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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1895
Page
2
Kate Gardner reviews velvet gowns and Louis XV coats, noting printed velvets, face cloths, and chintz flowers. She praises princess gowns, caracul trims, chinchilla fur accents, and bare godetless skirts. Caps, wraps, and tailored coats shape the stylish silhouette for day and evening wear.
A long listing of current farm market prices shows wheat 60c to 65c a bushel, corn 25c to 35c, oats 28c to 35c, butter 15c to 20c a lb, eggs 18c to 20c a dozen, beef cattle 24 to 3c per lb, sheep 2c to 24c, lamb 3c per lb, veal 5c to 6c per lb, and various hay, flour, and feed prices across the board.
The advert describes Buckeye and Ohio Central mileage tickets, good one year for $20, covering B&O system west of Pittsburgh, Erie West of Salamanca, Big Four, B&O S.W., C.H. & D., and 99 other lines. It urges consulting agents for lists and mentions other routes and agents in Columbus and Toledo. Also notes train timetable changes at Athens with departures and arrivals and an Atlanta exposition route via Queen and Crescent.
Tickets go on sale December 24 25 and 31 and January 1 with return limit January 2 1896. One fare and a third for round trips between all stations. See Ohio Central Agents for full particulars.
The 16 000 Miles mileage ticket shines as a leading Travelers' Companion with additions. It covers the Big Four, B&O, C., H. & D., Ohio Central and numerous other systems, making it a popular choice for travelers seeking extensive rail network coverage.
An unknown tramp deliberately ended his life by stepping in front of an approaching express train in Massillon Ohio. The report notes related hazards from impoverished blood and cites patent remedies. It also details railroad route openings, excursion fares, and ticketing in the Columbus area, with extensive schedules and connections through the C H V and T Ry and related lines. A Maple tree on Mendel Wood’s farm in West Bethel Vermont is described as being in four towns and two counties.
A brief cataloging line notes a package bearing the red Z stamp on the wrapper with J. H. Zellin & Co. of Philadelphia, Pa. marking or branding. The readable fragment confirms company name and location without additional context or events.
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