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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1904
Page
2
A wide array of humorous maxims and social observations. The piece lampoons common phrases, debates the motives behind gossip and journalism, and notes shifts in public sentiment on crime and governance, referencing Columbus and Hamilton figures and events.
I was afflicted with catarrh and tried many medicines without relief. Hood's Sarsaparilla cured me after five bottles and the symptoms never returned. It soothes the mucous membrane and strengthens the whole system. Evucene Forses, Lebanon Kansas. Hood's Sarsaparilla helps catarrh and builds the body.
Chicago firm E. C. DeWitt & Co markets DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for blind and protruding piles, itching eczema cuts burns and skin diseases. The advertisement warns of counterfeit imitations and urges customers to ask for the genuine DeWitt’s sold by druggists.
Confederate General John B Gordon of Georgia and former Ohio Governor Charles Foster died on the ninth from acute indigestion.
One Minute Cough Cure allegedly relieves coughs in a minute by killing the microbe that irritates the mucous membrane and clears phlegm. It is advertised as strengthening lungs, warding off pneumonia, and a reliable remedy for coughs colds and croup. Sentences emphasize safety and universal use without adverse effects.
Captain A L Mills is promoted to brigadier general amid a rapid advancement that skips several senior field officers, signaling a broad reshuffle in the general staff and elevating Mills into high command.
A rheumatic man endures fetters of pain until Perry Davis Painkiller liberates him. Rubbed into inflamed joints it eases pain and loosens stiff muscles, making the prisoner a free man. The one Painkiller costs 25 and 30 cents.
Delegates from all parts of the country gather at the Washington peace and arbitration convention. President and Secretary Root address the assembly along with other distinguished men.
After a long storm the feeling of relief comes when Allen's Lung Balsam drives away cold and throat-aches. The remedy is opium free and offers radical, lasting relief. Take a bottle home today.
Ex-candidate William J. Bryan arrived home from Europe aboard the Celtic and reported a warm reception from the Czar, King Edward, the Pope, and presidents of France and Switzerland. He also exchanged views with Tolstoi. California Prune Wafers advertised as a quick return investment at 100 for 25 cents with no after trouble, via druggists.
It is announced that through the efforts of Ambassador Choate, Mrs. Maybrick will be released from prison later this year.
An advertisement touts De Witt’s Little Early Risers as reliable pills for headache biliousness torpid liver and constipation. It claims the pills act as a tonic and strengthener sold by all druggists with a pocket vial promise.
The passage notes Panama agreeing to assume her share of Colombia's debt and asks whether a precedent exists. It cites that the United States did not pay any portion of Great Britain's debt after its revolution.
Notice that a petition will be presented to the Athens county commissioners at the March 1904 session seeking vacation of a county road between the Athens and Sand Rock road intersections in Canaan Township. Petitioner Lewis A. Patterson states the road is useless due to availability of nearer routes and its bad condition.
Athens county Commissioners opened a hearing on December 1 1903 for a petition signed by over thirty electors requesting the organization of a village in Dover township. The petition details the territory description, proposed name The Village of Chauncey, the number of inhabitants, and Edwin D Sayre as agent. hearing set for February 12 1904 at 1 pm in the Auditor's Office Athens Ohio.
The city spent 320 million dollars to operate last year, a period described as a low year. City officials note the budget faced tighter finances and scaled programs accordingly.
A ladies gold open-face watch with stem wind and set and dial figures was missed in October. Finder should return it to this office to receive a reward. Contact Mrs. E. Dailey, Athens, R. D. No. } at once.
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that a life insurance policy clause voiding coverage when death results from the insured's own actions is unenforceable. The decision preserves the policy's death benefit.
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