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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1900
Page
2
A collage of eclectic excerpts mixes literary phrases with fragmented notes on a remarkable city catcher, Venus coven reports, a presidential candidacy, and a river anecdote about accidentally trapping a Chinaman while fishing. The text blends oddities, rumors, and sensational snippets from varied topics.
A historic advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to cleanse bad blood and claims it can fell the “oak of bad blood” with repeated use. The prose promotes the tonic as a cure all against impurities and disease in a period-appropriate persuasive style.
A historic column argues a county wide telephone network would unite rural communities and boost farm efficiency. It claims a home line costs about fifteen dollars per family and would allow farmers to hire help, arrange tasks, and coordinate with neighbors, reducing delays and enhancing safety.
A local plea argues that a household telephone changes emergencies. It cites saving property, summoning neighbors, and aiding in accidents or illnesses. The author insists every neighborhood line connect to the nearest village or town to ensure rapid access and rural reach.
An OCR fragment combines an advertisement praising a health tonic as a cure for constipation digestion and fever with a garbled political notice about nominations for Hawaii governor and secretary of war. It mentions private revenue stamps on bottle necks and references figures such as Dole and Cooper, in a ragged editorial-advertisement mix.
The fragment mentions Foley and a death at a place labeled PEUp Hoxey and Tar wh, suggesting a local fatal incident. Details are unclear due to OCR issues but the item records a death tied to a named location and individuals.
Henry R. Richards says a salve cured a long standing sore on his breast after applying it for a year. He reports one half loss of pain and urges others to try the product. The testimony appears in a consumer notice urging readers to obtain the salve from Lake and nearby merchants.
The Standard Bath Cabinet Company of Toledo Ohio reports massive smokestacks under construction in St Louis. They reach 40 feet at the top, 10 feet base circumference, about 50 feet high and cost roughly $200 each. A distant note mentions Minnesota logs, Everett’s death, a bicycle rider’s injuries, and Manila export totals.
An advertiser touts Grain-Q as a healthful coffee substitute made from pure grains. A reader notes initial dislike, but after a week the product nourishes the body and suits both children and adults. The piece urges readers to obtain Grain-Q from grocers and follow directions for a delicious, healthful table beverage.
Legal notice states that Ol Company Alesander Mequilkin ST Kerr and d M Steward seek dissolution in Athens County Court Ohio. Charles S Pierce Esq named referee to take testimony, with hearings at the town clerk office. Interested persons must appear to show cause why the corporation should not be dissolved and submit testimony.
Sheriff's sale under court order set for Saturday January 16, 1900 in Athens. Property details unreadable due to OCR errors but lists a mortgage or taxable claim and assigns Martin as involved party with a specified receiver. City notices indicate sale proceeds or terms to satisfy a judgment.
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