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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1883
Page
11
Beecher defends the substantial grounds of Christianity in the lecture Evolution and Revolution. He argues evolution supports religion, cites God as a hypothesis proven by science, and contrasts three schools of evolutionists. He warns infidelity floods shores while likening pirates of unbelief to a looming threat. A Harlem rabbit drinking tale is also noted for contrast.
A reporter questioned Senator David Davis in a manner deemed insulting to his character. The judge coolly instructed the man to approach a window and look down, then sternly declared he should be dropped out of the window for his impudence before adjourning with a curt farewell.
Fragmented OCR recalls a tramp praising country board in a barn, noting dislike for batter. It then mentions Edith Roosevelt, widow of Theodore Roosevelt, as the only woman to enter the White House as a bride, with a young daughter. a divorce case in New York is referenced in vague terms.
Belgium with 5,000,000 inhabitants consumes about 60,000,000 quarts of alcohol annually. There is one public house for every twelve adult Belgians, with some areas having nearly double.
An old advertisement urges readers to visit FE Lash drug store in Athens Ohio to try Dr Quinns Great Discovery for coughs colds and consumption claiming it contains no opium or morphia. It also promotes Dr Quinns Trish Lini ment and mentions a railroad on ice for stock watering in spring.
Advertisement promotes Backlen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It lists 25 cents per box and sales through H K Dorr. The piece then notes a fashion hint predicting a coming craze for soft tender red hair like a aging tomato.
A Pittsburg Commercial Gazette excerpt describes medical quackery and patent medicine claims. It cites Peruna curing a fatal cancer misdiagnosis and promotes Ayer s Sarsaparilla and Hop Bitters as remedies. Home life quips and a child’s mispronunciation joke round out the page.
A reader note extols Hall's Hair Renewer claiming gray hair regains youthfulness and scalp conditions improve. The piece mentions Urau and hints at political preference amid a Union admission discussion, contrasting Mormon and Dakota Republican views.
An odd newspaper fragment presents an ad for Brain and Nerve Health Renewer praised as a great remedy with a dubious claim to cure lean ness and sexual debility. A terse line lists Ohio Depot JOHN D PARSONS Cincinnati. The last sentence tells of a young man who cannot tell apart a ten cent cigar for himself from two for five meant for his future father in law.
An authentic race announcement shows Courtney could not meet Hanlan due to a competing skiff seat problem. The text mentions a sailor's itchy sore and recovery with a remedy, and ends with a puzzled note on demand and women’s access to certain activities.
Fragmentary OCR note references Dr Benson's skin cure and Ida C Young of Hamilton, with garbled phrases about treatments and a hot iron. No clear event or outcome is discernible.
Claiming to be the best iron preparation, Brown's Iron Bitters is said to heal, purify, and strengthen by rapid blood assimilation. It contains no whiskey, will not blacken teeth, and is marketed by Brown Chemical Co of Baltimore with a crossed red trademark.
A Providence resident praises Hunt's Remedy for heart and kidney related debility after doctors failed. The letter from Mus. A. O. Rockwell describes improved breathing, strength, and ability to do housework, urging others with similar ailments to try the medicine and noting it treats Brights Disease Dropsy and nervous prostration.
An advertisement touts Magnetic Meph y as a universal cure for night losses, impotence, weakness, barren ness, and nervous debility with a guaranteed refund if no improvement. It claims to tone the nervous system and restore vitality, offering orders via a Central Drug Store in Athens, O. with a money back promise.
The meat market will be held every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evening starting November 1 and running through March 6, 1968. The schedule, issued by John Ring, specifies winter operation hours from 4 oclock onward.
The Athens teachers association will hold its regular meeting on the second Saturday each month in Athens. Additional sessions are planned for the last Saturdays of March May September October and November, focusing on qualification and teaching needs in the county.
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