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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1903

Page

3

Not Contagious Tuberculosis Precautions Urged For All

The Ohio Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis warns that consumption is not purely contagious but can spread via milk and sputum. It urges rigorous dairy cow inspection, boiling or pasteurizing milk, and careful disposal of sputum, while stressing patient and physician duties, reporting cases, and public health measures.

The Ohio Society For the Prevention Ohio Michigan New York City Health Department of Ohio Society For C. C. Probst M. D

Hood’s Sarsaparilla Claims Cures for Disease

An elderly reader recalls a persistent neck lump and facial swelling, worsened by illness, and credits Hood’s Sarsaparilla with a complete, lasting cure after taking six bottles. The testimonial cites dramatic health recovery and recommends the product as a permanent remedy.

Algud Troy Olso

Postal Card Deluge Prompts Dr David Kennedy Remedy Pitch

A wave of postal cards to Readout New York firm Dr David Kennedy prompts claims of a free trial for a kidney and liver remedy. Advertisers tout the Favorite Remedy as a cure for female ailments tied to kidney and bladder disorders, urging men and women to test urine for 24 hours and seek relief. In a separate item, four West Virginia women face fines for beating spouses, with a quip about reciprocity if the wives had whipped their husbands.

David Kennedy N.Y David Kinnedys West Virginia

Purgaive Pleasure and War News Mentioned

A Purgaive Pleasure describes DeWitt's Little Hairy Risers as a liver cleansing laxative that eases bile without gripe or weakness. W H Howell of Houston praises them for constipation and sick headache. Also notes reports of Indians on the war path and settlers. questions if Red skins know General Miles has retired.

DeWitt W. H. Howell Houston Tex Cline Miles

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Rated Superior to Counterfeits

Genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is praised as superior to counterfeit and worthless substitutes. A Shreveport man reports relief after trying other remedies, noting one box cured his hemorrhoidal condition. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy. Also notes the American girl who wed the Scian of Salu and a nod to benevolent agitation of beauty in home industries.

Koch Zaan DeWitt W. S. Lebbetter Shreveport Cline Salu

Distress After Eating Cured by Kodo Dyspepsia Care

Judge W T Holland Greensburg La reports two years of severe indigestion after meals. Kodo Dyspepsia Care cured him entirely restoring sleep and digestion. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy. Also notes Turkish demands for damages over a murder and a Servian officer punished for insubordination.

W. T. Holland Greensburg Cline

The Pleasure of Eating Dyspepsia Ad Prospect

An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Care as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims the remedy digests food, sweetens the stomach, aids nutrient absorption, and improves taste. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy. CA SPom Bears the The Kind taiian hears Bout "I" Lock Gern, at MTL.

Cline CA Spom

Checks for one cent received by Mineral Point man

Macrice Proctor of Mineral Point receives the smallest government checks, a one cent salary paid annually for carrying the mails between Mineral Point and Dodgeville. Despite meager pay, he offers faithful service. officials verified his financial responsibility and awarded him the contract. He cashes the first check for $345 and has bids for the next at $325.

Macrice Proctor Mineral Point Uncle Sanionte Dodgeville Proctor Jim Procter Tribune- Telegraph

Obituary Of Samuel Poston From Athens County Ohio

Samuel Poston son of Hugh A and Delilah Poston was born April 12 1834 in Ames township Athens county Ohio. He died September 13 1903 at his home near New England after a life on farms in Amestown and Canaan township. He married Adaline A Woods on May 24 1860. He left four children Lucy D Watkins Elijah F Edward G and Lewis Poston. The funeral was held September 15 at MacDougall church conducted by Rev Garrett with his wife and children present.

Samuel 3. Poston Hugh A. Land Delilah Poston Amestownship Athens County Ohio New England Adaline A. Woods Canaan Township MacDougall Church Garrett Lucy D. Watkins North Lewisburg Elijah F Edward G Lewis

Life Saved by Chamberlain's Remedy, Local Testimony

B L Byer, a noted cooper, and B T Littie, a Hancock merchant, credit Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving a life after a month of bilious dysentery. They report immediate relief and urge sales through McKee's Drug Store.

B. L. Byer Chamberlian B. T. Littie Hancock McKee’s

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