Athens Social Roundup Highlights Weddings and Visits
Henry of Amesville and Dr. Charles Ore visit Athens on business and politics while Mrs. Augusta Moss and Mrs. E J Doheny spend time with friends and family. Miss Katherine Martin marries John Bull at Bremen in a small ceremony. E G Gabriel and Flora B Smith wed at home with many guests. Rev Elmer A Dent passes through Athens on way to New York. Local reflections praise Ohio natives for their ambition and energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Martin
John Bull
Bremen
Breman
Bull
Athens
Breman Altireggist
Tali
E. G. Gabnel
Marietta
Merly
Elmer A. Dent
New York City
Peoples
F1st Street
R. S. Dent
Millfeld
Dent
Ohio University
Yale
New York
Peoples Church
Ohio
Woman's Cure Discovery Boosts Local Health Hope
Mrs. Luther Lutz, after seven years of illness and a three month coughing spell, found relief with a bottle of Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. She slept through the night after the first dose and now reports a complete recovery. W G Hamnick Co Shelby Ohio offers trial bottles for 10 cents. Regular sizes 1 and 1.00 guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Lutz
W. G. Hamnick & Co
Shelby, N.og
McKee
Unclear Military Plan Reported From Fragment
A fragmented text hints at Allied forces positioning in Luzon with army and navy components preparing against Aguinaldo era movements. Reading suggests an offensive plan in the north with naval support and ground assault, but details are incomplete and uncertain.
Warning on Cuban employment for Americans in 1900s era
The Washington Post argues Americans should avoid Cuba for work. It describes Cuba as unsuitable for industry, with limited opportunities, dangerous property rights, corrupt officials, and a costly, precarious path home. It urges citizens to seek employment elsewhere like Hawai, Oklahoma, or the Atkali plains until regime changes occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
Cuba
United States
Amercan
Hawai
Oklahoma
Atkali Plains
Washington Post
Wonderful Cure of Diarrhoea from Virginian Editor
A Virginia editor nearly gave up on an illness but recovered after using Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The Times Hillsville Virginia reports his relief from diarrhoea and notes the remedy was sold by W H McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Times
Hillsville
Chamberlain
O. R. Moore
W. H. McKee
Massachusetts governor names deceased man to medical examiner post
Governor Worcestor of Massachusetts appointed a dead man as medical examiner for district No 3 Barnstable county. The appointee did not qualify and the governor re nominated the deceased physician. He has now learned the man died in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Worcotr
Massachusetts
Barnstable County
Electric Bitters touted as blood purifier cure
A Washita resident reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs. Brewer of sciafula after years of suffering and failed treatments. The letter claims the tonic clears eczema and other sores, boosts digestion, and costs 60 cents at W. H. McKee. Also notes a Washington dispatch on Gen Otis planning naval involvement in the Philippines dry season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Cargile
Washita
I. T
Brewer
Sciafula
W. H. McKee
Washington
Otis
Philppines
Cascarets Beauty Cure Ad Promises Clean Blood
An old advertisement touts Cascarets candy as a blood cleaner and skin purifier. It claims cleansing the Jagy river inside the body removes boils blotches and bilious complexion while offering price points of 10 cents 25 cents and 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction.
Forgot He Was a General in Charge at San Fernando
An eye witness from Finston's force recalls the latest engagement near San Fernando. General Finston forgot his brigade command and left his staff and horse to join the Kanzan boys on foot, personally giving orders as he led the charge.
