Selection of Ohio political notes and social quips
A mid-sized Ohio newspaper column surveys political moves, appointments, and public notices. It notes Samuel J. Flickinger becoming Secretary to Governor Harris, Athens State Hospital trusteeship, Gallipolis postmaster confirmation, and broader commentary on newspapers, advertising, and public life including reactions to figures like Senator Smoot and Rockefeller. The piece blends political updates with satirical observations on society and media.
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Ohio
Samuel J. Flickinger
Dayton Journal
Harris
Mr. Flickinger
Doctor Takes Patients to Columbus for Eye Surgery and Cancer Removal
Dr. C B McDougal accompanied three patients to Columbus. Ray Cuckler and Edna Rickey with her mother Mrs Fred Rickey will receive eye treatment. Mrs Caroline Byland entered Mr Carmel Hospital for operation to remove a cancerous growth on her nose.
Carpenters Thumb Injury At Morris Avenue Residence
Mr. Carpenter, a carpenter for Phin Leckler, cut the ball of his thumb in the Morris avenue project Saturday. A three inch deep gash caused heavy bleeding and fainting. revived by bystanders and taken to town for treatment. Dr. McDougall dressed the wound with four stitches. he will be laid up for several days.
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Mr. Carpenter
Phin Leckler
Morris Avenue
Carpenter
Mr. Beckler
Harry Beckler
Dr. McDougall
A Tragic Finish Attributed To A Careless Dyke Leak
A watchman’s neglect let a leak in the North Sea dyke become a ruinous break that devastated a Dutch province. Kenneth Meiver of onceboro Maine recalls a similar neglected cold nearly ending his life until Dr King’s New Discovery saved him. The ad touts the cough and cold remedy at W H McKee’s drug store priced 50 cents and one dollar with a free trial bottle.
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North Sea
Holland
Kenneth Me Iver
Onceboro
Dr. King
W. H. McKee
Whit season's record broken by 45 pound catfish
Mike Love and John Avis hold the season's record for the largest catfish at 45 pounds, caught on a trot line and difficult to land. They plan to steak the meat and float skins for souvenirs, while noting a 37 pound total from another line.
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Mike Love
John Avis
Mike
John
Twenty Year Battle Turns with Arnica Salve
A Farmville Virginia man reports a twenty year struggle with chronic piles and malignant sores ended after using Buecklen's Arnica Salve. The ad claims cure for old ulcers cuts burns and wounds and offers the 25 cent remedy at W H Mckee's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buecklen
A. M. Bruce
Farmville
W. H. McKee
Enriqe Cort 2 Named Colombian Minister to United States
The article notes Enrique Cort 2 being named Colombian minister to the United States to replace Diego Mendoza. It also reports on various incidents including miners rescued after six days trapped at Caradocvaie colliery in Wales, a fireworks explosion injuring six firemen in Cleveland, a large fire in Ottawa county Ohio costing 150000 and 150 workers jobs, a collision near Orange Virginia killing four people, and ice manufacturers in Philadelphia facing conspiracy charges with warrants.
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Enrique Cort 2
United States
Diego Mendoza
Caradocvaie
Wales
Aite
J. Kraus & Sons
Cleveland
United States Gypsum Company
Ottawa County
Ohio
Orange
Philadelphia
Modest Claims and Proven Efficacy Cited in Advert
An advertisement notes that Maxim underplays its gun’s carrying power before judges, leading to surprise at trial. It draws a parallel with Chambelin’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy, claiming it will positively cure diarrhoea and dysentery with no known failure, sold by W. H. McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxim
Chambelain
W. H. McKee
Athens County Medical Society Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Athens County Medical Society will be held tomorrow Tuesday in the Court Room at Athens. There will be one session at 12 30 p m. Dr C B McDougall will report on the State Medical Society meeting at Canton. Dr S A Cunningham of Marietta will present a paper. All members urged to attend.
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Athens County Medical Society
Athens
C. 8. McDougall
State Medical Society
Can
A. Cunningham
Marietta
Not Five. Wife and mother-in-law slain in Mississippi murder suicide
In Lucedale Mississippi Charles Brewer shot and killed his wife and her mother then wounded a grandmother and baby before killing himself. The wife had recently left him citing ill treatment and refused to return from her mother's home.
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Lucedale
Miss
Charles Brewer
Brewer
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsement
C Towns of Rat Portage Ontario praises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach trouble and constipation. Describes the tablets as mild and pleasant after effects and recommends them to others with stomach disorders. Available for sale by W H McKee Athens and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.
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Chamberlain
C. Towns
Rat Portage
Ontario
Canada
W. H. McKee
Athens
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Constipation Remedy Promoted by Dean’s Regulats
An old advertisement urges readers to try Dean’s Regulats to ease stomach discomfort and relieve chronic constipation. The copy claims the product softens bowels and improves digestion, advising readers to ask their druggist for it.
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Dean
Rebels Capture Hsin chenghsien Amid Rice Riots
In Chekiang province rebels seize Hsin chenghsien as rice shortages trigger disorder near Hangchow. Churches burned at Sungchichen. authorities denounce the acts as forgeries in the chaotic urban area.
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Shanghai
Chekiang
Hangchow
Hsinchenghsien
Sungchichen
Columbus and Return Fare Listed for Ohio Central Lines
The notice lists a Columbus and return fare of $1.25 with travel on Sunday July 8. The trip departs Athens at 8 15 a m and returns from Columbus at 6 30 p m via Ohio Central Lines.
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Columbus
Return
Ohio Central Lines
K. F. D. Carriers Get Holiday
Postmaster Finsterwald reports government instructions changing Fourth of July mail service. No rural deliveries. county routes affected. City carriers will do one morning delivery and one same window collection. Post office hours 8 to 10 a.m. and 6:30 to 7 p.m. for general business and mail pickup.
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Athens Messenger and Herald
Ine F. L. Preston Co
Uwe EC
Wea
Fs. SR — Ee
Messenger and Herald
Messenger & Herald Printing Co
F. W. Bush
Aurore Dupin
George Sand
Mary Ann Evans
George Elliot
Gov. Harris
Harry Dougherty
A. Vorys
Wade Ellis
R. J. Mauck
Athens State Hospital
Virail Lowry
Hocking
Athens County
Eagle
Gallipolis
Senate
Sherman
New Jersey
Jersey Lightning
Kentucky
Mr. Rockefeller
Kansas
Smoot
Mim
John Davis
Gentry
Husband
Natal
Durban
Woodsburg
Oak
Great Lakes
Toledo
Finoley
Ecenterberg
Renvitte
Mewar
ST. Maaus
Middleport
Charleston
West Vs
MAYES
Onio Central
Teicac
Gentry Bros
B. & O. Station
Paris
Dreyfus
Baudouin
Rennes
William
Spain
Madrid
Premier Moret
Switzerland
France
Jules Cambon
Finsterwald
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