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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1881
Page
6
A discussion of retinal images seen on bright objects and the memory based “mind's eye.” It cites Memory Thompson of Kilburn Priory who could picture Oxford Street in detail and suggests training eye memory in schools to aid mental physiology research.
A hunter recalls bears fighting hornet nests by destroying branches or rolling rocks to drop nests. A bear fights hornets with boxing-like moves then drags off nests. A peasant note tells of a Paiapenrata servant girl case and a Paris burglar found with 14 000 francs buried under a tree in a park after two years in prison.
The Teledo Weekly Blade states they are personally acquainted with the managers of the Day Kidney Pad Company, whom they identify as responsible and reliable men.
A garbled 1865 telegram fragment describes a Munich produced piece about Lincoln's death. The author, living at an address, sought to market the murder account though telegrams and a boxed proclamation are noted. details are unclear and partially unreadable.
A collage of humorous lines and quips from Punch style miscellany. Jests touch on politics education language and social manners with mock dialogues and fables. The fragmentary selection showcases early 20th century wit and light satire.
The passage emphasizes that health and not mere eyesight requires protection by ensuring adequate light. It argues for sufficient light that reaches the task, warns against glare, and calls light the grand preservative of the eyes even when seated in a bright room.
A nocturnal batage in Montgomery County escapes captors and feeds on hens. The animal has reportedly stolen over 250 from a single farmer and defeated numerous dogs, including a fierce ball-dog. Hunters pursue but fail to strike.
The article surveys life expectancies in skilled trades such as Sheffield fork-grinders and sickle dry grinders, and cites mortality per coal ton in Prussia and England. It traces biodiversity counts from Hippocrates to Persoon, then discusses a national debt visualization by Chartes D. McGority, and ends with a quip about locusts and a Galveston exchange.
A Frexcmux humorously greets a crowd of bald heads, prompting laughter. A man shields a lady with his umbrella, calling it a rain bow and the lady riffs on rain dear as they pair up. A Nash wile wedding reports a bride and groom each with one leg. Kuekien's Arnica Salve advertises universal skin relief with a money-back guarantee, 25 cents a box, sold by J. Dorr opposite the Court House.
London News notes goose fattening now an established industry in some regions while stressing the trouble of rearing geese. A raly-stared youth in London steals a turnip, gets fourteen days with hard labor. Tom New Orleans Picayune quips about a man becoming keen by frequent sharpening like a razor.
Enterprising druggist J Dorr announces Dr Krxa New Discovery for Consumption and related throat and lung ailments. Trial bottle free or regular bottle for one dollar, with promises of rapid cures supported by numerous testimonials.
The Providence Journal reports a memorable viewing through Mr. Seagrave's observatory showing Saturn with vivid blue polar coloring, pale yellow bands, two creamy central belts, and luminous ring system. The six moons, some larger than Mercury, circle within four million miles, rings span about one hundred seventy six thousand miles, with a seventeen hundred mile gap between inner and outer rings.
A promotional notice states Carter's Liver Pills provide a pleasant mild natural effect. They gently stimulate the liver regulate the bowels and do not purge. The text promises user satisfaction.
The Tribune outlines premium deals for 1881 including the Great Bible Concordance by Robert Young offered with The Weekly or Semi-Weekly Tribune at reduced rates. Also promoted is The Library of Universal Knowledge from Chambers Encyclopedia in five or six volumes with Tribune subscriptions and large print bindings. The offer includes postage details and fast delivery incentives for early orders.
Direct connection announced at Lancaster Circleville New Lexington Zanesville and all Muskingum points to Columbus for North and West routes. Through cars to Detroit via Columbus Toledo Railroad. Through tickets sold at principal stations with bags checked to any destination. Orland Smith General Superintendent W H Harrison General Ticket Agent.
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