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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
2
A garbled set of proverbs and social observations from a bygone era. Includes musings on aging, weather, family roles, and moral sayings. Mentions Saint or religious figures only in passing and references yearly life cycles without a clear narrative.
A fragmented page discusses Christmas gifts and family rituals, referencing Scott Emulsion and old man with ash back, then shifts to social humor about holidays, politics, and American manners, noting Christmas stockings, Santa legends, and cultural observations across towns and counties.
E C Woodworth critiques a proposed North Pole plan to bore to Earth's molten core and pipe heat across the region. He cautions that even if feasible it would not create livable conditions or a Eden, suggesting many would find the idea foolish and dangerous.
The text notes E. T. Rose elected as representative to the Grand Lodge of Ohio from district No. 2, including Ardens and Washington counties with 13 lodges. It mentions his long Odd Fellow tenure, election on Friday November 13, and indicates health and family status. An advertising aside promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with testimonial.
A fragment discusses Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a superior remedy for back and chest pain and promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for various ailments. It mentions sales at McKee’s Drug Store and references broader social unrest and relief efforts in New York.
Frightened horse runs wild through hazards as locals seek quick cures and relief. Advertisements push a trusted salve for sores, piles, and wounds, boasting prompt pain free relief and a dollar value. The blurred copy promotes medicine and a pain remedy with claims of efficacy at a local drug store.
Bids for a Chillicothe public building were opened in Washington at the Treasury supervising architect office. Eight proposals were received with the Stevenson Construction Co of Cadiz Texas submitting the low bid of 59 900. The project will proceed once bond and conditions are met, backed by a 468 800 appropriation secured by Congressman Grosvenor of Ohio.
Croup prevention tips note hoarseness as a first sign and recommend Cham berlian's Coough Remedy. A Chicago union fine case sets a legal preced ent. Dr King's New Life Pills are praised for multiple ailments. The Republican convention is planned for Chicago in June amid labor unrest and service strikes.
A fragmentary Texas page mentions Yoakum and a J M Haller led firm selling patent medicines like DeWitts Wish Hazel Salve and Little Early Risers. It rails against Chinese immigration and hints at labor in mines and plants, then shifts to political opinions attributed to Carroll D Wright and Weaver’s Treatment.
At a recent meeting of Athenian lodge Knights of Pythias the following officers were elected for the term and will be installed at the first meeting in January J C Day chancellor commander EL C Logan vice chancellor E M Mills prelate Harvey Ranney master of arms A E Russell inner guard Webb Bathel outer guard G H Junod master of exchequer F E Goldsberry master of finances
A short notice urges readers to prepare for cold season and warns the chill may recur. It promotes Allen's Lung Ballain as a remedy free from opium and suitable for throat irritation and related symptoms, encouraging timely use.
At a Thursday night meeting of the local Aerie of Eagles the following officers were elected for the coming year: H. C. Finsterwald president Owen Jordan vice president F P G Dell secretary E R Walker chaplain J Long inside guard C G Figley outside guard A McDougall treasurer WS Bower C Josten C H Porter trustees. Installations set for the first regular meeting in January. Also promotes a California prune wafer product with pricing and pharmacist solicitation.
Marriage license notices list pairs including Forrest Withau and Jessie Cheatum Glouzter Fol Bee and Dessie Brooks Glouster Walter Roberts and Mary Creasey Coalville Charles M. King and Mre Blanches Amos Trimbis E A Waters Grafton Elia A Rhindi Athens Thos A Tlampton Hatsie Ta Datire Marsifiela.
The text discusses digestion and pepsia, noting a sick stomach rather than a faulty cook. It suggests Hood's remedy to aid appetite and tone, asserting a weak stomach needs proper digestion cues rather than blaming the cook for a bad meal.
Examinations occur on the first Saturday of September October January February April May and June July with primary tests in May and August. Boswell pestes are set for the third Saturday of April and second Saturday of May. By order of the board of examiners Maurie M Berson clack no Baw 52. Notice also of appointment of Charles J Hopkins as administrator of Mary Barkate estate in Atl as county Ohio dated November 26 5.
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