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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1882
Page
7
A tramp printer infiltrates a newspaper office, prints a controversial religious bill, and triggers a chaotic confrontation with Rev Hornblower and Delsango. The foreman questions the prank while the committee departs, leaving the town to travel rumors and traveling printers.
A man stopping there on Sunday replied to a question about seeking work uptown with a remark about poverty and hope, saying it was the first time in his life he had seen poverty bucking hope.
With over three fourths of returns in, Robie leads for Governor by about ten thousand over Plaisted and fusionist rivals, while four Republicans win Congress seats. Legislature shows Republicans strong on both chambers, Frye likely to return to the Senate, and fusion ended. The result boosts GOP unity and counters claims of party decline.
Describes Magnolia Dell as a sunset rendezvous for locals and a circling snake luring a bird to its fangs as a striking natural scene. The piece also extols Brown's Iron Bitters and recounts Ferdinand Reidt of Vienna, famed as the father of many orphans who guided over a thousand wards.
The notice promotes Diamond Dyes offering hoods scarfs ribbons and other fancy articles dyed in popular colors. It highlights customization options and color variety for new and existing items.
Henry Ward Beecher answers whether it is wrong for a Christian to dance. He argues dancing has no inherent moral character and is only wicked if the company or timing makes it so, while wholesome company and home influence can render it beneficial.
The text extols Superior Excellence as a universal remedy with Dr. Hartman’s lecture claiming full explanation of its procedures across the book Ills of life and How to Cure them. It promotes Peruana as the best immediate Expectorant and a superior tonic etc, urging constant availability at drug stores.
Coroner at Nottingham held an inquest into a man who died in a low lodging house. He had previously been advertised to receive a bequest of 10000 dollars and a life annuity of 1500 dollars.
An advertisement extols Hop Bitters as a widely used health tonic now before the public. It claims it strengthens users and resembles old-fashioned boneset tea, noting its taste differs from whisky. The piece urges trial if not feeling well. A separate note mentions milliners selecting eight birds for fashion turbans, listing many species used.
A playful pro bono public advertising note extols Dr. Swayne's ointment for Itching Piles, claiming it benefits readers who would ignore paid puffery. The writer hopes the message's impact lasts indefinitely.
A Berlin area brewery produces about 92,000 barrels yearly with a connected building complex. The head brewer can monitor malting, drying, meshing, cooling, and fermenting from his room via electric controls, operating the entire facility remotely.
An advertisement touts Shi lohs Cure with immediate relief and varying prices of 10, 50, and 1 dollar sold by E. R. Lash. A separate editorial commentaire notes the last twenty years in U S history, asserting the Democratic party was on the wrong side in all major questions.
A historical snippet notes a nasal injector offered free with Shilohs Catarrh Remedy at 50 cents per bottle sold by E R Lash in Dakota era. It also mentions Lieutenant Israel Green who commanded Marines at Harper's Ferry and is described now as a plain farmer near Firesteel Dakota.
An old advertisement touts Shilohs Vitalizer as a guaranteed cure for dyspepsia liver complaints and digestive issues with sellers listed as K R Lash and E R Lash. A theater anecdote praises the Prince of Wales chuckling during a play. A political forecast predicts Democrats will tax liquor and close saloons on Sundays, lagging two years behind Republicans.
Miss Gertrude Upshur recently married to Wm Hunt Jr, son of the ex Secretary of the Navy, is noted as the great great granddaughter of Martha Washington. Shiloh's Cure promises relief for croup whooping cough and bronchitis and is sold by Lash.
An advertisement claims Bechupeiba offers a new complete cure in four days for urinary infections and kidney diseases with symptoms described as frequent urination and urinary trouble. Priced at $1 and available at druggists through Obie Depot and Jno D. Park & Sons of Cincinnati.
The ad promotes Hop Bitters as a sovereign remedy for a wide range of ailments. It claims cures for stomach and bowel diseases, kidney disorders, nervousness, malarial fevers, skin issues, and general blood and liver problems. It offers a $500 reward for a case it cannot cure and urges care for bedridden relatives.
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