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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1886
Page
7
Washington correspondent notes Cleveland’s White House reception attracts a huge crowd with 5000 plus waiting outside. Guests arrive in varied attire, Mrs. Cleveland greets them from 9 to midnight, and the couple exit for Scheutzenfest before returning for the event.
In a House debate Colonel Morricon urged rules committee reform to attach a tax to general pensions to fund the proposed expenditure. He claimed the bills require 25 million to 75 million in the first year, prompting rebukes from Reed McKinley Hiscock and other protection allies who argue the move is a Democratic tactic to smear pension reform.
A distressed housewife complains of back-aches and fatigue and seeks relief. Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription is touted as an unfailing remedy already advertised in the issue. The chatter at an evening gathering turns to animal intelligence, with a quip about dogs outsmarting their masters and a comment about having such a dog.
A mixed, incomplete OCR item mentions a nervous old lady on a hotel floor asking about fire precautions and a porter noting the proprietor has insured the place twice its worth, followed by a claim that Joseph Knox of London Indiana captured nine wolves under a straw stack.
Hood's Sarsaparilla is prepared by C. J. Hood & Co. with thorough pharmaceutical knowledge and years of experience. The product is refined under the leaders who originated it, ensuring a pure honest reliable medicine. A Boston teacher faced pupil interruptions and urged attacking hard words like forts. A girl asked how to pronounce Guayaquil and was told to attack it, noting Guayaquil as a city in Ecuador.
An advertisement claims Ely Cream Balm relieves inflamed nose and throat membranes with acrid mucus and sneezing. Priced 40 cents in stores or 60 cents by mail registered, Ely Brothers, Druggists of Owego New York. The piece notes a New York youth earning 75 cents weekly and other locals saving large sums.
The Preach Senate approved the expulsion bill by 141 to 107 after a lengthy session. M. de Preyeinet delivered a strong speech arguing the Government cannot tolerate another government within France and must expel the reigning house members. He tied the move to protecting the Republic and a necessary Republican Union.
An elderly physician retired from practice offers a vegetable remedy said to cure Verne Bronchitis Catarrh Asthma and lung ailments plus nervous debility. He will mail free in German French or English full preparation and usage directions on request to W A Noggs 149 Powers Block Rochester NY. PMID: A newly appointed Alabama postmaster dies of consumption from overwork, said to result from striving to win the office. A weak back signals diseased kidneys. Burdock Blood Bitters promoted. Bible offers hope per Canon Westceou DD.
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