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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1901
Page
2
A fragmented essay heap discusses Poe and his moral flaws then shifts to a sarcastic verse piece attacking public figures. It criticizes critics who revere Poe while noting changing literary conditions, plus a joke about a beggar and a wooden leg from the New York World.
A brief World newspaper line notes a playful exchange in which verbs are described as the opposite of kings. The scholar jokes that verbs agree with their subjects, illustrating grammar concepts through a witty dialogue.
A Washington Star quote discusses how arguments may fail to convince and how quoting unfamiliar statistics can silence an opponent, highlighting the power of numbers in debate and the tactic of using data to overwhelm.
A collage of quirky dialogue and vintage ad style clippings recounts polite company jabs and a long feature on longevity from Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters. It notes the old fashioned boy’s virtues, recalling a New York Sun pediment on fatherhood and memory.
Misery from disease is analyzed, noting headache as the major contributor to discomfort. Immediate relief is claimed from Clinic Headache Wafers, advertised as safe, easy to use, and non-depressing. The ad also asserts trust between seller and buyer.
A traveler from Brittany visits Quessant and discovers an island forest of shipwreck wood. He notes furniture and cabins built from salvaged hulls and masts, a sandalwood scent, and a paradoxical island ecosystem that yields firewood yet hides a deeper mystery about the forests forged from wrecked ships.
In a comic exchange in the Catholic Standard and Times, Eastler recalls a young man seeking an acting career. Mr Strattface notes the ambition, while his daughter affirms the man ponders appearing before the footlights. The elder warns he should be mindful of the risks.
A brief note attributed to Dr. Popper outlines steps for courtship emphasizing respect. He suggests women seek good treatment, occasional affection, admiration, and being unchallenged. The piece presents advice in a dated, prescriptive tone about interpersonal dynamics.
In Scribner’s, Joan Fos recounts a harsh winter encounter among the Southern mountaineers. A belated traveler is sheltered at a cabin, fed, and treated with rough hospitality as neighbors scold limits of charity. Moonshine and lawless danger loom with outlaw kin and sheriff’s pursuit nearby.
A jagged, misspelled fragment describes a great ship and vague waves. Characters and places are obscured, with garbled phrases hinting at a maritime scene and mysterious "Qhuttook" or similar terms.
Hot iron misuse risks damage to fabrics like flannels woolens and chintzes iron on the wrong side for best results. Bolting clotheslines ten minutes before tying increases durability. Damp garments ironed with a heavy iron yields smoother results. Avoid overheating items to keep heat from lingering. Embroideries require a thin smooth surface and wrong side. Linen benefits from borax in water for whitening. Soak fabrics that fade in salted water before washing to set color. Silk handkerchiefs should not be dampened but dried with a warm, gentle heat.
Margaret Detund in Warper's Bazar argues Elizabeth I combined extreme vanity with ruthless governance. She wore excessive dresses laden with jewels, while maintaining political power and harsh treatment of bishops, suggesting vain persons often display cruelty.
A prominent art dealer explains how he selects painters, saying he buys only when a artist’s eyes light up at discussion of the work and its craft. He notes that passion in the heart of the artist matters more than mere talk or pretended zeal.
A blurred excerpt from the New York Herald features a character named Miss Mobile describing a nomadic life with no fixed abode. She mentions wintering in Rowling and Lent in St. Tank before summer in West Virginia.
The Atlantic argues that slavery shielded Black people from competition and harsh natural forces, likening enslaved individuals to valuable stock bred with care. It contends emancipation removed this shelter, leading to increased wretchedness and suffering among freed enslaved people.
A fragment describes Dr. WG Grace giving a brilliant dating display at the oval. A spectator remarks that his friend sees Grace place hits accurately, praising his practice and tone as artful. The text is incomplete but notes Grace’s skill and consistency.
A brief reminiscence recalls Rev. R. S. Storrs, a loyal Ward man, who distrusted the press. A reporter at his home reception was discreetly shown the exit after being pressed for guest names and details.
It Tabhes Time is a fragmentary headline noting a distressed husband speaks to a journalist about his wife and her troubled state, with dialogue indicating sorrow and concern about her whereabouts and condition.
A terse exchange reveals tension over a dusty tilt room as characters discuss blame. One says the dirt has hung around for a month while another suggests blaming the woman before them, noting they have only been there three weeks.
A terse quip from the Philadelphia Press declares that a man seeking certainty about his own nature must confront danger directly. The line evokes the idea that facing a literal or figurative hole reveals whether he is prey or predator, underscoring a stark, stark moral premise.
A garbled report from the Atchison Globe claims a blued tree in Tenerife, linked to ancient sepulchers and longevity, with exaggerated notes about standing trees older than the Egyptian pyramids. It juxtaposes questionable aphorisms and Oregon references from Portland and miscopied lines.
Advert promising Dr Chase's Ointment as a skin cure for eczema salt rheum and itching. Claims easy absorption soothing effect and instant itch relief. Advises use for burns chafing and inflammation with wide US familiarity. price is six cents per box with Buffalo New York manufacturer and Athens dealer listing.
Asheville North Carolina serves as the center of the Land of the Sky in Western North Carolina where the Southern Railway crosses the Blue Ridge Mountains enhancing summer travel and scenic access.
A regional travel promo highlights Asheville as reachable from all directions via the Southern System with appealing summer climate and Sapphire Country. It advertises first class round trip tickets year round and lists several Southern Railway agents in Chicago St. Louis and Washington for booking.
Burlington Route offers unprecedented summer excursions to the Rocky Mountain region with a base fare plus 2.00 round trip. Some dates, notably July 1 to 9, offer under half rates. The Burlington Route promotes itself as the main line to Colorado and invites inquiries to nearest ticket agent for full details and printed information.
Public and Epworth Leaguers can travel at half rates on Burlington through tourist sleepers to San Francisco. Departures nightly from St. Louis and Kansas City with through route via Denver Rio Grande System and Colorado scenery. Weekly Wednesday excursions with descriptive folder available from W. M. Shaw and L. Wakeley. general manager Howard Elliott.
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