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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1880
Page
7
A periodical warns of a new war weapon the torpedo balloon could unleash havoc on New York while filler ads tout Thomas Eclectric Oil as a cure and exhortations about purposeful labor urge men to work, find usefulness, and aid others.
Dr. Thom as Electric Oil is reported sold at retail since December 4 for 106 bottles with guaranteed satisfaction. A user from Grayville Illinois in March 1880 claims a ulcerated throat cured in 24 hours and children’s winter ailments relieved. the ad ends with a physician’s note on Valleys as disease hotbeds caused by poor ventilation and stagnant air.
A reader reports Parker's Ginger Tonic cured his wife after two years of dyspepsia nervousness and a complex of disorders. Three bottles at $1.50 restored her strength and daily duties. Other testimonials tout Dr Thomas Electric Oil and Carter's Little Liver Pills for various pains and ailments.
Fragmented OCR shows a transit timetable with times and place names including Logan McArthur Gallipolis Straitsville Nelsonville Salina Athens Parkersburg Marietta and others. It lists multiple departure and arrival times throughout a day, reflecting a regional bus or rail service schedule.
Direct connection made at Lancaster for Circleville New Lexington Zanesville and all points on the Muskingum. Also at Columbus for all points North East and West on cars to Detroit via Columbus and Toledo R R. Through tickets on sale at all principal stations and baggage checked to any destination. Orland Smith General Superintendent. W H Harrison General Ticket Agent.
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