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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1883
Page
8
Fragmentary report covers a proposed liquor tax law with penalties and penalties for noncompliance, plus party editorials from Steubenville Gazette and Cincinnati Enquirer on temperance. Mentions LD Spriggins Florida health trip and Barnum elephant insurance, with ads for Ely’s Cream Balm and Hunt’s Remedy.
The Zanesville Daily Courier reports FE B Henderson of Muskingum Valley will be presented by Southeastern Ohio Republicans as a candidate for the State Board of Public Works. Henderson, a longtime contractor, helps build Muskingum river improvements and has broad local influence. if nominated and elected, he would apply practical statutory knowledge to the board.
An advertisement extols Brown Liron Bitters as the best iron preparation, claiming rapid blood assimilation and systemic healing. A testimonial from D C Mack of Dearborn Ave Chicago cites relief from weak stomach and heartburn after using the product. It notes no whiskey content and asserts benefits without causing teeth staining or headaches.
Providence resident Hesry A Waterman, night watchman for Barstow Stove Company, describes severe kidney disease and a swollen leg. After a physician failed to help, Hunt's Remedy rapid improvement led to full recovery and return to duty. He endorses Hunt's Remedy as safe and effective.
Distress and sickness linked to dyspepsia and chronic diarrhoea are said to be caused by stomach humor. Several cases with these symptoms were cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla. The medicine is praised for its remarkable cures and for surpassing quinine in dealing with severe fever and chills.
A fragment lists Griggs Glycerine Salve praised as a cure for cuts burns and sores with a 25 cent price and local seller Sc Lash. It also mentions Shilohs Catarrh Remedy Nasal Injector offer and a wry quote about enjoying life before death from a Philadelphia reader.
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