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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1895

Page

7

Six Sin Themes and Rain Shortfall in 9 Months

A compilation of disjointed historical notes includes a religious quotation on sin by Rev. W. T. Black, a nine month rainfall deficit of over 13 inches, Mars water vapor claim by Janssen, travel discomfort and sea sickness, and a Life and health advertisement push for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and Dr. Pierce products. Mentions a dangerous kiss incident aboard an Alabama railroad, cosmetics cautions, and a prairie fire caused by a discarded cigarette in Frederick, South Dakota.

Snappy Panache and Patent Cures in a Local Notice

A jumble of ad copy and gossip touts patent medicines for coughs croup and hoarseness claiming rapid relief with Chamberlains and One Minute Cough Cure. It mentions a snake tattooed heroine Lady Ranpoura Caurcuiin during an India visit and notes local sellers Cline's Pharmacy Saco and W. H. McKee. Also advertised is a Chicago World’s Fair feature and a Queen and Crescent Route inquiry for travel material.

Ranpoura Caurcuiin India W. H. McKee America Wrates Queen and Crescent W. C. Rinearson Cincinnati

Change of Time for C.H.V. & T. Trains Athens

Trains depart Athens at 4:55 am 12:25 pm and 5:05 pm with arrivals at 10:30 am 6:00 pm and 8:55 pm. Hunters Rates apply to Ohio Central Lines with Hunters Tickets to all points. agents listed. Tickets on sale at five cents per dozen at se itemamens.

Athens Ohio Central Ohio Gentes Heeav United States Canada Pullman Columbus Chicago Buckeye W.H. Fisner Columbus Ohio

Vigilance urged for Foraker bid to enter Senate

A speech by George K. Nash at Medina on September 10, 1895 urges Republicans to be vigilant and energetic in supporting Joseph B. Foraker for the United States Senate on March 4, 1897. It frames the 1896 elections as crucial to restoring GOP control of the national government with a Republican Senate and House and a Republican president. It warns that a Democratic Senate after March 1897 would hinder the Republicans’ policy agenda and mentions opposition to Calvin S Brice and support for Bushnell as Ohio governor, alongside other political commentary and literary excerpts.

House of Representatives Senate United States Senate of the Senate of Democratic Party General Assembly Calvin Brice Joseph B. Foraker Bushnell Ohio

Honey-Making Ants Discovered in Natal Africa

A new African honey ant species has been found in Natal. The ants show varied abdomen distension among workers, unlike western honey ants with swollen abdomens. This is the first African honey ant identified, with other known populations in South America, Australia, and possibly India. The article also notes Manchester Canal costs and income.

Natal South America Australia India

Improved Country Through Democratic Defeat, GOP Victory Urged

The article argues the country’s better conditions stem from a powerless Democratic Congress and a November decision to reject the party. It credits the Republicans, led by Foster, Brice, and Campbell’s camp, with restoring confidence and predicting continued improvement in 1906, while criticizing the opposing campaign rhetoric. It also mocks Governor Campbell’s campaign as theatrical and accuses him of piracy in political tactics.

Democratic Congress Democratic Party House of Representatives Ohio Foster

SOCIETY IN THE NAVY Dinners Drain Officers’ Pockets

A US Navy commander notes heavy resource drains from social obligations in foreign ports. Officers must host and entertain royals and officials, decorate ships, and fund lavish spreads for many attendees, costing twenty five dollars or more per officer. The piece also notes a harsh Turcoman divorce rule where a wife is divorced if permitted to go out and does not return.

United States Navy

The World's Railways Worth Fifty Billion Pounds

Mrs Kate Moapny sues for damages in Youngstown against Maggie Gorman for selling liquor to her husband after warning was given.

Kate Moapny Youngstown Maggie Gorman

Quotations and light items in a 19th century paper

Condemnation of dogmatic thinking by John Wesley and Burns praised lines on Dr Pierce's pellets. No man should be forced to truth. if love fails, leave him to God. Miscellany covers small game fine in New Hampshire, odd pulpits in York County Me, a toy counterfeit tale, vanity in Effie, a Potawatomi bit, glue in bodies, a Topeka surgery, and several local misdeeds and curiosities.

God John Wesley Burns Dr. Pierce

Epilepsy 20 Years Cured by Dr Miles Nervine

Mr L W Gallaher a former lumber products manufacturer from Milwaukee describes his 20 year battle with epilepsy. Attacks disrupted his work, caused falls from a carriage and stairs, and even a shaft fall with near-fatal injuries. He credits relief to Dr Miles Nervine in a letter dated February 16, 9.

L. W. Gallaher Gallaher Milwaukee Chas Reed St Miles

The real object of education and wisdom

A printer’s quote collection notes education as lasting resources and dignified life. It cites Colton on happiness and wisdom and urges shared humanity. A closing nudge invites readers to request a sample copy of the Messenger and Herald.

the Messenger and Herald

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