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Finston
San Fernando
Kansas
Montana
Utah
Lorders
World markets show surge in U S manufactured exports
A Globe Democrat article notes U S exports of manufactured goods rose sharply from 1890 to 1899, more than doubling while imports fell 26 percent. It credits protective policy and Republican leadership for expanding domestic industry and global markets, contrasting with Democratic stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bureau of Statistics of
Washington
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Globe Democrat
Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised as a digestive remedy
The ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a wonderful stomach and liver remedy that boosts appetite, digestion, and energy. It claims the product costs 25 cents at any drug store. Also notes a Havana conference between Gens Gomez and Bandera urging Cubans and Spaniards to unite for Cuba’s welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Gomez
Bandera
Havana
Cuba
Paid at Last Grave Digger tale in Spare Moments
An old Scotch grave digger is ridiculed at a funeral for overcharging a burial fee. He explains that he once quarreled over a draw watch with the deceased, and has never recovered the money. He cites this as his last chance to settle the debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lito
Saving Silver at the Mint From Waste Silver Scheme
The New Orleans Times-Democrat describes a minting process to recover silver from utensils used in melting gas. Iron tools are oxidized to brown rust, then treated with sulfuric acid to dissolve iron while silver remains intact. The resulting fragile casts resemble natural filigree and are melted into coins after repeated cycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
fimes-Democrat
Mother's Friend advertisement from The Bradfield Regulator Co
An Atlanta based promotion touts a free book To Expectant Mothers from The Bradfield Regulator Co. It claims the Mother’s Friend relieves suffering during confinement and minimizes pain and fear. Readers are urged to send name and address to receive the book free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta Ga
Reaper
Erocucator Co
Allanya
Georgia
Sixty Third Reunion Plans At Chesterhill Ohio
An 1898 notice lists the 13th annual reunion of a local regiment to be held October 6 to 8 at Chesterhill Morgan County Ohio with survivors urged to attend with families and arrange rail transport. a transportation committee asks for party counts and arrival on morning trains. A side note promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla for health and mentions Maj. Gen. Miles seeking command in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesterhill
Headquarters Survivors Association
Gad Regi O
Sharpsburg
B.S. Mason
First Horseless Carriage Linked to 18th Century Autocar
A Revue Scientifique article traces the autocar to 1748 inventor Vaucanson. Louis XV visited a steamless carriage with two occupants powered by a large clock spring, driving in the courtyard amid court figures, but the Academy of Sciences halted the street trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revue Scientifique
Vaucanson
Louis XV
Duc de Mortemart
M. de Lauzun
M d‘Avezac
Academy of Sciences
Grain-O Coffee Substitute Promotes Digestion and Strength
Grain O is a nourishing coffee substitute sold by grocers. It tastes like coffee when prepared properly and has no harmful effects. It aids digestion, strengthens nerves, and suits children and adults alike. It costs about 23 or 25 cents. Extreme Cane. Aunt Mebitabel recalls Uncle Jerry’s antic at dinner. He picked up a bottle and, with odd timing, held it to blister his hand rather than throw it. The joke prompts amused conjecture among listeners.
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Jerry
Mebitabel
A. A. Stowe
N. 4Th St
San Jose
Cal
Miles
DR. Miles
Om Beat
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Seyanne
Phliedeivhis
Ts Catharne Mesos
Ing Remedy Company
Chitago
Montreal
Kew Y
Biddisonvine
Columbus
Hs Lasiness
A. Henry
Amesville
Charles Ore
Pratt's
G. Bask
Stewart
Augusta Moss
Broadwell
Friends
E. J. Doheny
J. H Johnson
Mannington
Henry O'Bienesa
Pottsville, Pa
Atlantic City
Charles Demolet
Cincinnati
Dir. Demolet
Demoiet
Toland Ais
Aes
Luzon
Hood
Read
Editorial
Woo Meeks
MINT
Iran
Bulawayo
Lake Tanganyika
Central Africa
Philippines
Tagals
Hongonoth
N. K. Fairbank Company
Clikenzo
St. Lunia
Boston
Vaueanson
Kitty
de Thon
U.S
C.A
Wasiayrus
Hocking, Valley
Hocking Valley
Uetwelm
Toledo
Detroit
Michigan
Canada
Chicago
Wit Pfister
Sui
G. Mathis
Toledo & Ohio Central Extension
R. B
Marlatta
Moore's
Dumction
Vincent
Utler
Ug Huniecases
Tewart Dunctico
Poltwen
Palog
Patos
Amasville
Sharnsburg
Lroadwell
Rug
Butler Vincent
Hs Gore
Junction
Muriet
WM. M. Monse, Supe
T.D Dale
Recaiver
Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railroad Co
Lancaster
O.M. Bexverr
EB. M. Winerxsos
Gen‘ Ticker ‘Agt
Ohio Division
Chillicothe
Parkersburg
St. Louis
Sun Gay
Phil
Fast Mail
Parkerspire
Sonday
Limited Express
Sounday
Pen PE
Mfor
Moore
C. P. McCantr
G.P
G.B. Warren
A. G
AL Gincinnath
OIG
R. W. McLaughlin
Gliman Avenue
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