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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1903
Page
2
A compact, era tone piece contrasts varied factions and identities. It reflects the era’s political theater with mock party names and a dramatic plea about unity and truth under a messenger and herald.
A collage of observations on urban life includes jabs at ads and notoriety, notes on public gullibility for fall festival hype, and a critique of newspapers being used as advertising conduits while managers reap the gains. It laments inflated claims, mocks the chorus of self praise, and urges prudent use of publicity in business.
An old philosophical note uses a nail in wood as an analogy to claim Dr David Kennedy s Favorite Remedy cures kidney and bladder disease. It promotes the remedy s supposed effects on kidney pain urinary symptoms and other ailments with size and price details and a free sample offer. The passage shifts to urging Athens County fair business men to exhibit goods to gain broad local exposure and profit.
Questioned claims promote Green's August Flower as the chief remedy for indigestion biliousness and general ill health. The ad asserts it cleans the system, stops fermentation, regulates the liver, and supports nervous and organic function with a few doses. Sold by druggists for 25 cents and tic.
The report notes that South American statesmen resist foreign influence in Panama Canal negotiations, highlighting a trend of integrity and skepticism toward bribery. The piece underscores regional autonomy and potential shifts in canal diplomacy.
An advertisement extols DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a purgative pill for biliousness and constipation. It claims they cleanse the liver without gripping or weakening, and give tone to the body. Houston, Texas resident W. H. Howell backs the product, with Cline’s Pharmacy selling them.
The article notes a Democratic presidential hopeful boasting popularity rivaling the “Reliance” and claiming he is a sure thing in the race. It frames his self-assured stance amid party dynamics and public perception.
Mr. D. P. Daugherty of Mercer and Sumner counties West Virginia nearly died from diarrhoea before a neighbor delivered a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He recovered within twenty four hours after taking the medicine, now sold by McKee's Drug Store.
Farmers in the country spent an average of 75 dollars per farm on labor last year, an increase of 11 dollars from three years ago, indicating rising labor costs across farms.
A horse owned by Morris Clayman in Nelsonville attacked its owner after being bitten by a dog two weeks earlier. The animal escaped its stall, seriously injuring Clayman before it turned on a teammate and caused severe injuries. The horse was eventually shot.
The Hocking Mining Company, led by W. H. Bailey as president and A. E. Moore as secretary treasurer, has rented office space over the First National Bank and will operate a general office. Organized recently with 30000 dollars capital, the Carbondale mines have been in development for over two months and will ship coal by October 1 at a rate of 600 to 800 tons daily, with local retail sales planned.
The wedding of Cora Falls to Frederick Kittle took place at the Falls home with the Rev. W H Boden officiating. The ceremony featured a ring exchange under a green and white arch, with Nora Falls as maid of honor and Harley Beckler as best man. A breakfast followed in a goldrod-decorated dining room before the couple's eastward tour and plans to settle in Trimble after November 1.
Greensburg Louisiana judge W T Holland says two years of severe indigestion ended after trying Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He reports restful sleep and perfect digestion since. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy. Also notes that about 2 000 000 Londoners never attend church.
D L Beach of Clover Nook Farm Greenfield Mass reports four years of stomach trouble improved after taking Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. He says he feels a great deal better after using part of a box. Price 25c and sold by Mc Kees drug store. The Iselan baby will be called Reliance and explain its name.
A noted cough remedy has a 30 year track record with millions of bottles sold and no reported failures. It is praised as a standard treatment for croup in homes and believed to prevent attacks if given at first signs. The product is non addictive, pleasant tasting, and offered by McKee's Drug Store.
The United States counts 19.5 million Catholics under the care of 1 cardinal, 100 bishops and archbishops, and 112 500 parishioners in 11 000 churches.
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