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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1886

Page

6

Peach Blow Vase Shows Hidden Value From Labor

The peach blown vase sold for 18000, though its day cost and color amounted to under ten cents. The secret of the two century old patter made the price, proving the dignity of labor and the artistry behind a rare piece. The piece stands as a lesson in value and craft. The column cites the Col Kansas City Journal on the vase's worth. It ends with a note on love and marriage via Sam Jones as reported in the Baltimore Sun.

Col Kansas City Journal Sam”’ Jones Baltimore Sun

Colonel Moody a Fighter and Preacher at Stone River

The account depicts Colonel Granville Moody of the Seventy-fourth Ohio as a brave fighter and devout preacher. It notes his imposing stature, fiery leadership, and warm regard from men like Lieutenant Col. Vanschroeder. The piece includes anecdotes from battle and a cleft with General Negley over friendly fire, plus humorous quips from troops and a mention of Ely's Cream Balm and later Civil War reflections on refugees at Pittsburg Landing.

Granville Moody Seventy-fourth Ohio Ralph Stackpole Col Vanschroeder Thomas Moody Stone River Negley Columbia Chicago Ledger

Sullivan Defends Irish Quiet in Chicago Home Rule Speech

In Chicago at a Home Rule meeting, Alexander Sullivan lauds Irish lawfulness in the United States, contrasting loyal conduct with anarchist threats. He counters English Tory press claims about Irish violence and recalls the risk to government support by Irish Americans. An earlier note mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla cures and a West Point eagle shot while feeding on a sheep carcass, with a wingspan of 6 feet 9 inches.

Alexander Sullivan Chicago United States Oglesby N. Y. Tribune West Point

Magnolia Balm and a political jab in the Columbus Journal

The column ridicules flattery of the press and notes liquor tax proceeds covering infirmaries in most counties. It mocks Democratic politicians and predicts farmers merchants and mechanics will vote Democratic to rebuke Republicans next November.

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