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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1895
Page
7
A lyrical scene describes a couple’s table set for two amid dim bar lights. Silent memories of children lost, marriages, and aging foregrounds mingle with romantic mood. The wife’s somber gaze contrasts with hopeful steps and a cozy car ride toward home.
A German transfer minus the final editorial tone tells how a venerable beech in a forest witnesses love and tragedy. A hunter, a poacher couple, and foresters shape the tree’s fate as spring returns and leaves grow. In time, the tree dies defending its history and the memory of lovers.
A Boston based feature explains an elaborate handmade book cover using crepe paper silk and brass rings, detailing foundation pieces, interlaced strips, and decorative edging. It discusses assembly, binding, and potential decorative uses, noting simple methods and contrasting materials for effects.
The article details a fabric cleaning method using lemon salts, oxalic acid and boiling water to lift rust stains from cotton and linens without injuring the material. It warns lemon salts and oxalic acid are poisons and must be used carefully, and suggests repeated treatments and air drying for mildew.
The article outlines a method for cleaning weak rebretheries, embroideries, and similar items. It recommends using bran water prepared by pouring a gallon of boiling water over a pound of bran, let it steep a day, strain, and use lukewarm for washing. Avoid wringing, press from the wrong side, and air dry away from sun.
The article discusses etiquette for acknowledging wedding invitations. It contrasts authorities who say no notice is needed with John Sherwood who insists a card is required at the home or church if attendance is impossible. It notes many non-attendants fail to send a card.
The article notes British and German military figures, including a 80 ton Urs gate man-of-war cost over 12 009 in value, and references US Civil War veteran J. L. Crewst U. SAS as a famed figure. It mentions Argentine torpedo boats, German recruit literacy, French illiteracy, a London death of Admiral Daypexe Enuor KC, and global military costs and figures.
The piece surveys apparel trends with oxford ties, buttons, gloves, and Military heel footwear. It notes tan and mode shades, embroidered back, lace, Dresden ribbons, and satin finishes. Capes feature ostrich feathers and accordion plaited gowns, with lace inset and delicate ribbons for summer wear.
A garbled cooking note describes placing grapes on a large dish with greens, Baxaras and Onmayees served on individual plates, Hermes and Pistarrles prepared in specific ways, and Oranges eaten naturally or with sugar. It lists several fruits and serving methods, implying a communal fruit service at table.
Mey Ezekiel Webster, sister in law to Daxter Wepsree, aged ninety four, resides in Concord XN. Elizabeth Breer of Omaha became the first woman to obtain naturalization papers in America on February 14 1857. The Misses Ree daughters of Senator Brice plan a bicycle and kodak tour of rural France this summer. The last revolutionary pensioner Macy Grovn of Knoxville died at ninety one. her husband was a Revolutionary soldier she wed in 1834 when he was old and she twenty.
A garbled mix of literary quotes from Seneca to Martial, then a truncated note on gutdacs discovered by Scheele and an unclear oil trade claim. The text mentions Iodine like ASTIn0%T exported to three gentry and England from France Spain and Holland, with misspelled place names and uncertain ages.
A malformed notice proposes you receive sample gourds with prices clearly marked. It urges sending your name and address along with preferred type to obtain samples. The aim is to show lower costs than stores and persuade you to buy.
A garbled catalog item lists ten thousand yards of new jaconet duchesse and various wash goods from Se. Syoigh Thawsy to attract buyers. It promises price savings and urges customers to compare with regular goods, noting a perceived difference in quality and price and inviting purchases to Bey Gomle for value.
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