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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1902
Page
2
An analysis contrasts the apathy of Athens County Democrats with the zeal of Republicans. The piece notes weak Democratic organization, unclear candidate familiarity, and rising Republican enthusiasm driven by younger voters. It highlights party energy, opportunity, and predicted gains for the GOP.
An older public notice extols Scott’s Emulsion for curing rickets by daily small doses. It claims bone and blood health improve, with claims of straighter bow legs and stronger joints, urging free samples and listing Scott & Bowne as chemists in New York. A separate political column praises the Republican county campaign methods, detailing mass voter engagement and enthusiastic street campaigning across the county, predicting strong turnout and widespread speeches.
An old advertisement montage extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla for rheumatism and related joint swelling, claiming blood purification and muscle relief. Anecdotes mention long use, a father’s relief, and a sarcastic moral in a later newspaper snippet.
The tale follows Dr Ford who arrives in Turkey Bend with a so called elixir claimed to cure all ills. He treats Sam Adams Debbs and Holden with dubious diagnoses and fatal outcomes, while old Joe and others doubt his medical skill as more miners fall ill or die.
The Fremont Journal notes divisions within the Republican voters over registration and party stance. Some urge strict registration while others push for the Democratic ticket and Bryanism, reflecting a split on support for Bryan and the Kansas City platform.
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