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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1875
Page
7
The article argues for diversified pig breeding with six per pen as a profitable system. It notes green forage, roots, and raw or cooked feed support healthy stock, warns against overcrowding and cold exposure, and praises Berkshire, Essex, and White pig varieties while discouraging Black breeds.
A visitor offers a dramatic tale of relief from toothache using alum and common salt ground together and applied to a hollow tooth. The narrator and Betty witness the friend's confident claim that the remedy is infallible, promising swift cure with a brief cold sensation followed by relief from the pain.
A humorous slice from a California tale about a man who vows to quit drinking and signs an affidavit. The notary jokes that the pledge costs nothing, a witty exchange leads to a drink. Ripples of quips follow about kissing, birds, a boy’s proverb, and a law-minded dream. A nurse of manners and a 51 year old horse in Jackson, Michigan close the item.
A tabular statement from the Auditor of State of Ohio lists counts of horses cattle sheep hogs and other animals by county for 1874 and 1875. Returns confirm accuracy per the 1869 act and are certified by James Williams Auditor of State and A W S Minear Auditor Athens County.
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