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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1886
Page
2
A humorous exchange between a minister and a child unfolds as the child recalls mishearing prayers in church. The piece closes with a Somerville Journal note urging boys and young men to heed John B. Gough’s dying words on living honestly.
A historic note describes Mons Plateau and Mons Stroobant testing how far the moon and sun seem from the observer by projecting a lunar image on a wall and adjusting distance. The moon’s distance came out around fifty six yards and the sun’s about fifty three yards. A church anecdote about a domestic worker’s humble Christian evidence follows, praising real religion through diligent work.
An Exchange note promotes HAGAN'S Magnolia Balm as a private beauty secret leading to fresh appearance for many women. The piece contrasts the relentless man made to work with systems failing him, warning of weariness or collapse. It adds a quip about Baptist churches damaged by Boston floods.
The public is informed that William Guyton, a brakeman, has been awarded $5000 in damages after an Indiana jury found for him in a long legal battle with the Fransville and Terre Haute railway. Guyton saved passengers during a track blockade, was injured and left a cripple for life, yet the company initially refused his medical bill. The case followed multiple venue changes and highlights courage and sacrifice amid railroad disputes.
A historical ad touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for early stage consumption and scrofulous lung ulcers. It claims purifying the blood and keeping the liver in order builds the system against future attacks, urging readers to ask druggists for the product.
A Chicago firm makes waterproof bricks from sawdust and clay by high pressure, burning them like common bricks. They measure 36 by 6 by 4 inches with two lengthwise holes and weigh little more than standard bricks despite larger size. used between wall courses. Captain William C. Fowle r died in Baltimore after notable Coast service including Fort Fisher expedition pilot.
Portland fire engines will receive shoes to run as sleighs, improving response time alongside existing hose gear. A Chicago paper notes Miss Stager of that city with a $300000 fortune. Colorado has at least four towns above 9000 feet. Gustavus Pancake named postmaster at Omega Ohio.
An elderly doctor claims to possess a vegetable cure for consumption bronchitis catarh asthma and nervous disorders and will mail the recipe free in German French or English with full directions to anyone requesting it by sending a stamped letter from 149 Powers Street Rochester NY stating his motive to aid suffering people
Newton Indiana resident William Thomas reports his wife suffered a severe cough for twenty five years. After using Dr King s New Discovery she improved with one bottle and was fully cured by the second. Trial bottles offered at Henderson and Minear s Drug Store. Large size one dollar. Also includes miscellaneous humor and notices from the period.
A Utica woman reports her father recovered from a long illness deemed incurable after using Hop Bitters. She notes her daughters asked how much better he is and expresses gratitude for the remedy. The short testimonial highlights improved health and renewed hope.
A grateful user from Washington DC shares that two bottles of Hop Bitters cured seven years of inflammatory rheumatism. He invites others to write to E M Williams at 1103 16th Street, Washington DC for details and confirmation of the remedy’s value.
J Wickiffe Johnson of Wilmington Delaware reports using Hop Bitters for indigestion kidney complaint and nervous debility. After a month he grew stronger gained flesh and appearance improved with frequent compliments, crediting the product for his health rebound.
A reader urges action against a druggist selling C. D. Warners German Hop Bitters or similar Hop products. If money is taken, indict for fraud and sue for damages, with a promised reward upon conviction.
Advertisements from Toltesporo Kentucky and Columbus Ohio tout Peruna and Manalin sales. Local testimonials claim dramatic health improvements, including a sick constable, with endorsements from merchants in Vanceburg, Waynesburg, Pittsburgh, and Wilmot. Multiple letters praise Peruna’s rapid popularity and health benefits.
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