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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
6
The article outlines a refined dress silhouette with a moire collar and shoulder straps, a fitted under sleeve flare, and a full skirt with wide tucks. It notes moire fabrics and Corticelli silk trim, suggesting evolving fashion toward mixed and fancy fabrics over smooth finished cloths.
A Logan girl visiting town asks if Panama hats are named for the canal as fashion notes describe novel waist lines in crepe de chine with tuck effects and straps. The piece highlights black chiffon bands, a left side rosette, unusual sleeve designs and Corticelli silk stitching. It mentions Gibson and Duchess waists, natural ecru tones, and mercerized fabrics plus silk and linen blends in vogue.
Miss Minne Cuchicgs pupils presented a piano recital at Tudge Pehet’s home on Thursday evening. The event featured performances by Claire and Cassie MoKine, Mae Bethel, Lorene Hudeon, Frank McVay, Louise Higgins and others. All members showed marked improvement under Miss Cuckter’s instruction.
Missouri judge convicts grocers for selling alum containing baking powders and New York health authorities seize suspect batches. Consumers are urged to favor reputable brands as officials wage a crusade to remove alum substitutes from the market.
President Ellis delivers a Summer School lecture on the constitution amid high interest among students. The talk focuses on constitutional compromise and reflects on American history. The piece also notes common health folk wisdom and public views on trusts.
Excursion tickets from June 1 to September 30 offer low rates to Chautauqua and mountain resorts. Five hotels and 100 cottages open at reasonable prices for visitors seeking educational programs and healthful recreation. Inquiries directed to L. A. Beacheatle Mountain Lake Park or railroad agents for rates and train times.
During June July August and September the Hocking Valley will sell round trip tickets to Colorado Utah and South Dakota at greatly reduced rates. Tickets limited for return until Oct. Hist. for particulars inquire of Agents.
Agents of the Ohio Central Lines announce Sunday excursion tickets to all points on the line with same day return. One fare round trip, tickets valid only for the return date made. Excursions not less than 24 cents.
Beaumont Union Sunday school will hold children day services in a grove near Columbus and Return via KK and M Ry Sunday July 20 at 2 oclock p m An excellent program with music and recitations Everyone invited Train tickets on sale for No 1 with return on No 6 departing Columbus 6 25 p m
Agents of the Ohio Central Lines announce excursion tickets for Saturday and Sunday July 1 and 20 from Athens and intermediate stations to the Camp of the 0 X N G near Granville. Tickets are valid for return until Sunday evening July 20 and may be used on train No 1 with return on train No 6 or a special Sunday train at 7:00 p m connecting with Kali No at Thorsten.
Dr A P Ohimacher elected superintendent of the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics at Gallipolis. Previously professor of pathology at Northwestern University Evanston IL and former director of the hospital lab for over four years. Trustees sought him and he assumes charge with plans for improved future conduct.
Announcement notices list Lama as candidate for clerk of courts in Athens County subject to Republican primary August 30 1902 and other nominees including county commissioner and prosecuting attorney. Various editors sign off urging candidacy and renomination details.
An advert claims One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs colds croup throat and lung trouble instantly and safely. It promotes Paregoric at Cline's Pharmacy and notes a girl’s father asking about dresses bought six weeks prior and the expectation to wear them forever.
Advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for digestive and assorted pains. Claims to be gentle, thorough and guaranteed. Priced at 25 cents at MuKve's drug store.
A historic remedy claims instant relief for ingrown toenails using a mixture of murintle acid, citric acid, and chloride of zinc. Mix well and apply one drop to the affected part once a day for all day relief.
A garbled collage of quotes and lines from various papers. It includes a Reverend’s benediction in a dialect, mock headlines, and musings on luck and fate. The text mixes religious phrasing with streetwise slang and calls to sleep or death.
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