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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1896
Page
2
The Messenger and Herald lists advertising rates and column charges with many OCR errors. It references one column and four columns of ad space, rate changes, and allowances for notices, with obituaries and readings treated specially. It mentions dates, page positions, and various per-line or per-column costs amid jumbled text.
Notice from Blessenger and Herald dated October 43th 1895. It states advertisers must submit copy by a set time and that late changes will be chopped to ensure proper deposition of advertisements and other matter before going to press on Wednesday.
The Republicans of the Third District convene April 11 to nominate candidates for Supreme Judge and other offices. Delegates from counties form one vote per fraction of Republican votes, with apportionment listing Athens and surrounding counties. The notice names regional party leaders and discusses figures and notes from current political discourse.
A Senator from Montana ridiculed eastern claims of civilizing the West. He defended western pioneers, attacked federal overreach, and warned of economic declines since 1902. He urged respect for western churches and people while criticizing Democratic policies and market conditions hurting farmers nationwide.
A portrait of M. Berthelot, noted French chemist and former cabinet member, famed for scientific work and explosive research during the siege of Paris. Also brief items on dog dentition, silver windpipes for racehorses, and a bizarre German will requiring antis and Anton names with strict marriage dates.
A mother asks her five year old daughter what to name a baby sister. The child suggests Early, a pretty name, prompting a humorous exchange about whether Earls is a suitable girl name. The mother recalls a story of a little girl who wished to be May queen and wanted a feather to name her Early.
The article profiles Rudolph Slatin known as Slatin Pasko, his 11 years as a prisoner of the Mahdi, and his role as Darfur governor before capture. It notes his later exile in London, his writings on Soudan, and his value to the expedition. It also mentions early gas lighting fears in London and describes Mexico City’s great temple complex with multiple stone structures.
Fragmentary text describes nervous women seeking relief and strength urging readers to try Hooil's Sarenperill for stamina and perfect health amid trials. The passage promises purity of blood and nerve strength though details are unclear.
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