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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1897
Page
6
A fragmented historic note surveys serpents in myth and symbolism. It traces biblical slyness, 18th century flag proposals with a rattlesnake motto Dont tread on me, and ancient associations from medicine to pestilence. It notes serpent imagery in Greek poetry and temple rites offering protection and warning.
Fragmented OCR item recounts varied items from Latour d Aw the first grenadier of France to Francis Drake lineage, Pope Leo XIIIs patronage speak, Russian royalty in Sicily, Lister peerage, Paris street removals, and a Paris affair about Niana Vaughan tied to Lucifer cult rumors. mix of names, dates, places, and sensational notes without a clear single event.
A Washington letter recalls Rev. William Milburn, a blind preacher who rose from travelling preacher on the Ohio river to chaplain of the house in 1845 and later senate chaplain. His fiery sermon on a passenger boat led to a political nomination and his long service shaping sessions of both chambers with prayers and divine blessings.
An Arishinar at minds inspected tee pool, and, finding it deficient, said: Yer is a shifting shorts why put it me. Rommercank who had died cnddonly left all his dest a letter to one of tus correspondents. Band biawe and Dove, prominent Jets, appear as letters and quarrel among powerful men. Yelverton Gow faces harsh rebuke and replies with dignity in a clash of manners and power.
In the shop window items include braided gray sashes with sheer and gray braids, silvery chains scenting attached accessories, exquisite shades of costume materials for dresses, Dresden lace figures, new bureau covers, open work satin ribbons, and trimmed winter outfits. Also described are Russian guipure, opaque fabrics, vases, Tule fabrics, Gulf caps, shating suits, midwinter costumes with fur, and striped waists for women.
Richard Warting Davis discusses cryptic topics as a drum idier of Fortune and a new serial in Pall Mall Magazine next year. Anthony Hopkins reportedly works on Phyote with Edward Rose. Andrew Lang edits God's Thy edition of Dickens. Cruikshank and others provide original illustrations from publisher copies. Crane’s Real Badge of Courage drew hysterics yet criticism cites Magic and Bendix.
Fragmented OCR notes describe odd fashions such as painted glove designs and lace feather bonnets for events. The text mentions ushers, seating at a church or theater, and hints at forebears guiding customs, with garbled references to colors and rituals without clear coherence.
A collage of light dialogue and humorous exchanges from various papers. Snippets include quips about wealth and marriage, surprised looks, and exploration banter. The pieces reveal period tone and social observations through brief exchanges and satirical lines.
Modjeca will begin her starting tour shortly. Faenr Davenport’s new play titled upon a restored subject. Sadie Martinet may go to Australia next summer with The Gay Parisians. Herbert Nelecy and Efe Shannon likely to head a company next season. James O’Nish’s Hamlet described. W.E. Godson asked by a New York publisher to compile stage stories. George Lackus forced to smoke cigars weekly for his role in Too Much Johnson. Charles A. Tigelow admired by John L. Sullivan who deems him the finest face in America. The Sign of the Cross may not return to England but further effort to popularize it here continues. Thomas W. Keene has played Richard III 2,066 times. Barnet’s young friend wrote his first play and is likely to see speedy production as strictly confidential work breaks out.
A garbled excerpt discusses various Mother Goose rhymes with attributions to 16th and 17th century origins. It mentions Three Blind Mice, A Froggit Would A-Wooing Go, Little Jack Morar, and others, along with dates, figures, and an alleged real crime inspiring The Wiles Te tha Worked, ending with a claim about an egg as the answer.
The article cites Mar per's Weekly claiming Calve praises the United States as enchanted and dreamlike. She expresses joy for Americans in Paris and New York, lauds American cities, arts, and opportunities, and notes Parisian stage fears keeping her from returning to perform there.
Paris dispatch notes Rochefort remains the lone survivor of the National Defense government formed after the empire fell in 1870. The London Telegraph correspondent recalls a half mournful, ballad like reflection on figures such as Gambetta Ferry Jules Ferry and others, while Rochefort’s former allies reportedly sought to condemn him.
An older newspaper fragment advertises silk and dress fabrics by the yard with references to CrystalWash silks, French fabrics, Irish and American dimities, organdies, Madras chintzes, and wool crepes. Prices range from fractions of a dollar to several cents per yard, urging readers to write for further details and to place samples for consideration. The note emphasizes “extraordinary values” and surplus dress goods at low prices, inviting further inquiry.
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