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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1900
Page
6
The article extols Dr Miles' Nervine as a remedy for nervous brain and stomach ailments, claiming that headaches and stomach weakness stem from brain nerves. It presents a testimonial from Mrs J. M. Warr describing long spells of sickness and eventual cure after using Nervine.
A fragmentary editorial voice reflects on how society treats women who err and seek reform, noting historic cruelty and double standards. It contrasts outdated harsh judgments with the idea that the world now offers chances for atonement, though challenges remain.
A reflective meditation contrasts male and female roles, noting rigid standards of propriety. It argues women bear harsher self judgment, with social shaming fading beside inner conscience. The piece explores memories of past eras and the ongoing tension between nature, behavior, and societal expectations.
A faded recipe fragment describes whisking sugar into orange juice with water, then freezing the mixture. Remove the dasher near the end and fold in a cap of rich cream before final churning. The result is a delicious frozen treat.
Fashion shows Rome inspired fads with black velvet dominating. New colors, bias velvet strapping, and high heels appear. Descriptions mention gowns, fabrics, and accessories, with notes on grounds cleared for the exposition and evolving dress silhouettes.
A detailed fashion column describes spring and summer trends with fabrics like cherry colored taffeta and white pieces, lace ruffles, and velvet trims. It notes new gowns, hats and toques, streamers, and jewelry styles, including silver gilt pins and opal accents, highlighting color shifts toward greens and blues and the rise of velvet in linings and piping.
The excerpt notes a strong American influence in fashion abroad with her handkerchief craze and diverse accessories. It highlights Mrs. William Astor hosting dinners as grandees arrive, and mentions Madame Faure, Mrs. Bradt Mac tin, and the stylish Prince touhteurauid among Paris spring fashion.
Americans in Paris embrace native garments, spurning French mode for locally made garments. Elitist trend favors American fabrics and lingerie amid friendly rivalries with Parisian couturiers.
An unclear AP sourced fragment mentions various named entities and garbled phrases. It references a person named Jane, mentions signs and a bedine, and alludes to a dog with a dazzling tail and pearls. The legible content is sparse and the rest appears as garbled OCR.
Ev Rather Wren of Washington D C denies a newspaper report that he would be a candidate for the new Pyice presidency of the Dan Tosh ers man party. He claims he is in his first term as president of the Brotherhood ot Bottle Rushers and will not stand for renomination despite support from the Hon Ina f Morgan. He says agents will confer with party leaders soon and his decision is final.
Chas Replogle of Atwater Ohio was unable to work due to kidney trouble. After four days using Foley's Kidney Cure he recovered. The note mentions a wool growers lease of a massive land area in Colorado as the largest such transaction in the area.
An ad for a skin salve claiming universal healing power. Notes guaranticed results for cuts wounds snores piles and all skin din with a price and address at 33 Henderson.
Treasury Department figures imply wide variation in estimated population from the twelfth census ranged between 70 000 and broader figures. The document notes per capita circulations tied to these estimates and outlines implications for national statistics.
A vintage medical pitch for Adamur Dyspepsia Lozenges from Adamur Sanitarium Battle Creek Michigan. It touts a herbal patent remedy as a universal cure for indigestion stomach distress and related chronic diseases linking indigestion to many ailments. It claims physician endorsements and offers free consultation and a limited time free sample by mail.
In a Western Ohio legal notice a petition in Athens County requests court action on the sale of real estate. The document names parties and dates, with a May deadline for responses and a final decree to follow. Attorney A. A. Awog signs the notice for Southern Ohio Loan Street.
A notice states a petitio n will be presented to the Athens County Commissioners at their next session on June 4 praying to alter a road near the William Wetherby residence in Athens County Ohio. The plan latches onto the old road from Canville to Rewsile and seeks to vacate segments intersecting with several properties including Shepard Hamptress Martha Hambichor and F and Walle Humphrey.
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