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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1888
Page
7
A freak animal on George Sevingle's Ohio farm near Stoverton shows a lamb with dog-like nose and feet but otherwise a sheep. Its jaws bear long wolf-like fangs making grazing difficult and it chews twigs instead. Neighbors call it a remarkable curiosity.
A clerk errs in writing forty dollars, prompting a joke about a bad spell. The gag leads to a humorous ad for Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Purgative Pellets. An open letter and a bachelor’s misfortune with a pink-tinged note conclude the Epoch snippet with a bill for a broken gate.
An advertiser touts Dr Guysett Yellow Dock and Sarsa parilla as a blood purifier and strengthener of urinary and digestive organs. The text promises health benefits for many diseases when blood and core organs are healthy and urges use when feeling unwell. Sold by EF R Lash.
In a brief quoted exchange, a father admonishes his son William about early betting, warning that starting young could lead to a gambling habit as he grows. The dialogue includes casual remarks about hats and stockings observed in two newspaper clippings.
Dialogue scenes unfold highlighting social nudges and politeness at a dinner for Sir Rotten Rowe. Lulu Bouche seeks inclusion while Charity Ball praises her, plus a humorous aside on beauty and propriety. A farmer questions grain types, and a General is teased about powder with a joke about Sozodont.
A collage of antique ad copy and dialogue snippets includes mentions of Sozodont tooth care on a toilet table, Spalding's Glue, and a quip about writing a capital K. Additional items reference Dr Guysett's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla and a seaside scene with Aunt Julia questioning Amanda's purpose.
A Nebraska State Journal piece contrasts a life inurance agent refusing a policy to a man deemed heartless. It extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic for blood and vital organs, warning of danger from impure blood and urging preventative health measures.
A veteran in uniform receives respect in the armory as memories of war linger. A second item recounts Elijah Smith and companions beating a transcontinental rail record, traveling from New York to Portland in under 83 hours with stops and time changes.
An old newspaper fragment warns of poisoned blood symptoms and promotes Acker’s English Blood Elixir with a positive guarantee to cure syphilitic polopna. It credits C. B. Henderson and mentions a Sunday school teacher note about a boy named Johnnie and a circus ticket prize.
Professor Arnold claims an incurable agapensic may justify death by own action. The piece promises a cure or relief within three months using Acker's English Dyspepsia Tablets, sold by C. B. Henderson.
An aged woman counsels a convicted man as she contemplates his grim fate and the suffering of his wife in a somber setting. The convict breaks with emotion, asking which of his offenses weighs most, revealing his bid for bigamy.
C. B. Henderson guarantees Acker's English Cough Remedy with a refund policy if the claim proves incorrect. The notice vows quick relief for coughs and early consumption symptoms when used as directed.
In a quick witticism Merriman calls a wedding remarkable for lacking a single butter dish among the presents. Graves chuckles at the anecdote describing the humorous absence as the standout feature of the nuptials.
An appeal argues that parents bear criminal liability for child deaths, claiming Acker's English Baby soother causes more harm than any other factor. The piece insists parents cannot afford to be without it and notes Henderson as the seller.
In a light exchange, one remark questions a duck’s origin with no marks found on the bird. The husband suggests the bird was high and may have died from the fall.
A collage of brief items from a New York Sun page includes witty barbs about coughing cures and medical claims by C B Henderson, a quip from a sporting goods dealer on baseball, a magistrate joke about teeth in a fight, a note on the Orpington fowl’s rising popularity, and a novelty confection called surprise fruits in bags.
An advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a guaranteed remedy for lingering coughs with claims of immediate benefit after the first dose. It sells for 50 cents to a dollar, with free samples available at druggists.
A nostalgic advertising line highlights Castoria as a remedy for infants children and mothers. The phrasing traces the product from baby to grandchild care, reflecting enduring brand association across generations.
A historical remark by Asa Balliet recalls a time when oil production facing future uncertainty was met with humor about divine providence. The piece quotes a local maxim and blends in a parade of quirky notices and dialogue about fashion, insects, and a mistaken coat misfit for Mr. Isaacstein.
The Martha's Vineyard Herald notes the green corn dance taking place in Florida and now in the North, signaling a regional cultural practice spreading across communities.
Rev Dr Buckley writes on somnambulism in the July Century noting sleep talk and dreams connect to actions. He cites cases of murders and accidents by sleepers and recalls demonstrations of awake actions during sleep and even public speeches born of dreams.
A summer discovery at Petalomea reveals hens’ eggs hatched by sun heat. Men plowing uncovered the nest as geese and chicks guided the way, uncovering an unexpected hatchery amid farm activity.
In a shift from coal to gas, Birmeingham iron works introduce Tuk gee furnaces for varying gas use. The rolling mills, once powered by coal, now operate with gas as a cleaner and potentially more efficient fuel option.
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