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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1883
Page
4
A lament and gospel of return describe a composer long banished from his homeland. While years of wandering and neglect delayed his reunion, the piece promises his impending homecoming, a royal and affectionate welcome, and a lasting shrine where fans will honor his enduring gift.
A young journalist narrates his failed venture as a Bridgeville society reporter. The editor derides his dull write up and assigns a mockingly grand, gush laden alternative by Smith. The tale ends with the editor praising flamboyant hype over factual reporting.
Hank Monk, renowned stage driver famed for guiding Horace Greeley over the Sierra Nevada, died last Thursday in Carson City Nevada. The obituary notes his prominent public life and association with the historic journey.
The article describes sunspots and solar activity with spectroscope insights, portraying the sun as a vast engine emitting immense light and heat. It compares solar storms to hurricanes covering vast regions, and speculates on the sound and sensation of the solar interior, ending with a human-interest deathbed vignette of a newsboy and a note on Grant’s rise to power.
A reporter recalls a railroad tale of an absentminded man with a bean box bet over odd or even beans. The box lacked a bottom, two end covers held three and four beans, yielding seven total. The prank ends with the bean bet overturned by the box’s design. The piece includes other clipped notes on President Polk and cremation advocacy, followed by a local subscription plea.
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