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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1886
Page
7
A correspondent notes John Hay appears listless and questionless about life, blaming his apparent creativity drought on a wealthy marriage. The piece contrasts him with Whitelaw Reid and Mark Twain, who stay vigorous, Twain profiting from Grant's book sales at $3.50 each, after producing at forty five cents.
Mrs. Mary A. Dailey of Tunkhannock Pa suffered six years with asthma and bronchitis. After trying many physicians she found relief in October with Dr Kings New Discovery, soon fully cured and gaining 50 pounds. Free trial bottle offered at Henderson & Miner’s drug store, large bottles $1.00.
The quotation argues wealth comes only by distrust, isolation, extreme stinginess, and relentless saving. It asserts misery for years but promises riches, then cites a testimonial from Mrs. Adelaide O Brein of Buffalo claiming Burdock Blood Bitters cured her liver and digestion issues.
A Montana jury found a cowboy guilty and his companions rode into town to horsewhip the jurors. The incident reflects rough justice in the far West. A Hiboo Princess described as the world’s richest young woman travels America inspecting educational institutions aboard a specially equipped train.
A mixed column recalls John J. Audubon at Cataract House Niagara Falls praise for his fame at courts and among princes. The piece blends amusing vignettes with notes on thrift cough cures and a wry humor about marriage, rambling stories, and Mormon border movements.
Finish walls and ceilings with Alabastine available in white and twelve tints. Disinfects and helps prevent diseases and is cheaper and better than paint, kalsomine, or plaster. Free sample card offered by druggists, hardware and paint dealers. $3.50. Arbor Day idea credited to J Stirling Morton of Nebraska, observed across multiple states.
An advertisement extols a salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It notes a 25 cent price per box and lists Henderson and Minear as sellers. The piece also includes testimonial snippets about Athlophoros and unrelated quips from Louisville and Mansfield readers.
A hymn like line extols Pleas ant Purgative Pellets for mild bowel movement without cramps or aftereffects. The piece argues against limiting labor saving machinery, defending it as essential to US development and workers’ welfare. Also includes a home ventilation tip with a simple improvised draft-free device.
A promotional note touts Magnolia Balm as an easy way to apply beauty to the skin highlighting its cosmetic use and appeal to women seeking radiant appearance.
A school committee man tests a pupil by asking if the boy's father could walk around the world. The boy answers no because his father is dead. An advertisement touts Ayers Cathartic Pills as effective for stomach and bowel irregularities and overall health.
An elderly physician claims a simple vegetable formula can quickly cure bronchitis throat ailments asthma and nervous complaints. He says the remedy has been tested in thousands of cases and offers to send the recipe free by mail in German French or Roguah to interested readers who request the paper with a stamped reply.
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