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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1897
Page
3
A garbled OCR listing names of candidates and parties for the Republican primary and references to election timing, locations, and local political figures. The text weaves candidate names, party labels, and scattered notes about polling days and campaign activity in an Ames or Athens area, with scattered references to public notices and local officials.
Local notes report D C Merrow of Hillsboro visiting suestor Mr and Aire WG Milian later this week. Miss Thomas of Colom hosts her sister Miss Adganett Thomas at the state Hospital. A big giveaway mentions tania gue from a large giscer in Trisibley tow tehip. Miss Ayres newly engaged as ralesladk in FM shoe store has a sister Stella Magni. A marriage to Miss Udi Cralvun of hogan is announced with plans to make a home in ghana. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Dae welcome a baby girl born Wednesday May 4. The Logan Journal upgrades to an eight page issue. Mr Aus Hoepur leaves for a better position in Pittsburgh. Dr. Higgins in Zanesville is gaining practice. Join Tysinger inspects dangerous or unsafe buildings in the county from May. Public school building home condemned. Judge Sayre praised for prosecutorial efforts. The Staudling bee and local verse contests continue with community talent and poetry readings mentioned.
Fragmented OCR reveals a list titled The New Ten Matrimony commandments learned by Theodore Darker before his wedding. The ten rules cover obedience, duties to wife, avoiding scolding, emotional restraint, worry, promoting piety, bearing, saving, defending, and prayer remembrance, followed by garbled appendix about health and travel.
An 19th century style ad touts Buckien's Arrica Salve as the best treatment for cuts burns ulcers rheum fevers tetter chapped hands chilblains and skin eruptions. Claims quick healing with fair stock prices and household use, listing a price of 2a cents per half ounce and an endorsement by HL Mekee.
A fragmented narrative describes several men at a wig shop where courtships unfold. One youth wins a aunt like approval, then marries and takes his wife riding. Former laborers retreat to a nearby salve, framing a larger clash of labor and capital amid dissipations.
Homeseekers Excursions Avent of Ohie Central Lines announce structured ticket packages for round trips across multiple states. The offer lists many destinations including Colorado, Georgia, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin and others with fare details and validity periods.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Obijo Central Lines and mileage tickets priced around 24 dollars. The text is garbled with stray words and partial brand references, but indicates a market listing for transportation tickets and related paper goods.
A notice for reduced fare tickets from central lines lists destinations across multiple states including Ohio, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee and Kentucky. Details require agents. sale occurs on the first and third Tuesday of May. Also mentions a boat and chickens in a distant region.
A garbled 19th or early 20th century text provides guidance on treating croup with warmth, fluids, and rest. It references belief in certain tonics, the use of tea and salt water gargles, and a focus on keeping the child nourished, hydrated, and comfortable. The passage mentions cough syrups and general hygiene but remains vague and fragmented in its recommendations.
A garbled OCR page appears to mix fashion items and fabrics with stray phrases. It mentions striped textiles, weights, and garments, plus references to tapes and dress goods. The legible parts suggest a mid century shopping or display card, but many words are distorted or unreadable. The text reads like a jumble of product notes and price cues rather than a coherent article.
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