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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1904
Page
2
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a unique blood purifier and tonic promising radical, permanent cures for humors eruptions and weakness. It claims notable results for scrofula and eyesight improvement after taking multiple bottles, featuring a testimonial from Sousim A. Harnstom of Withers, North Carolina.
In a patchwork of items, the piece critiques bloodhounds as unreliable for catchers and highlights mine warfare around Port Arthur as a decisive naval threat. It also debates commencement dress costs, Carnegie hero funds, and warns Athens county peach growers about past scams by city commission merchants.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a cure all for convalescents and weak patients. It claims the product nourishes nerves and digestion, builds bone and muscle, and has served for nearly thirty years as a source of “human flesh.” A free sample offer accompanies a sales pitch from Scott & Bowne in New York.
Dr. T G Merritt of No Mehoopany Pa reports a startling test and cure using Electric Bitters on a stomach ulcer hemorrhage case. The patient improved from day one and has had no attack in 14 months. Electric Bitters offer relief for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles at 50 cents from W H McKee's. Japan is rich in water power with local electric lights and telephone lines in small towns.
A testimonial from Mrs. B. Van Meter of Shepardstown West Virginia proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption cures bronchitis and chest illnesses. The ad claims it treats croup whooping cough grip pneumonia and offers a free trial with bottles priced reg 50c and 1.00 guaranteed by W McKee Druggist.
An olive tree bearing 1000 incandescent lights is exhibited in the olive oil display inside the agricultural building at the World’s fair, drawing attention to horticultural display innovation and festive lighting.
In a vivid ad style note, the text extols Perry Davis Pain Killer as relief for strained muscles and sore bodies after boat races or ball games. It claims two generations of Americans have benefited and advertises large bottles at 25 and 6 cents.
Two hundred seventy five Princeton University students will visit the World’s Fair in a group during the latter part of May. Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as a cure for pain and fever claims to relieve many ailments priced at 35 cents. Cline’s Pharmacy in Marysville and Milford Center residents chased a man believed to be William Nichols, the alleged murderer of Williams E. Lattimer, but the pursued person proved to be a tramp resembling Nichols as bloodhounds and a large posse closed in.
An 19th century notice extols Perry Davis Painkiller as a prompt remedy for cholera and bowel troubles. It claims vomiting purging and sweating signal illness and urges Painkiller as the effective treatment for diarrhoea cholera morbus and dysentery.
A native ensemble of 1% pieces delivers sweet music in a Visayan village setting at the Philippine reservation exhibit during the World’s Fair. Several players are also composers and have penned multiple works.
A Dempseytown Pennsylvania resident reports rapid rejuvenation after taking two weeks of Dr Firing’s New Life Pills. The vent claims the pills ease liver stomach and bowels with no stomach upset. Priced at 25 cents at W McKee’s Brug Store.
Athens prepares for a 3000 guest dinner on June 15 in a large tent on the campus. George A Beaton will oversee the event with meals prepared by George T Stockham at the Criterion Hotel. Generals and governors expected, with engravings and biographical sketches highlighting Athens history.
Cline's Pharmacy recommends Kodol Dyspepsia Cure to customers. The ad touts digestion benefits and claims the tonic builds tissue and restores health and vitality. In a separate court scene Judge A A Thayer fainted in common pleas court after briefly rising.
Advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a cure for cold throat and lung troubles with claims of many consumptives in Athens crediting it with life. Prices 25 and 75 cents, sold by E. R. Lash. Also notes missing Policeman Clarence Wenham in Marietta and rumors of financial trouble and embezzlement. A spring tonic Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised at 35 cents through Cline's Pharmacy. An old saying concludes with a line on excuses.
The notice promotes Little Early Risers pills as a liver medicine option. It claims the pills ease biliousness constipation sick headache jaundice and malaria liver troubles. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Salineville May 23. John W. Manning Notary Public for Columbiana County and respected figure releases a letter endorsing Dodd's Kidney Pills. He states two boxes relieved his kidney trouble promptly and he has not been troubled since. He reports recommending the remedy to others who were cured.
A lighthearted note describes a wife nicknaming her husband Feathers due to fatigue of using Lim Down as a term, reflecting simple domestic humor from a bygone era.
Mrs G E Fenner of Marion Indiana reports she suffered a cough and weight loss from 148 to 92 pounds. After using One Minute Cough Cure she recovered fully, with lungs strengthened and weight restored to normal. Sold by
The contested idea that pearls come from a parasite in oysters was first proposed by Fillippi in 1852. Several recent observations have supported this view.
A health note urges use of Perry Davis Painkiller for irritated membranes causing griping pains diarrhea and cholera morbous. It recommends following directions and notes its availability in large bottles priced 25 and 50 cents for travelers in all climates.
The average man expresses horror at a figure described as a deep thinker. The remark suggests unease with intense introspection and potential perceived danger in deep reasoning.
An old advertisement urges readers to demand Painkiller by Perry Davis as the trusted remedy for diarrhoea stomach pains and dysentery. It warns dealers may push substitutes and notes large bottles priced at 25 and unspecified units.
At this season of the year the true friends of the family are those who clap the loudest at the commencement exercises.
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