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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1886

Page

2

Fashington s Economy of the Farm and Unfinished Letters

A fragmentary Washington era column compiles notes on agriculture and estate care. It cites essays on farm waste avoidance, animal feeding, and a mansion household with horses, plus pensions for John T. Moncrief and Josiah Brinard. Also includes satirical definitions, UK quotes, and various short news items.

Fashington Washington Cunard L. Washington Stuart Mansion House Whitling John T. Moncrief Josiah Brinard United States Presbyterian Church Washington City

Hand Shapes Read in Historic Folklore Study

The text describes how different hand shapes and finger lengths were believed to reflect character traits. Long hands imply analytic minds and large carrying capacity, while short hands suggest quickness and impulsive acts. Thick fingers supposedly indicate luxury, a closed hand signals avarice or restraint.

Peter Wien Cartier

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