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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1871
Page
1
The article surveys German domestic life in towns and peasant homes, detailing room layout, stoves, floors, furniture, wall decor, and sleeping arrangements. It contrasts German methods with American tastes, noting rich drapery, heavy cabinets, mosaic wooden floors, and extensive collections, while describing bedrooms, dressing spaces, and kitchen setups.
The former home of Jefferson Davis and two plantations in Mississippi, once owned by Joseph E. Davis, were sold to Ben Montgomery for 300000 dollars payable in ten years with six percent interest. Montgomery, now the owner, hosted a visit with breakfast, riding over the estate, and the former slaves greeted him warmly. The setup will add about 2500 bales of cotton and more corn to the crop, with a large additional plantation joining the estate.
A 33 year old woman found beside a road in bereavement pleaded for help. She said she left Alba New York after her husband disappeared four months ago and left their children with the Sisters of Charity. She traveled to Berea then Medina seeking him, intending to reach Columbus to locate relatives or her spouse Pat Flood. She is of Irish parentage and is weak but hopeful to reunite.
A Texas Legislature committee favors dividing the state into Texas East Texas and West Texas to improve governance and growth. Supporters argue three states would match Missouri in size, boost land and rail interests, and potentially add six senators. The piece also notes odd rail accidents in Illinois, debates over New York income tax fairness, Utah’s improving ties between Mormons and Gentiles, and varied quips and anecdotes.
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