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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1888
Page
7
A discussion on sun spot cycles and their minor impact on solar radiation, arguing there is no clear evidence that sun spots make the Sun hotter or cooler overall. It cites Schwabe, Secchi, and Langley, noting possible compensating factors and limited influence on terrestrial weather.
An 19th century style health ad describes nasal catarrh symptoms including headache discharge and throat irritation. It asserts catarrh is deceptive and dangerous and promotes Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy with a $500 reward for uncured cases, sold by druggists for 50 cents.
Miss SINGLEBODY says a proposed Legislature bill requiring seven days notice of marriage is unusual and wrong. She notes she never approved of long engagements, fearing they often amount to nothing.
A dated advertisement claims a cold may worsen into catarrh or pneumonia and asserts that Bochee's German Syrup cures diseases of the head nose throat and lungs. It touts thousands of cures and offers bottles at 75 cents through druggists.
A CuHIcanco bank clerk obtained a leave of absence claiming tooth ache. He did not return, and bank officials investigated, finding the excuse weak and his accounts lacking.
Mr. Nichols long suffered catarrh and, after using Ely's Cream Balm, reports near cure. J. C Olmstead of Arcola Illinois and Evers Bros. of Independence Iowa endorse the remedy noting relief and satisfaction. Customer testimonials emphasize quick improvement after one bottle.
A brief item notes a man who survived a spring cleaning cyclone at his home and has lost interest in Fenian plots and dynamite, as reported by the Fall River Advance.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and it guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Henderson and Minear.
In reflecting on fifty years of scientific progress the mind notes many unfilled necessities such as a miner's safe lamp a blast method without explosion safe economical electric lighting from primary batteries and improved means to prevent decomposition of animal substances. The New York Press suggests future inventions will address these challenges.
A clipped editorial note recalls a deathbed plea for Dr Pierce’s remedy and urges timely use of medicine. It then surveys congressional strife over pension arrears, Mills tariff opposition, and the Blair education bill, plus updates on Gen Sheridan’s critical illness and recent legislative actions.
A toad weighing sixty six pounds and nearly three feet in girth was found at Juillac France and sold to a St Etiene manufacturer for 850 dollars. Locals flock to Juillac to view the extraordinary animal and hear its croaking likened to a dog's bark.
A town report touts Kemp's Balsam as remarkable relief for coughs sore throat asthma bronchitis and consumption with guaranteed cures. Large bottle prices listed at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
The essay argues that forests do not significantly affect rainfall from an economic perspective and that humans have not developed a reliable method to control rainfall.
An advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla cures scrofula salt rheum and other blood born ailments. It claims to remove tiredness improve appetite and renew strength across the body urging readers to try it.
An English inventor creates a brake for compartment cars allowing any passenger to pull a lever and stop the train. A white disk appears outside the carriage to signal the conductor which car activated the brake.
An old advertising verse recounts Castoria as a trusted remedy across generations from infancy through parenthood, highlighting its use for a sick baby and a crying child, and extending to pregnancy and children.
About 40,000 reptiles are housed in a single Smithsonian Institute room in Washington and are preserved in alcohol.
A woman phoning a doctor’s office joked she might be all right if she took an epidemic. The piece ends with a caution against engraving one’s name on an umbrella to avoid robbery.
Acker's Remedy advertised as a positive cure to prevent trouble, sold by C. B. Henderson for 10 and 20 depending on quantity offered.
A brief health note extols Dr Guysett's Yellow Duck and Sarsaparilla as a safe vegetable tonic and blood purifier. It claims reviving effects for those feeling unwell and notes sales by E. R. Lash.
A New York society woman wore a white satin bali dress pressed by a great daily press, making her costume the day’s news and earning the prize for the most novel outfit in Chicago.
An Arkansas man who supported Fre mont in the presidential race paid his final wager recently. He sought more time to be certain about the case, while his rival appeared in a hurry.
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