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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1904
Page
3
A Miss M Cartledge of Atlanta describes relief from severe menstrual symptoms after two weeks of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports renewed health, energy, and ease in daily studies following use. A signature appeal accompanies a $5000 forfeit if authenticity cannot be proven.
The piece argues Japan acted for mankind in claiming the Liaotung Peninsula but Russia seized and fortressed Manchuria to exclude all, threatening free trade. It warns Russia worsens global trade by monopolizing China and Korea, while American interests suffer bankruptcies and resistance to expanding Manchurian access.
A lively ad contrasts pale waning health with rosy vitality and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for gentle action to aid digestion and prevent constipation. Sold by W H McKvee’s drug store for 2 cents.
Representative Carr introduces a bill for 1906 requiring evidence of academic education equivalent to a second grade high school course and at least one year of professional training for teaching certificates. It excludes those already certified before 1906 but enforces from January 1, 1906. The measure, linked to the Ohio Teachers' Federation, seeks to professionalize teaching and protect students and experienced teachers from unprepared applicants.
An old advice column touts Allen's Lung Kalsam as a remedy for sore throat and lung inflammation caused by a cold. It claims prompt use will heal throat and lungs and may prevent consumption.
Democratic leader Gorman in the senate urges stopping hundreds of millions in annual military expenditures to redirect funds to better roads harbors and internal improvements across the nation.
Citizens Industrial Association of American announces a rail fare sale for the Indianapolis event. From Indianapolis February 21 and 22, tickets to Indianapolis and return at one fare plus 25 cents, with return by February 24. Departure and booking details centered in Indianapolis, Ind.
City officials in St Petersburg implement new measures to disinfect circulating coins amid public health concerns. The program targets low denomination currency to reduce potential disease transmission and protect residents.
An Early Riser. A strong, healthy constitution depends on the liver. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers cleanse the system and strengthen the liver. They are easy to take, do not gripe, and reliably produce satisfying results. Sold by all druggists. Cline’s Pharmacy.
England typically imports about 30 million dollars in eggs, reflecting a substantial domestic supply reliance. The detail suggests a large external market involvement and potential price sensitivity in the food sector.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a universal tonic boosting strength and flesh. It portrays the traveling figure as bestowing vigor to consumptives, the weak, and children, and notes its availability from Scott & Bowne in New York and broader druggists.
Carrie Catt presides as the National Woman's Rights convention meets in Washington with Susan B. Anthony honored as champion emerita decorating the stage.
Sault Ste Marie Michigan February 8 Mr L Smith of 309 Anne Street recounts long pain from lumbago sciatica and rheumatism. He says two canes were needed until Dodd's Kidney Pills relieved the pain after one box and fully cured him after the second, leaving him well and happy.
A Missouri case ends with Butler acquitted after the only possible witnesses were bribed men. The text stresses that Sneh should be the best witness but notes no independent testimony exists.
The ad boasts Easy Task soap as a pure white soap made from coconuts not oil and borax. It claims no resin or alkali and says it cleans wool without rot or shrink, brightens carpets and laces, and leaves garments snowy white and soft. The promotion urges buying a five cent bar at local growers.
General Douglas MacArthur is quoted as declaring war a necessary tool to advance civilization and that he should always be on the firing line, reflecting his blunt view on military duty.
An old column mixes medical ads and political stance. Painkiller Perry Davis touted as universal cure for sore throat and coughs with a half century reputation. Separately, a cable note links British policy in the Eastern crisis and U S responses, mentioning Japan and Britain in tension with possible protective stance toward John Bull.
Thursday evening the local Beta Theta Pi alumni organized an Alumni Chapter under the fraternity constitution. Officers elected were L. M. Jewett as president and W. F. Copeland as secretary. They aim to contact all former students of the college and secure attendance next Jane at a special effort. Charter members listed include Major L. M. Jewett, J. D. Brown, J. B. Clayton, J. M. Goodspeed, Prof. Dunkle, Prof. C. M. Copeland, T. L. Morgan, W. R. Phillips, Dr. C. S. McDougal, O. R. B. Morgan, W. B. Lawrence, P. B. Lawrence, W. F. Copeland, G. E. McLaughlin, C. L. Biddison, C. H. Bryson and others.
An advertisement touts Allen's Lang Balsam as the final cure for sore throats, arguing it prevents spread to the lungs. It cites testimonials from users like Mr Barber and claims Dodd's Kidney Pills offer real living-person evidence over generic claims. It also notes a statistic claiming African desert sand depths between 40 and 80 feet.
Melbourne man H Haggins credits Dr Kings New Discovery for saving his life after being diagnosed with consumption. He reports startling improvements and a path to recovery. W H McKee druggist offers the treatment with trial bottles free and priced at one dollar.
Electrolytic refining of gold is underway at the Philadelphia Mint. The article notes ongoing processes to purify gold bars and improve bullion quality under mint authority and industrial standards.
One Minute Cough Cure claims rapid cough relief by killing the microbe that tickles the mucous membrane and clearing phlegm. It extends to strengthen lungs and ward off pneumonia, described as a harmless cure for coughs colds and croup. Sold by all druggists, Cline's Pharmacy.
The English Liberal leader Campbell-Barneman says Chamberlain told him before the Boer War not to fear, claiming there would be no war and that the opponents would not fight, a supposed bluff that drew roars of laughter in parliament.
The Hocking Valley will sell tickets to Columbus and return at one fare for the round trip to those presenting certificates of identification signed by State or Local Secretaries. Tickets good for return until February 20, 1904 during February 24 to 27 events.
Ohio Central Lines offers home-seekers and colonists fares with tickets on sale the first and third Tuesday monthly. The ad promotes engraving services by Wilson & Mountain at 11 Nigh St Columbus with sample prices for plates, cards, and wedding invitations.
The Hocking Valley announces special round trip tickets from Cincinnati and Atlanta for events in February 1904. Tickets go on sale February 22 to 27 with return by March 2 for Cincinnati and February 27 for Atlanta, priced at $20.60 for Atlanta travel. Details on stopovers and return extensions available from ticket agents.
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