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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1904
Page
10
The advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease from scrofula and that Hood's Sarsaparilla cures it by purifying the blood. It asserts headaches dizziness and taste smell hearing are affected and promises radical permanent cure through this tonic medicine.
A long column surveys morals and social quirks from daily life, urging responsibility toward contagious diseases, criticizing spitting on streets, and praising high school graduates as future business assets. It contrasts modern care with past cruelties and highlights civic duties and self-improvement.
Testimonial from G A Repass of Bowling Green Ohio praising Doan's Kidney Pills for quick relief of severe back lameness and headaches tied to kidney troubles. He reports marked improvement after use and recommends the product sold by Starn Russell druggists. Available at drug stores for 50 cents.
A Columbus Dispatch piece cites the Journal of the American Medical Association noting 4449 injuries last year with 446 deaths, 406 from tetanus or lockjaw. Blank cartridge wounds caused 363 tetanus cases, prompting calls to ban blank cartridges and giant crackers to prevent fatalities.
An old advertisement touts Perry Davis Painkiller as a safe cure for cramps dysentery cholera morbus and bowel complaints. It claims rapid relief with directions on each bottle and warns against substitutes. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from a reputable druggist.
The service runs daily via the Ohio Central Lines and the L B & M Rys arriving in Chicago at 7 10 a m. Return departure from Chicago is 10 35 p m with a sleeping car.
A Marietta church leader urged action against sidewalk spitting. The Athens ordinance carries a $10 fine per offense and is said to be unenforced due to lack of affidavits. Citizens are urged to report offenders to the mayor to deter the habit and improve decency.
The platform calls for enforcement of anti trust laws and a fair protective tariff, the establishment of the gold standard, reduction of the public debt, settlement of the coal strike by the president, and strong foreign policy. It supports Chinese exclusion, civil service enforcement, pension administration, vigorous trustworthy leadership, reciprocal tariff arrangements, American shipping, a strong navy, arbitration in international disputes, disfranchisement and reduced representation where the franchise is unconstitutional, and limits on capital labor combinations to protect the people.
A fragment from a periodical ad page discusses sickness costs per year including doctor and medicine bills, promoting Perry Davis' Painkiller for rheumatism and cramps. It also notes a self-help line about facing misfortune, a magic cure claim about a toad destroying insects, and a Topeka flood comment claiming vermin reduction afterward.
An advertisement endorses Little Early Risers as night time pills that relax nerves and provide rest and a gentle bowel movement by breakfast. W H Howell of Houston Texas calls Early Risers the best pill for constipation and biliousness. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Mortality from cancer is very high in beer drinking districts of Germany including Bavaria and Salzburg, according to regional health observations. The finding links regional alcohol consumption patterns with elevated cancer risk.
An old advertisement claims perfect digestion prevents heart strain by curing indigestion. It asserts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure relieves the stomach and supports heart function by aiding digestion and nutrient absorption. A separate odd note states an electric current of 5000 volts is fatal but harmless at 500,000 volts.
The Ohio Central Lines announce an annual Michigan Excursion to Frankfort and Crystal Lake via the Ann Arbor route. The trip will run Thursday July 28 with full details to be released later.
Special train via the Ohio Central Lines leaves Athens at 10 33 a m Sunday July 3. Round trip fares 1 15 to Middleport and 1 25 to Gallipolis or Pt Pleasant. Return trains depart Pt Pleasant at 5 30 p m Gallipolis 5 49 p m Middleport 6 31 p m Athens 7 35 p m.
An article from Roland Illinois dated June 20 touts Dodd's Kidney Pills as a cure for diabetes and kidney disease based on Rev. Thomas B. Norman's testimony. It also promotes Dr Boschee's German Syrup as a remedy for lung and throat ailments with trial and big bottle pricing.
A speaker who believes he can tell a funny tale often boosts his own boldness and charm. The crowd responds to his assurance, creating a lively dynamic as humor unfolds.
Health note warns that many child deaths stem from souring milk and bacterial illness. It cites infant cholera infantum as especially deadly for bottle fed babies. Perry Davis Painkiller offered as quick emergency relief before doctors arrive. 25 and 50 cent bottles.
A self made man extols his work as remarkable while others would be ashamed of similar labor. The remark highlights pride in unconventional or risky crafts and frames success against social expectations.
Excursion rates set at one first class fare plus 25 cents for the round trip with return by July 12 1904 and July 5 1904 for the separate early sale period. Tickets on sale July 6 7 8 and July 2 3 4 with extensions possible and refunds handled by ticket agents.
For sale at this office a full eight volume set of Shakespeare in clear type. An ideal library addition for teachers students or home use. A literary bargain and complete collection.
An old advertisement touts Syrup purifying the blood and Cerate heating the skin eruption as remedies. It presents a medical cure claim and urges readers to try the preparations.
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