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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1899
Page
4
A long reflective piece extols steadiness in work and the pursuit of purpose. It argues success comes from persistent effort, not mere fame, and praises humble plodders over flashy dreamers. The text wanders through observations on politics, social norms, and the enduring, lyrical song of life.
A boy named George chases escaped pigs across a cornfield at dawn, enduring cuts and scrapes as the animals scatter through stalks and over rocks. The ordeal ends with the boy tired yet determined, while pigs revel in their morning escapade before breakfast. Nearby notes mention a worker and a transport-capable ship, Cassius, transferred to the War Department.
Be strong in life's battle by perfect health through pure blood. The ad claims over 90 percent of people have blood impurity and promote Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best tonic for all ages and both sexes. It cites testimonials from Haron Hammer and general spring tonic use.
A controversial tale in the McLean press claimed Private Lawrence Tieng of Dupany K Fourth United States in ankry faced a year in a Manila military prison and dishonorable discharge for a letter to General Otis. Later reports revealed the charges were about forging names for a false bravery recommendation, a serious crime, and not about sending correspondence.
The secret service exposes a new gang of counterfeiters. They secured a large quantity of bogus bills and targeted valued items such as Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters. The ad-like copy extols the remedy and warns readers to beware of counterfeit imitations.
The Istesé fashion trend extends from ball gowns to accessories with hand-painted collars cuffs and edgings. Originating in Paris it features sprays or trails of painted flowers decorating trains trains overskirts and other garments.
The piece surveys birth superstitions from Spain Ireland Holland Romania and Samoa. It notes pine boughs for luck in Spain a woman's hair bell in Ireland garlic fat bread and steak in cradle traditions and red ankle ribbons in Holland. It also mentions men bearing women names in Samoa when a baby girl follows a deceased brother, as the spirit is believed to pass.
George W. Broun in Ohio Farmer explains an economical method to build durable cement cisterns on Olio farms. Start with a circular excavation, expand and reduce depth in stages, then add a brick top for protection and sanitation. Create crevices in dry walls, cement inside and out, and finish with a larger reservoir to ensure ample, clean water.
A Philadelphia man narrates a near death experience with yellowing skin and pain, credits Electric Bitters with a life saving turn after three doctors gave up. Advertisements push Hood’s Sarsaparilla and a claim about US government funding for church claims. England shows great interest in America cup races with steamers carrying passengers for a 30 guinea month cruise.
The article notes corn rust appearing mid summer as blotches on leaves and spores, with later darkening. It describes a bacterial corn disease by Prof. Lurreil causing dwarf, yellowed plants, root and stalk decay, and moldy ears. Rotation is suggested as a possible remedy, though specifics are not given.
Fragmentary text references educating novels, Cancareta and Candy Catharine, constipation care, a fall, and druggists refunding money. The readable content is disjointed without a coherent event or identifiable persons, organizations, or places.
Uncle Reuben, returning from New York, described his bewildering impressions of modern marvels such as self playing pianos and automobiles. When asked what impressed him most he solemnly replied that the horseless piano Yeats them at z.
Mothers of children with croup or severe cold should give Chamberlains Cough Remedy. It contains no opiate or narcotic and is safe for babies. The remedy has earned wide approval in the United States and abroad. For sale by W. H. McKee.
The pest called tree lice harms trees by feeding on sap and blending with bark color. If numerous, it can kill a tree. control requires scraping them from the bark and treating with a bath of diluted weed alcohol.
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