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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1886
Page
8
The State issued bonds at a premium of 2.155 percent, set to run about ten years on average. The result lowers the interest rate to about 2.72 percent when the premium extinction is considered, reflecting strong financial credit. This surpasses the United States ability to sell 3 percent bonds at similar premiums.
Zern Moore injured his finger while cutting feed. the amputation was performed by Dr. Lash with student George Welch. The Temperance Institute will be held in Jackson on April 7 and 8 with addresses by Mrs. Woodbridge and Mrs. Lister. Jackson ladies invite temperance visitors to attend.
A retail notice touts Henry Nelson's sale of dry goods with guaranteed best quality and latest patterns at low prices. The brief emphasizes bargain values and new arrivals to attract shoppers.
The notice promotes spring hat styles at KALER PALMER MCGRATHS. It also advertises Henry Nelsons New Clothing Parlors offering knee pants suits for boys with entrance via his New Shoe Store.
Six thousand yards of heavy muslin are being closed out at five cents per yard by Kaler Palmer and McGrath. The sale highlights a clearance push by the local firm as prices drop to attract buyers from the area for remaining stock.
A display of new season hats and caps for men and boys is offered at D Zenner & Co with a grand assortment among the arrivals. A reward of 50 dollars is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who burned the Slaughter House on March 27, 1886. The house belonged to Charles A. Smith and was on J F Sheffield’s premises in Waterloo township Athens County Ohio. Carbondale, O. March 29, 1886.
An old advertisement text recalls Castoria as a remedy across generations. It quotes lines about caring for a child from infancy to motherhood, highlighting continued trust in Castoria for children.
A vintage ad offers Labastine wall and ceiling finish in white and twelve tints. Promoted as cheaper and better than paint or kalsomine, it claims to disinfect and prevent diseases. Free sample card from drug stores, hardware and paint dealers. $3.00 given away by LABASTINE Co. Nol0ws Grand Rapids Mich.
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