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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
2
A lyrical meditation on haying time with birds and pastoral scenes. It blends seasonal verse about fields, sun, and farm life with reflections on labor, nature, and the joy of a bountiful harvest. It shifts to a mix of local notes and a political essay on campaign enthusiasm and public rallies.
The article critiques campaign tactics that ignite crowds and fear to secure votes, noting churchgoer zeal, party partisans, and noisy demonstrations. It questions the ethics of parades and rallies, calling for restraint and reflection over four months to avoid inflaming passions and undermining law and institutions.
The Paris Fair is highlighted as an open volume showcasing news directed endeavor and faltering energy. The United States Government building nears completion, signaling national perseverance. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters is praised as a reliable cure for dyspepsia, constipation, indigestion, biliousness, fever and ague, and liver and kidney troubles, advertised as an excellent general tonic.
An_adjured dialogue notes Anardup's planned marriage to Susie Hanknote. A character doubts the match, saying money suffices but the bride is described as an ugly, shriveled, thin hag. The line references a drowning man reaching for a straw, attributed to New York Wards.
A playful exchange questions what the prodigal son teaches, joking about the fatted calf as the lesson while a teacher and audience reflect on imagination and work in healing professions. The quip highlights satire of learning and healthcare.
M A Hogarty of Lexington Kentucky faces yellow jaundice and after two bottles of Electric Bitters he is wholly cured. The remedy praised for stomach liver and kidney troubles and sold by W I McKee. Tennessee cotton planters order turkeys to combat grasshopper damage described in this item.
The Hocking Valley Railway Company announces a home seekers excursion to southern states and western points west of the Mississippi at one fare for the round trip. Tickets valid for 15 days from May 15 dates through autumn. See an agent for details and schedules.
The 2d South and 3d regiments of infantry are ordered to leave Cuba at once. They will be sent to either the Philippines or another theater as the occasion requires.
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for blood disorders, skin sores, rashes, eczema, rheumatism, and chronic conditions. It claims permanent results, offers a free trial by mail, and urges readers to request the remedy from the listed supplier.
A Washington Star style exchange about a horse tale and generous behavior circulates widely. The dialogue contrasts perceptions of stinginess and generosity, highlighting social expectations and private motives in domestic discourse.
The notice asserts a salve heals all wounds with no scar and warns against fraudulent urging. It reports President McKinley has formally accepted an invitation from the Grand Army of the Republic to attend the organization’s annual encampment in Chicago next month.
An article excerpt promotes a proprietary medicine claimed to cure cholera morbus and other stomach and bowel troubles. A Georgia seller asserts long use and many customer purchases with strong endorsements, noting quick, pleasant relief and several self-reported cures.
A judge mediates a conversation where a father protests his eighteen year old daughter’s engagement to a wealthy suitor. The exchange reveals financial strain and long waiting periods as the lovers urge a formal union.
An observer identified as Laveenridge from Bassington Til endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar as a cure for chronic asthma claiming relief or cure across cases. The text also includes garbled financial figures for farm crop values on Island and references wheat and other crops with unclear numbers.
Chautauqua session runs August 1 through August 28 with tickets on sale through August 30. Fares from Athens and Gro Rodriguee priced. return validity until September 1. Havana sees mayor Rodriguee inaugurated amid broad public celebrations and displays of U S friendship.
An OCR fragment discusses women’s health claims and a marketing pitch for Voley’s Kidney Cure, noting supposed “female weaknesses” tied to kidneys and urging awareness. It also mentions C D Henderson ordering an investigation into a Cuban policeman acquitted after murdering an American, with stray garbled text about kidneys and ads.
A fragmented notice describes unusual wine decanters and glass pieces in a shop. It mentions a purple cone or coniamer and a bird neck design in gold, claiming novelty and charm despite its oddity.
A spring millinery piece notes the use of expensive cloths and straw with a crown trimmed in elaborate style. The design includes a large ribbon bow and a few quills as decorative elements, reflecting current fashion sensibilities.
A sensational claim reports Mrs Rena Stout of Caummack Indiana cured of consumption after using Dr King’s New Discovery. The notice says she gained 34 pounds under a Yorktown physician’s guidance and calls the remedy a universal cure for chest and lung diseases. Trial bottles available at W K McWhee’s drug store. The Anti Imperialistic League plans a national conference in Indianapolis on August 15.
Latrange Gay resident J A Danforth suffered six months from a running sore on his leg. He reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured it in five days. The advertisement touts its use for ulcers wounds and piles and promises cure guaranteed. Sold by W N Melea Druggist. Also Lexington reports Gov Beecham to call a special Kentucky Legislature session to repeal the Gobble election law.
A Chicago man from 1071 West Congress Street reports long bronchial illness relief after using Foley's Honey and Tar. A report from 125 cities shows thirty killed and 1329 injured in July hour accidents.
A Findlay Ohio businessman testifies in November 1993 that his prior 1896 endorsement of Doan’s Kidney Pills remains valid. He says the pills still work, noting lasting relief from backache and kidney-related complaints. Pills sold at 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. mails nationwide.
Margie Ivo advances efforts to form a political party in Japan, aiming to establish a new cabinet and influence national governance. The move signals organizational growth and potential realignment in Japanese politics.
An old dispatch notes Cape Town reports President Kragger moved to Nelspruit, the transport station for Lydenburg, while an advertisement extols Banner Salve as the world’s most healing medicine for many ailments.
An advertisement extols Adamur Dyspepsia Lozenges as a reliable remedy for stomach indigestion and related chronic diseases. It cites physician endorsement, patient testimonials from Michigan, and a mail order offer with free initial samples and bulk discounts.
Report notes a controversial cancer study offering treatment with no upfront cost and payment only if results show benefit. Critics warn about patient risk and ethical concerns while researchers cite potential breakthroughs and company sponsorship.
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