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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1901
Page
2
An early ad proclaims that bad blood causes boils pimples eruptions and debility and markets Hood s Sarsaparilla as a cure. It argues blood issues multiply like weeds and must be purified enriched and revitalized each spring to be rooted out.
An extended excerpt contrasts fate and effort with human striving and selfsufficiency. It argues that self interest drives progress, while benevolence should be measured and directed to maximize concrete good. It cites factory employment and mining as examples of purposeful enterprise shaped by personal aims.
A reflective piece argues that selfish motives drive major ventures like mines, railroads, and institutions yet produce widespread benefits. It portrays capitalists as benefactors who create public goods for personal gain, and ends with a humorous tale of a copy boy and a grateful book agent in Chicago.
A Chicago man recounts a dramatic home game where Jones, Brown, and others wagered across multiple rounds. Brown held three aces while Jones drew to a king and queen of spades, Brown improved to a small pair, then Jones hit an ace jack ten of spades for a royal rush as fortunes swung and the pot emptied.
An old time tonic remedy urges spring health via Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. A testimonial from Gertrude Gilbert claims renewed energy, blood, and vitality after treatment. The ad cites price, availability, and mail order from Schenectady. Also mentions cider gossip and Nell Gwynn as side notes.
Nellie M Hedden of Connersville Indiana describes a year of nervous breakdown female weakness and suppression of periods with terrible pain weakness and poor circulation. After doctors failed six boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills brought marked improvement and strength. She urges others suffering similarly to use the pills and attributes her recovery to them. Notary Finley Gray certifies the affidavit dated November 1900.
A Philadelphia woman, Miss Gertrude Gilbert of 3201 Dauphin Street, after years of illness due to blood deficiency, reports recovery and a healthy, rosy appearance following use of Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She recounts a long illness and transformative relief from symptoms.
May Smith of Ravalli county Montana recounts her transformation from anaemic illness to health using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She details chronic pains weakness and heart palpitations then credits the pills for restored color flesh and vitality with ongoing use as a spring and fall tonic.
Frocks for girls feature white chaste braid with side plaits and bold braids at the front, sheer pleated sleeves, and lace insertion. Velvet ribbons, veiling, and mousseline lace contrast with pale colors. Lightweight gowns use cashmere, veiling, or china silk with decorative collars, yokes, and sashes. The New York Sun notes a trend toward a downward waist dip for 10 year olds.
In January sales women can turn remnants into small boleros using satin and lace. The article notes that undervalued fabrics and simple patterns let a niece of Panne Felvet craft delicate collars and trims. It emphasizes little material, easy sewing, and economical fashion using remaining fabric.
An Atlanta company promotes S. S. S. as a vegetable blood purifier to cure skin diseases including eczema psoriasis acne and rough skin. The ad claims a Louisiana patient found relief after taking the remedy and urges readers to request a free book and consult physicians with no charge for the service.
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