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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1903
Page
2
A long column of witty observations on manners politics and local life in Athens. The piece notes jokes about hair loss, praise versus fault finding and the pace of news coverage while poking fun at royalty and public figures. It closes with a heated strike by Lady School Teachers demanding higher pay and the looming closure of schools.
An advertisement touts Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills as a cure for nervous headaches and insomnia. Testimonial from G. W. Towsole of Athens claims the pills steady nerves, stop headaches, and restore restful sleep. Sold for 50 cents a box with portrait of A. W. Chase on each package.
Last week Ohio university announced the conferral of the M S degree but a mix up in initials occurred. The degree was actually conferred on Prof. H R Higley of East Stroudsburg Pa, brother of Prof B O Higley of Athens.
John Robinson presents a grand biblical spectacle Solomon His Temple and the Queen of Sheba along with elaborate circus and hippodrome acts. The company promises the finest scenic and professional performances and will visit the city this Saturday, July 4.
The passage explains catarrh of the stomach caused by overload and indigestible food. It notes symptoms like inflamed mucous membrane and abnormal mucine secretion, sharing a testimonial from J. R. Rhea of Coppell Texas who found relief with Lused Kodoleg Cure, sold by Cilne's Pharmacy.
An 19th century ad asserts a constitutional disease stems from scrofulous blood, causing headaches, dizziness, and sensory/ stomach issues. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood and permanently cures such conditions. It endorses Lioop's Pikeks as superior cathartic.
A visitor brought a poem titled The Wants of Man copied from the Athens Messenger in 1840. The manuscript, legible and lightly aged, was written by John Q. Adams before his presidency. The opening stanza is quoted: Man wants but little here below. The longer work details many desires beyond that small wish.
Mrs. Fred Chalker of Dublin Michigan suffered for back pain and fatigue until trying Dodd's Kidney Pills. After two boxes she improved, and eventually was cured. She credits the remedy and urges others with back pain to try it.
Jacksonville prepares a full Fourth of July celebration under the A O H with delegations from Sunday Creek valley. The Jacksonville Cadet band will provide music while two Jacksonville versus New Pittsburg baseball games occur. Speakers include E D Sayre L M Foster and W E Finck. Reception committee members are Frank Rabe Henry Ley and Charles Williams.
Athens Commandery No 15 K T held its annual election naming Tod L. Schrantz eminent commander L McCune generalissimo F W Bush captain general B A Headley prelate S D Thompson senior warden W K Scott junior warden A J Frame treasurer J A Palmer secretary D A R McKinstry standard bearer F L Guenther sword bearer Chas Cornwell warder The body also voted to attend the annual conclave in Cleveland next October out of town members D W Cornell D H Edwards W H Lewis and C Halbert of Guysville attended
McKee Drug Store guarantees no risk buying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. If not satisfied after using it, money will be refunded. The ad lauds it as the most successful bowel remedy and the only one that never fails, while noting its pleasant safe and reliable record. A scrambled egg analogy is used to illustrate a failed effort by the cook.
The advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as the busiest and mightiest little thing ever made, claiming they turn weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. Sold by W H McKee for 25 cents per box.
Frank Blackstone arrived from Athens and sought help from Officer Roney to gain work. He was hired on a bridge job and found a boarding house, but after drinking he stole a pair of shoes from Clark at Leidecker's. Detained at Wayside Inn, he faces Mayor Hyde for explanation on Friday morning.
Letter from F. A. Gulledge of Verbena Ala praises Backlen Arica Salve claiming it cured a 24 tumor piles and aided burns and pains. Ad notes it costs 25c at W. H. McKee's Drug Store. Also a wedding anecdote about a preacher's fee and guests' gifts.
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Care as a foundation for health by aiding digestion and nourishing blood. It claims cures for indigestion and stomach disorders and notes sale at Cline's Pharmacy. A separate line offers a moral quip about a man lying to his wife.
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