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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1896

Page

6

Castoria the trusted remedy for infants and children

Dr. Samuel Pitcher prescribes Castoria for infants and children and states it contains no opium morphine or narcotics. A long list of claimed benefits is offered including relief from teething troubles stomach and bowel regulation and better sleep. The advertisement urges mothers to choose Castoria over narcotics and quack remedies.

Castoria Samuel Pitcher Case Torly Chidren Sam

Free Silver Dominance Threatens Two-Thirds Rule At Chicago Convention

The Globe Democrat notes growing free silver strength in Chicago may win a convention majority but can be checked by the two-thirds rule. If they fail to secure it, gold standard nominees could be forced on the platform, or no nominations made. The outcome hinges on party adherence to long-standing rules and potential bolting.

Free Sivenites Chicago Saya Globe-Democrat Free Silverites Adinistration Wilson Senate Shighky Hanefren West Virginia Thay Anu Congress Sale River Informa Congressional Campaign Committee Deane Pops Darton McKinley Dotying National Republican League Wm. Pp. Pierce Georgia Wmn Dr. Delegado Sime Cuba Washington Spain Spanien

Washington Letter on Convention News and Political Strife

Washington correspondent reports central political talk shifting from Washington to the convention scene in the West. It notes expected delays, factional contest over the ticket, and notable absences of Reed and Allison. The piece covers investigations, postmaster politics, McKinley delegation history, Spain Cuba issues, and economic unrest in New York and California.

Wasarseton D.C Washington Lovie Reed Allison Warrah Ve-Gan Ny Senate Catlite Govrs Harriz

Two Poultices for Lungs and Congestion Remedies

A period article by Rebecca Bartlett from Minneapolis Housekeeper describes two home poultice methods for lung congestion and measles complications. The first uses corn meal mush on a warmed towel placed on the chest, with careful edge wrapping and four to five hour renewals. The second mixes ground flax, hot water, and camphor lard, spread on cloth and applied to the chest, with optional red pepper and a touch of ipecac for obstinate cases. Warns camphor not for nursing mothers and notes local health statistics in Steuben and Me.

Rebecca Bartlett Min- Menpolis

Cigar Box Bracket Design for Decorators and Makers

The article describes a cigar box bracket project for decorators noting tools for easy assembly without specialized equipment. It details preparing seven light boxes as the bracket, removing lids, shaping supports, and creating a beveled end to form the decorative base. Ebony enamel is suggested for painting with attention to joined sections and exposed surfaces.

Aumileur Moi Amk Orler

Ki a ernie uno ng bracket wall shelf

The instructions describe building a wall bracket with pigeon holes and boxes, enameled black ends, and supports fixed to the wall. It details attaching horizontal and vertical boxes, end pieces, and decorative touches, plus precautions for security and stability with screws, plates, and hooks. The Queen of the Bebrians is noted performing a harp solo as an aside.

Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Cure For Heart Ailments

A garbled OCR style notice asserts heart disease may be cured by a product named Dr Miles Heart Cure. It mentions symptoms like shortness of breath and swelling, and includes phrases such as Falotine and Pulse related terms, reflecting medical claims and weak heart symptoms.

Miles

Fort Wayne man credits Heart Cure for relief after long illness

N C Miller of Fort Wayne writes of a decades long affliction with heart trouble and nervous unrest. After two years of general treatment without relief he used Dr Alice Hemedios Heart Cure and Renovative Nerrins, which allegedly stopped heart trouble and restored sleep and health. Copy mailed by Dr Wives Medical Co Kingston.

Fort Wayne Lad Alice Hemedios Wives Medical Co Kikhart

Remarkable recovery tale from Mrs Collier of Armour Avenue

In a Chicago Chronicle column the Collier family recounts their daughter Dan’s decline from illness and dramatic improvement after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. The father, an electrician, learned of the remedy from a Hamilton acquaintance and began treatment in September, noting substantial mental and physical recovery and renewed hope for schooling. The piece promotes the pills as a general cure for nervous disorders, with broad claims of safety and affordability.

Householl Kut Chicago Alfred Collier Armour Avenue Collier Chisago Rock Island St. Vitus Hasmilton Loral Incults Eg Jer’s Jane Day Culler Letts Cullier Br. Williams Williams* Medicine Company Sch. N.Y Paby Wihams’ Medicine Company

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