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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1882
Page
6
A playful verse describes a cherished young girl as a pet with smiles and tears. The speaker notes her sweetness and asks if you have seen her when she smiles or cries, using vivid images of milk-white teeth and golden hair to highlight her charm.
A veteran tamer discusses training wild beasts from lions and tigers to pumas and hyenas. He explains that patience, courage, and trust matter more than cruelty, and notes the dangers, scars, and risks of keeping such animals. Market prices for various creatures are cited, with value rising as animals learn and become easier to manage.
A long critique mocks lawyers and scientists for questioning skim milk as unhealthy while praising its practicality. It cites Hartford’s shift from creamery milk to skim milk, noting improved access and affordability for city households and continued farmer resilience. Additional items include mica face masks, a widow hotel plan, and Panama canal smallpox deaths.
A Wowas applicant sent a card to Secretary Teller on Monday with a peculiar inscription stating name Mrs. Blank and vague notes on employment stance, living on air, and a request referencing a remedy for rats and pests. The fragmentary text hints at erratic phrasing and unclear purpose.
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