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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1902
Page
7
A historical reflection on the abuse of public figures, party zeal, and the limits of free speech in democracy. It argues for fair judgment, measured critique, and a humane civic tone, noting President McKinley and Roosevelt as examples, urging respect for office and restraint in rhetoric.
A vintage advertisement extols Clinic Headache Wafers as distinct from opium products and effective for nerves and heart with a 10 cent price. It claims safety and superiority, urging readers to take no other remedy. It ends with an Embreen Thought attributed to Kelph Waldo Emerson about self-empowerment and erect posture.
Advertising copy proclaims Jell-O New Desert delights the family with four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry available at grocers today inviting all to try.
A Webber Hotel blaze trapped two women on the third floor as flames cut off elevator access. Amid terror and heated quarrels they chose courage, one guiding the other down a rope, while the crowd below urged caution and the firemen announced the fire out, ending with shared humor about their near-fatal bravado.
An advertisement extols Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as the first medicine to overcome sleep trouble with testimonials from G W Towsey of Athens Ohio. It touts relief from morning languor fatigue poor digestion and restless nerves and notes the pills cost 50 cents a box with the signature of A W Chase on the package.
Tiarold S. Scott in The Atlantic quotes Southey on Wordsworth claiming his poem The White Doe of Rilston Gall is incomparably mine. Southey notes Wordsworth’s self-regard and intense passion, comparing him to Ben Jonson as a contemporary playwright.
An 19th century advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a remedy for grip illness, claiming they purify blood, regulate stomach and kidneys, strengthen nerves, and restore health and spirits. It notes a price of five cents and guarantees satisfaction by W. B. McKee, citing Atchison Globe.
In McMurphy's Flats, three women quarrel over status and display. Mrs O'Sullivan installs a grand piano and draws big crowds, provoking envy from Countess Divito and Mrs. Terrington the barber's wife. Pianos, drums, and a street-wide ruckus end with police involvement and fines.
Advertising text warns against imitations of Dr A W Chase products claiming to be cures for nervous ailments. It stresses genuine pills bear the doctor signature and forbids purchasing anything with the Chase name from other sources. The ad notes Athens merchant C B Henderson sells the genuine remedies.
During March and April 1902 Burlington Route offers low one way rates to the Northwest. The line operates fast trains to the Northwest with connections to Great Northern and Northern Pacific via St Paul. The Burlington Northern Pacific Express runs daily from St Louis to Puget Sound and Portland via Billings. The Burlington also runs two fast trains daily to Denver from St Louis. This line is the main road to the Rocky Mountains.
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