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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1886

Page

7

Herd of buffaloes crosses the Missouri River near Beemarck

A large herd of buffaloes estimated over three hundred collapsed in heat and fatigue after being driven about one hundred miles across the plains. The animals moved southwest, crossing the Missouri River about ten miles north of Beemarck. An elderly Iowa resident Mrs Chesley Peterson of Clay County spoke of the remarkable voyage and its toll on the herd.

Asratios Bern Miesori Biemarck Chesley Peterson Clay County Iowa H. K. Dorr

Poet and patent medicine ads mix in a fragmented page

A杂乱 clipping blends satirical notes on a poet and orchardist with multiple patent medicine pitches. Mentions Washington Post style life advice, Gilmore’s Aromatic Wine, Rough on Piles, and Randall’s political stance, followed by temperance work and a Brough on Bile pill promotion.

Rough on Dirt washing powder advertised as perfect

The advertisement promotes Rough on Dirt as a perfect washing powder found at last. It claims to be a gentle cleanser that brightens linens and laces, softens water, saves labor and soap, and prevents yellowing when added to starch. Grocers carry the product.

Christmas Debt Delayed as Man Seeks Month to Pay Bills

In a witty exchange the man pleads for more time to settle his Christmas debts. He explains that after Christmas he will receive funds that enable him to pay, citing upcoming purchases his wife plans to give as gifts and noting the bills must be paid. The creditor insists the debt must be resolved promptly.

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