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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1904
Page
7
A terse folk tale describes a hungry wolf roaming villages and forests, preying on livestock and fear, as villagers debate strategies to guard farms and survive the looming threat. The story evokes old hunting customs and warns against hubris in facing danger.
A rapid-fire tally of Ohio items reports jail delivery thwarted near Toledo, a proposed insane hospital site near Lima, Dr. John Drennan found dead in Cincinnati, military representation at a presidential inauguration, gas wells in Berne township, and various civic incidents across cities including Mansfield Akron Portsmouth and Zanesville.
Fire originated in the Krauss Butler Benham Co. at 21 North High Street. Police Patrolman Fitch discovered the blaze about 4 o'clock. Firemen fought through a maze of wires and extinguished the fire within four hours. Estimated losses include $18,500 on buildings and about $136,425 on contents. Losses lighter than first feared.
On the northbound Hocking Valley passenger train from Evergreen to Gallipolis, Conductor James McBride and brakeman Harry Spencer were shot by Edgar Grover and a companion. Grover and James fired seven shots as they were expelled, leaving McBride and Spencer wounded and transported to Vinton for treatment.
J L Tucker of Centre Alabama and Mrs Samuel Gage of North Bush New York extol DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a universal household remedy. They claim it cured piles burns fever sores and a twelve year ankle wound with no scarring. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
It is hoped Mr. Arthur Farwell will avoid overzealous efforts to save Navajo from retirement while pursuing his ambition to preserve Indian songs.
No poor man can afford to bother with any of the experimental health fads. When afflicted with coughs colds or catarrh he uses Dr Boschee's German Syrup. If consumption prostrates him the syrup is claimed to effect a cure. Trial bottle 25c big bottle 75c at all druggists.
The Kansas City marriage license issuance dropped compared with last year as many residents are already married, contributing to the decline.
No Pill is as pleasant and positive as DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Mild and effective for cleansing. enjoyed by children, ladies and weak people. Strong folks call them the best liver pills sold. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Aeschylus notes that giving advice to the afflicted is easy when one enjoys prosperity, contrasting comfort with the challenges faced by those suffering hardship.
An advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets as a one day cure for a cold. The notice includes a refund if it fails and bears W. Groves signature and a Mc. October 27 date.
Security Savings Bank of Athens Ohio introduces a monthly payment real estate loan plan with seven percent interest and fixed principal payments. Borrowers receive a passbook showing payment dates amounts and remaining balance enabling transparent tracking. Applications welcome with deeds and last tax receipt. alternative long term mortgages remain available.
An old ad claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea removes microbes that verily interfere with blood and circulation and nutrition. It touts tea or tablet form for five cents at Oline's Pharmacy.
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