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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
2
A compact collection of 1900 era commentaries. Gorky in exile to Chicago, Senator Bailey, the rate bill debate, and remarks on Potter and muckrakers abound. Local items discuss New Richmond reforms, dog bite investigations, and Judge Wright’s Congress bid with political balance in Hocking.
A sensitive appeal describes women writing to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts to seek confidential free medical guidance about private health matters. The piece notes the dread of answering intimate questions even when asked by a family doctor, and mentions the broad audience seeking counsel.
A plea against submitting to examinations to treat female illness cites Mrs Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts as guiding thousands of women. The letter from Mrs T Willadsen of Manning Iowa credits Pinkham with saving her life after two years of failed remedies and vague health improvements.
The piece notes Omaha shifting to the Democratic side as an example of what is possible in Nebraska when Bryan is away. It discusses the use of the epithet liar in the White House and Senate, arguing public sentiment wields significant power. It reports that all but three senators supported the rate bill, which many deemed unconstitutional and lacking passage and other considerations.
Secretary Shaw says he would travel a thousand miles to visit the grave of any man who died from overwork. This remark implies he will not attend the junket funerals of Congress members.
The article explains Pasteur's rabies treatment through progressively stronger injections after a bite. It describes virus preparation from desiccated rabbit spinal cords, the staged virulence increases, and the cumulative method used in humans by injection between the iliac crest and ribs. It notes a greatly reduced hydrophobia death rate and cites Pasteur’s view that protection may arise from a chemical substance rather than a living germ.
The advertisement claims strong effectiveness for dyspepsia biliousness and liver problems with Electric Bitters. It cites S A Brown of Bennettsville South Carolina reporting his wife’s restored health after long suffering. Also notes cures for chills fever malaria and kidney issues and sells at 50 cents with guarantee by W H McKee.
In Hocking County the White and anti White groups drift further apart after agreeing to share 14 committeemen and key offices but the White faction allegedly reneged. The Journal Gazette charges fraud, triggering accusations of a shift toward Democratic control in the county.
O. K. A. L. Brown of near Jacksonville testified before the grand jury last Tuesday. He, a farmer and first class citizen, examined buds of cherries, apples, pears, peaches and indicated a good fruit crop. If other localities match, Athens county may see a strong fruit season again.
An advertisement claims Ko Dol digests what you eat and rests a troubled stomach. It suggests a sick stomach needs rest like a tired body and provides a restorative effect. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Willis T. Morgan of Concord New Hampshire, a retired Commissary Sergeant U S A, recalls two years in Cuba and two in the Philippines. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with keeping him in perfect health and lauds it for coughs colds bronchial troubles and lung diseases. Available at W H McKee druggist priced 50c and 1.00 with a free trial bottle.
The notice details round trip fares for two excursions from the Hocking Valley line. For the American Medical Association trip to Boston the rate is one fare plus 1.00 with sale June 2–9 and return by June 18, extendable to July 15 for 1.00. A New York stopover costs 1.00. For the Biennial General Federation of Women’s Clubs trip the rate is one fare plus 2.00 with sale May 27–30 and return by June 9, extendable to July 15 for 2.00.
A 103 acre improved farm 28 miles from Columbus and 2 miles from the county seat with a nice home. Located on a good level pike. Will sell cheap if sold soon. Inquire of Chas Lamb Baltimore Ohio. 5-24-tf.
A vintage advertisement touts Holister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the best baby medicine encouraging eating sleeping and growth for 35 cents. Sold as Tea or Tablets by Cline's Pharmacy.
Thousands annually rely on Early Risers as a staple laxative and cathartic. The pleasant, reliable pills are praised for prompt relief from constipation. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
A brief item notes a message about visibility and identity, signaling a call for awareness. The fragment references a messenger role and a potential signal or warning, without clear names or locations.
John Kincade death from old age occurs at his Stewart home. Born 1815 in Clarksburg PA, he moved to Guysville as a child and ran the Kincade Mill for about 30 years. He fathered twelve children, was a long time Baptist church member, and valued by the community as one of its oldest residents. Funeral held at Guysville.
The ad touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the best by imitation claims and lists uses for burns scalds chafed skin eczema tetter cuts bruises boils and piles. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Major Jewett delivered the decoration day address at Lancaster and was warmly received by veterans. He noted this region's large Civil War honors, mentioning Gen. Sherman born in Lancaster and Gen. Sherman’s home about eighteen miles away in Perry county.
A verse speaks of the value of gentle remedies to ease a man’s heavy burdens. The author notes that even small comforts can lift hardship, comparing relief to a soothing Rocky Mountain Tea.
Miss Blanche Tullis of Cincinnati, famed in Athens, departed Wednesday for Flag Pond Tennessee to join Dr and Mrs Webb Presbyterian Home missionaries. She will assist the Webbs with educational work among mountain people.
Advertises Kodol as a cure for indigestion dyspepsia heart palpitations flatulence sour stomach and general stomach soreness. Claims the product helps the stomach rest digest foods and regain health while reducing worry. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
We offer One Hundred Dollars Re ward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists Toledo O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting directly upon the mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price One dollar per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Well known resident Mrs Martha Flinn wife of Dr G E Flinn died at her home in MacConnellsville Monday morning. Dr Flinn her bereaved husband is son of G W Flinn merchant postmaster at Latrobe.
Advertisement asserts Holister's Rocky Mountain Tea is the sole cure for rheumatism and warns against local appliance treatments. The price is listed as 35 cents.
In the Methodist parsonage Athens Ohio on May 26 1906 Mr Frank C Davis and Miss Julia McNerny were united in marriage by Rev W L Slutz D D Davis is a steel worker from Parkersburg West Virginia and they will reside there after marriage.
In Nelsonville Ohio on May 29 1906 Dr Slutz united in marriage John P Tedrow and Mamie Gettle both of Nelsonville Ohio After a brief wedding tour they will return to Nelsonville for their future home.
An alarming situation frequently results from neglect of clogged bowels and torpid liver until constipation becomes chronic. This condition is unknown to those who use Dr King's New Life Pills, the best and gentlest regulators of Stomach and Bowels. Guaranteed by W. H. McKee, druggist. Price 25c.
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