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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1903
Page
8
A Rural World correspondent urges careful selection of nature study books for pupils and teachers. He warns many titles are dry or misleading, stressing accurate observation over reliance on imperfect books, and calls for fostering inquiry through field notes and parental support.
A collection of humorous vignettes about U S senators and political figures. Anecdotes cover John K Bruce, Conkling, Hanna Beveridge Ocheltree Ewing Blain Evans Frye Grosvenor and others with incidents from the Capitol press rooms, caucuses, and dinners, including remarks on character, nicknames, and witty exchanges.
A promotional paragraph extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for nervous symptoms in women linked to delicate organ conditions. It claims to restore regularity, relieve draining, heal inflammation, and improve sleep and appetite. Testimony from a Mrs. Sricton cites dramatic prior illness and recovery after using multiple Pierce products.
The author explains that impurities accumulate in the skin liver kidneys and other organs. Such buildup causes pimples boils eczema loss of appetite fatigue bilious attacks indigestion and dull headaches.
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills claim to remove all humors and strengthen the system. A testimonial from Mrs. Ina O Brows of Rumford Falls Maine cites relief from salt rheum after using the remedy. The ad states Hood's promises to cure and to keep that promise.
A wealthy Boston man, desiring rapid weight gain, offers $500 per pound of solid healthy flesh from a specialist. The ad promotes Vinci as a safe, tasty cod liver oil based tonic and touts Hostetter’s Almanac 1903 for health guidance and Bitters testimonials.
Clarence Horn aged about 22 was quarantined Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. LeFavor on West Carpenter Street after health officers diagnosed scarlet fever. The incident is unusual for his age.
The annual joint conference of miners and operators for sub district No 1 district No 6 will meet in the college auditorium starting Monday February 2 for about three days. It aims to form a dead work scale for the district for the year ending March 31 1904. The district covers Athens Perry and part of Hocking counties.
Residents along the Mineral to Knox public road in Vin ton county seek daily door delivery. The mail now via star route will be handled by rural free delivery carriers once the June contract is let. Four miles long, the route will serve many families.
The hangman’s key and cupboard from Newgate Prison sold for 62.50 dollars after a recent sale. The prison bell brought 600 dollars and the flag staff bearing the black flag sold for 960 dollars.
It is a remarkable compliment to Naval Constructor Richmond Pearson Hobson that, at the suggestion of the president, Secretary Moody telegraphed Mr. Hobson asking him to reconsider his resignation from the navy. His services are known to have been most valuable.
Augustus Carey of Boston says he operated wireless telegraphy on the Marconi plan as early as 1886. A mix of traditional royal and rich and poor readers are cited paying tribute to DeWitt’s Little Early Risers with testimonials from H Williams of San Antonio praising its remedy for constipation and liver troubles. Cline’s Pharmacy is mentioned in connection with the product.
Editor H Downey of Churubusco Indiana reports Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption as an infallible remedy for coughs colds and grip. He claims it guard against pneumonia and consumption with relief certain. W H McKee guarantees every bottle and offers free trial bottles.
Officials warn that a pension bill for ex slaves proposed by Senior Hanna, on request, could be used to swindle thousands of colored people. They say it cannot become law and urge Negroes not to contribute funds or register.
An advertisement from McKee's Drug Store promises a free sample of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets to anyone seeking relief for stomach disorders biliousness or constipation. The ad touts the remedy as a new effective product that cleanses and invigorates the stomach improves appetite and regulates bowels with regular boxes priced at 250.
James Wiper of Glouster has received a pension increase and now collects ten dollars per month.
The United States closed the year with about 55 million dollars in gold coin and bullion, the largest stock ever held by any nation. The Treasury reported the vast reserve as a symbol of financial strength and stability.
Marietta Columbus and Cleveland Short Line Route connects Marietta to Columbus Toledo Chicago and all points in the northwest north bound service offers through parlor cars between Ita Columbus and Toledo with good connections at Columbus for western and northern points.
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