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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1907
Page
6
The piece defends neutrality on the local option contest and criticizes political manipulation in parole cases. It condemns sensational Thaw trial coverage, praises measured press duty, highlights abuses in public hospitals, and notes social tensions from denatured alcohol laws and bachelor taxation debates.
Local pains from back cramps rheumatism or cold are claimed to be cured by Allcock's Plaster a universal remedy valued worldwide. The ads boast prompt action clean cheap and no work interruption during healing backed by sixty years of use and strong reputation.
Mrs Emmett Cotton entertained the Congress Street Needle Club Thursday afternoon with a pleasant gathering. Guests included Mrs C M Copeland Mrs W B Bentley Mrs F P Philips Mrs W F Hurst Mrs Franz Woodworth Mrs E R Walker Mrs W B Lawrence and Mrs P B Lawrence. The program proceeded as planned and refreshments were served.
Mrs. Ottie Gaston wife of Lafe Gaston of Floodwood died at her sister Mrs. Chappel’s Mill street home Sunday night of tuberculosis She recently came to Athens to visit and leaves a husband and five sons Funeral services were held at Graham’s Chapel at 11 o’clock Tuesday morning.
Washington notes a busy week with major appropriation bills advancing. San Francisco officials visit the President over California school policy and Japanese exclusion, while ex Secretary Olney argues California acts within rights and treaty limits. The House passes the general service pension bill and a cotton futures inquiry, plus river and harbor funding amid debates on labor laws and rail relief. The Senate plans a post March 4 extra session to ratify Santo Domingo treaty and potentially discuss Japanese labor exclusion. Brownsville inquiry yields no new findings.
A dated patent style recipe promises a blood purifier using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla mixed and taken in teaspoonful doses after meals and at night. Claimed to aid those with blood disorders and chronic ailments including rheumatism and backache.
Evangelistic meetings at the Methodist Episcopal church will continue all week and next Sunday with services daily except Saturday at 2 30 and 7 p m. Interest and attendance have grown with overflowing crowds at Sunday services and many people at the altar seeking salvation.
The Married Peoples' Dancing Club hosted a Monday dance at Athenian hall, the first in a mid winter series with plans for a masquerade. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McKee, Mrs. Henry Zenner, and many others. out of town guests were Dr. and Mrs. L. W. Roe of Mansfield.
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for languor headaches and a weak stomach. It claims to tone the liver digestion and blood purification, urging use for a plain lazy liver.
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