Lively miscellany from Ohio editorials and quips
A string of humorous vignettes and political barbs targets Ohio figures such as Bryan and Gallipolis. The column jokes about weather, dogs, fashions, invisibility ink, and social habits while praising women’s role in the Chillicothe centennial speaking program and noting the harmony sought in the Democratic Party.
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Gallipolis
Hades
Ohio
Chillicothe
James R. Hopely
Lords of Creation
The Value and Limits of Learning from Others
The text argues that learning mainly comes from personal experience and that most people resist advice from others. It suggests youths must gain knowledge firsthand, often through trial and error, because parents rarely share practical wisdom and allow children to repeat ancestral mistakes. The passage reflects on how experience is passed down and how the next generation repeats old errors.
Salus Grady libel law clash mocks press and politicians
A discussion of the Salus Grady libel bill shows protests by Pennsylvania newspapers against government limits on political cartoons and reporting. The piece argues editors strive for accuracy, while public demand for information can spark reactions to perceived censorship. It also notes a western farm ad attracting city workers fooled by the idea farming is easy, revealing gaps between expectation and labor reality.
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Pennsylvania
Pennypacker
Berlin Congress Doctor Claims Absolute Cure for Consumption
At the Berlin medical congress Dr. Summerfield announced an absolute cure for consumption with confidence. The claim drew strong interest and many experiments will be conducted to test the method.
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Berlin
Summerfield
Scott's Emulsion Promises Vital Flesh and Nerve Support
Advertising copy describes Scott's Emulsion as flesh and blood nourishment for convalescents and ill persons. It claims to feed nerves and strengthen digestion, historically offered as a long standing tonic with free sample ounces and distribution through druggists.
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Scott
Peculiar To Itself The blood purifier and tonic claim
A promotional claim asserts a preparation is the best blood purifying alterative and tonic. It promises radical, permanent relief from humors and eruptions and notes it will revitalize weak, tired, languid feelings and strengthen the entire system.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Real Health Benefit
Advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla uniquely helps health at low cost. A customer from Withers NC says scrofula nearly blinded her but improved after taking two bottles and fully after eight, restoring sight.
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Hood
Susi A. Hairston
Withers
N. C. Hood
How Can I Cure My Indigestion
X Rays show Catarrh of the Stomach is from repeated indigestion. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is claimed to cure indigestion and dyspepsia and prevent or cure Catarrh. Odol digests what you eat and makes the stomach feel sweet. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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Cline
Rail profits in Australian colonies vary across lines
In seven colonies of Australia, 16 144 miles of state owned railroads earned profits ranging from 2.95 to 3.7 percent last year. Some lines paid less than the interest on loans used to build them, while a sizable portion of gross earnings was reinvested in improvements.
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Australia
An Old Lady's Discovery
Granett Arkansas May 18 Mrs Mary Dunlop long suffered kidney trouble. She praises Dodd's Kidney Pills as a perfect remedy claiming a wonderful cure and urging friends to try it. A Brazils Maryland resident Mrs Garrett credits the pills with saving her life from Cerebro Spinal trouble.
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Dunlop
Garrett
Brazils
Dodd
Medical congress split over Lorenz methods divides surgeons
The text notes that while some deem the Viennese physician’s methods worthy, the medical congress as a body failed to endorse them, hinting at professional jealousy among peers as prominent surgeons voiced strong support for Lorenz.
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Medical Congress
Lorenz
Columbus Excursions Excur sion Tickets to Columbus at One Fare
Ohio Central Lines announces excursion tickets to Columbus for June 2 and 8 for the Republican State Convention. Tickets priced at a single round trip fare are on sale at all Ohio stations with return validity June 10.
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Ohio Central Lines
Republican State Convention
Ohio
Columbus
Middleport Gallipolis and Pt Pleasant Excursion Plan
Middleport Gallipolis and Pt Pleasant excursion via Ohio Central Lines announced with fall departures. Hand bills and agents provide fall particulars.
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Middleport
Gallipolis
Pt. Pleasant
Ohio Central Lines
Toledo
ST. Maaus
Columbus
Marietta
Athens
Charleston
West Va
Ohio Central
Birthday Celebration for Beatysville Elder John Kester
In Beatysville on May 15 Mr John Kester turned eighty four with a family gathering at Mrs S E Beaty’s home. Attendees included relatives from Athens Ohio Ciscko Utica Odaville and Akron with Rev H K Riffe and photographer Samuel Bardon among others. The host’s son in law and friends noted his vigor display of twenty two cords of wood cut this spring. A noon feast followed.
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Beatysville
W. Va
John Kester
S. E. Beaty
John Biddle
Nan
Athens
James Kester
Sherman
Hal
Cisko
David Kester
Bertha
Loy
Nora
Pearl
George
Grace Farnsworth
Utica
Frank Kester
Roy
Mayme
Leon
Mary Alice
Odaville
E. Beaty
Kate
Deane Hartley
Claire Beaty
Hugh Kester
Cambridge
Robert Kester
Elinor Barkwill
Akron O
Ada Barkwill
Raven Rock
H. K. Riffe
Lockhart
Rex
Olma
Samuel Bardon
Kester
Road tax dispute over poll work between Athens and Waterloo townships
Residents argue Athens must share two days of poll tax labor with Waterloo for road maintenance. The law requires each resident to perform or substitute to work on public roads between April 15 and July 1, with penalties and possible forfeiture of two days’ pay if they fail to attend. Funds collected go to road improvements in the district.
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Tamensip
Athens Township
Waterloo Township
Waterloo
Athens
Local Student Claims Cough Cure with Cough Remedy
Greenville D C student at law H P Burbage says a four to five year cough alarmed him. after using two bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy at twenty five cents each he was permanently cured. Sold by McKees Drug Store.
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H. P. Burbage
Greenville
D. C
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Pitches Quick Arm to Burp Relief
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a quick cure for skin sores boils and a guarantee to heal without leaving a scar. It claims to treat blind bleeding itching and protruding piles and notes availability at Cline's store.
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DeWitt
Cline
Reginald Vanderbilt Prepares Suite Aboard New England
Reginald Vanderbilt uses a staff of decorators to finish the rooms for his bride on the steamship New England before their forthcoming voyage to Europe.
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Reginald Vanderbilt
New England
Europe
Sure Thing Cure for Lung Troubles Promoted
Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption is advertised as a universal remedy. Mrs C B VanMeter of Shepherdstown West Virginia testifies a yearlong bronchitis case was cured by one bottle. The ad claims use for croup whooping cough grip pneumonia and consumption and offers trial bottles free with regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00 guaranteed by W H McKee Druggist.
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W.H. McKee
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Sunny Jim
L. Evans
Massen and Herald
Bill Nott
Bill
Athens Improvement Society
Bryan
Heaven
Bigsby
William J. Bryan
Harmony
Democrat Party
United States
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Gee. and Fi.co
Chamberlain
Ayers
Ayer
Jacob Scull
Saratoga
Ind
ST. Louis
C. P. McCarty
Cincinnati
Hocking Valley Railway
Detroit
Michigan
Canada
Chicago
St. Paul
Kansas City
Omaha
West
Veaver
Hocking Valley
W. H. Fisher
Gen. Pass
Tkt. Agt
A& T&oe
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Onio Central
Lick
Dowling Green
Findlay
Kenton
Bocyrus
Ranville
Newark
Moulton Houk
Tel Berry. J
We Merrold
Agt
Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railroad Co
Lancaster
Trinway
Pennslvania
Pennsylvania Lines
M. Bersert
P. M. Wilkins GeolTicket
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