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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1909
Page
2
Advise women seeking relief from weakness nervousness pain and suffering that a trusted, square deal medicine of known composition is available at druggists for the cure of women’s ills. The makers promote this remedy as proven and reliable.
The piece promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women as a proven, alcohol-free remedy with ingredients printed on the bottle wrapper. It argues against secret nostrums, claims endorsement by leading authorities, and cites the World’s Dispensary Medical Association of Buffalo, NY.
Milwaukee February 22 A blaze leveled the four story tanning plant of Albert Trostel & Sons and an adjoining four story structure. The loss totaled 76000 dollars and was fully covered by insurance with no report of injuries.
Four prolonged earthquake shocks were felt at Hiche, Madrid region, on February 22 but caused no damage. Local observers reported tremors lasting several moments with no injuries or structural issues. Authorities issued no warnings and life proceeded normally after the tremors.
Washington DC Keb 21 This article emphasizes the rail tie role in national development and the risk to rail networks as oak shortages grow. It notes 110 to 150 million ties used annually, oak dominates supply, and railroads seek substitutes like beech and cedar while investing in preservatives and tie plates to extend tie life.
Cod liver compound tonic described as a palatable tissue-builder free from fatty matter. Contains cod liver extract, wild cherry, malt, and hypophosphites of calcium sodium potassium iron and strychnine. Price $1.00, sold with a guarantee by Henderson Sonicrider Drug Co. Sell at 298 2203.
A dispatch from Odessa reports more than 100 Hwes were lost in southwestern Russia during the last three days as severe blizzards sweep the region.
Mrs Margaret Shoemaker aged 68 dies in New York after a fall from a bat. In Washington D C two men Jacob Suleenberger 55 Boone Cable 45 killed by a bursting water tank. Pittsburg councilman Captain John Klein convicted of bribe solicitation after brief jury deliberation. Columbus army recruiting station orders halt on new enlistments but to accept veterans with clean discharges.
New Orleans reports Robert Burman driving a Buick to set a new world record for 100 miles on a circular track during the Mardi Gras speed carnival second day. He completed the distance in 1 hour 42 minutes 30 and 25 seconds, beating Clemens’ 1905 record by over 11 minutes.
Readers are asked to seek a recent copy or subscribe to the Cincinnati Weekly to gain guidance on home life. The editor promises practical help for father mother and children, including managing finances, household duties, and steering youth from frivolity toward a productive future. A nonsectarian sermon by C T Russell is recommended weekly. Sample copies available from Enourrek Company, Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Swanson Furniture Co. located at 70 North Court Street advertises framing services for pictures. Local shoppers can visit the shop to select frame styles and mats.
Wholesale prices for producers and retailers show per dozen eggs butter and hens, live turkeys and chickens, live roosters, corn wheat and baled hay and straw. Notable figures include butter around 0.16 to 0.25 per unit, eggs 0.20 per dozen, live poultry about 0.08 to 1.00, corn 0.70 per bushel, wheat 1.00 per bushel, and baled hay around 9.00 to 11.00 per ton.
An unidentified Navajo man ran amuck at Cincinnati Union Station in a February incident. He fatally stabbed Mrs. Anna DeVord of Huntington and Max Meyers of Cincinnati, and seriously wounded Joseph W. Gordon of Cambridge. Passengers and staff overwhelmed him. police then took the assailant into custody after the attack on a train. The man had recently visited Washington to see the interior secretary and appeared brooding beforehand.
A mob swelled from 100 to over 1000 around Ottumwa city jail seeking vengeance for an assault on a white woman. A Black suspect, John Junkin, was moved out of town as National Guard troops guarded the area while vigilantes hunted the assailant.
After a mass meeting in South Omaha 800 to 1000 men and boys marched to avenge Patrolman Edward Lowery. Three attack points caused injuries to two 15 year olds and multiple foreigners, with over 20 buildings damaged as deputies rushed to restore order.
Washington February 22 a subcommittee of the committee on judiciary votes to report to the full committee that the president was not authorized to persist in aberration regarding the merger of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company with United States Steel Corporation.
An ad for Humphreys Veterinary Specifics claims to cure diseases in horses cattle sheep dogs hogs and poultry by acting directly on the sick parts. It lists numerous remedies for ailments including lameness distemper worms colic diarrhoea pneumonia and pregnancy issues with a promise of a booklet and free hook sample.
The new Turkish education minister announces compulsory education now, plans to build primary schools and improve higher education. He says history study will be allowed and evidences a desire for press liberty despite its “necessary evil.”
Guidance directs readers to contact Hocking Valley Ticket Agents for detailed information on rates routes and schedule times.
Mrs Fred Patton visits her mother in Zaleski for a few days. Mr Charles Beard travels to Columbus on business. Miss Esther Wallace spends Saturday in Athens. Mrs Charles Gibson and daughter from Columbus visit Mr and Mrs W N Gibson. Miss Bertha Hoodler returns to Montgomery West Virginia after extended stay with Mr and Mrs E E Bell.
Miss Kate Thompson of Chauncey was a Friday evening guest of friends in the area, enjoying local hospitality and conversation.
Miss Blanche Parfitt of Athens was the guest of Miss Gertrude Hawkins on Friday, according to local society notes.
Correct English Club, Mrs L McManigal of Buchtel entertained the group at her mother Mrs C A Cable's home in this city. Members in attendance were Mesdames Thang Edington Will Stuart and Misses Dix Cable Mabel Poston and Hattie Beard.
Mr and Mrs Isaac Coats entertained at their Columbus Street home on a Wednesday evening for their sixteenth wedding anniversary. The house featured hearts and cut flowers with light refreshments. Attendees included Rev W B Cook and wife, O B Jacksons, R A Dean and wife, Sylvanus Jones and wife, Thomas Dowd and wife, G F Williams and wife, Mell Robb and wife, J B Place and wife, Mrs MecGraff, Mrs Pearl Verity, Mrs Thomas Galvin, Misses Margaret Dowd Edna Mechem Bertha Nease Fern Coats Grace McGraff Darye Gibson Raymond Bethel Earl Dama Bernard Lawson Austin Doan and others.
Pittsburg reports 15 carloads of cattle receipts with prices from 5.00 to 6.30 for common to prime and extra. Wool offerings 40 carloads with prime to ordinary pricing. Sheep and lambs show 12 carloads with hogs at 5.80 to 6.00 and lambs 6.00 to 8.00. Toledo cash grain exchange closes for holiday.
In Columbus Ohio on February 20 the senate passed the Gillette bill raising county recorders salaries. Only nine votes against. four Republicans and five Democrats opposed. The measure ties recorders pay to county clerks, boosting Franklin county from 3520 to 4600 and setting higher caps for larger and smaller counties.
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