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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1903
Page
1
A miscellany column picks through social foibles and political buzz. Jokes about attire, love, weather, boasts, and moral lessons run alongside notes on local editors, elopements, and a review of public tone. The piece ends with a prompt about King Edward’s rule.
The article notes a new approach where King Edward directly approves cabinet appointments, replacing the old figurehead role of monarchs and placing governmental responsibility with the king. It contrasts this with past rulers and discusses the broader trend of proactive royal involvement in ministerial selection. The piece also reflects on natural inclinations in youth and the perils of forcing unaligned careers, urging nurturing of innate talents. It closes by mentioning Schwab's plan to fund industrial schools to teach useful trades.
A testimonial on Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming it strengthens the stomach and digestive system. The reader describes a weak stomach causing uneasiness after eating headaches and belching and credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with improving overall health. Compares summer stomach discomfort and nausea, identifying E. G. of Hickman, Pa as a user.
An old time health notice extolls Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for constipation and stomach woes. It cites testimonials and pharmacy availability, linking the product to relief claims and a mail sample offer. The piece also references political indictments and a mother’s letter praising Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung illness, plus a note on school construction costs.
J C Monat of Three Mile Bay N Y injured his hand by a ten penny nail while opening a box. He applied Chamberlains Pain Balm and later, and found immediate relief from pain and soreness with quick healing. Advertisements note McKee s Drug Store sells the product.
A Yokohama dated letter from C. D. MaGrath reports he and Mrs. MaGrath leaving Japan for the United States by way of the Great Siberian Railway. They expect twelve days in transit with several stops to view Dabney Irkutz Moscow St Petersburg Berlin Paris and London, aiming to reach New York in October amid war rumors.
A. O. Sloane won first place at the rural delivery civil service exam with a 96 grade. H. A. Batch and Join Bale followed with 89 and 89. The top scorer will receive the first vacancy in the carrier service. Herb Reach, route 4 carrier, has resigned to move to West Virginia for farming interests.
The joint reunion of the Tith and 134th regiments O V L ended at Logan Thursday with over 100 attendees. The 75th elected officers: President F M OWhaly Albany, Vice President J B E McVay Creola, Secretary-Treasurer Mark Krowlton Cincinnati. The fifth elected officers: President John C Entrekin Chillicothe and D B Saint secretary treasurer. Next year the 7ath reunion will be at Albany and the 114th at Chillicothe.
While en route from Gilonster to Logan last week Tom L Johnson's car frightened T F Mills's horse causing the buggy to overturn and be demolished. Johnson paid Mills fifteen dollars to cover the loss and promised further payment if needed, with a statement to Cleveland if the amount was insufficient.
Nancy J. Phillips sues Abner Phillips for permanent alimony alleging marriage in 1885 and residence in Waterloo township where he owns 92 acres and personal property. He allegedly assaulted her with a Hickory club seven times, left with six children in July 1903 and has provided no support since.
Rural free delivery carriers from Athens County met in Athens to form a permanent organization and seek membership in the National Association. The group aims to raise salaries from 600 to 800 dollars yearly, with an October 11 meeting to finalize the county-wide structure including carriers from Nelsonville and all seven Athens routes.
An advertisement urges preparation for the anticipatable change in a woman's life. Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription is promoted as a remedy for this period, claimed to cure physical ills, ease mental anxiety, calm nerves, improve appetite, and promote sleep amid the seasonal transition. The ad ends with an offer or price note of $500?
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