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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1903
Page
4
A multipart column brimming with humorous observations and social commentary. It tags Mayor Tom and public figures, critiques home rule and trusts, ponders hay fever and weather quirks, and notes local events, auctions, and a pair of odd stories about ships, races, and a bull pup.
The article describes sleeplessness as a sign of disease in delicate women and warns it cannot be cured by sleep alone. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for the underlying nervousness and sleeplessness, touting its tonic and nourishing effects.
Advertisement by Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription makers offering 500 dollars for any case of leucorrhea female weakness prolapsus or falling of the womb that cannot be cured. Includes a testimonial from Albert H. Fulte of Altamont Tennessee praising the remedy and noting sleep relief after one bottle. Mentions Pleasant Pellets as a laxative aid.
Patient testimonial from George Stevens cites stopping night urination and lasting sleep after using Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy. Ad promotes Cure claims for kidney and bladder diseases, includes dosing, pricing, and mail order sample offer, with physician endorsement and distributor details.
E. O. Woodworth muses on daily deceits from sensational ads to personal betrayals. He argues readers repeatedly encounter disappointments, from stage dramas to trips and schemes, noting we are fooled in many forms and should not lament over a single mislead.
A purgative pamphlet touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a biliousness and constipation remedy. Claims say the pills cleanse the liver without griping or weakening, and improve tissue tone. Houston’s W H Howell endorses them for constipation and sick headaches. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy. Aguitaldo issues pro nonciamento on Filipino support for American rule. Bryan urged to act favorably if possible.
Mr. D. P. Daugherty of Mercer and Sumner counties West Virginia nearly died from diarrhoea before a neighbor provided Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. Two doctors offered little relief, but the remedy cured him in under a day. Available at McKee's Drug Store.
Logan Sept 12 The Republican committee in Hocking County met and split factions. A tie vote 15 to 15 backed Ambrose or Stone for chairman. Ryan favored harmony and ousting factional leaders Sands and White. Stone was named chairman. secretary Thrush. A motion to endorse Congressman Grosvenor failed 14 to 12. Delegates elected: Hutchins Brown Tucker Angel McFadden Van Sickle Troxel Naile Tipton Tritsch Martin Martin McClelland Ludlow Bethel Moore Evans Wells Smith Manaway Dennison Tom Goodwin.
W S Lebbetter of Shreveport La says genuine DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cured him after other remedies failed. The preparation is touted as best for blind bleeding itching and protruding piles. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
A report notes abrupt eruptions of both Turkey and Mount Vesuvius with Vesuvius showing longer intervals between events. The piece weighs the frequency and potential implications of renewed activity for nearby populations and observers.
Judge W T Holland of Greensburg Louisiana reports severe indigestion before using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He credits the remedy with complete relief, noting improved sleep and digestion. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy. The piece adds commentary on British footwear exports, noting Britain takes one third of the 87 million dollar annual U S shoe exports.
D L Beach of Clover Nook Farm Greenfield Mass reports four years of stomach trouble improved after using Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets purchased at McKee s drug store. Priced 25 cents.
A curious note states flies will not pass through nets with large meshes unless they see bright light from another window. In a room with a single window, flies supposedly won’t enter if the opening is covered by a net with a one inch mesh.
Chamberlian's Cough Remedy has operated for over thirty years with millions of bottles sold and no reported cures failing. Used at the first sign of hoarseness or croup cough it is said to prevent attacks and is safe for babies to adults. Sold by McKee's Drug Store. The Georgia peach, watermelon and lynching crops are at average levels this year.
B L Byer a cooper in this town credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after a month of bilious dysentery. Hancock Md merchant B T Lattie confirms immediate relief and notes the remedy is for sale at McKee's Drug store.
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