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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1903
Page
8
A long catalog of wry observations on daily life, marriage, politics, and human nature. The piece riffs on costumes, love, envy, parenting, crime, and public figures, mixing humor with social commentary. It contrasts old and new regimes in Britain and urges respecting natural inclinations over forcing pursuits.
The piece warns about chronic constipation and urges gentle relief through Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. It touts immediate, effective results, cites widespread testimonials, and notes availability in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes with a free trial sample by mail from Rondout New York. It also advertises Dr. Kennedy's Salt Rheum Cream for skin and related diseases.
Ex-President Schwab announced plans to devote his wealth to establish industrial schools. The program aims to teach boys and girls useful trades, reflecting a steel industry linked philanthropy.
A health notice describing a weak stomach as causing distress after meals and nervous headaches. It cites Hood's Sarsaparilla as beneficial for stomach troubles and a run down condition, with a testimonial from EB. B. Hickman of West Chester, Pennsylvania.
The indictment of State Senator George E Green of New York for fraudulent connection with the post office scandal marks a striking example of the limits of political influence amid the ongoing investigation.
Our little daughter had a nearly fatal attack of whooping cough and bronchitis yet Dr King's New Discovery saved her life after other remedies failed. A niece with advanced consumption also improved. the medicine is infallible for coughs and colds. 50c and 1.00 bottles or trial bottles free from W H McKee.
According to builders estimates, it costs as much today to construct fifteen school houses as would have been needed to build thirty six in 1803, illustrating dramatic inflation or changing construction costs over time.
J. C. Mount of Three Mile Bay New York drove a ten penny nail into the fleshy part of his hand while opening a box. He applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm and soon found the pain and soreness relieved, with the injury healing quickly. McKee's Drug Store offers the balm.
One hundred young Filipinos travel to the United States seeking a course in hazing as an alleged remedy for their home water cure. The move reflects unrest with local practices and aims to study safer traditions while pursuing education abroad.
Holley Bros merchants of Long Branch Missouri report a younger brother with long standing indigestion gained forty pounds in thirty days after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The note states the patient is fully recovered and promotes the tablets sold at McKee's Drug Store. It adds Chamberlain's pleasant physic as an easy to take remedy also sold by McKee's Drug Store.
A Yokohama dated letter from C. D. MaGrath reports he and Mrs. MaGrath leaving Japan for home via Russia. They plan the Great Siberian railway from Dalny to Moscow, a twelve day trip with stops to see the country. Itinerary includes Dalney Irkutsk Moscow St Petersburg Berlin Paris and London with arrival in New York in October. Some fear war rumors and possible Siberian service disruption but they hope the line remains orderly.
A. O. Sloane won first place at the rural delivery civil service exam with a grade of 96, followed by H. A. Hatch 92 and John Kale 89. The department will appoint the highest grader at the first vacancy. Herb Roach on route 4 resigns effective today to pursue farming in West Virginia.
The joint reunion of the 75th and 114th regiments C. V. 1. ended in Logan with over a hundred attendees. The 75th elected F. M. Whaly as president and J. E. McVays as vice president, Mark Knowlton as secretary treasurer. The 114th chose John Entrekin as president and D. B. Saint as secretary treasurer. Next year’s reunions: 75th at Albany and 114th at Chillicothe.
While driving from Glouster to Logan last week Tom L Johnson’s vehicle spooked T F Mills’s horse, causing a buggy to overturn and be damaged. Johnson offered Mills fifteen dollars for repairs and said if that was not enough to send the bill to Cleveland for payment.
Mrs Nancy J Phillips files suit for alimony against Abner Phillips. Married in 1885, they reside in Waterloo township where he owns about 92 acres and personal property. She alleges repeated assaults with a hickory club, seven blows to arms and shoulders. He left in July 1903, providing no support since, though returning to assault her and children. Parents of six, she seeks permanent alimony.
Rural free delivery carriers from Athens county met in Athens Sunday to plan a permanent organization and join the National Association. Attendees from Athens and Nelsonville included Thomas Black William Barnes and Rolly Eggieston. A final meeting is set for October 11 with all county carriers expected to attend. The aim is better salaries, from 600 to 800 dollars a year, plus horses.
The text urges anticipation of the yearly seasonal change for women and promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for this period. It claims to cure physical ills, relieve mental anxiety, calm nerves, boost appetite, and aid sleep during the change of life.
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