Doan's Kidney Pills Helped a North Carolina Farmer
J B Corton of Deppe NC suffered years with a severe back pain and could not walk or ride far. He used Doan's Kidney Pills, quickly relieved his pain, restoring strength and mobility. He recommended the remedy to neighbors and offered a free trial by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Sold by dealers at fifty cents per box.
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Dean
Br. Corten
Deppe
N. C
Doan
Mr. Corton
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Sparks and Spark Arrester Ideas From Ohio Fire Marshal
H D Davis State Fire Marshal highlights how flying sparks ignite 2142 Ohio buildings in 1904 and stresses locomotive and chimney sparks. He notes shingle roofs and rubbish heaps as ignition sources and praises an effective spark arrester design for locomotives to cut fire losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
H. D. Davis
Local Social Notes From Jasper Hill Area
Mrs Mary Bark of Modoc visits her parents Mr and Mrs B J Klingenberg of this place Miss Rosa Smith attended Guysville on business Friday Mrs Lizzie Klingenberg is very poorly with rheumatism Her friends regret her condition R H McNeil closed a very successful term of school Friday at Jasper J P Nickoson made a business trip to Guyaville Perday Mr and Mrs Leroy Nickoson of Guysville visited his mother Mrs Eliza Nickoson of this place J A Warner moved his family to A N Saunders farm B J Klingenberg will erect a new house soon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bark
Modoc
B. J. Klingenberg
Rosa Smith
Guysville
Lizzie Klingenberg
R. H. McNeil
Jasper
J. P. Nickoson
Guyaville
Leroy Nickoson
Eliza Nickoson
J. A. Warner
A. N. Saunders
California Life Promises Beauty Climate and Cheap Living
Rock Island System offers low rates from March 1 to May 15 for travel to California. The brochure touts abundant produce and affordable living, claiming faster trips and lower costs than competing lines. John Sebastian, passenger traffic manager, provides the tourist folder with complete information from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Rock Island
John Sebastian
Rock Island System
Chicago
Community Notes and Local Moves
The column records Mr and Mrs G B Hawk moving to Middleport for a new job. Hiram Rood and son Harold stayed with friends here for two weeks. Dolly Barker of Columbus and others from Athens visited the Barker sisters. Froggie school plans an exhibition May 6 at eight o'clock. Cameron Crossen starts a job at Brown's shoe store in Athens. Pennel and family move into G B Hawk's former house. Jesse Vorhes families relocate to the Charles Barker farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Hawk
Middleport
Hawk
Hiram Rood
Harold
Dolly Barker
Columbus
Margaret Cooper
Maud Walker
Athens
Dora
Rhoda Barker
Maude Crossen
Vivan Vorhes
Hebbardsville
Herbert Whetstone
Albany
Froggie School
Cameron Crossen
Brown’s
Pennel
Luhrig
Jesse Vorhes
Charles Barker
Unclear medical patent claim notice
A fragmented advertisement claims a cure for piles with a six day relief promise and a refund if not cured. It urges sending stamps to Paris Medicine Co. for post paid mail order from St. Louis, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusgiets
Paris Medicine Co
St. Louis
Crugsters
Groves
Easter service at U B church draws large crowd in Fairview
Fairview notes report a successful Easter evening service at the U B church with evergreen decorations and lilies. Theodore Niggemier completes eight months of school. Miron Curtis suffers a stroke. his condition is uncertain. Rosa Howard and Clyde Jeffers marry quietly at Squire Kelley’s. They will live on a Shade-area farm. Grace and Floyd Wilson visit grandparents Mr and Mrs Wm Howard in Athens.
