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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1904
Page
2
A long miscellaneous column offers satirical takes on manners politics and daily life. It touches on honesty travel slang Japanese warfare and local gossip with references to Athens Ohio and figures such as Carl Berg and Miss Alice Roosevelt. It includes commentary on laws education and public figures, ending with a dated testimonial about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Notable rise in sales of Perry Davis Painkiller among golf players and clubs. The remedy markets itself as the oldest and best liniment for sprains strains bruises and soreness common in vigorous play and accidents.
D H Williams of Glouster is re appointed as deputy mine inspector for this district by Chief Mine Inspector Harrison. Williams has served one term and given general satisfaction to miners and operators.
Mrs. Louis Ernest of Evansville Indiana praises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea noting it made her well after other remedies failed. Tea or tablets are sold at 35 cents by Clines Pharmacy. The English import eggs worth 30 million dollars annually at about 16 cents a dozen.
In the Ohio senate debate Senator David H Moore of Athens highlighted meager salaries for state hospital attendants. He cited attendants caring for 30 insane women 12 hours daily and sleeping on duty for $12 to $18 monthly. He urged action to address the injustice as the Employee's Association forms to press Columbus for humane salaries.
An old advertisement warns that stomach disorders like cholera morbus cramps and diarrhoea threaten during hot terms. It endorses Painkiller by Perry Davis as a reliable remedy and urges avoiding substitutes, advertising 25 and 50 cent sizes.
The speakers committee has secured Hon. Judson Harmon of Cincinnati for Homecoming. He will be in town on June 15 to deliver an address. The committee also expects a lineup of prominent speakers for the occasion.
The Comptroller of Currency certifies the First National Bank of Amesville Ohio is authorized to commence banking business under federal law. W B Ridgely signs and seals the certificate dated April 28 1904 with the bank listed as 7235 and noting May 16 1904 for bank business.
The Athens high school graduation, held Friday at Ewing Hall, drew a record audience as twenty two graduates, among them Heber H Henke and Madeline Schaeffer, received diplomas after the chorus numbers and addresses by Prof. B O Higley and Dr W L Slutz. Class day exercises accompanied the event with diplomas and student work on display.
We will not worry you with details but advise consulting Agents of Ohio Central Lines before traveling to learn route options and rates for the St. Louis Exposition.
An old time cure claims Dr King s New Life Pills relieve sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and rebuilding health. Priced at 25 cents with money back if not helped. Sold by W H McKee, Druggist.
Jacobs Brand Tannery in Marietta offers best prices for tan bark. Contact or visit for details between May 5 and May 18.
Constipation tied to widespread sickness is claimed to be cured by Hollister's Rock Mountain Tea priced at 35 cents. Sold as tea or tablet form by Cline's Pharmacy.
The reach of a searchlight for practical use is 700 yards, but torpedoes can be used effectively from 1200 to 4000 yards.
An ad notes Little Early Risers at 25c each to ease nerves and provide quiet rest with gentle bowel movement by breakfast. W H Howell of Houston Texas calls Early Risers the best pill for constipation sick headache biliousness. Sold by local outlets.
Experimental painting note encourages trying another kind next time and highlights Green Seal Liquid Paint offered for sale by H L Wheaton.
The Austrian government recently sanctioned a new bursting charge for projectiles using a mixture of powdered aluminum and nitrate of ammonia.
The article notes that summer illness affects stay-at-homes as well as travelers, with diarrhea linked to over eating and ripening fruits. It cautions against ice water and other practices, urging reliance on Perry Davis remedy as a safer cure option.
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