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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1888
Page
7
Excerpts from The Western Rural discussing how confidence shapes character, the harm of deception, and the futility of money without integrity. It argues that honest effort and trustworthy conduct define life's purpose, while impostors harm themselves and others.
A Shelby firm touts Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption based on a county woman’s seven year battle with disease. After three months of persistent coughing she began relief after one dose and credits a single bottle with miraculous cure. Free trial at H K Dorr’s Drug Store.
The text argues that character rests on principle and independence rather than vanity. It emphasizes valuing the world’s opinion without haste and maintaining virtue without servile display, describing inner loyalty as the core that endures beyond fortune or mood.
A Great Surprise is in store for all who use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. It is sold on its merits and a sample bottle is offered free by the proprietor. It claims to cure acute or chronic coughs and is sold in large bottles for 50 cents and 1 dollar.
The article lists biliousness signs such as poor breakfast intake, rough tongues, digestive issues, diarrhea or constipation, hemorrhoids, giddiness, headache, acidity, and flatulence. It then touts Green's August Flower as a cure, claiming many attest to its efficacy. It also covers Georoz Law’s lavish jewelry dinner and a London bird trade anecdote with exaggerated figures.
Do not hurry or overeat, seek moderation and rest, and keep cheerful. Think healthful thoughts and seek peace, associating with healthy people. Dr Sayre's Catarrh Remedy cures when other remedies fail.
A San Antonio lawyer named Mac Anderson questions a colored defendant about family ties as he is appointed to defend a horse theft case. The man insists the lawyer and the jury must supply his future family, prompting a tense exchange. He notes a rapid marriage risk if more money arrives.
Mrs Kindheart visited the office to solicit subscriptions for a new orphan home in New York. The brief note notes her attendance and the appeal to readers.
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