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U. B
Theodore Niggemier
Rosa Howard
Clyde Jeffers
Squire Kelley
Pike Valley
Shade
Little Grace
Floyd Wilson
Athens
Wm. Howard
One Minute Cough Care Promoted as Children's Favorite Syrup
Vline's Pharmacy promotes a cough syrup claimed to ease coughs including whooping cough. The product is described as harmless and pleasant tasting and is labeled as a children's favorite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yime
Vline’s
Noticate Hunters in Canaan and Ames Townships
Local farmers in Canaan and Ames townships Athens County declare no hunting on their premises and pledge prosecution of anyone hunting without owner permission. Signatories include Elijah F. Poston Robi Smith Jr J H Grosvenor B B Wyatt Charles Perry John Woods Sarah Vandyke Nancy Thompson Adaline Poston L A Patterson P J Griffin John Dwyer James Dwyer James Clifford Wm Hickey J B Poston Ernest Leoffier Ezra Smith Calvin J Woods Robert Bean John Hubler A Linscott Andrew ee iacens nee ae on Broa Lewis Simi Fred Phillips W P Holsington C M Harryon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaan
Ames Township
Athens County
Elijah F. Poston
Robi. Smith Jr
J. H. Grosvenor
B. B. Wyatt
Charles Perry
John H. Woods
Sarah A. Vandyke
Nancy Thompson
Adaline A. Poston
L. A. Patterson P. J. Griffin
John
Coughs and Colds Cure Promised at Local Drug Store
A reader cites Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds as curing a persistent cough after two doctors failed. The ad at McKee's drug store offers strict scientific cure for bronchitis and La Grippe, with bottles priced at 50 cents and 100 dollars and a guaranteed trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. T. Gray
Calhounia
Dr. King
McKee
WANTED Men to learn barber trade at free clinic
Advertisement for Moser Barber College Cincinnati Ohio offering a new training method with steady practice at a free clinic. Short course of few weeks, low expense with board included and tools donated. Catalogue mailed free. April 27–?2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moser Barber College
Cincinnati
Ohio
Athens to Chicago Sleeper Service by Ohio Central Lines
Ohio Central Lines offer daily sleeping car service to Chicago on train No. 5 via Toledo and the railroad, arriving in Chicago at 7 10 p m. Passengers have a pleasant layover in Athens and can connect with morning Chicago trains for all points beyond.
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Athens
Chicago
Ohio Central Lines
None
Ohio Central
Toledo
Ein Ry
Politician’s Lapel Button and Vest Pockets Hint at Votes
The saying suggests that appearances do not reliably reveal a man’s politics or his number of votes. It implies skepticism about judging beliefs or influence from outward signs.
Painting A House Increases Its Value Significantly
A house painting boosts value beyond the cost of the job. A coat or two of Green Seal Paint is described as a sound investment yielding large dividends. For sale by H. L. Wheaton.
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H. L. Wheaton
Bowdoin president quotes on divine will and minds
A Bowdoin College president remarks that the Lord is constantly changing his mind about men, with little detail on how the thought was learned. An advertisement touts a floor finishing product described as beautiful and durable by H. L. Wheaton. A young man at a show laments not studying acting and is told by a woman that he could work in the zoo as a monkey.
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Bowdoin College
Always Thin The Green Beal Paints Ad
An advertisement for Beal paints urges thinning with pure linseed oil for exterior use. It notes the paint has heavy body and becomes more economical when thinned and is for sale by H. L. Wheaton.
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H. L. Wheaton
Pittsburg Billionaire Marries Ballet Mistress to Thwart Son
A Pittsburg billionaire marries the ballet girl his son sought to wed, using the marriage as a decisive move to block the match. The act reflects strong parental interest and a direct resolution within the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Green Star Liquid Paint Ad Promotes Dressy House Finish
An advertisement urges homeowners to judge by the house’s look using Green Star Liquid Paint. It asserts the paint adds a dressy finish and notes a sale by H. L. Wheaton. The copy also mentions a charming young man around the house versus a paying one, reflecting era sentiment.
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H. L. Wheaton
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Thedford
Danville
Ill
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Dewitt
DeWitt's
Preraniy
Dewitt & CO
Chicagg
Cline
James Gc, Jones
Stewart, Nelsonville
Glouster
Boxwell
Giloaster
M. M. Bryson
Jasper Hill
UNION
Fairview
Mark Twain
Berry
France Medical Institute Co
France
Pia'ishet
Dion
The
Cur'sirect’ Columbus
C. intersUrvan Union Staton
Hanna
Isaac Newton
T. A. Copeland
North Hotel
Athens, Ohio
Bell
Bears
Tay Ae
Lowe Brothers
Geo. A. Kurtz
Court Street
la Belle
Gurney
Home Furnishing Co
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