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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
4
The Messenger and Herald notes William Jennings Bryan and William J. Bryan succession to a term, Cannon's boom lacking committee appointments, and the Denver Democratic convention's aftermath. It also mentions Edward Payson Weston walking from Portland to Chicago and then lung exercises between Chicago and another city.
The item mix covers Admiral Evans's proposed South American patrol, a French claim about China's invention of the Diabolo, and a light rebuke of economic theories. It also mentions political snags in Ohio, university per capita costs, and hints at weather and avian behavior, all styled in a clipped early 20th century voice.
An advertising feature urges thinking women to trust Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a transparent medicine with full ingredient disclosure on bottle wrappers. It claims proven cures for women's ailments, notes physician endorsements, and promotes privacy and at home treatment plus Dr. Pierce's free advice and The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser book.
The Sol Kimble bootlegging trial was postponed for 24 hours to 9 am Thursday. Eddie Banks faces whisky sale charges in an afternoon session Thursday. Kimble has four counts and Sam Davis testified he bought liquor from Kimble. Attorney Williams cited unread affidavits and asked for time, which the court granted.
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