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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1907
Page
2
The piece questions legislators dodging a roll call on salary increases, arguing living costs have risen and officials should not fear constituents. It notes past failed attempts at pay grabs and describes the plan moving through chambers with protest muted by parliamentary tactics.
Representative Murphy of Missouri proposes a federal measure to end Sunday liquor sales. The bill would make a $25 tax valid six days a week and ban sales on Sundays, with revocation of licenses and heavy fines plus imprisonment for violations. Supporters urge action to preserve the Sabbath and oppose liquor interests.
The article extolls Lydia E. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts for discovering a plant based remedy stronger than drugs. It recalls old fashioned medicine when grandmothers used herbs and roots to treat women’s illnesses.
A promotional notice extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted remedy for female health issues. It cites decades of cures for irregular, painful, or debilitating conditions and invites sick women to write for free advice from Mrs Pinkham, based in Lynn Massachusetts.
The column critiques Prohibition and argues canteens will return to aid soldiers. It explains Ohio Select List of Daily Papers membership criteria and benefits for advertisers. It then discusses medical ethics with a tale of patent medicines and quackery plaguing doctors and druggists.
Al fred Wood of Chauncey was arrested Friday evening by Officer Van Horn for drunkenness. He pleaded guilty, fined $3 plus costs totaling 6.90, paid the amount, and was released from the city prison.
Indigestion relief offered by Kodol digests what you eat and lets the stomach rest recuperate and grow strong again. It mimics natural stomach juices and reduces work for the digestive organs while aiding recovery to natural activity. Manufactured under federal law and sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Delta Tau Delta members on Kinney and Shawn at Ohio State hosted a chafing dish party after a Sunday Creek mining trip. The group attended the OU, OMU basketball game then returned to the College Street house for dancing and refreshments. About a dozen were entertained with the chafing dish party honoring visiting Messrs. with dancing to conclude the evening.
A clerk carriers examination was conducted this morning by local civil service examiners Clade Logan and Fred Pickering. Nine young men took the test and will learn their grades in a few days.
An old advertisement promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a tissue builder and nerve and muscle strengthener. It promises noticeable benefits from using the tea or tablets, priced at 35 cents, available at Cline's Pharmacy.
Theodor Gutofski 37 a miner and Helena Trusofski 19 of Modoc obtain marriage permission. Both born in Polland. George Lettimer 25 a miner and Erlin Burgess 18 of Buchtel also obtain permits.
Funeral services for Miss Margaret Cooper were held at the Christian church at 12 30 today conducted by Prof Frederick Truedley with Rev Moore of Albany assisting. The Beta fraternity and Alpha Alpha Alpha sorority attended in a body as did many relatives from Wingett Chapel London Mansfield Hawden Junction Columbus and Athens. Interment followed at Hebbardsville cemetery and the remains were later taken to Athens for further services.
A Farm and Garden note from the February Circle argues many farmers neglect cost accounting. It notes no interest or labor charges on farming, no credit for home-grown inputs, and cash balance alone hides causes. It contrasts with other businesses that tag costs per job.
An advertisement for Dade use claims the pills cleanse the system improve complexion brighten eyes and uplift mood. Sold by Henderson Crider's Drug Store in the issue.
Order of sale by Athens County Court directs public auction of Lot 93 in Johnson Wolfe and Antle Addition Trimble Village Athens County Ohio. Sale Saturday February 16 1907 at 1 pm at courthouse front door. Appraised value 285 dollars. Cash in hand day of sale. H M Webster pity's attorney.
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