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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
6
The Ohio House and Senate debate a state department of supervision of county offices under the state auditor with three deputy inspectors at $2 000 yearly each and bonds of 210 000. They would annually inspect county officers and set a uniform accounting system.
An old notice asserts headaches stem from nervous system irritation and promises a cure by restoring nerve function and toning the heart. It advertises Chair Headache Wafers as a remedy sold by C B Henderson for 10 cents, claiming nerve action and heart benefit.
An early 20th century ad touts Krause's Cold Cure capsules promising a two hour cure for colds. It advises against bed rest or Turkish baths and warns of pneumonia, claiming quick relief and pleasant taste with a heady sensation. Sold by Clize's Pharmacy at price 1.85.
Burglars in Indianapolis broke into a store and, before leaving, telephoned to report the break. They then escaped the scene.
A grocer offer highlights four Jell O flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. The ad invites readers to try the product today with a focus on family appeal and availability at local grocers.
A fragment advertises Dr King s New Discovery for consumption and lung troubles promising relief for asthma bronchitis and croup with a one dollar trial and mentions W T McRee s as supplier The notice also references large egg imports and praises Electric Bitters for female and nervous ailments with broad claims of health benefits.
The British Museum acquired a rare great auk egg believed to be from Iceland and possibly the last surviving specimen from the extinct colony.
A quirky historical note suggests that before becoming a policeman in Vienna, a candidate must master three tasks: swimming, rot, and sending telegraphic messages. The item mixes humor with a snapshot of training myths.
An OCR fragment notes that compression of the atmosphere would create a sea about 35 feet deep around the glabe. The text is fragmentary and does not provide context or authoritative sources.
An odd text criticizes a supposed Alien Lung Elixir claiming it cures consumption by sealing inflamed lungs. It also oddly claims a 1,900 year old shipyard at Ominato, Japan remains in operation, and mentions 431 druggists guarantor and dubious pricing.
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