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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1893
Page
1
Bergevin Bros. debts must be settled by December 1 to avoid costs. Matt Mosgrove warns of ongoing slaughter of dry goods, furnishing goods, boots and shoes, hats priced at 50 cents on the dollar with staple groceries at cost. Large stock remains to be sold before stock breaks.
An American visitor to Montenegro describes Prince Nicholas as cherishing grand ambitions to unite Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, and Montenegro into a single nation. He cultivates Russian favor, eyes Dalmatia, and enjoys a yacht, a long distance line, and Edison interest while his son Alexander seems more Parisian than princely.
A western paper traces popular songs across eras from "Ta-Ra-Ra-Boom-De-A" to Civil War tunes like "Tramp, Tramp" and "Marching Through Georgia" noting how melodies reflect eras. It recalls favorites such as "Little Annie Rooney" and "Maggie Murphy's Home" and mentions sentimental tunes and wartime songs along with lasting classics like "Barbara Allen."
A London correspondent reports six weeks ago in Alexandria the discovery of tombs of Alexander the Great and Cleopatra. Bronze doors and inscriptions, marble sarcophagi, rolls and parchments, and a gold crown on a stela are described. Excavations will continue under the khedive’s supervision as vaults yield more relics and possibly all Ptolemaic tombs. A separate note tells of a Japanese dog trick show that amuses locals while a guest learns the dog’s name means Come here in Japanese.
John Jasper, superintendent of public instruction, describes New York City teachers in 1693 versus 1888. He says the 1888 corps is better trained, better mannered, better dressed, and more capable, with 4 061 teachers including 190 principals and 8 053 women, earning modest salaries in the wealthiest city.
The article reports rapid Chinese military modernization led by Viceroy Li Hongzhang with German and Krupp support. Central hubs like Tientsin and Port Arthur host naval upgrades, arsenals at Nankin and Han Yang expand production, and a new northern army is organized. The piece frames China arming for war with a European style, rail links planned from Han Yang to Pekin and Canton. The narrative, from La Hong-Tehang’s reforms to weaponry and factories, emphasizes a nation awakening to industrial warfare.
A traveler and companion part at a railway gate with a waiting kiss and a race against the timetable. The scene centers on farewell words and a divided group as one traveler hurries with luggage and a pending journey while others wait and hope for a later chance.
A fragmentary column offers playful vignettes about social gossip and odd misadventures. It includes a comic chat between two women dressed in grenadine and organdie, a tale of a grumpy druggist and a man who negotiates change, a butcher tail tale, and a quip about aging vaudeville performers.
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