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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1887
Page
4
A narrator recounts a late life romance scare on a London trip. A chance train encounter with Paul reveals a mistaken identity with Mary Midge, a deceitful green shawl, and a comic misunderstanding. The trio ends in laughter as truth surfaces and Cousin Melindy reports a swindler in Gwendoline’s circle.
Rev. George Darsie argues encouragement lifts moral effort and prevents discouragement from turning hearts from good. He warns ministers against scolding and urges praise for good deeds, noting credit spurs further acts of virtue. The piece also mentions O Brien’s campaign against Lansdowne and a U S Supreme Court justice’s death, plus a North Carolina paper’s note on lake-town convention planning for Great Lakes states.
An advertisement touts Blood Elixir as a universal cure for ulcers eruptions and syphilitic poisoning with promises to purify the system and banish pains. It is sold by C. B. Henderson. A separate note discusses King Kalakina seeking to annex the Tonga group, despite a depleted treasury and looming costs.
Advertisement-promoted cure for piles claims immediate relief and complete cure. Says product relieves itching bleeding protruding piles and similar symptoms. Available for 50 cents at druggists or by mail.
An old advertisement touts Health Renewer by Wells as a cure for health issues including dyspepsia impotence and nervous debility. It targets weak men and delicate women and lists a price of one dollar.
An elegant dressing restores gray hair to its natural color and softens the locks. The oil free formula acts as a tonic that stops hair loss, strengthens strands, cleanses the scalp, and promotes health without oil or grease. Potent restorative properties cited.
An old patent medicine ad touts Rough on Rats for pests including rats mice roaches flies ants bedbugs beetles and more and promotes Brough on Corns for corns warts bunions with quick relief and complete cure claims from druggists and Wells.
The ad touts Rough on Itch as a cure for skin conditions with jars priced at 40 cents and claims full cures for chronic cases. Dr ALEX Provruprrr of Baltimore denounces spiritualism and free love, asserting widespread fraud among spiritualists and warning of moral decline. Marshall Michigan offers a five dollar bonus to any firm starting a coffin factory as a boom push.
Michael Hammond a Delaware and Hudson Railroad conductor saved a woman and a child from an oncoming train at Parsons station by pushing them down the embankment but was killed when he fell under the cars. The hopeful act drew praise as a stark example of humanity.
A historical ad and notes describe Castoria as a digestive aid for children and the importance of skin pores in nutrition. It mentions 12 980 soldiers buried in Chattanooga National Cemetery with Ohio providing the largest single state total and 4962 unnamed graves along with 861 colored soldiers. A humorous dialogue fragment ends the excerpt.
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