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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1888
Page
9
A collection of maxims and moral observations on topics from confidence and honesty to character and happiness. The piece argues that wealth cannot buy respect, while bad conduct erodes trust, and emphasizes building character as life’s aim.
A Shelby area notice proclaims Mrs. Luther Lutz fell ill with a seven year battle against a lung disease. After she began Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption she slept that first night and claims miraculous relief with one bottle. W C Hamrick Co promotes free trials at H K Dorr s Drug Store.
The passage argues that character rests on principle integrity and independence rather than public favor. It stresses not despising others opinions yet acting on inner loyalty to virtue, and notes true qualities endure beyond breath and vanity.
A Great Surprise is in store for all who use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs the guaranteed remedy sold on its merits. It is offered with free sample bottles by the proprietor. It cures acute or chronic coughs. Large bottles 50c and 1. The night sky features Jupiter Mars Spica Saturn Pollux and Procyon in southeastern and western skies.
The article describes biliousness symptoms including loss of appetite for solids, white furred tongue, digestive turmoil, diarrhea or constipation, hemorrhoids, giddiness and headaches. It endorses Green's August Flower as a low cost cure trusted by many.
A column extols moderation and cheerful living with quotes about healthful thoughts sleep air and calm guidance. It promotes Dr SaGr’s Catarrh Remedy claiming cures when other remedies fail.
San Antonio lawyer Mac Anderson defends a colored man charged with horse theft. The accused jokes that the lawyer must provide him a family, while the advocate questions the premise. The man cites Miss Matilda Snowball’s conditional marriage line as the supposed source of his responsibility.
Fragmentary exchange shows Mr Kindheart requesting a subscription to an orphan home and a husband expressing relief over avoiding a feared figure. Readable names include Mr Kindheart and references to an orphan home. Additional context remains unclear due to garbled text.
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