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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1903
Page
4
A long column of social musings, with jokes and aphorisms on wealth, fashion, and character. It critiques vanity, honesty, religion, and public behavior while urging self examination and practical judgment. The piece blends humor with moral advice and local civic examples.
The article describes animal signaling across species and in humans, citing lantern bearing trainmen, lighthouse keepers, and insects that emit light. It recounts observations of bioluminescent beetles in Texas and a glowing marine scene near Avalon Bay, noting various organs and forms of light signaling in different creatures.
The text discusses how understanding one’s mental equipment and confidence can influence turning out a finished product for the market. It emphasizes the role of belief and self-assurance in achieving market-ready work.
Advertises Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a remedy for nervous exhaustion and loss of energy. Cites a testimonial from Mrs W A Thomas of Athens Ohio praising improved nervousness and dizziness after use. Mentions price 50 cents a box and urges buyers to seek the portrait and signature of A W Chase on every package.
In honor of Pope Leo XIII the tolling of the Catholic church bells began three times daily at 6 30 a m 12 o clock and 6 30 p m from Thursday of last week until the pope's funeral on Tuesday A requiem mass was celebrated on the funeral day.
A fragmentary verse piece “The Praying Brother” reflects on rising hardship and fear of war. It contrasts earnest prayer with personal weakness and caution about judgment, ending with a rural plea and a stray ad snippet about a stove product and a medical testimonial from Alabama.
A testimonial describes catarrh of the stomach from overloaded digestion and undigested food causing membrane inflammation and improper mucus. The writer credits Lused EKodol Dyspepsia Cure for relief after years of ineffective doctors and medicines.
The notice touts McKee's drug store refund policy for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and proclaims it the most successful bowel remedy. It extols Dr King’s New Life Pills, claims of health benefits, and promotes Kodol for indigestion with claims of comprehensive digestive aid.
Residents report a great flood at night in Mayhattun causing fear and evacuation to high ground. Animals floated downstream, and property loss followed despite efforts to build barns and pump water. The account notes widespread disruption and a calm statement about meat supplies from the Gulf of Mexico for months.
The Village Improvement Society invites the board of health to a joint conference on cleaning streets and valleys. They urge residents to share cleaning duties while a wagon collects dirt, noting uneven effort since its arrival and calling for action on street upkeep.
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