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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1895
Page
6
A veteran recounts losing a $12 monthly pension after a change in power, accusing Democrats of falsifying medical evidence and using soldiers for votes. He praises Republicans for action and condemns reissues and reductions in pensions as political manipulation by the Democratic party.
A veteran cites a surprise pension notice from the commissioner of pensions stating he is not disabled enough to draw a pension after drawing $10 monthly. He faces 51 days to prove otherwise, revealing a broader critique of Hoke Smith and tariff reform era politicking targeting Union soldiers and pension rolls.
Special to Our Lady Readers collects letters praising Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for womb trouble and painful menstruation from readers in Des Moines Jersey City and Philadelphia. It also lists market prices for grains and foods and ends with a note on Hood's Sarsaparilla for scrofula and a Minnesota girl who sees in white due to glare.
A 19th century letter from George Philifott addresses a public debate with Asa Ton and others. It argues the Democratic party favors plain practical feet over sentiment, assaults Republican policies on Indian affairs, and touts Cleveland’s influence and Hoke Smith discovery. It also critiques veteran pensions and moral standards, proposing a joint discussion with Josiah Quinvey and Carl Schurz on civil service if needed.
An OCR fragment shows medical purveyor claims for Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood and lung purifier. It lists home seeker excursions by Missouri Pacific and B&O routes with half fare to several states, dates October 5 and 22, plus 2 dollars. Also notes sales in Buffalo New York and other notices on walking backward for headaches and various moral aphorisms.
An Evening Press feature extols Chas H Hackley of Muskegon, famed philanthropist, noting his vast Michigan liberality, Hackley Park, Library and School. He recounts chronic neuralgia and rheumatism, then credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with reversing years of suffering, praising health gains and widespread use.
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