Promiscuous Drifting Patter and Wartime Reminiscence
A column blends satirical riffs on politics and society with reminiscences from Athens Ohio. It recalls Roosevelt, a dental college strike, Irish and Confederate anecdotes, and a memory of David Edgar and the Shedrick family amid Civil War remembrances in Kentucky and Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden
Recorder’s
Reb
Yank
Johnny
Messenger
David Edgar
Co. 1
Ohio Cavalry
Matthew McKinstry
Athens
Kentucky
Tennessee
Norton
Warren
Dave
Ohio
7Th Ohio Cavalry
Shedrick
Somerset Ky
7Th Cavalry
David
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed For Lung Struggles
A testimonial from Rev. H H Feaperman of Barnum Springs North Carolina praises Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for curing severe coughs and lung wasting. The letter notes no alcohol or narcotics in the medicine and offers the Common Sense Medical Adviser free by mail with stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellow
Dr. Pierce
H H. Feaperman
Barnum Springs
Iredell Co. N.C
Genuine cure for Diabetes claimed in Clayton Texas
Local resident J H Bailey from Clayton and supporter Iley announce that Dodd's Kidney Pills cure Diabetes. The claimant says after seven boxes his condition improved and he can work, praising the remedy as the only proven Diabetes cure. The advertisement asserts the pills also treat kidney diseases from backache to Bright's Disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton, Tex
J. H. Bailey
Iley
Dood
Dodd
Bright
Columbus and Return Train Schedule Issued
Ohio Central Lines announces a Columbus and Return service from Athens leaving at 8 a m and returning from Columbus at 6 30 p m on Sunday May 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Central Lines
Athens
Columbus
Hot Weather Pills Cited To Help Piles Sufferers
Advert says hot weather and bad water worsen piles and promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure. Claims to stop pain draw out soreness and cure. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy as genuine DeWitt product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWeitt
E.C. DeWitt & Co
Cline
Pleasant Green Seal Liquid Paint Ad
An advertisement promotes Green Seal Liquid Paint for home use. It invites readers to try the product and notes it is for sale from H. L. Wheaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Wheaton
Riddle of Ubique Sermon at Local Church
At the Christian church next Sunday night the sermon will be on The Riddle of Ubique and in the morning the minister will speak on the book of Philemon Read it and come to get it a message.
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Philemon
Bridge Milestone Marks Golden Fifth Decade
Fifty years ago last month the first team crossed the suspension bridge at Niagara Falls marking a historic achievement. The note recalls the event and its lasting significance to the local community and engineering progress.
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Niagara Falls
Fire safe chimney and roof practices warned by state fire marshal
Soot fires start in chimneys from soot and drafts. salt or sulphur can extinguish fires by oxygen uptake. Metal and concrete roofs offer best protection while slate and shingles pose risks. bans on slate and shingles follow Galveston and New York rulings. Attic ventilation, empty spaces, and mansard roofs increase danger. premiums reflect roof type. Arabia railway near Aaron’s tomb, a nearby buried city found recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
New York City
H. D. Davie
Arabia
Rockhewn Tomb
Aaron
One Minute Cough Cure Promoted by Local Pharmacy
Yime Tried and Merit Proven claims a quick cure for coughs and whooping cough. The product is described as harmless and pleasant for children and sold by Cline's Pharmacy. Also mentions an Ohio Central Lines excursion on Sunday May 14 from Athens at 10 30 a m to Middleport Gallipolis and Pt Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yime
Cline
Middleport
Gallipolis
Pt. Pleasant
Ohio Central Lines
Athens
Dramatic King David Play Set for Oberammergau Run
A dramatic production retelling King David’s life will be staged in Oberammergau during summer and autumn featuring 500 performers.
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David
Oberammergau
Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup
Kennedy’s laxative honey and tar cough syrup claims to move the bowels expelling a cold from the system. It is described as non opiate and suitable for all ages and is sold by Ocline’s Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Kennedy's
Ocline
Grand Army of Ohio Encampment at Washington Ohio
The thirty ninth state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic Ohio department will be held in Washington Ohio June 6 to 9. Notables include Ohio senators governor and Gen W W Blackmar. A flower parade June 7 and a major G A R parade June 8 headlined by a 200 piece fife and drum corps. Rail rates are one cent per mile and lodging is 50 cents nightly with 35 cents for meals.
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McKinatry & Parker
King Avenue
Columbus
Highland Park
Athens
Ohio
Grosvenor
Ed. Sayre
EB B Clarke
Billy Herrold
Department of Ohio
Washington
Grand Army
Ient
United States
W. W. Blackmar
Boston
America
Jewell Juvenile
Xenia
Washington D. H
Guaranteed Pile Cure Promises Relief in 64 Days
Advertises PAZ OINTMENT for piles including blind and bleeding forms. If it fails to cure any case in 64 days, money refunded. First application provides ease. 50 cents. Sends stamps to Paris Medicine Co., St. Louis. Mentions Amsterdam schools keeping slippers to prevent illness from wet feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P Aid Paris Medicine Co
St. Louis
Pain Balm Relief for Rheumatism Promoted in Ad
A testimonial touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as fast relief for widespread rheumatism, aiding rest and sleep. Mrs. W. H. Leggett of Yum Yum Tennessee credits the liniment with lasting relief. Sold at McKee's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. H. Leggett
Yum Yum
Tennessee
U. S&s
McKee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Messenger & Herald
PD. A.K. McKinstry
Mr. Basier
President Roosevelt
Columbus Dental College
Pat
West
Hood
Mr. Shedrick
Jones
Dad Shedrick
Union
Knoxville
Somerset
Shedricks
Dave Edgar
Abi
Ubique
Garrets
New York
Surrey
South High Street
Hocking Valley Railroad
Sch
Wilausen
Fem
Gread and
Igh Gtresse
The
Columbus Carriage & Harness Co
Columbus, Ohio
Washington C. H
Amsterdam
Maetta Commercial College
Marietta
Marietta Commercial College Co
M.A. Adams
Jno
M. Doan
Athens County Abstract Co
the Bank of Athens
United
J. D. Brown
Ww. B. Golden
Ossicier
A. Hibbar Undertaker
Office Warren Building
Postoffice
Bell
Basom
South Court Street
Lawrence & Bean. Fire and Life Insurance
ONIO
Chas. W. Secoy
W. B. Dailey
Charles DeMolet
South Court
Tyr
Modie
H. H. Haning
Athens Ohio
Drs
C. H
Edna Thompson
Oveer Cline*s Drug Store
James GC. Jones
Isaac Newton
Pebr
Hocking
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