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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1896
Page
2
The text extols large and judicious advertising in the MissesEr Herald, urging continuous prominent placement to imprint the reader with the security and character of stock. It emphasizes using both large and judicious ads, with a note on nationwide reach and dominance in circulation.
The piece decries Democratic tariff reform and currency policies, arguing silver coinage would destabilize value. It condemns the party for deficits, debt growth, and fiscal mismanagement, claiming the administration imperils prosperity and national credit. The writer warns of economic decline and calls for reform as the end of incompetence nears.
The Toledo Bee persistently champions the silver standard, aligning with other Democratic papers in unwavering support for a silver-standard platform despite potential consequences.
A fragmented political essay debates the gold standard against silver coinage and warns of depreciating currency. It tangentially shifts to a reflective travel note describing the Valley of Mexico, the founding legend of Tenochtitlan, and the eagle and serpent motif in Mexican heraldry.
A narrator laments widespread pirated and debasing literature circulated by a book peddler. He recalls an encounter selling The Life of Pearl Brean and denounces such trash as poisonous to readers and moral fiber, urging the seller to quit the trade and seek honesty. The piece riffs on public tastes and the value of wholesome reading.
Reading from a fragmentary notice, readers recall the Declaration of Independence and the star spangled banner as a ceremonial reflection on the nation. The document mentions orders issued to veterans and the president's approval, framing the flag's symbolism in a period-style homage.
In colonial times dogs disrupted worship in meeting houses. Governors, sextons, and towns fixed penalties from sixpence to four pounds yearly to keep dogs out, with men signing on to fund dog whippers. Examples from New London 1662, Charlestown 1666, Dedham 1674, Andover, and Reading show recurring dog policing in Sabbath gatherings.
A suburban tale describes a Scotch terrier forming a strong attachment to a Jersey cow. The dog followed the cow to the pasture, skipped meals, and showed affection by kissing and licking. The cow appeared indifferent, yet sheep missed the dog after he was moved away. The family eventually entrusted the dog to neighbors in the countryside.
A mother and Mary discuss a telegram about a newborn boy named James and fear for his fate while a price note reports strawberries in London at three to eight shillings per pound. A remark about a swallow deterring 6,000 flies per day appears as a quirky aside.
Pearl yellow and pink tan gloves are correct. Vandyke collars in ecru and white batiste with lace trim over thin surc mer gowns. White gowns to be worn more this season with white hats shoes and parasols. Louis Witrim Dings designs feature black tisse with natural flowers and Tenabsonce lace. Teather belts embroidered with beads and white kid belts with foil-trimmed enamel.
In Bowmansville Pennsylvania a village bell hung between two uprights has served for over twenty years to mark daily time for farmers and workers. It rings at dawn to signal rising, midmorning, noon for meals, and late afternoon for supper, guiding the town in lieu of personal timepieces.
A. Neil of Berlinern, Germany, designed a clock claimed to run ten thousand years after being set. The device purportedly maintains correct lunar phases, days of the week, and months from now through year eleven thousand five hundred.
Concert activities span Russia with Emil Saner and Mme Bloomfield Zeisler who gave many concerts. Augustin Daly promotes Ti Getsha in London. Victor Serbe and Harry G Smith plan Ti Wizard of the Nile for Paris and Vienna next autumn. Firangeon to visit England, then return for six months. Wathin Mills signs to return next season.
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