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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1899

Page

5

Perchance the Spirit Returns After Death in Poetry

Poetic meditation on the disembodied voice seeking to roam earthly scenes after death. It ponders memory, value of life, and the prospect of judgment, urging trust in God and restraint from fear as the spirit may hover between worlds. Thames Durpy English, in NY. Inée- Tendent.

Frelensee Earth Heaven Hell Thames Durn

An Unmanly Triumph II Party Plan Declares Shared Life

Mrs Cheedie and Cheedle plot a balanced party as a test of marriage and control. They debate numbers of men and women, decide who to invite, and spar about who truly owns their life together. The scene ends with playful yet sharp assertions of marital roles and affection.

Deadliest of Weeds Broom Sedge Invades North and West

Joseph E. Wing warns of broom sedge Andropogen stopamys spreading from the South into West Virginia Ohio and Pennsylvania and likely eastward. A single tuft of yellow red grass with cottony seed proliferates, replacing almbie grasses. plow or burn initial clumps to curb spread and prevent livestock starvation.

West Virginia Ohio River Ohio Pennsylvania Tane Caves Joseph E. Wing

Stars on the United States corn 28 differ from flag stars

The article notes the corn 28 stars are six pointed whereas the United States flag uses five pointed stars, highlighting a contrast in star shapes.

United States

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription touted for mothers and maternity

A testimonial extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for improving strength and vitality during and after pregnancy. It claims the remedy supports nervous system health and the maternal organ, easing confinement and aiding motherhood. A sample copy of the People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser is offered free by mail with stamps.

Dr. Pierce A. Block Jackson St Trenton Hegan Fesedicme Vane Pierce People's Common Sense Buffalo

Blood and Tomatoes in Quiet Philadelphia Home

A Sunday evening alarm at a Philadelphia residence led to police and two doctors responding after a cook claimed a kitchen range explosion killed a cousin. The supposed victim, later found alive and uninjured, was covered in tomato juice. the “blood” was tomato pulp from melted canned tomatoes. The cook and cousin laughed at the mix up as the Sunflower Csefal Aline note follows.

Philadelphia Hai Snto

From Journeyman Mason to French Senator

The Paris papers recount how Bassinet, once a self made mason renovating the Luxembourg palace facade, rose to the French senate amid a city of aspiring politicians. He began as a journeyman mason and, aided by his skill, now serves as a senator in the building he helped beautify. Earl Dauchamp, among the youngest colonial governors, is not yet 27 years old.

Kris Nell Paris MM. Bassinet Luxembourg Palace Earl Dauchamp

Shirt waists and wash goods offered at low prices

A retailer touts big shares and growing sales of shirt waists and wash goods. Readily available styles include white and colored shirts from one dollar to several dollars, with a 200 page catalog highlighting pictures and prices.

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