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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1904
Page
2
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A reflective column by E. O. Woodworth arguing that dissatisfaction with one’s job often stems from unexamined choice. It urges deliberate career selection, possible change, or learning to like the current work to avoid lifelong failure. The piece critiques factional politics and laments political posturing while offering practical guidance.
Mrs Mary Stage aged 63 wife of Hiram Stage died Wednesday of last week at her Plains home after a long illness from a complication of diseases. She leaves a husband two daughters and a son. Funeral services were held Friday at Zion Church conducted by Rev J A Hopkins with interment in Plains Cemetery.
The text notes many calls for rental housing in Athens and advises landlords to post signs reading This house is rented to spare seekers. It urges investors to supply more residences for the rapidly growing population.
West Pembroke Maine March 21 Mrs A L Smith endorses Dodd's Kidney Pills for growing girls recounting her daughter's history with "Crazy Spells" yellowing and poor appetite. After a month of treatment and about a dozen boxes the daughter has not had a bad spell and remains helped. Mrs Smith urges mothers to heed the advice to save daughters from pain and illness.
Advert reads that children can take Little Early Risers with perfect safety and that they are harmless and sure in results. It claims they cure biliousness and are preferred to all other pills, sold by Cline's Pharmacy. Russia offers $25,000 for an alcohol undrinkable invention and ponders a muzzle of Russia iron as a reply.
An advertisement asserts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure adds to the physical by aiding digestion and nourishment. It touts palatability and full-body health benefits, with sales through Cline's Pharmacy. Separate notes mention Vermont liquor import verdict and Green Seal Liquid Paint offered by H. L. Wheaton.
Congressmen Hearst introduces a bill in the house to investigate and regulate trusts. Some observers feel the interstate commerce law could serve as a regulator if properly enforced, following the merger decision.
The ad warns that Witch Hazel Salve from E. G. DeWitt & Co. Chicago is the original product. It cautions against dangerous counterfeits and urges buyers to look for the company name on the box for a guaranteed cure. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Congressman Thompson of Alabama has died from pneumonia. His funeral cost of ten thousand dollars will be paid by public funds. Critics question whether this is the best way to express sympathy and respect.
Mrs W Wattkins of Pleasant City Ohio respects Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption for saving her son from pneumonia and a terrible cough. The ad touts it as the only sure cure for coughs colds and all lung diseases with trial bottles free and prices 50 cents and 1.00 from W H McKee Druggist.
The author argues that if sending poisoned candy through the mail to an enemy in another state could cause murder without extradition or punishment, then all U.S. states should immediately amend their laws. The remark frames a critique of legal gaps across the union.
A dramatic copy extols Allen's Lung Balsam as a cure for pulmonary trouble noting its high esteem even in early consumption. The rant-like passage claims Bristow from Kansas exposed faults in congressmen, with Kansas prevailing in the end as a satirical twist.
A company claims its Green Seal product stands out in tests against ordinary brands. The pitch argues the extra cost is justified by superior performance and reliability.
Athens county commissioners set May 12 1904 for hearing a petition signed by over thirty electors seeking the organization of the Village of Chauncey in Dover township. Edwin D Sayre acts as petitioners agent describing the territory, population, and village status.itts
The Pro bate Court of Athens county Ohio orders a public auction on April 23 1904 at 1 PM for the 98 acre old homestead tract in Ames township bounded by Section 16. Excepted 2.67 acres conveyed to William Lafollett in 1883. Terms: one third cash, one third in one year, one third in two years at 6 percent interest with mortgage security. Appraised at 8840.00. Daniel Fleming administrator.
Probate Judge of Athens County Ohio suspends first and final accounts for legal publication until April 9 1904. Names listed include E A Lewis administrator with will annexed of David Edwards guardian of Chester Palmer et al A M Lewis administrator of Thomas Rowan Edwin D Sayre executor of Bushrod Hall Robert Thompson administrator of Joseph O C Thompson J H Glazier administrator of Peter Hixson and A W Lynch.
The Board of Commissioners of Athens County Ohio announces intent to build a new County Infirmary at a cost not less than $40,000 on the site of the former infirmary near Chauncey. Signed by John O Hill Wolf and John F Biddle in Athens Ohio March 11 1904 Mech 17-4.
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