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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1897

Page

6

Millinery Trends and Fur Fashion in Kate Gardner's Era

Kate Gardner reviews the season's fur and millinery offerings with emphasis on chincilla coats, seal garments, and ornate trims. She details capes, jackets, and hats, noting velvet, crocodile leather belts, jeweled clasps, and new brim shapes.

Chinchilla Simuly Husfer Shane Pune Gabes Jose Tae Wits Fir Jeb Leyieey Cea Werther Paul Slades Aisways Tiranes Fife Kate Gardner

Mother's Health Remedies Endorsement by Virginia Family

A dated testimonial from Mrs Lydia E Pinkham style letter praising a vegetable compound for pregnancy and postnatal recovery. The author reports flowing health improvements for mother and baby, noting seven months post birth and gratitude for the medicine. Includes location Somerville Massachusetts and general endorsement for widespread use.

Deon Hissothers Giother Sweer Caotner Gui Lydia EB. Pinkham Mars Wairyea George St E. Somerville Mass

Queer Methods to Earn a Living for Women in New York

The article highlights inventive female livelihoods in New York, including professional mending where needlework suffices to fix garments for bachelors in boarding houses, and a Philadelphia case of a woman cleaning kitchen floors for regular clients. She uses own tools, charges cents per job, and earns several dollars daily.

New York Philadelphia Tiebagal

Floral Doilies and Embroidery Pattern Tips

Flower doilies are easily made and pretty with embroidered details on fine cloth. A hollyhock motif can be adapted to a round shape. instructions describe buttonhole stitching, shading with floss, and using two glass panes to transfer patterns for symmetry.

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Bowens outline traced beneath on its surface

The New York Tribune notes an outline of the Bowens beneath a surface trace. Ground measurements show a curved shape and patterned markings resembling a map. Observers describe the outline as a notable feature attracting attention for further study.

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Everyday Fishballs and London Auctioneers Raise Eyebrows

A garbled 19th century miscellany covers breakfast fishballs made from leftovers with mashed potatoes and hot fat, plus kitchen care tips including brightening tinware and handling flowers. It notes Ada Hammond, London’s new woman auctioneer, and briefly warns against folding damp towels and dagger training among Canaean tribes.

Woman Health Myths and Home Remedies Cited

The text critiques folk remedies and dubious medical claims, noting Dr Cumpuet’s comments on crying, nerves, and recovery. It discusses tea infusions, a tonic with frost, and cautions about stewed tea, digestion, and nervous system effects. It offers advice on warming remedies for pneumonia and cooking potato preparation tips, reflecting period health guidance.

Bee Umbrella Sale Promises Christmas Readiness

Local merchant promotes a budget umbrella for a dollar as a seasonal reminder. The cheerful note highlights practical gift ideas and urges buyers to prepare early for holiday gifting.

Sheriff's Sale in Athens County Court Case

Vedetta Zenner versus Lens Staider and associates orders an Athens County common pleas sale. Court action seeks sale of property under the sheriff's authority following judgment in the case. Proceedings list sale date and filing details for public notice.

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