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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1886

Page

6

Military promotions and statehood debate linger in 19th century column

The piece discusses how General Hancock's death and General Pope's retirement affect seniority and major general openings, with Howard and Terry poised for promotion and colonel to brigadier moves. It notes Colonel Wilcox top in line, Roger Merritt and Grierson named, plus Dan Vorhees praised for bipartisan stance on Jakoba admission and a remark on Dakota statehood's impact on Solid South supremacy.

Hancock Howard Terry Pope Schofield Thermy Erry Wilcox Santry Rogererritt Grierson Jakoba Dan Vorhees Dakota Solid South

Heredity Link Cited in Dr Crothers On Inebriety

Dr Crothers of Hartford argues one third of habitual drunkenness traces to inebriate ancestors. He cites inheritance passing from father to daughter and mother to son and says diseases like insanity and consumption may stem from intemperate forebears with third generation relapse possible.

Crothers Hartford Conn

Labouchere Praises Irish Nationalist Leaders

Mr Labouchere of the London Truth says he has met no more practical men than the Irish Nationalist leaders when not under temporary excitement. He praises their broad view contrasting with English insularity and reluctance to grasp new ideas.

Labouchere London Truth

Fragmented 19th century clippings mixed with jokes and ads

A collage of brief quips and notices from old newspapers, including health remedy pitches for Athlophoros, a staged theater hat gag, a Palmer joke exchange about a kiss, a Pittsburgh tobacconist call, local color comments on gas lighting and candles, a Delaware Ohio anecdote, a $500 Mormon president reward, travel remedies, a St. Louis hotel incident with Frank James, and a Boston Transcript open secret quip.

Athens County's Best Job Departa Services

Local contractor boasts largest, most complete offerings in Athens County. Promises best work and lowest prices with a call to action for potential customers.

P. O. Box Atlas Paint Co Pittsburgh Athens County

Life of Grant mishap and Nevada salt marsh note

A humorous tale recalls a young man learning to grab a man’s eye for business, ending with a failed encounter at Col Bowen’s ranch. The text shifts to a Nevada marsh rich in salts, describing the basin, mineral contents, and caustic lake waters. A Cleveland Leader map and riot story highlight London unrest with a graphic headline and details.

Col. Bowen Grant Mr. Grant Old Bowen Nevada Silver State Cleveland Leader London Trafalgar Square

A Luminous Mist and Bizarre Claims Amid Congressional Bills

A luminous mist was seen near Montreal at midnight with a firelike streak rising to the sky. Henderson & Minear tout Ack­er’s Blood Elixir as a universal cure for rheumatism and blood disorders, while Congress proceeds with about seven thousand bills, most pigeonholed quickly.

Montreal Henderson & Minear Acker Henderson& Minear Congress

Proposals and Punchlines Fly in a Curious Scene

A humorous snippet shows Miss Edith reacting to a sudden proposal while Mr. Jenkins explains staying behind for supper. The text blends quips about Dr. Bull remedies and satirical asides on White House smoking and German military customs.

Edith Mr. Jenkins

Did you suppose Mustang Lotion only good for horses

The note suggests a medicinal salve used for human inflammation claiming it was marketed as universally effective for all flesh, a claim common in older remedy advertisements. The language reflects historical medicine advertising and skepticism about claims.

Bananas surpass meat and bread in value and yield

A health and nutrition note cites bananas as richer than three pounds of meat or equal to potatoes, with an acre yielding food equal to thirty three acres of wheat or over 100 of potatoes. It also touts Ayer’s Hair Vigor for scalp care and hair growth. A Sunbury girl obtained two marriage licenses to woo two suitors, planning to choose the richer offer.

New York Board of Health Brooks Oil Coo Euclide Ave Cleveland Beach M. J. Hoff Sand Hill Mashall County Weet Wa Tropics Humbrodt Ayer

Old Demurrer Squire in contempt over court fines

Mississippi lawyer Squire Riggs earns nickname for frequent demurrers and ex ceptions in court. Judge fines him $100 for contempt after he protests the ruling, then remits the fine and orders the trial to proceed.

Squire Riggs Mississippi Detroit Free Press

Century War Papers feature tops weekly issue sales

The article notes strong reader interest in War Papers and announces a new periodical by Century Magazine. More than 200 000 copies are printed weekly as the feature volume begins with the November issue.

Cerial Entecey Venthal Com. Ag

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