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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1886
Page
2
The article estimates world population at about 1.454 billion with Christians mainly Catholic, English as the dominant language for 50 million, and the British empire spanning a large earth area. It notes 45 million births and 39 million deaths annually, with a roughly equal gender balance after one year. It ends with an editorial note on a financial fund and a scandalous management dispute.
E M Howard of Newport New Hampshire writes of years with scrofulous humors and claims relief after using two bottles of Ayer s Sarsaparilla confirming happiness as true contentment and perfect health of body and mind through purification and vigor of blood.
Letters from James French of Atchison and Mrs H M Kidder of Boston praise Aver s Sarsaparilla for liver trouble and ongoing family use, claiming prompt relief and safety in their testimonials.
Mrs. A B Allen of Winterpock Virginia reports a two year old child suffering bowel complaint and severe weakness. After doctors suggested Serofula as the cause a bottle was obtained and the remedy pursued. The narrative presents a testimonial to a liver medicine claimed to purify blood and restore health.
A New York drummer touring Arkansas doubles as Mejor Smith to secure better rooms and influence. He is told the garret is the best available for his rank, then promotes himself to general and keeps the title until leaving the state. Also cited are observations from the Boston Globe on work and leg power in walking.
The text praises Simmons Liver Regulator as a superior vegetable tonic for liver and malaria prevention. It notes General Logan denying novel writing and focusing on a history due next month. Ayer s Sarsaparilla is recommended for spring blood purification and vigor, while a tragic report states over 100 children burned to death in Georgia during late winter, many left alone in parental homes.
John J. Case D D S of Newton New Jersey, after thirty five years as a practicing dentist, testifies that Cuticura Remedies cured his psoriasis in eight days after other doctors failed to help.
A 70 year old man cured of a severe head and face eruption after failing other treatments. The testimonial credits Cuticura Remedies and J F Smith & Co of Texarkana Arkansas for the cure achieved last summer.
H. E. Carpenter of Henderson New York, after twenty years with psoriasis or leprosy, was cured by Cuticura remedies. A daily dustpanful of scales fell away, and physicians and friends feared for his life. Cure sworn to by a Justice of the Peace and local prominent citizens.
Wm Gordon of Arlington Avenue Charles Town Massachusetts reports paying about 200 dollars to first class doctors for his baby without success then using three packages of Cuticura Remedies which he says completely cured the child.
An advertisement notes Cuticura Soap and Resolvent for sale by all druggists with prices 50 cents, 1.00, and 25 cents respectively. Prepared by the Potter Drug and Chemical Co in Boston.
The piece warns that if the Chinese government orders all Chinese in the U S to return home a large agitation could start. It notes about 100000 Chinese live here and removal would take time and risk bitterness toward the United States. It also advertises Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh with quick relief and a 50 cent price.
S L Picklesimer of Catskillburg Kentucky fired a shotgun through a schoolhouse door during a performance denying him admission. Four children were killed and others injured. The incident is described as a deadly example of violent discipline commonly referred to as the Kentucky style of teaching.
Henderson and Minkar promote Ack er s English Remedy as a universal cure for asthma coughs whooping cough croup and other lung troubles claiming it as the standard remedy for consumption A colored Indianapolis faith healer reportedly uses only a bag of salt with seemingly unusual patient results.
The column promotes various patent medicines with claims of cures for cuts and skin eruptions, a money-back guarantee, and prices. It also mentions horse powder for livestock, Dr Bull remedies for babies and pills, a satirical aside about Senator Hoar and Washington society, and a Pills advertisement line.
Retired Rochester doctor W A Noggs declares he has a vegetable remedy for bronchitis catarrh asthma and all throat lung issues plus nervous complaints. He promises to mail the recipe free in German French or English with usage directions to anyone sending a stamped request to 149 Powers Block Rochester NY.
A grocer assures a customer the tea is real English breakfast tea and warrantied. The man buys a pound to serve visiting London guests, wary of serving Japan tea by mistake.
The poem expresses deep gratitude from Mrs E J Cooper of Athens Ohio. It pleads that spoken and printed thanks cannot fully repay kindness received and asks friends to accept blunt thanks as carrying more meaning than the word implies.
Washington dispatch reports Col Bee's belief the Rock Springs massacre was done by white Americans. China demands total disavowal, capital punishment where proven, and indemnity paid by the United States or China will seize indemnities from American nationals and withdraw protection. Marquis Tseng to push stern measures. President rejects indemnity claim. Minister to return home with conclusions.
A vintage advertisement extols Hop Bitters as a universal remedy for health, promising strength for ministers, mothers, workers, and students. It claims benefits for nervousness, digestive ills, malarial fevers, skin issues, and exhausted vitality with a money back offer for uncured cases.
A lady asks how to gain clear skin and beauty and her friend suggests Hop Bitters. The response claims the bitter tonic can produce pure blood, health, and beauty, and the speaker notes it worked for her.
Mr Mathias Doll of 23 North Peters Street New Orleans reports long battle with diabetes and related pains. After failing with several doctors and patent medicines he credits Peruna prescribed by Dr Hartman with profound improvement and urges others to try it. Mrs Huldah Riple of Smethport Pa also praises Peruna and recommends it to friends.
Mr David Claypool formerly Sergeant at Arms of the New Jersey Senate and now Notary Public at Cedarville Cumberland Co NJ testifies his family died of consumption and he credits Mishler's Herb Bitters with saving his life and improving his health. He urges readers to obtain affidavits to prove its truth and notes its vegetable composition. The ad touts the remedy as a standard physicians endorsed preparation sold by druggists at 1.00 per bottle with discounts on multiple bottles.
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