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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1901
Page
2
A mixed article blends political satire with social notes. It ridicules utopian rhetoric, reflects on women voters, promotes state traveling libraries in Amesville, discusses tramp psychology and morning hunger, and ends with a whimsical plea to clothe Cupid for cold climes and art. It references Peter Stirling and a few local towns, highlighting civic improvement and social observations.
Dr. W. T. Hornaday notes the New York Zoo reptile house features a 33 by 9 foot alligator pool with four feet of water heated to 29 degrees Fahrenheit. The pool area includes gravel banks and a dense tropical plant setting. Six alligators, including Jumbo the largest at about twelve feet, are content and well fed, with warming pipes sustaining growth since their arrival in November.
A Philadelphia Record note recalls a 1526 Russian law penalizing tree cutting with life Siberia exile, a drastic forestry measure later repealed. It cites that year’s forest losses and revenues, noting fires devastated about 206,600 acres in the province, leaving scant timber for building.
Jewelry and diamond agent Isaac Kaufmann, aged in his sixties, was stopped at a port of entry after inspectors found diamonds hidden in his shoes lining. Washington officials had warned of an eastern seaboard jewelry smuggling plot this fall. Military and customs agents scrutinized his baggage aboard the Lahn from Bremen, uncovering concealed contents valued at over six thousand dollars.
Rev Dr Levy attended a wedding at Morris church of Blumstein and Miss Annie Jacobs. The ceremony featured a shirt waist dress code for both bride and groom, provoking remarks from Bliss Jacobs. A long coach procession formed as guests departed and the couple began a shirt waist honeymoon.
The piece notes the approaching twentieth century as a era of invention and highlights Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a leading remedy for indigestion, flatulence, and related ailments. It urges readers to buy the genuine bottle with a private revenue stamp. Prairie wolves menace Minneapolis vicinity as farmers report livestock losses, scaling hunts planned.
Assertion that Foley's Honey Animar cures all throat and fang diseases, with authorized dealers in E guaranteeing satisfaction. Signed by C. B. Henderson.
A distant claim of a Hamilton Miracle restoration is echoed by a Melrose Park man Samuel Carnock who says Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People cured his locomotor ataxia. He describes years of gradual decline from 1898 to 1900 and credits pills for renewed strength sight and work ability. The affidavit is sworn before a police magistrate in 1900. The ad promotes Pink Pills as a cure for locomotor ataxia and related nervous disorders with purchasing details.
RobertT Winkinsus of Dayton says he conquered consumption by a nomadic life. His doctor gave six months to live twenty years ago, but he roamed the country and now returns home claiming he is cured.
Four flavor Jell-O novelty appeals to households with Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry options. Advertises ease of preparation and family appeal, encouraging immediate trial.
One way settlers tickets and round trip homeseekers tickets are offered to the Southern Territory at near reduced rates. Tickets on sale the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays monthly. Inquiries to Ohio Central Lines agents or S. G. Harvey Toledo, John Moores Findlay, W. A Peters Columbus, J. E Heiner P. Ai, K. & M. Ry Charleston WV.
A 12 to 14 guest dinner should have six to eight courses. Begin with Welt shell oysters, then soup from the pantry, fish, roast fowl, and desserts. The host carves, hostess serves, wine kept filled, and coffee with cigars in the drawing room.
A simple icing method uses three tablespoons of milk brought to a boil then cooled. Add vanilla or other extract and stir in confectioners sugar until thick enough to spread. Mix until smooth for a cake topping.
The article outlines formal dining arrivals and seating in a dinner party. Guests should arrive on time or notify the hostess, who may delay dinner if late. The host escorts the eldest or honored guest to the table, followed by couples, and a hall servant may hand a card naming the lady each gentleman escorts to supper.
Bettina recalls borrowing a dollar from Irene Foxby while downtown and promising to repay if reminded. Weeks passed and Irene eventually asked for repayment.
A historical note describes making white mayonnaise by whisking eggs first then adding ingredients. Lemon juice substitutes taste and texture, and a stiff whipped cream or egg white is folded in just before serving for a light finish.
J C Sherman veteran editor of the Vermontville Michigan Echo claims a secret to keeping old people young. He praises Fredric Bitters for easing nervousness sleeplessness indigestion heart trouble constipation and rheumatism. He says it stimulates kidneys tones the stomach aids digestion and boosts appetite. He credits his wife with similar benefits and notes availability at W H Mckee's drug store. Chinese dine with dessert or Russian sakouska and end with hot soup instead of coffee.
An advertisement touts Dr Rankin's Kidney Tablets to stop pain instantly and cure permanently. Sold by E. Br Lash druggist in Athens Ohio. The piece also claims the Indian population is not skilled in manufacture and tabs their own crude industries.
An old medical advertisement warns that contagious blood poison can appear cured when signs vanish. It describes mercury and potash treatments failing, and promotes Swift's Specific as a vegetable cure that cleanses blood and rebuilds health. A free booklet is offered by The Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
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