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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1882

Page

8

Ohio Democrats in Defeat and Tricks of Debate

A critical view of Ohio Democratic strategy after a convention. The piece accuses the party of cowardice and dishonesty, detailing promises on civil service, tax reform, and tariff policy. It argues Republicans offer more genuine reform and condemns attempts to dodge current voter concerns.

Ohio Thompson Mr. Thurman Republican Congress Cincinnati Mahoning County Democratic Party Kassie Tonigh

Prompt to Be a Man of Action Shapes Future Success

The narrative contrasts two boys from a New York farm family who diverge after their father’s failure. Jem’s quick, courteous separation leads him to wealth in Colorado, while Joe remains poor. The tale argues quick, bold, observant conduct can be learned and cultivated by effort and timely choices.

Peeton Mr. J Mr. H New York State Joe Jem Colorado

Quotations on virtue and leadership from famous thinkers

The passage compiles maxims from Plato, Kempis, Froude, Burke, Cicero and others, reflecting on conscience humility and friendship. It then describes a vivid meeting with a great man, portraying his presence, independence, and regal bearing, concluding with an ad-style claim about a remedy for a hacking cough.

Patriotic Votes and Revolutionary Dates Revealed

A New York Herald note discusses the Continental Congress declaring independence on July 2 1779 and July 4 as the declaration of reasons. It corrects misstatements about the colonial government and early states adopting the Constitution in 1787 1789 1790 and Washington's 1789 start with his April 30 address. The piece also mentions mummies and a moral about justice.

Continental Congress United States Lexington Rhode Island Delaware Pennsylvania New Jersey North Carolina Washington Congress N. Y Egypt

Public Library Censorship Sparks Outcry Over Book List

A damaged notice discusses a library’s anti clerical censoring of Hobines on Justees and the impact on readers. The text also mentions medical terms about paralysis strokes heart disease and kidney treatment linked to Brown's.

Public Library

Quotations on Women and Love From Various Authors

A collection of pithy lines about women and love from Balzac Stendhal Dumas Haliburton Shakespeare Neckar and Beaconsfield. The quotes touch on opportunity inspiration folly crying rights and forgiveness in relationships.

Wealth and health musings on blood and wealth

An article contrasts impure blood with health making Sarsaparilla a remedy. It cites Beechers sermon on mutability of wealth, noting wealth rises and falls like blood, and questions the place of wealth in life.

Ayer Beecher

Otterbein University Ad Offers Faithful Preparatory Courses

New advertisements announce Otterbein University in Westerville Ohio entering its 33rd year starting Thursday August 31. The program includes classical and philosophical courses with preparatory and teachers departments, tuition and incidentals set at $30 for the year. Emphasis on affordable education for worthy poor, with strong music drawing and painting facilities, high standards, moral religious environment and healthful location. Address Rev H A Thompson D D president for details and to mention the paper.

Otterbein University H. A. Thompson Westerville Ohio

Shilohs Cure Publicized For Croup and Cough

An advertisement proclaims immediate relief from croup whooping cough and bronchitis using Shilohs Cure sold by F. R. Lash.

Shiloh F. R. Lash

Wells Digger Survives Deep Shaft Swim in Virginia

A Smith County Virginia wells digger descended 300 feet and plunged into a subterranean lake. A small boat was lowered and he sailed over five miles until discovering an outlet that led to a hillside spring. He reportedly emerged unharmed. Nursing mothers gain strength using Brown's Iron Bitters said to restore health.

Smith County Chicago Tribune

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