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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1902
Page
7
A reflective sermon on autumn leaves as lessons on life decay mortality and immortality. The piece uses nature imagery to urge usefulness character and the hope of resurrection through the life cycle of leaves and seasons.
Marjory Kane, a reticent student in a university town, struggles through English studies under Professor Genthorne. He coaches her after a tense campus encounter, questions her harshly, and finally kisses her, allowing her to pass the exam and later announce their engagement.
A dated promotional piece asserts female trapeze performers need both strength and resilience beyond men. It touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female weakness, cites a testimonial from Mary Conway of Appleton, and invites women to write for private consultation with Dr R V Pierce in Buffalo New York.
Beat two cups of sugar with one cup of butter and an egg. Add one cup of milk, nutmeg, and mix. Stir in three cups flour with baking powder until dough is stiff. Roll thin, cut shapes, bake quickly, and dust with sugar while hot.
The excerpt cites Tung Po the Chinese poet on tea brewing. It advises using running water boiled over a lively fire and notes springs and river water as better than well water. Water should heat gradually until bubbles resemble crabs eyes then fish eyes, then pearls, describing a careful boil for infusion.
Sardines broiled in a chafing dish make a simple Sunday night supper. Use enough oil to cover the bottom to prevent sticking. When browned on both sides, sprinkle lemon juice and serve hot.
A Cleveland editorial calls for Republicans to resist aiding Tom Johnson toward the White House. The piece notes Johnson’s automobile tax issue and cites a Zanesville Times-Recorder quip about carpetbag criticism as a related impediment.
Joseph Chase of Readsboro Vermont, nearly eighty, suffered years of rheumatism from heavy farm work and exposure. He took Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, felt better after one box, completed a full course, and reports a permanent cure. The ad touts pills as blood and nerve medicine available by mail.
Natural anxiety about winter and croup danger is addressed. The ad claims One Minute Cough Cure liquifies mucus and reduces inflammation to quickly cure coughs colds grip bronchitis and lung trouble. A testimonial from Hampton Georgia credits restored voice for an oratorical contest. Cline's Pharmacy cited.
A fragment hints at geese and serpents used as warnings in defense. Men emerge as agents of offense, while geese misjudge danger and serpents warn.
Look with horror on skin eruptions blotches sores and pimples vanish with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It soothes eczema salt rheum cracked lips chapped hands chilblains and piles. 25 cents at McKee's drug store.
The order fixed the 1903 terms for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Ohio. Counties schedule two terms per year with set dates from January to December. Noted counties include Washington Athens Hocking Meigs Gallia Lawrence Scioto Adams Brown Highland Pickaway Ross Pike Jackson and others with start times and deadlines.
A census signals a population drop across Ireland due to famine spreading death and forcing many to emigrate. The author stresses food quality over quantity for health and urges Hosetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for indigestion and related ailments.
A dental office promises comprehensive care from alignment and fillings to cleaning and extractions. The message emphasizes straightening crooked teeth, repairing broken or decayed ones, cleaning when suitable, and pulling teeth if necessary, highlighting attentive service to improve imperfect teeth.
Mothers favor old recipes yet modern medicine requires better cures. Wright's Celery Tea is presented as a harmless, safe remedy for children's illnesses with gratifying results and is priced at 25e.
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