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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1895
Page
3
A brisk verse exhorts constant haste in modern life, urging perpetual hurry to outpace rivals. It depicts a world where speed defines success and time is relentlessly consumed, citing a racing mindset and urban chiaroscuro images from a New York Sun column.
In a prairie fort scene a wagon train nears the camp with a mother and children, while a homely heroine named Nance rides through danger to aid the defenders. Indian attackers press the station until Nance and her companions rally, and the column reaches safety with few wounds, earning cheers for the brave girl.
A Bridgeport Sun correspondent reports that Prince William heads the gypsy family living near East Hartford. The East Hartford branch is the main one with many horses and wagons. The family travels nationwide each August on extended trips with about a hundred horses and a dozen wagons. They camp in groves each night and discuss affairs around Prince William’s tent after supper.
A review of longevity compares professional groups noting longer lifespans among intellectuals versus farmers and mechanics. It cites Austen and Gladstone era observations, suggests nerves may influence lifespan, and reflects on how modern people view aging from forty onward versus earlier centuries. The piece questions whether modern civilization extends human life.
Captain John Christianson of Seattle executed the deepest dive on record into Elliott Bay. After twenty minutes he resurfaced uninjured, bringing up a lead line and a bucket from the tug Majestic which lay 186 feet below the surface at half flood tide.
A humorous ad touts Lightning Hot Drops claiming rapid pain relief and broad use. The copy stresses constant availability and universal necessity, framing the product as essential for daily comfort and well being.
Time changes announced for Ohio Central trains from November 25. Northbound Nos 9 1 11 schedule to Athens Charleston Gauley. Southbound Nos 10 2 12 to Columbus Gauley Athens. All trains to Columbus and Gallipolis. B and O schedule also updated for Athens with connections to Marietta offering three hours there.
Agents of Ohio Central Lines sell Home Seekers Excursion Tickets to Virginia North and South Carolina Alabama Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi and Tennessee One fare round trip limits 30 days to Virginia 20 days elsewhere Mileage over 49 lines. Readily usable from Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Indianapolis Cleveland Springfield Columbus Toledo and more. A A Gronar Agent.
Buckeye Route offers excursion tickets on select dates to Alabama Kentucky Mississippi North Carolina Tennessee Virginia Georgia and Florida at one round trip fare. Tickets valid thirty to sixty days with the Buckeye Mileage book good over 38 lines. Contact W H Fisher Columbus or agent offices for leaflets and full details.
The Buckeye Flyer is advertised as the Business Man's Train for Chicago. It departs Columbus daily, offers elegant day coaches and sleeping cars, with through Parlor Cars on press trains to Chicago. No changes, full information available from ticket agents in Columbus.
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