birds, avoiding early hatched pullets, and providing ample nutritious feed while allowing free range to foster winter laying readiness.
A health notice praising Hood's Sarsaparilla for weak stomachs and digestive trouble. It cites signs like unease after eating headaches and belching. A testimonial from EK B Hickman of W Chester Pa states the product benefits the family especially in summer with nausea.
The author urges Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a tonic and details a farm poultry system. It covers diet including grain variety, grit, water, and skim milk. housing on a southern exposure with earth bank protection. daily feeding routines. green foods. winter practices. and the value of hens for steady egg sales.
The New York Tribune Farmer a national illustrated weekly promises practical guidance for farmers and families. A liberal two-paper offer costs $1.25 mailed to The Messenger and Herald Athens 6, with a full year for each paper upon payment. Send name and address to The New York Tribune Farmer New York City for a specimen copy.
A well dressed stranger tried a 25 cent collar and a quarter toy fire engine with a local merchant Monday evening. After a failed attempt to obtain proper change he left with a toy engine and a spent trick.
Lon Manley, once stricken with Bright's Disease and told never to recover, reports healing after four to five years of kidney stomach and liver troubles. He credits Dodd's Kidney Pills for his recovery and return to work and life.
General Young announces officers of the national guard may attend regular army schools for officers at no government expense. The policy is expected to raise militia standards. The piece also warns against substitutes offered as genuine brands, labeling such traders as dishonest.
Some claim slander by Assistant Postmaster General Bristow but no libel suit has been filed yet. The remark reflects ongoing controversy surrounding the disclosures and possible legal action.
The piece warns that coughs signal worsening health if untreated and attacks opium laden medicines as delusions. It praises Allen's Lung Balsam for clearing bronchial passages and improving air flow, urging readers to buy a bottle today.
Low rate excursion tickets sold to Middleport Gallipolis and Point Pleasant and intermediate stations for a special train Sunday Dec. 27 via the Ohio Central Lines. Tickets good returning on the same date. Call agents for hand bills with low rates train times and fall particulars.
Notice by local farmers forbids hunting and trapping on their properties to protect stock and property. They pledge to prosecute any person identified in hunting or trespassing without written permission. Signatories include Geo Brown, Wm Morris, David Copeland, Noah Tedrow, Levi Oge, and many others.
Athens county Board of County Commissioners noted a petition of over thirty electors to organize a village in Dover township. The form describes the territory by detailed metes and bounds, names Chauncey as the proposed village, and designates Edwin D. Sayre as petition agent. Hearing set for February 12, 1904 at the Auditor's office in Athens.
Notice announces L. Poston has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Harry A. Crippen, late of Athens county Ohio.
The undersigned has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of J M Noble late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated this 4th day of December AD 1903. A A Neake. Dec 17 to 31 1903.
Ohio Central Lines announces Homeseeker's and Colonists rates. Agents can provide full particulars. Tickets go on sale on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
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