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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1904
Page
6
A jumble of light quips touches on society, politics, reform, and daily life. Observations range from marriage and divorce to gas meters and ice harvesting, with notes on Haiti, authority, and the role of women, all in a breezy, editorial tone.
A testimonial from Hilary Koons of Queens West Virginia touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets for curing long standing scrofula and erysipelas, noting weight gain and improved health. The ad promotes blood purification and gland activity, with a free Common Sense Medical Adviser offer by mail.
An old advertisement extols Easy Talk laundry soap as pure and gentle on skin and fabrics. It claims it cleans well, leaves clothes soft and fragrance pleasant, with no odor or harmful additives. The ad urges buying a nickel bar to prove its merits.
Chicago mayor Harrison faces arrest amid criticism of building inspectors and subordinates for negligence after the Iroquois horror. The episode could prompt greater mayoral vigilance and reforms.
Probate Court of Athens County orders sale of 47.97 acres in Rome township Athens Ohio by administrator Charles D. Hopkins. Auction at 1 PM at front door of Athens county court house. Property appraised at 475.64 dollars with cash terms. sale runs Feb 4 to March 3.
A notice praises druggists for character while warning the public to avoid imitations of Perry Davis Painkiller. It urges readers to buy the genuine Painkiller and not a substitute, noting it has long been used in families.
Probate Judge in Athens County Ohio reports accounts filed for estates and guardianships. Executors administrators and guardians have accounts suspended for exceptions until February 20, 1904 at 10 o clock a m. Names include Harvey Burch Charlotte Barrows Charles Zarley Nora Light L. M. Dorsey R. R. Keirns and A W Lynch.
Marriage licenses issued for Gay C Steward with Edna Beal in Athena Archie Brooks with Eva Sanborn in Kimberly Charles Dailey with Anna Hunger ford in Athens Mura Bean with Julia Simmons in Athens Bronson Chamber with Nellie Love in Glouster Edmund Evans with Agnes Weakley in Nelsonville George Thompson with Mabel Haddy in Buchtel J W Graham with Fannie Kinkade in Nelsonville.
Advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure treats indigestion by digesting and rebuilding the system. It asserts thousands cured and ongoing daily results. Sold by druggists including Cline's Pharmacy.
The notice lists uncalled for letters at the Athens Ohio post office dated Monday. It names recipients including Black Thomas A Caldwell J Vincent E Cheatwood Everett Conway George Cooley Dailey Hannah J Edwars Ben Eicharn J J Fraser Albert E Gobey JP Co Lacy Maud Sutton Arlie Townsend CW West James Woodring CP. Addressees are asked to claim by stating they were advertised. D Gist Postmaster.
A humorous note on yellow napkins contrasting a snowy table shows how EASY TASK soap keeps laundry dazzling white. The piece praises the soap for resin-free whiteness, texture, and durability, promising no rot and soft fabrics. Grocers sell it for five cents a bar.
Farmers advertising for eight grafters can be accommodated in Milwaukee where eight aldermen and other officials have been arrested for bribery.
A reader notes a pun about February meaning freeze and praises Hood's Sarsaparilla for permanent warmth. The ad claims it invigorates blood, speeds flow through arteries, and benefits men women boys and girls with lasting warmth and resistance to illness.
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