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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1883
Page
3
The article argues strict compulsory schooling reduces crime, citing examples from the Grand Duchy of Baden and New York. It notes truancy enforcement lowered juvenile arrests from 1221 to 768 and 717 over successive periods, and asserts broader enforcement could cut crime by up to ninety percent.
Adam Neff of Fremont Ohio documents a white Chester improved sow described as a remarkable breeder. The first litter had twelve pigs, the second thirteen with nine reaching maturity, and now a third litter of seventeen shows strong prospects for full litter expansion.
A claim that Electric Bitters aid women with common female ailments and illnesses. It asserts restoration of health when other remedies fail, praising taste and affordability at 50 cents per bottle, marketed by H. K. Lorr.
In a criminal trial the district attorney and a doctor argued over professional opinion errors. The prosecutor said a doctor should give opinions without mistakes, the doctor countered that a lawyer's errors can be hung above, while a doctor’s remain buried six feet under.
An advert extols Fun as a health promoter but argues physic is needed for real benefit. It touts Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic as a cure for blood disorders digestion kidney and liver troubles and pimples. Bottles sell for 50 cents via EK R Lash.
A little girl asks about bankruptcy and Nellie explains in simple terms that since their father went bankrupt he no longer works, yet now dresses well and walks about like a perfect gentleman rather than doing chores or hard tasks.
The Home Sentinel editor from Afton New York endorses Hop Bitters as a valuable medicine, noting personal and spousal benefits. A street altercation in Arch Street is reported as a man in high life beating his wife and daughter, while a boy’s noise device causes startled reactions. M. J. Miller of Steubenville Ohio cites Brown's Iron Bitters as relief for long standing dyspepsia.
A Cincinnati bank teller uncovered a new nickel doctored to resemble a gold coin. The incident follows reports of gold plating to pass as a half eagle. The note includes a testimonial praising a medical remedy and a Minnesota editor’s quip about ladies at an excursion, with a slip of the compositor miscalling “sacks of dirtiest description.”
An 1880 Bay City report notes a Chicago girl hurls a shoe at a wedding, leaving a wrecked carriage and a crowd searching ruins for the groom as a bride is treated. Also, a physician endorses Hop Bitters for debility and indigestion, claiming renewed strength and life.
Professor Tick predicted Ohio floods after three days of rain and paid a quarter for a streetcar fare, according to Detriot Free Press.
A Greene County young man bought a wide speckled neck-scarf he claimed was a liver pad. Last Sunday he learned his mother had been wearing it for two weeks as a pad with marked benefit.
An advertisement touts a universal salve for skin ailments priced at 25 cents per box with guaranteed satisfaction. Separate copy notes trains on the Northern Pacific carry a grub box for snowbound passengers containing bread crackers corned beef and baked beans.
An advertisement extols Kidney-Wort as the sole cure for inner kidney and bowel health, claiming it ensures robust vitality and a fair exterior. It urges readers to rely on this remedy for genuine wellness.
In Washington a courtroom remark by Mr. Ingersoll claiming he would retaliate if God abused him on Judgment Day drew sharp public reaction. The uncalled-for statement amplified concerns over religious provocation and personal infidelity within a high profile trial.
Buchapaiba claims a four day cure for urinary affections including smarting frequent or difficult urination and kidney diseases. Sold for $1 at druggists. Ohio Depot, MO, D PARK & SONS, Cincinnati O.
A remark from a father to his son highlights a joke about money and a gun. The exchange underscores parental restraint and the humorous tone of a family dialogue.
A 19th century advertisement claims Mishler's Herb Bitters cure kidney and bladder troubles and includes a father reacting to a non twin joke. It also touts Benson's Skin Cure as curing skin disease after four cars feet agony, with a price of $1 at all druggists.
A New York clergy meeting recalls Rev. Harvey Wood’s Leadville pastorate as it reveals a small church misfit: 150 members expected, 500 seats, but 40 members and 140 seats exist, with $900 debt. The tale includes a busy blacksmith next door and a surprising enrichment scandal, alongside quips about gambling licenses and local manners.
An advertisement extols Hunt's Remedy as a universal cure for kidney and liver ailments. It warns of brick dust in the bladder as a bad sign and urges prompt relief through the medicine. The passage ends with a quip about Arkansaw patience from the Arkansaw Traveler.
The piece argues three reasons for taking spring medicine. It claims a blood purifier works best now, the blood is not purer elsewhere, and the weakened system cannot resist spring fatigue. It endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla as a suitable spring medicine, produced by Hood & Co., and urges a trial.
Dr. Marchisi offers Catholicon a female remedy with guarantee of satisfaction or refund. Claims to cure ovarian troubles inflammation ulcers bearing down irregularities barrenness leucorrhoea and related weaknesses. Priced at 1.00 and 1.50 per bottle. pamphlet available free from Dr J B Marchisi Utica NY. sold by E R Lash nodsly.
A local notice advertises Dr. Marchisi's Italian Pile Ointment guaranteed to cure or refund money. It claims internal external blind bleeding or itching piles and offers the product for 50 cents per box through E. R. Lash.
An old time advert promotes Rock Candy Cough Cure as a remedy for coughs hoarseness throat and lung troubles for adults and children. It sells at $1.00 with a 2 percent price claim and lists a local seller in New York.
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