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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1896
Page
7
The piece recalls a lengthy trial in which a young man faced opposition while pursuing a position offered by an elderly woman. After a severe contest, the jury delivered a verdict reflecting substantial legal debate. The narrative also discusses the broader view of the legal profession and Christian duty in judging right from wrong.
Fragmentary text shows references to Castor and Castoria remedies, mentions a 12 year old boy in Carthage Missouri who died from a bite related to a snowball, and notes on a new treatment for Athos and Bay Fever with testimonials and an association address.
Plans announce an international congress in Berne this August for literature and the arts. Paris library status figures show 400000 bound volumes and 900000 pamphlets. Publishers arrange an English edition with Putnam. Discussions include Krafft loss of rank over a controversial work and Wilson to write articles.
The article reviews petroleum driven carriages growing in France since 1892, noting practical trials, long-distance use, and cost advantages over horses. It cites price ranges for various models and compares daily running costs, suggesting significant long term savings.
A science officer calculates buoyancy versus weight at each foot of a launch entering water. The moment of buoyancy must exceed weight to lift the stern and keep the ship intact. The Ramillies launch is cited as a cautionary example of overload on the cradle.
A Chicago Record excerpt shows a business boss dictating a romantic letter to Miss Mansard the stenographer. He asks for a letter to James Broderick at Treat Foils Station with a marriage proposal to Miss Mansard while noting her prior reserve and the clerk’s task to append her answer.
The passage outlines simple home skin remedies for greasy skin blackheads and freckles. It prescribes mixtures of rosewater vinegar essence of rose and can de cologne with water, lemon juice and borax, and lotions with benzoin myrrh and distilled waters. It notes skin sensitivity to washing and suggests soothing rubs after exposure to wind and cold.
A German inventors patent describes a rim device fitted inside a pot to prevent boiling over. Holes in the inner rim return overflow to the pot, cooling as it circulates, allowing milk to boil longer and sterilize for babies.
A quirky practice among enterprising women who trim gray hairs for money. The first gray strand sparks sorrow among fashionables, who then seek the service regularly. The practitioner plucks and threads hairs, forming a recurring routine around patron requests.
A London designer introduces a belt mounted vinaigrette pocket to free women from purses as dressmakers discourage pockets. Perfume trends rise with gloves, ribbons, and skin scents sewn into garments. Also notes a tricycle cab debut in London, where a man pedals a four rider setup leading to a police case for obstructing traffic.
A local shop promotes heavy discounts on silks and dress goods. Highlights include 24 inch damask silks at 125 R, silk brocade with white stripes at 50c, and a new assortment of fine black dress goods priced 4L.00 to 2.50. Mail order samples available to prove quality and style.
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