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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1876
Page
7
A historical note recalls that in leap years February 28 and 29 were counted as one day under statute 21 Henry III. In Scotland, Dundee workers at Camperdown yard found a wasp nest inside a log of Quebec yellow pine, housing thousands of wasps preserved for about a century.
An aerolite burst directly above Ambrose Gaines's residence in Knoxville Tennessee with a loud report and a shower of fire. Onlookers feared fire but no damage occurred though a sulfur smell filled the air.
Discussion contrasts ancient temples and cost of the Capitol at Rome with modern opinion on a common monetary unit. A proposed treaty would adopt a standard nine tenths gold coin equaling five dollars to a pound sterling, with legal tender across both nations.
Instructions describe making French polish from shellac gumlac and gum san darac with spirits of wine and linseed oil. The article then reports the Mississippi River eroding the Illinois shore above Cairo threatening to isolate the city, with railroads affected and authorities planning a dike to reclaim land.
A collage of quotes and reflections on music, crime, religion, and society. It traverses Chicago elegance and theft, editors and reporters, biblical criticism, virtue, sleep, and advice on building character, ending with a exhortation to place capable youths in challenging roles.
A Minnesota paper reports a dramatic rescue described as occurring by a window involving a servant girl described as fifteen feet tall. The Connecticut note mentions a woman with four tegs, while other states lack parallel details.
A reflective note questions whether the bee hive truly embodies industry as winter hides bees and the cockroach rises early, prompting a call to rethink the symbol. The author urges changing the emblem to better fit observed rhythms.
A Western Rhode Island jury charges a saloon keeper with murder after a man who bought liquor from him killed his own child while intoxicated. The case hinges on liquor sales and presumed causation in the fatal act.
A man broke into a widow’s house in Illinois and was repelled by the homeowner. The incident highlights the widow’s resolute stand and self reliance.
Widely known remedy praised as effective for cleansing the system and purifying the blood. Claims include cures of scrofula and various skin and internal ailments, with safety for children and broad restorative benefits in spring and beyond.
Practical and analytical chemists advertised as available from all druggists nationwide. The notice promotes the sale of chemical testing tools and reagents, highlighting accessibility and wide distribution through general merchants.
Train service in Basavar Cincinnati makes stops at all stations this afternoon. Passengers advised to expect minor delays and check posted schedules for updated arrival times.
Cc and H V R R issue a daily time table with two express trains except Sundays. Trains leave Athens at 4 30 AM for Straitsville arriving 12 15 PM and 3 30 PM. Mail and express connections run via Lancaster to Circleville and to all points on the Cincinnati and Muskingum Valley Railroad. Direct connections at Columbus reach Cincinnati Buffalo Philadelphia New York and western destinations. Mills and Green sign the notice as officials.
On and after May 28 1871 trains depart Columbus Crestline Cleveland Niagara Falls Rochester Albany Boston New York City Dunnkirk Pittsburg Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Philadelphia Creatline Fort Wayne and Chicago with varied daily times. The timetable lists morning noon and late evening arrivals and departures at each station.
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