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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1904
Page
2
A column of humorous adages and quips on civility politics and daily life. It notes Russia Japan and American figures while musing on luck, honesty, and common sense with brief echoes of public affairs and local concerns.
Fragment mentions misery from kidney ills backaches headaches and urinary troubles with phrases played out and done up, indicating a health complaint narrative without identifiable people or organizations.
Mr. L. D. Hazzard of Hamilton Ohio reports Doan's Kidney Pills cured backache and strengthened kidneys after a strain. He bought them at J G Schwartz's drug store and notes the kidney annoyance disappeared. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo sells them for 50 cents.
Blair, once counsel for the World's Fair, betrayed by a spendthrift wife who rode him to ruin. He died in Florida amid illness and debt as she sought to dominate society, cashing his life insurance and pushing her name in Gotham newspapers.
Chicago firm E. DeWitt & Co claims a Witch Hazel based salve treats piles eczema cuts and skin diseases with no equal. Warns against counterfeit products and promotes DeWitt’s as genuine, sold by all druggists.
Captain Howard Blackburn of Gloucester Massachusetts plans a third Atlantic crossing in a boat 115 feet long. The voyage aims to test endurance and nautical skill under challenging conditions with Blackburn at the helm.
One Minute Cough Cure claims to relieve cough in one minute by killing the microbe that irritates the mucous membrane while clearing phlegm and healing affected parts. It is described as strengthening lungs, warding off pneumonia, and a harmless cure for coughs colds and croup available from druggists.
King Edward, pursuing friendly relations with the Irish people, proposes to make another visit to Ireland, signaling renewed outreach and royal engagement with the island.
An ad describes Perry Davis Painkiller as a liberator for rheumatism with claims of easing joint pain and making muscles pliable. It asserts the product is unique and offers 25 and 50 cent sizes. It also notes Manhattan and London population densities for contrast.
A Sunshine advertisement praises Allen's Lung Balsam as a cure for throat aches and sore lungs with radical lasting effect and no opium. It urges taking a bottle home for relief after a long storm and cold season.
Newspapers across the eastern states stage voting contests to select affectionate husbands beautiful maidens industrious wives and well behaved children with the aim of sending a carload of winter visitors to the St Louis exposition.
Promoted as portable reliable pills for headache biliousness torpid liver and constipation. Claims to be easy to carry never in the way and guaranteed to improve liver function. Sold by all druggists.
A narrow four inch land strip in New York City changed hands last week. The sale price reported as about $1,666. The parcel lies between two adjoining properties on Seventh Avenue.
The article notes a 2000 strong Colombian army unit beginning a march toward Panama and 1200 Panamanian volunteers prepared to meet them. The rest of the text promotes an unconnected dental health tonic and price, unrelated to the main report.
The observation notes Britain aligning week by week with Japan on the issue, while stressing that this committal is not absolute or binding, indicating a cautious stance amid growing proximity in policy.
An advertisement warns against opium bribes and ineffective cough mixtures. It promotes Arlen's Lung Balsam as a remedy that treats the underlying throat and lung inflammation rather than just sedating nerves. The copy emphasizes lasting relief from deep seated affections.
The Wabash Pennsylvania railroad dispute has been resolved without bloodshed. The Rockefellers and Goulds brokered an understanding granting Wabash necessary facilities in Pittsburg while relinquishing its planned Philadelphia terminal.
Toledo Ohio January 25 Mr Harry L Lewis Dentist 607 Summit Street reports kidney trouble case improved after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He says after six boxes nightly pain and frequent urination ceased and he was completely cured.
The record shows 13 sessions held by Congress, including the adjourned session from last month, reflecting ongoing legislative activity amid a busy period.
Doctors warn neuralgia is not dangerous yet a patient endures severe facial pain described as being pierced and torn. Advice urges staying indoors and using Perry Davis Painkiller, touted as the sole source of blessed relief from pain.
A Neosho county farmer runs his farm by gas. A gas well yields fuel to light every room, heat coops and hog-pens, power a corn sheller, water pump, grindstones, and barn lighting. He even warms water for cattle in winter and uses gas for livestock care. Dr. Weaver's Treatment is mentioned for syrup itches and skin eruptions.
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