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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1886
Page
2
The text describes intense volcanic and seismic activity in New Zealand, including widespread mud emissions, lava, ash clouds, and forest destruction. It notes casualties and engulfed settlements, while suggesting the upheaval will draw international scientific attention and offer geological insights.
A Civil War era preacher Sam Jones recounts a dying man and his daughter as faith is tested. The father struggles with darkness yet signals his peace with God moments before death. The sermon emphasizes trust in God to "keep me against that day" and eternal life.
A satirical dictionary by Professor Lookatem teases definitions of franchise, statesman, preacher, and other terms. The piece blends quips about politicians, aristocracy, labor, and the press with a storm anecdote and a Washington Capitol cartoon caption.
Henderson and Minear assert Acker's English Remedy is the best medicine for asthma croup coughs whooping coughs and all lung troubles. They guarantee its efficacy and urge readers to inquire directly for proof.
A newspaper excerpt quotes the President's coachman attributing a shabby suit to Jeffersonian simplicity. The item links to political imagery and administration messaging amid a commentary on attire and authenticity.
Maive spends about 3000 dollars annually on bear bounties as Green Ville near Moosehead Lake leads in the bear business. Last year the town earned 300 dollars for sixty bears killed on its borders.
The Tur Senate of Massachusetts arose from a court dispute over a pig, a curious legal outcome linked to state governance and property.
The piece argues Garland will not resign and mocks the idea, noting the president’s aversion to hard labor and his focus on vetoing bills for soldiers relief. It also highlights Alice Freeman, Wellesley College president, and reflects on religious questions and public health ads for Acker's Blood Elixir claiming cures for blood disorders and skin diseases.
A finger of varied topics includes LUMINOUS paper invented from pulp and phosphorescent powders, a large stone plow unearthed in New Jersey, Grant Monument Association preparing another public appeal, a lighthearted waiter exchange, a note on White House lighting costs, AYER's Sarsaparilla promoted as a blood purifier, and a question about presidential defense of American interests.
A compact call for bracing up with a safe alterative, not stimulants, proposing Elec tric Bitters as a blood purifying remedy to invigorate liver and kidneys and restore vitality. Also notes on a Tennessee convict labor strike, Mexican war pension bill, Burdock Blood Bitters testimonial, and political commentary on Mr Goode and Mr Garland.
Retired East India missionary physician claims a simple vegetable cure for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous complaints. He offers to mail the full recipe with directions in German French or English to any requester. W A Noyes 149 Powers Block Rochester New York.
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