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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
6
New white satin evening wear returns, with pastel sheen and versatile trims. Describes sleeveless bodices, chiffon ruffles, and removable geranium ribbon accents, plus emerald velvet bolero options, braided silk packs, and gold cord trims shaping a smart winter look. Helen Ward.
A speaker rejects fixed Spiritualism while affirming ongoing belief in spiritual phenomena. He argues that so-called communications stem from exteriorized human force, not departed souls, noting Galileo and planetary moons as misreadings corrected by personal observation. The account highlights a shift from rigid belief to cautious, rational inquiry.
The speaker reflects on mispronunciations of Galileo and admits earlier beliefs were guided by vague conclusions. They acknowledge that new theories cannot be formed in a cable despatch and announce a forthcoming book arguing that spirits of the dead do not mingle with the living and that spiritualism is a delusion or mere jugglery.
A motivational piece recounting a farmer’s son’s rise from a sixteen year old grocery clerk to a self-made forethinker. It stresses discipline, denial, regular work, and honesty as keys to success. The author cites Russell Sage’s ascent from humble beginnings to wealth and public office to illustrate persistent effort.
In the Custom House of Anca Marca Peru the highest inhabited place is cited at about 16 000 feet above sea level. The report notes this extreme altitude as a notable geographic feature and records the claim of being the highest inhabited settlement.
The aged Grandpa Bates recalls meeting Ruth Ashford in school, falling for her, facing family opposition and separation, a long Texas journey, and a last visit as Ruth lies dying. He recounts their enduring bond from youth to the tragic end, with his late arrival to comfort her.
Ruth slept as I stood by. Dawn broke and she awoke with a heavenly smile. She whispered my name and trust. Her recovery seemed assured, and one year later we wed in a joyful marriage, as Ingrand Ima entered the room.
A fragment recalls Bettina Bordid Soul borrowing a dollar from Irene Foxby in a downtown incident. The speaker notes a promise to repay if forgotten, followed by a garbled ending.
The Aina, once occupying Yezo, are dwindling due to Japanese immigration. Estimates place them at about five hundred sixteen thousand, with further absorption likely. Reports describe them as hairy and filthy with primitive customs including snake worship.
A customer letter praises Grain-O as a coffee substitute while a separate item notes the House Ways and Means committee passage of a revenue bill. The bill includes an amendment preserving beer taxes by striking out a clause about abolishing certain beer barrels. Chairman Payne receives many congratulations.
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as boosting stomach and liver action to boost strength, energy, ambition, and mental clarity. A 25 cent box is sold by WV H. McKee drug and Mrs Grace Robinson is noted in an arrest report as fleeing Montana with 950,000 in bonds belonging to her husband.
Dr Rankin's Kidney Tablets advertised to stop pain and cure permanently. Sold by Lash druggist in Athens Ohio. A can of cream reportedly emptied with matches. Farmer Philip Gamsway in Utica New York fed the mixture to hogs. nine hogs died.
An ad claims a fannel with Chamberlain's Pain Balm provides superior relief for lame backs pains in the side or chest and rheumatism. One application supposedly relieves. Sold by W. H. Bichee. Also notes Navy Department bids for five battleships six armored cruisers and mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla purifying blood to cure eruptions. Jail prisoners in Oswego county to work on highway improvements.
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