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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1868

Page

1

Two Parties Clash Over Reconstruction and National Honor

In a sharp partisan frame, the Republicans claim victory in restoring equal civil and political rights across seceded states while defending national honor and backing a famed war leader. They portray Democrats as disloyal, power hungry, and intent on reversing Union gains, urging Americans to support continued unity and policy.

Republican Party Washington South Democratic Party Larper United States California Great Britain France

Corwin recounts Davis joke on slavery and Noah’s wife

Honorable Tom Corwin recalls Jeff Davis as lacking statesmanship and sharing a drinking scene after a slavery debate. Davis is pressed on Ham Shem and Japhet resembling Congressmen. the exchange ends with a quip about Mrs Noah’s social standing on Turtle Creek.

Tom Corwin Jeff Davis Congress Ham Hager Oquesimus T. Davis Noah Turtle Creek

Wry Sayings on Temper, Talent and Tables

A collection of aphoristic lines on restraint and manners. It covers fear, vanity, practice, matchmaking, patience, privacy, opportunity, gossip, and domestic skill. The author wittily links character to daily habits and social expectations. It blends humor with admonitions about reputation and conduct.

Fragmented OCR notebook jottings on names and phrases

A string of miscellaneous phrases and clipped notes includes references to a detective, a throne, queen, post mistresses in Connecticut, stormy Saturdays, the Union Pacific, marriage offers, marriage mottos, cashmere goats in Vermont, cherishing little girls, exchange, and remarks on gold and diamonds.

Connecticut Union Pacific

Taxing Government Bonds and Political Echoes

The piece argues taxation on government bonds hurts buyers and shifts money, notes banks and insurers hold large bond portions, and questions overall policy. It cites Grant and Lincoln quotes to show bipartisan urgency for faithful governance and public will in facing new issues.

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Murder in Ar kansas and hateful threats headline

A Union main was murdered in Arkansas and Pine Bluff Vindicator pledges support for Mr Pendleton if nominated. A separate report notes another white man killed in Bradley County with vows to continue killings of the race. The piece blames the deceased for loving Aslan and harming revel.

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Mother's Bread Recalls Childhood Food Memory

The piece recalls how a mother made bread from milk sugar ginger eggs and flour using an earthen pitcher and warm water. It contrasts that recipe with modern tastes and cherishes childhood moments of sharing a crust hot from the kettle and a slice of bread with mother.

Mother Ewing

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