22 Oct 1891
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1891
Page
1
The advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant, prompt remedy for kidneys bowels and digestion. It claims cleansing of the system easing colds headaches fevers and habitual constipation. Sold in 50c and 1 bottles by leading druggists with Cal ornia Fig Syrup Co names listed.
A series of Republican campaign meetings are listed with speakers including Hon. C Townsend J Q Abbott John Berr and Gen Grosvenor across Albany McDou uss Marsh ada Mineral Jacksonville Coolville Millard Amesville New England Buchtel Athens Nelsonville Glouster and other locales from Oct 22 to Oct 31.
Claiming to address female disorders and weaknesses this advertisement touts Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription as a legitimate medicine not a beverage. It promises improved digestion sleep stronger flesh and a longer life while guaranteeing satisfaction or refund and notes it contains no alcohol syrups or sugar.
Exmonte California correspondent details a San Gabriel Valley home and thriving orchards. He describes crops including lemons peaches apricots pears plums and strawberries plus hay corn almonds olives and more. He notes affordable land 150 to 200 per acre water wells and mild year round climate near Los Angele s 11 miles east of Los Angele s and mentions Elmonte as a growing town with loyal residents.
A reader from Balto Md praises Salvation Oil for near instant relief from rheumatism and urges others to try it, noting many bottles contain the product and a doctor endorses Bull’s Compound cough syrup at 25 cents.
The Dayton audience numbered at least twenty thousand as McKinley, Sherman and Foraker addressed a stirring political rally. Sherman urged electing a Republican legislature and senator, praised the McKinley tariff, and predicted national debt payout. Foraker urged straight-ticket voting, warned against Democratic gerrymandering and Michigan strategies, and highlighted tariff reciprocity and GOP gains in Congress.
A local notice compares the Glouster bridge abutments to those of the Nelsonville Kidwell and Millsfield bridges. It notes costs for masonry and timber foundations, highlights plan changes, and argues the Glouster work compares favorably under Peters and Ackley supervised projects.
The Treasury department releases a brief history of Coinage Legislation in the United States covering laws from 1792 to the current act passed by the Fifty first Congress. A written request to the secretary of the treasury secures a copy.
A. O. Sloane moved his entire cigar and tobacco stock into the room occupied by J. E. Spicer to clear space for a larger display of chinaware to be featured at the China Palace aimed at attracting Lady customers.
Advance notice shows Frank C. Stedman's wholesale grocery house receiving large shipments of choice candies in new varieties. The sweets are destined for retail channels and to reach consumers across the region in time for festive season enjoyment.
The piece contrasts expenses under Gov Campbell with Foraker and Hoadly administrations. It notes that public costs rose by about a million under Campbell, while Foraker’s terms saw significant development including the Asylum for the Insane at Toledo and the Soldiers’ Home at Sandusky, along with several institutional improvements. It criticizes Campbell for few new buildings or notable improvements.
The Cleveland Leader calls General Grosvenor's Friday night address at Dexter City among the most valuable tariff contributions of the campaign. He rebutted Governor Campbell's claim that American manufacturers sell domestically for less abroad with documentary evidence. It critiques the Australian election law as unpopular and notes partisan reactions to it.
Five tickets appear on the ballot with the fifth labeled as the Veteran Republican Ticket for Cincinnati. It lists state officer candidates and warns votes cast outside Hamilton county will invalidate votes for common pleas judge state senator representative in the general assembly and all county officers. Voters are cautioned not to assume it is a soldier's ticket.
Major McKinley declares support for organized labor and protection against cheap foreign labor during a late joint debate at Ada. He says he favors labor at home and will defend domestic workers from competition with low wage imports.
Mas McKinney spoke at the Armory in Columbus on Saturday evening in what was described as one of the largest and most inspiring political meetings ever held at the state capital.
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