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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1882
Page
4
A peddler recalls his long journey to Sandridge where he hopes to attend Amice Ryder's wedding. Misreading a soldier's identity leads a jealous father to confront the groom, only to learn later his error. He forgives himself as Amice marries and the tale closes with reflection on weather's effect on mood.
A motherly woman yesterday handed a stamped letter marked in haste to a post office clerk and inquired about extra charges. She declines a special train and asks the clerk to telegraph her sister that she cannot come until Monday and that mother did not go to Toledo.
A farmer tests an Irish laborer by asking him to hold the plough. Pat protests he cannot control the team while under way, but offers to manage it in the barn, insisting he could hold it with anyone there.
An old advertisement for Shiloh's Vitalizer touts relief from constipation dyspepsia and dizziness. It lists a price of 10 and 75 cents per bottle and notes sales by F. E. Lash.
A long Washington Republic excerpt blends social advice on courtship with satirical takes on Ohio Democratic platform. It contrasts realist marriage views with political commentary and a discussion on education’s role in creating thoughtful citizens.
The Porte is said to plan sending troops to Egypt but actual action faces obstacles. Turkey’s double-dealing with European powers raises doubt about reliable troop deployment and potential clashes with Arabi Pasha. A letter to Mr Gladstone hints at a religious divide over England and Egypt.
A child questions faith and prayer asking how prayers work and what faith means. The Rev Pa answers with simple explanations about belief and divine response, while the boy probes the idea of groaning in church and the nature of faith. The exchange ends with a sharp rebuke as the boy presses for more questions.
In Auburn Maine a rosebud was placed in a dead baby's hand and during the days between death and funeral the bud gradually unfolded. Clergy used the unfolding bud to illustrate the child’s blossoming in Heaven, bringing comfort to the family.
Dr B Mercer reports trying Hop Bitters and receiving great benefits. He states he would not take $100 for the good they did after using two bottles and recommends them to patients for best results.
New, quick complete cure for affections and pain including urinary inflammation. Patent remedy advertised at $1 in druggists. Cincinnati sponsor PARK & SONS Ohio.
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