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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1882
Page
7
An 1838 Emerson letter to Carlyle surfaces claiming a New England home wealthy in income and leisure. Emerson touts two acres, house, garden, orchard, $22,000 capital, and $800 winter lectures income, inviting Carlyle to live with him and promising grand future fame.
Ex president Hayes picked a top Burleigh County tract six miles from Bismarck on the Northern Pacific line. The dark loam soil warms early planting and he cultivated 520 acres in wheat this year with a very satisfactory yield.
The Columbus Journal, a Republican voice, warns that a statewide October ballot could end liquor traffic, predicting a sweeping indignation strong enough to destroy liquor interests as slavery was in 1881. The editorial frames the vote as a decisive moral battle against alcohol.
An irritated mother argues with Mr. Moses over an advertisement promising money returned if not approved. She insists the item does not fit and demands a refund while he defends that the money was approved and proper.
A playful dialogue unfolds between a young wife and her fiancé as they discuss happiness and secrets in marriage. The man teases about fidelity and life together while the wife questions if she is a maid or widow, ending with the punchline about too much mother-in-law involvement.
John Tod, aged ninety one, longtime Hudson's Bay Company officer, died in Victoria B C He traveled from Hudson’s Bay to the Columbia River and visited Montreal in 1812 and Astoria in 1814 Tod spent nine years in the Peace River country without hearing his mother tongue He once led Fort Kamloops defense against a raiding party and threatened to blow up the fort He served on Vancouver Island executive Council for several years and kept his faculties to the end of his life.
A brief Punch quip reflects on a ten year gap since last meeting between Brown and a schoolfellow Jones, noting their continued writing and the modest public impact of their work as sub-editors.
Advertisement claims Shiloh's Vitalizer cures indigestion constipation dizziness and loss of appetite with the yellow skin symptom. It notes E. R. sells the product.
The fund dedicated to the equestrian statue in Fairmount Park Philadelphia has gathered about $11,000 for the project honoring President Garfield.
A report states the celebrated Belle Boyd of the Confederacy is residing quietly in Gonzales Texas. The article also notes a local woman in police news labeled as a fraud and describes Diamond Dyes as perfect and beautiful for both dark and light fabrics.
An advertisement touts THAT HACKING COUGH cure offered by E. R. Lash with a money back guarantee. The copy claims rapid relief and promises quick results for sufferers.
The piece notes how many leaders, from the Presidency to state offices, are self made. It highlights Joe Turney in Ohio as a capable Treasurer and cites Charles Townsend, George K. Nash, and Oglevee as examples of humble beginnings leading to public success. It then shifts to a maritime disaster tale of the steamer Asia and its tragic sinking on Lake Superior.
A collection of brief notes and anecdotes on health remedies and curiosities. Mentioned are Hunt's Remedy for kidney issues and Hall's Hair Renewer, with assorted editorials on earthquakes, spiritual consolation, and social witticisms. Also references to Brown's Iron Bitters, Shiloh's Cure, and light humorous items from various papers.
Quick complete relief claimed in four days for urinary infections and frequent urination. Advertisement lists Ohio and Missouri references with D Park & Sons of Cincinnati as the supplier. Ends with price or coupon notation.
If sick or constipated, Hop Bitters are urged as a sovereign remedy for stomach and bowel complaints. The ad promises cure of nervousness fever malarial disease and skin issues and offers 500 for an uncured case while urging readers to help bedridden relatives.
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