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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1880
Page
7
A Jeffersonville, New York woman reports a frying pan on her stove exploded with a loud report while she stood with her back turned. The pan, not cracked, lay on the floor cold after the incident, with no other cause or objects involved. She insists the pan was securely on the stove and did not fall.
A Chicago laboratory producing electric bitters touts itself as a leading enterprise with large employment and strong sales. The ad claims its remedy cures where others fail at fifty cents and notes rapid demand once introduced. A separate account mentions diphtheria treatments by Dr. Davis and theories on disease eruption from blistered skin.
A salve claim promises cure with money back and 25 cents per box sold by J Dorr near the Court House. A Schenectady inquest reveals a dead tramp found with $239.77 cash and $19,950 in bonds, a gold watch, and a chain. the man proved to be a minister.
An assortment of testimonial style claims tout Parker's Ginger Tonic curing a long illness and a family’s recovery, followed by notes on Electric Bitters advertised as a cure for stomach, liver, kidney and urinary issues. Additional item mentions a Syracuse preacher proposing segregated dancing for couples and a general call to regulate organs for health.
Direct connection made at Lancaster for Circleville New Lexington Zanesville and all points on the Miskinge Valley R R and at Columbus for all points North East and West Through cars to Detroit via Columbus Toledo R R Through tickets on sale at all principal stations and baggage checked to any destination Orland Smith Genl Supt W H Harrison Genl Ticket Agent
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