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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1903
Page
6
The article discusses ball gown styles using crepe de Chine Louisine and Liberty silks in pastel blues with silver lace and chiffon rosettes. White broadcloth options are favored for formal visiting wear, with satin-faced cloths and silks also cited. Tassels and ball pendants are predicted to be popular accents, and leaf-green gowns with pearl lace adornments are noted.
A. Adams, once eight years head of the Ohio miners organization, died after long illness. He had led the state group until his illness kept him from work and was later admitted to a hospital in Glouster. He once sparked controversy by attacking John Ide, then national head, and, when asked about his hospital friends, replied I have friends. He remained despondent.
A Chinese professor at a college seeks permission to use English language Bibles in academic settings. The request aims to support study of translation, linguistic nuance, and religious texts within coursework.
A fragment notes the expense of firing one shot from an inch gun would equal five years of a private's wages, highlighting the high cost of ammunition and military expenditure.
St James Gazette notes how public clocks like Big Ben and the Law Courts clock appear different in scale from reality. It argues distance distorts perception and a simple foot rule can reveal the true dimensions of dials and weights.
A column defending the newspaper business as essential and public-spirited. It argues publishers work long hours with public trust, facing criticism, yet use their funds for community interests, not profit, and earn little direct remuneration.
Hotels keep a lost and found with room by room notes and a central file. Housekeepers and clerks handle returned articles, sometimes with odd items such as glass eyes or false teeth. Valuables are notified to owners. unclaimed items may become the property of staff.
The grand jurors for the term beginning February 2 are listed: Silas Riddison Rome Hiram Baughman Waterloo F M Baker Waterloo John Edington York Charles Wilkes Waterloo William Meighen Lodi Henry Barrows Rome Thomas Riddison Trimble W E Day Athens A A Allen Trimble Henry Hyde Trimble J F Baldridge York Peter Josten Lodi Reuben Wagner Trimble Wesley Bowers Alexander. The petit jurors, meeting a week later, include J C Parker York Charles Herron Waterloo J E Guthrie Ames Clarence Juniper York Heber H Henry Ames John Gatchel Trimble C D Henry Berd M A Dixon Alexander Harvey Linscott Ames O H Bowman Bern George Lawrence Lodi P D Fagan Athens.
Edison argues that future doctors will not prescribe medicine but guide patients in caring for the body, diet, and disease prevention. He says new bacterial discoveries reveal past reliance on medicines was misguided and that surgery, diet, and antiseptics will be essential in preserving health.
Mrs. Thomas Maxwell of Waitsfield Vermont describes twenty years of rheumatism and female trouble. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing her and enabling daily tasks, walking a mile, and eating normally. The pills are promoted as a general remedy for blood and nerve weaknesses and listed ailments. Sold by druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
Mrs. E Whitmore of Lancaster Ohio reports severe nervousness sleeplessness and dizziness improved after using Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills sold at Henderson's Drug Store She says nerves steadied sleep returned and dizziness stopped She recommends them sold 50 cents a box by dealers or Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY with portrait and signature on each package
A mother sits in the grandstand with her two fraternity protectors as her son joins the Cornell varsity. She cheers as a Columbia opponent is tackled, then a breakout rush leads to a dramatic touchdown. The mother proclaims her boy’s effort and later bursts into tears.
The Duchess of Marlborough, once Consuelo Vanderbilt, owns a premier pearl collection next to Queen Alexandra. The Queen's own pearls are described as the most valuable in existence anywhere.
A Philadelphia matron owns the Wister diamond valued at $25,000. The report notes the gemstone as property under her name and indicates its notable value.
Pittsburg publishers promote Hostetter Company almanac offering medical guidance in English and several languages. The issue cites testimonials for Stomach Bitters and endorses its use for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and nervousness with a claim of cure.
The head teacher must belong to the majority faith and religious instruction is compulsory in all schools, overseen by the religious bodies. The policy places control of teaching under these organizations and integrates faith into the curriculum nationwide.
The Spirit of Winter brings sun and snow yet also wind and storms. It worsens rheumatism twinges catarrh and scrofula symptoms. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as a cure with claimed radical and permanent results.
Manchester hosts the country’s largest free library, housing more than 18,000 volumes across its collection. The grand repository stands as a notable cultural asset in the city.
Cautionary ad touts qoschee's Germany Syrup as the universal remedy for consumption and lung troubles since 1868. It contrasts it with cheaper cough remedies and highlights a 25 cent size newly introduced this year alongside the regular 75 cent bottle, available at all druggists.
An aged defendant pleads innocence and offers to prove it given time. The Baltimore American notes the judge imposes a three year sentence.
A witness testifies to the deceased being without blame and beloved, but the judge queries the source. The reply reveals the statement was copied from the man’s tombstone, a stark reminder that memory and truth can clash in court.
Rice stuffing is preferred to breadcrumbs. Brown one onion in butter, mix with four cupfuls of cold boiled rice and one cupful of milk moistened breadcrumbs. Season with sage and herbs. Add half a pound of sausage meat or salt pork and season with salt and pepper.
A caller compliments the eminent literary man and asks the girl to assist at home. The girl answers gravely that she helps by entertaining the chores, and the caller invites her to be seated.
Probably True notes a Wabash quip about Gotrox dress. Monroe replies that Gotrox worries customers will mistake him for a clerk. The brief exchange appears in Chicago News.
A brief Chicago Tribune quotation depicts a blunt streetwise exchange between a father and teacher. The mentor notes the boy’s high temper while the father views it as potentially useful if properly shaped for constructive ends.
Notice to Teachers lists exam dates on the first Saturdays of September October January February April May and July and first and third Saturdays of August Primary tests in May and August Boxwell tests on the third Saturday of April and second Saturday of May By order of the board of examiners Cc H Brvson Clark no Baw 52
A short Washington Star comedy note where Mr. Buggins dismisses philosophers as pretenders who enjoy hard luck, declaring no use for them in a witty exchange.
A brief reflection noting that while sudden disappearances are newsworthy, gradual disappearances would be more remarkable. The Washington Times commentary contrasts abrupt vanishing with slow, less noticeable absences.
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