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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1904
Page
2
A fragment outlines a lifestyle guide or reading material intended for the Messenger and Herald family. It hints at themes of nature and sea life as sources for educational or entertaining content. The text appears as a cataloged note or typographic fragment with no clear event or date.
A collection of humorous observations and remarks about April fools and currents events. The piece riffs on the Maine anniversary, Russia vs Japan, political figures, and general social mores with a satirical tone. It includes jests about readers, newspapers, and public figures, mixed with quips on health and daily life.
The article argues fast news narrows the globe and boosts interest in the Russian Japanese war. It criticizes Mrs Kate Soffel for her crime linked publicity and stage failures while urging support for prisoner families and capital punishment. It notes public backlash against Soffel and defends death penalty as justice. EK Woodworth.
A runaway incident nearly ended fatally to J. B. Orner of Franklin Grove Illinois and left a severe leg ulcer that resisted four years of treatment. Bucklen's Amica Salve cured the wound easily and also relieves burns bruises skin eruptions and piles. 25 cents at W. H. McKee's drug store.
Congress pushed through more than a hundred bills in four minutes and three quarters, setting an unusual record for speed as lawmakers accelerated action on legislation. The rapid passage reflected a compressed session pace and heightened partisan divisions.
A woman credits Easy Task Laundry Soap with saving time on wash day and reducing fatigue. She notes cleaner garments and fabrics, steadier nerves, and brighter colors on rugs and curtains. The ad ends with a price mention and a note about Russia and Japan canceling travel to St Louis for the year.
An old time ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming they cure constipation by stimulating lazy organs. It contrasts two looks, pale and sallow versus fresh and rosy, urging use to maintain health. Sold for five cents at W. B. McKee's Drugstore.
The city of Nelsonville Ohio invites sealed bids for bonds totaling thirty thousand dollars issued to fund an electric light plant. Bids due March 28 1904 at noon at the Auditor's office. Each bond one thousand dollars dated April 1 1904 bearing 5 percent interest semi annually. Bid must state count of bonds, gross bid and accrued interest. Include a certified check for 2 percent of bid and conditions to pay within ten days of award. City may reject any bid. John Lax Auditor. February 25 to March 24.
Probate Court orders sale of Rome township property in Athens county Ohio at public auction at 1 PM at the county court house. The tract in Ohio Company's Purchase measures 47.07 acres estimated value 475.64 dollars. Cash terms. Charles D. Hopkins administrator of Mary Burke estate. February to March 3.
Esther Pb. Chappelear appointed and qualified as administratrix of Isaac E. Chappelear estate in Athens County Ohio. Dated February 5 1904.
The Baltimore blaze prompted the modern safety vault upgrade, with officials praising its strong character and protective performance. No casualties reported as crews contained the fire and assessed structural impact.
The notice praises druggists but warns against imitations of Perry Davis Painkiller. It urges consumers to buy the authentic Painkiller once used in families and to avoid substitutes. It also reports that the Pennsylvania Railroad retired 2,126 pensioners at about 580 dollars annually, with other roads following.
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming to relieve indigestion and rebuild the digestive system. It asserts widespread success and urges readers to try it, noting availability at druggists and Chi ne's Pharmacy.
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